Fundamentals of Adaptive Reuse Course

Release Date: April 2022

Course length: 3 hours/7 modules
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Designed for: Developers, owners, investors and architects.
Course Access: Upon enrollment, students have 90 days to complete this course. 

Adaptive reuse projects allow developers to utilize their creativity and vision to transform aging structures for new, fresh uses. This interactive on-demand course provides learners with a detailed look at this dynamic product type. Gain an understanding of the adaptive reuse approach, methods for evaluating whether an adaptive reuse project is worth pursuing, crucial steps of the due diligence phase, the key players that make up an effective project team, and the funding available for financing these types of projects. The course explores each step in the adaptive reuse process, outlines common challenges and solutions and evaluates diverse adaptive reuse projects through real-world case studies. 

Course Modules:

  1. Introducing Adaptive Reuse
  2. Evaluating an Adaptive Reuse Approach
  3. Performing Due Diligence
  4. Creating and Maintaining Partnerships
  5. Understanding the Process
  6. Financing the Project
  7. Identifying Challenges and Solutions

Tuition & Register

Payment for a NAIOP on-demand course entitles access for one person only to the course and all materials.

Course Tuition

Member TypeUSDCAD
Member$389$525
Nonmember$599$809
Developing Leader$280$378
University Faculty Member$149$201
Student Member$149$201
Student Nonmember$199$269


How to Register

  • Register online: Click on the green Register button at the top of the page. You will need to log in or create a free account in order to see the Register button.
  • Mail: Send check payments to: NAIOP, CL500060, PO Box 5007, Merrifield, VA 22116-5007
  • Register over the phone/questions: 866-666-6780

Note: You have 90 days from the date you register to complete this course. 

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Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be issued.

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Module 1: Introducing Adaptive Reuse
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Learn the “what” and “why” of adaptive reuse. Gain an understanding of the definition of adaptive reuse, different types of adaptive reuse, why the adaptive reuse approach is used, trends in adaptive reuse and more.
Module 2: Evaluating an Adaptive Reuse Approach
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Review the factors to consider when deciding if an adaptive reuse project would be worth pursuing. Learn how to perform a risk-benefit analysis; ask the right questions to the key people involved; identify the costs, risks and benefits of an adaptive reuse approach; and determine if you should continue to the due diligence phase of an adaptive reuse project.
Module 3: Performing Due Diligence
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Identify the steps of the due diligence process; learn how to determine if a property can be used for a new function, including what to consider and what actions to take for the project to proceed; and evaluate case studies for projects in this phase.
Module 4: Creating and Maintaining Partnerships
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Learn why partnerships are important to adaptive reuse projects and the key players that work together during these projects. Hear strategies for gaining the confidence of your potential partners and maintaining those key partnerships throughout the project.
Module 5: Understanding the Process
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Outline the steps to take during the adaptive reuse process and apply that knowledge to real-world case studies.
Module 6: Financing the Project
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Learn about different sources of funding that are best suited for specific types of adaptive reuse projects and how to acquire them, then review financial considerations for an adaptive reuse project.
Module 7: Identifying Challenges and Solutions
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Identify common challenges encountered in adaptive reuse projects and learn how to overcome or avoid them. Apply the solutions to a series of real-world case studies.
Fundamentals of Adaptive Reuse Evaluation
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Fundamentals of Adaptive Reuse Transcript
3.00 PDH, AIA Learning Units credits  |  Certificate available
3.00 PDH, AIA Learning Units credits  |  Certificate available