Design for Adaptability (DfA)—Frameworks and Assessment Models for Enhanced Circularity in Buildings

A growing interest has been expressed in the issue of building adaptability over past decade, perceiving it as an intrinsic criterion for sustainability. In light circular economy (CE) and its application construction sector, more attention paid to buildings’ design (DfA) towards realization buildings. DfA is considered a key enabler other strategies such disassembly (DfD), multi-functionality, spatial transformability, reversibility. However, implementation assessment frameworks, design-support tools building, are still development characterization buildings continues with endeavors draw defined shape by identifying prerequisites circularity where takes important place. For sake objectifying role frameworks buildings, this paper carries out analytical review discussion on two types frameworks; first addresses criteria considerations that handle concept individually while second classifies existing into four main categories under which multiple reviewed. reflection scope objectives both later performed, illustrating state evaluation well frameworks. Results show lacks quantitative methods quantify building’s capacity adapt empirical data prioritize most valuable facilitating adaptations. Moreover, many fail consider at all hierarchal levels composition. To address shortcoming, series conceptual requirements proposed potential establishment inclusive framework tool The study concluded gaps recommendations further developments field.