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03/08/2026 Powering Bavaria's historic roofscapes For many years, photovoltaic systems and listed buildings were widely seen as an unlikely pairing. Today, however, technological innovation and an evolving legal framework are proving that heritage conservation and climate action can go hand in hand. Three denkmal exhibitors demonstrate how this balance can be achieved in practice: ML System from Poland, Roofit.Solar from Estonia and PREFA from Austria. What do they have in common? Each has successfully brought solar power to some of Bavaria's most treasured historic buildings. Continue reading
03/08/2026 Historic building materials: “Sustainability has always been second nature to us” Whether reclaimed bricks, centuries-old oak beams or weathered sandstone fountains, historic building materials are far more than relics of the past. In this interview, Sabine Prenzel, Chair of the German Association of Historic Building Materials (Unternehmerverband Historische Baustoffe e. V.), explains why reuse has always been integral to traditional craftsmanship, which materials are most sought after today, and why the careful dismantling of historic buildings plays a vital role in a circular construction economy. Continue reading
23/06/2026 100 years Lorenz Leuchten: A winner of the Gold Medal is celebrating an anniversary 100 years Lorenz Leuchten: A winner of the Gold Medal is celebrating an anniversary Continue reading
22/06/2026 A dream coming true – the organ-building workshop in Ugāle, Latvia Professor Dr Ojārs Spārītis, Professor at the Latvian Academy of Arts and member of the International Advisory Board of denkmal, has contributed a guest article on the history of Latvian organ building and a very special workshop. It is the story of a dream that is still being fulfilled. Continue reading
22/06/2026 Between tradition and innovation KEIMFARBEN has been active in the field of heritage conservation for almost 150 years. Managing Director Rüdiger Lugert speaks in this interview. Continue reading
22/06/2026 A journey to Italy, by Katarina Singer In May, the Salone del Restauro took place in Ferrara, Italy. Katarina Singer, a member of the denkmal team, travelled there and returned with valuable experiences and inspiring ideas. Her report comes from a country with an extraordinary concentration of cultural heritage sites and extensive experience in dealing with earthquakes. Continue reading