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Puerto Rico - Power Shift

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Case Studies

🔄 Adaptive Reuse of Power Plants – Case Studies

1. The Powerhouse at Beloit College – Studio Gang

A former coal-fired power plant in Wisconsin was transformed into a student union and wellness center. The design preserved industrial elements like smokestacks and coal hoppers while integrating sustainable features such as radiant heating from the nearby river and polycarbonate façades for insulation.

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2. Seaholm Power Plant – Austin, TX

This Art Deco power plant was repurposed into a mixed-use development featuring restaurants, retail spaces, and residential units. It’s part of a broader urban revitalization effort that includes Austin’s new central library and waterfront improvements.

🔗 Explore the project on Architect Magazine


3. Turning Polluting Power Plants into Green Neighborhoods – American Clean Skies Foundation

This report presents eight case studies of retired coal plants repurposed into museums, charter schools, green community centers, and mixed-use developments. It highlights projects in Chicago, Portland, Queens, and Austin, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement.

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4. Adaptive Reuse of Industries – Kaarwan

Six global case studies of industrial buildings transformed into museums, innovation hubs, and community spaces. Highlights sustainability and cultural preservation.

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