Re-renovation: Possibilities for increased energy efficiency and the re-creation of cultural historical values
Research Project, 2015
– 2019
The project contributes to interdisciplinary knowledge about the long-term effects on energy and material flows in multi-residental buildings built before 1945. The goal is guidelines for the renovation and re-renovation preserving or where possible restoring, cultural historical values while providing modern standards of functionality and energy efficiency. Renovations of multi-residential housing in Gothenburg is documented regarding energy conservation, the overall effects on heritage values and future needs for re-renovation. A number of case studies (objects renovated 1 or 2 times) are studied regarding energy use, technical status and the balance between cultural values, architecture, function and operation. Material flows over time is studied in 1 case. Collaboration is planned with other projects within Save & Preserve, and with two E2B2 projects and SIRen, a strong research environment on intergrated sustainable renovation linked to the National Renovation Cente.
Participants
Paula Femenias (contact)
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Building Design
Pär Johansson
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Building Technology
Liane Thuvander
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Architectural theory and methods
Paula Wahlgren
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Building Technology
Funding
Swedish Energy Agency
Project ID: 40461-1
Funding Chalmers participation during 2015–2018
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Building Futures (2010-2018)
Areas of Advance
Energy
Areas of Advance