Beyond Aged
A Practical Guide to Purpose-Driven Old House Restoration
After two years of preparation and site visits to 32 old-house regeneration projects across Taiwan, the X-Basic team has distilled their findings into the book Beyond Aged. This is a book for idealists and practitioners alike: It offers a total solution for homeowners, operators, and professionals tackling the challenges of old-house restoration and sustainability. This approach ensures that every old house can be thoughtfully settled and sustainably operated. It allows residents and travelers alike to connect with the memories of a place, find their own sense of belonging, and contemplate the future direction of our cities.
Chief Planner: Huang Po-yao
Co-authors: Hsiao Ting-hsiung, Huang Ling-ming, Chung Chia-ling, Wu Hsin-jung
Editorial Consultant: Wu I-yen
Invited Essay: Wu I-yen
Content Review: Hsiao Han-wen
Proofreading Advisor: Liao I-ting
Proofreading: Chung Chia-ling, Wu Hsin-jung
Photography: Chu I-wen, Hsu Chen-tang, Chang Ming-chih, Lin I-an
Publisher: Yuan Dian Publishing (Uni-Books)
Distributor: Dayan Publishing Base
