Research Article

Decision-Making Methodologies for Reuse of Industrial Assets

Table 1

Heritage assessment criteria.

CR1-1. Technological singularity
The asset has production technologies of special interest, especially focused on machinery
CR2-1. Technological exclusivity
Its installations and equipment represent unique or representative examples
CR2-2. Technological innovation
Its installations and equipment represented pioneering applications of a technology

CR1-2. Functional singularity
The design of the asset has an interpretable and interesting relationship with the production process
CR2-3. Layout
The floor layout is meaningful and helps to understand the original production process
CR2-4. Sizing of spaces
The design of the spaces in terms of area and height is representative and helps to understand the production process
CR2-5. Fitting out of the spaces
The design of the light and sanitation conditions of the spaces is representative and helps in understanding the original production process

CR1-3. Construction singularity
The asset is created with noteworthy construction and structural techniques
CR2-6. Structure
The structural design is of special interest and helps in creating appropriate spaces for the production activities that it houses
CR2-7. Construction technique
The construction techniques are of special interest
CR2-8. Architectural or artistic style
The asset and/or its parts have noteworthy architectural or artistic styles

CR1-4. Historical singularity
The asset helps in significantly illustrating a particular historical or social aspect
CR2-9. Socioeconomic impact on the setting
It has significantly impacted the demographic, social, or economic development of its setting, where it may be possible to identify other elements related to it
CR2-10. Production tradition
It is included in a production activity rooted in the territory and in its cultural memory
CR2-11. Antiquity
Belongs to a historical period that gives it added value due to the scarcity of examples today

CR1-5. Production singularity
The asset represents an unusual production activity in its setting