New life of old buildings. Longing for change

Buying, restoring and remodeling old residential and farm buildings is an ongoing phenomenon. It is mainly visible in rural areas, especially near large cities and in areas well-connected to such cities. The aim of this study is to determine what factors influence this process and how the activities resulting from such transformations fall within contemporary principles of construction development. The chosen research methodology was the analysis of factors that influence the aforementioned activities. The paper describes the contemporary possibilities for adapting and adjusting old facilities to current requirements. Moreover, it shows how such projects are connected to ecology. The paper closes with conclusions related to the positive effects of reusing existing, old facilities on the society and environmental protection.