Identifying sustainable retrofit challenges of historical Buildings: A systematic review

Panakaduwa, Chamara; Coates, Paul; Munir, Mustapha

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114226

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“…While it is suggested that energy efficiency measures conflict with the heritage value of historic buildings [12,13], research has shown that energy efficiency and thermal comfort can be achieved without compromising heritage value [12,14,15]. The main challenge is achieving an appropriate balance between conserving historic values that cannot be renewed and energy efficiency [16]. Another challenge is the restrictions on the protection of historic buildings and their exclusion from current energy efficiency practices [17].…”

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“…Recent research [13,18,26,27] has shown that user behaviour significantly impacts a building's energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Understanding the building and its context, actively involving building users, owners, and stakeholders [20], and incorporating technology and expertise are essential steps towards increasing efficiency holistically [16].…”

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Investigating the Role of Thermal Comfort Perception on Negotiating Heritage Conservation and Energy Efficiency Decisions through System Dynamics

Karabeyeser Bakan,

Fouseki,

Altamirano

2024

Buildings

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The building sector, which is responsible for a significant amount of total global energy consumption, provides substantial opportunities for energy efficiency studies. In the context of historic and traditional buildings, this matter becomes more crucial, as energy efficiency is more complex and challenging. The complexity partly derives from the multiple and diverse values with which the buildings are associated. These values are dynamic. In this paper, we chose historic houses in Gaziantep as our focal point. They provide an indicative example of houses with architectural features that help residents deal with the adverse effects of the hot climate. These specific features are significant for the users not only in terms of thermal comfort but also in terms of heritage values. The value that users attribute to the neighbourhood and their attitude towards buildings change over time. It is seen that thermal comfort plays a key role in energy efficiency and heritage conservation. Hence, understanding the role of thermal comfort perceptions and the ways in which they dictate certain energy efficiency and heritage conservation actions is critical. In this context, this paper addresses these dynamic, complex, and changing interrelationships over time. Drawing upon the dynamic analysis of in-depth, semi-structured interviews with three dwellings in Gaziantep’s Bey neighbourhood, we will discuss how residents of historic houses perceive thermal comfort and how they negotiate and prioritise energy efficiency and heritage conservation.

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Investigating the Role of Thermal Comfort Perception on Negotiating Heritage Conservation and Energy Efficiency Decisions through System Dynamics

Karabeyeser Bakan,

Fouseki,

Altamirano

2024

Buildings

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Strength- and Moisture-Related Studies of Historical Building Materials: A Case Study from Southern Estonia

Gineiko,

Kiviste

2024

Buildings

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Demolition of existing buildings turns building products into waste. The amount of demolition waste is increasing globally. The current case study is an example of fulfilling the EU Waste Framework Directive of reducing demolition waste by reuse of historical materials in their original structures. The aim of this paper is to investigate construction materials from 19th and 20th centuries and their mechanical and physical properties in a case study building from the conservation area of Võru city, South Estonia. Timber structures of the case study building were non-destructively tested on-site using a resistive method. Ceramic brick plinth and basement walls, as well as concrete and granite ceiling, were tested in situ non-destructively (rebound hammer test) for compressive strength estimation. Previously dismantled timber logs, slats and ceramic bricks were tested in the laboratory for compression and bending, respectively. The logs and slats matched the European timber bending strength classes C22 and C40, respectively. The compressive strength of the studied ceramic bricks was comparable to that of newly produced bricks. The non-destructive moisture content of timber structures varied in spring (5–20%) but was steady in the autumn (5–7%) tests. The rebound hammer test overestimated by 1.5…2 times the compressive strength of the studied materials compared to laboratory tests.

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Multiple Dimensions of Energy Efficiency of Recycled Concrete: A Systematic Review

Silva,

Najjar,

Stolz

et al. 2024

Energies

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The focus on building energy efficiency using alternative materials in structures, especially concrete, and the main technical and environmental challenges therein, aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). This study proposes a review that analyzes structures made with recycled concrete, relating to the energy efficiency of buildings. A classification structure was proposed, addressing the following questions: (i) What are the various dimensions in which research into energy-efficient recycled concrete is concentrated? (ii) What are the themes and classes of research associated with these dimensions? (iii) What are the main shortcomings of current approaches, and what would be a good research agenda for the future development of energy-efficient recycled concrete? A bibliometric analysis was carried out, presenting geographical and cluster maps to understand different research trends and refine future research. This was followed by a bibliographic analysis, reviewing the most relevant studies from the last five years (2019–2024). The results showed some residual alternative materials (around 45 types from five different industries) used in the production of energy-efficient concrete. And, as a negative effect, as substitution rates increase, porosity is the property with the greatest impact on energy efficiency. The greater the number of pores and the greater their interconnection, the lower the material’s thermal insulation.

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Identifying sustainable retrofit challenges of historical Buildings: A systematic review

Cited by 4 publications

References 44 publications

Investigating the Role of Thermal Comfort Perception on Negotiating Heritage Conservation and Energy Efficiency Decisions through System Dynamics

Investigating the Role of Thermal Comfort Perception on Negotiating Heritage Conservation and Energy Efficiency Decisions through System Dynamics

Strength- and Moisture-Related Studies of Historical Building Materials: A Case Study from Southern Estonia

Multiple Dimensions of Energy Efficiency of Recycled Concrete: A Systematic Review

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