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. …

Year: 2025 Authors: Donarelli, Anna Source: Vol 10 (2025): Aligning Heritage Conservation and Climate Mitigation Through Adaptive Reuse Type: , Topic: , , , , , , Region: , Language:

Barrier Analysis in Energy Retrofitting of Historic Buildings

The video provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Deliverable D1.1, developed by ICOMOS as part of the FuturHist project, with a specific focus on the barrier analysis in the energy retrofitting of historic buildings. It presents the key findings, …

Year: 2026 Authors: Hesse, Philipp / Nedzbala, Luka Source: ICOMOS Type: , Topic: , , , , , Region: Language:

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 …