Upcycling and Adaptive Reuse

What is upcycling?

• The process of discarding waste materials

• The process of recycling useless products

• The process of using resources indiscriminately

• The process of transforming waste materials into new materials

When was the term upcycling first used?

• 2000

• 2010

• 1994

• 1980

What is the main form of upcycling?

• Reduction of consumption

• Adaptive reuse

• Recycling

• Increase in production

What is the main purpose of adaptive reuse?

• Construction of new buildings

• Destruction of old buildings

• Waste of resources

• Balance between preservation and development

What is the current use of the Bankside Power Station?

• Residential building

• Tate Gallery

• Commercial space

• School

How many jobs has Tate Modern created?

• 3,500

• 2,400

• 5,000

• 1,000

What is the positive impact of upcycling on the environment?

• Reduction of environmental impact

• Increase in urban sprawl

• Increase in resource consumption

• Destruction of architectural history

What is the title of the book published by William McDonough and Michael Braungart?

• Sustainable Development

• Environment and Architecture

• The Future of Recycling

• The Upcycle

What problem is adaptive reuse trying to solve?

• Urbanization

• Climate change

• Conflict between conservation and development

• Depletion of resources

What can be expected as a result of upcycling?

• Increase in production

• Increase in consumption

• Increase in value

• Waste of resources