RE:Stock Industry: Digital Framework for The Circular Reuse of Existing Structures for Vertical Production

Abstract: Despite numerous existing vacant industrial buildings and unused brownfield land, new production settlements are rarely integrated within existing structures. This paper presents the RE:STOCK INDUSTRY framework, to develop a method for assessing the reuse potential of industrial structures, focusing on vertical expansion and circular economy principles. Utilizing scanning and photogrammetry data, a novel AI method will generate as-built FEM models for structural analysis and prediction of retrofitting measures under vertical expansion. An augmented reality app will aid visualization and decision-making on-site. Innovatively combining AI, computational structural design and AR, the project advocates sustainable reuse, reducing reliance on recycling or disposal.