retrofitting
Modernizing old systems
Retrofitting is adding new components or features to something that didn't originally have them, especially updating older buildings, vehicles, or equipment with modern technology: retrofitting old factories with solar panels, The building was retrofitted for earthquake resistance.
The term implies modification rather than replacement—working with existing structures to improve their function or bring them up to current standards.
Altering existing structures
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- reconstructionRebuilding after destruction
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
overhaul · conversion · redevelopment · structural · reconfiguration · facelift · makeover · revamping
Self-operating system design
- digitalizationConverting to electronic format
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- controlsOperates or regulates
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
connectivity · IoT · HVAC · wiring · networking · upgrades · modernization
Thermal transfer prevention
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- bioclimaticRelating climate to organisms
Devices that scatter water
- egressMeans of departure
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- handrailsBars for gripping while walking
- securityProtection from threat
Refreshingly keen or stimulating
- liquefactionConversion to liquid state
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
Vertical conveyance between floors
- handrailsBars for gripping while walking
- barrier-freeWithout physical obstructions
remodeling
Altering existing structures
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- reconstructionRebuilding after destruction
rehabilitation · overhaul · conversion · redevelopment · structural · reconfiguration · facelift · makeover · revamping · reconditioning
automation
Self-operating system design
- digitalizationConverting to electronic format
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- controlsOperates or regulates
monitoring · connectivity · IoT · HVAC · wiring · networking · upgrades · modernization
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
sprinklers
Devices that scatter water
- egressMeans of departure
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- handrailsBars for gripping while walking
bracing
Refreshingly keen or stimulating
- liquefactionConversion to liquid state
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
elevator
Vertical conveyance between floors
- handrailsBars for gripping while walking
- barrier-freeWithout physical obstructions
- maintenancepreventive maintenance, maintenance schedule, scheduled maintenance, handyman, repair
- infrastructure workpothole filling, bridge inspection, cable repair, resurfacing, valve replacement
- modernizationdigitalization, digitization, computerization, mechanization, industrialization
- shipbuildingshipyards, shipyard, dockyards, dockyard, hull
- building healthsick building, mold exposure, radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide
- structural safetybracing, reinforcement, load bearing, supports, rebar
retrofittingbuilding from scratch
new construction · purpose-built · starting fresh · new build · custom-built
retrofittingbuilt-in
Included as standard
original equipment · OEM · inherent · stock
retrofittingtear-down
Building marked for razing
replacement · razing · starting over · scrapping · decommissioning