This text discusses the phenomenon of recovering and reusing abandoned industrial areas for different purposes. It highlights sustainable and innovative technologies used in this process and underscores the importance of finding a balance between tradition and modernity. The focus is on the analysis, evaluation, adaptive reuse, and enhancement of industrial heritage for revitalizing cities and territories. The scientific debate on this topic has started in the 1980s and has identified both potential benefits and challenges in repurposing these spaces.