Typology features from case studies
Dataset - typology Annex to Deliverable 1.2 Building typology: analysis of the building stock and typologies definition
Building typology: analysis of the building stock and typologies definition
Futureproofing historic buildings on a large scale is an ambitious target: carbon neutrality goals call for quick actions; instead, the energy retrofitting of historic buildings requires complex planning to optimize the energy savings with the preservation of cultural value. FuturHist …
Zero‐Emission and Zero Demolition: Promoting Conservation Interests Through the Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
To achieve “zero‐emission” in buildings, “zero demolition”—keeping existing buildings in use—could be promoted to a greater extent. Continuous use can even prove to be beneficial for climate mitigation as well as for conservation of heritage values in the building stock. …
Barrier analysis: Identifying views on hindrances to the retrofitting of historic buildings
As part of the "Drawing the baseline" FuturHist work package, this report presents the results of Task 1.1 focused on the identification of barriers. A survey was conducted to assess the main barriers to energy efficiency in historic buildings. Feedback …
European energy performance of buildings directive and cultural heritage
This report summarises the work of the ICOMOS Expert Group on the Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in the Built Heritage Sector, established in 2023 to evaluate the impact of the EPBD recast on Europe’s historic …
Low-emissivity window films as an energy retrofit option for a historical stone building in cold climate
Low-emissivity (low-E) window films are designed to improve the thermal comfort and energy performance of buildings. These films can be applied to different glazing systems without having to change the whole window. This makes it possible to apply films to …
Energy performance of built heritage in the subarctic climate zone of northern Sweden : applying existing standards and methodologies for improving energy efficiency of built heritage
In Sweden, as well as in Europe, buildings are estimated to consume 40 % of the total energy use. Moreover, one third of the European building stock consists of buildings with some sort of distinguable cultural or historic significance, and …
Long-term effects of additional insulation of building façades in Sweden : towards a holistic approach
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate long-term effects of previous policies for energy efficiency on energy performance and heritage values. A further ambition is to better understand the relationship between energy and preservation by exploring a …
Sustainable insulation of historical wooden and stone buildings with lime-hemp in the Hanseatic town of Visby, a project overview
In this multidisciplinary project lime-hempis studied as a thermal insulating material for the renovation of historic timber and brick buildings*). Focus is on buildings in the historic city of Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic sea. …
Target-based visibility assessment on building envelopes : applications to PV and cultural-heritage values
Solar energy applications have, in recent years, become a common element in the urban landscape, especiallyon roofs and facades. However, it is important that the integration of solar energy in the built environment donot distort the fabric or expression of …