Gensler’s initial analysis examined over 300 buildings across 25 cities in North America, evaluating more than 1,000 potential office-to-residential conversions. Through this extensive review, they uncovered some noteworthy insights. Their data shows that only about 25% of the buildings assessed are truly suitable candidates for conversion. This highlights just how complex and selective the process must be when repurposing commercial spaces into livable residential units.
To dive deeper into their findings, you can read the full analysis here:
https://www.gensler.com/blog/what-we-learned-assessing-office-to-residential-conversions
One critical factor in making these conversions successful is controlling the indoor environment to meet tenant expectations. Effective heating, cooling, and ventilation systems play a central role in delivering comfortable, healthy living spaces. Ice Air’s portfolio showcases a range of projects that meet these demanding criteria, demonstrating the importance of reliable and efficient HVAC solutions in the evolving landscape of adaptive reuse.
