How can historic buildings be made energy-efficient for the future without compromising their cultural value?

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Thu, 05 Nov
denkmal-FORUM (Hall 2, F51)

Short description

The presentation examines the energy-efficient refurbishment of historic buildings without compromising their cultural value. The European research project FuturHist presents bespoke refurbishment solutions. The ICOMOS ISCES Knowledge Hub is presented as a platform for knowledge exchange. A sensitive approach to the energy-efficient refurbishment of 19th-century tenement blocks in Central Europe, exemplified by the demonstration building in Kraków, combines traditional construction methods with innovative solutions such as bio-based insulation materials, the refurbishment of historic windows, heat recovery systems, smart control technology and photovoltaics.

Description

How can historic buildings be made energy-efficient for the future without compromising their cultural value? This lecture presents the European research project FuturHist, which develops and tests bespoke and transferable renovation solutions based on building typologies. It also presents the ICOMOS ISCES Knowledge Hub as a platform for knowledge exchange, professional training, and the dissemination of practical approaches. The presentation also explores a careful, heritage-sensitive approach to the thermal retrofit of extended 19th century Central European tenement houses, terraced houses, and urban villas. Using the Kraków demonstration building as a case study, it illustrates how traditional construction methods can be combined with innovative solutions - including bio-based insulation, the refurbishment of historic windows, heat-recovery ventilation, smart controls, photovoltaics and nature-based solutions - to create an integrated and replicable renovation concept.

Speaker

Information about the program

  • Event Type

    Lecture

  • Event Series

    Building in existing contexts, Climate protection and sustainability

  • Topics

    Energy Efficiency & Energy-Efficient Refurbishment, Building Conservation & Refurbishment

  • Language

    German

Event Location

denkmal-FORUM  (Hall 2, F51)