This report summarizes the research, analysis and service design process carried out in 2024 and 2025 within the framework of the LIFE heritageHOME project (2023–2026), which aims to develop an owner-centric integrated renovation service for the energy-efficient and sustainable renovation …
A flowchart by the National Heritage Board of Estonia summarizing the process, steps and stakeholders involved in the renovation of a historical building, accompanied by a description of every step.
A compilation of prototypical renovation passports (Renoveerimispassid) created under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD recast) framework and Estonian heritage preservation laws, produced by the LIFE heritageHOME project, known as "Integrated Renovation Services for Heritage Homes of Estonia”
The challenge Historic buildings are an important part of our cultural environment, but they often have low energy performance and high heating costs. As Europe aims to reduce energy use and emissions from buildings, heritage homes must be preserved while …
The UK is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050, necessitating fundamental changes in energy sources and end uses over the next three decades. As climate change mitigation policy continues to grow in importance, securing and communicating opportunities to improve …
Historic England commissioned this report to identify historic architectural measures that can demonstrate and support England’s historic buildings in adapting to the changing climate. The purpose of this report is to investigate how passive architectural measures, such as awnings or …
Electrifying heat is key to reducing reliance on fossil fuels for historic buildings. No technology is better placed to electrify heat for space heating than heat pumps. The technology is mature, and if the whole heating system is well designed …
This project was commissioned by Historic England and carried out by Max Fordham LLP. The research aligns directly with Historic England’s climate change and sustainability objectives. Electrifying heat is key to reducing reliance on fossil fuels across the heritage sector. …
This case study focuses on the decision-making process during the project's design phase to repair and reuse Keelmen’s Hospital to accommodate affordable flats. It demonstrates how energy efficiency and decarbonisation goals can be balanced with the protection and enhancement of …
Developing a Decarbonisation Plan is a comprehensive guidance resource from Historic England that supports cultural and heritage organisations in planning the transition to net zero while safeguarding historic buildings. The resource includes practical guidance, templates, case studies, factsheets, and webinars …
LIFE heritageHOME
heritage home renovation plans / renovation passports
LIFE heritageHOME legacy report