Project facts

Duration: 2024-01-01 - 2027-12-31
Project coordinator: Eurac Research
Project consortium: Aalborg University, Agencia de la Vivienda y Rehabilitación de Andalucía, Calchera San Giorgio, Cracov University of Technology, Erik Arkitekter, Edinburgh World Heritage, Holzmanufaktur, ICOMOS International, INTBAU, Natürlich Bauen, Sendzimir Foundation, Svenska Kyrkan, University of Innsbruck, University of Strathclyde, Uppsala University, White Arkitekter, Zarząd Budynków Komunalnych w Krakowie
Funding bodies: European Commission
Subject areas: Building physics, Built Heritage, Energy efficient, Energy efficient restoration, Research collaboration
Contact: ewelina.pekala@sendzimir.org.pl
Website: https://futurhist.eu/

Presentation

Future-proofing the built heritage requires standardised approaches to accommodate the diverse stock of historic buildings with specific needs.

Our aim in FuturHist is to develop replicable retrofit solutions for historic buildings of the future. The project ambition is to shift the focus from individual buildings to building typologies and future-proof them for clean energy transition. It will help create a more sustainable and energy-efficient built environment while preserving historic structures.

In FuturHist, we research and test energy-efficient retrofit interventions tailored to historic building typologies. We implement these solutions in real-life demonstration cases in Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK, ensuring their practicality and effectiveness. We focus on innovative solutions such as bio-based materials, internal insulation systems, window retrofits, HVAC, and RES integration.

FuturHist is a collaborative project under the Horizon Europe Climate, Energy, and Mobility programme.

Impacts & Results

We will publicly share the results of our research and impact of the solutions implemented in each demo case. Additionally, there will be various opportunities for learning and sharing experiences.