INTBAU

WEBINAR: Passive Retrofit Strategies for Heritage Buildings

17 March 2026, 11:00–12:30 CET
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The energy retrofitting of historic buildings represents one of the major challenges in Europe’s path towards climate neutrality.

Many of these buildings remain in active use as homes, offices, cultural institutions, and public facilities. Despite their cultural and architectural value, they often have poor energy performance due to outdated construction methods and limited thermal efficiency.

FuturHist is a research project co-funded by the European Union and UKRI that aims to demonstrate that energy efficiency and heritage preservation are not mutually exclusive, but can be successfully combined through well-adapted retrofit strategies.

Join INTBAU and FuturHist on Tuesday 17 March to explore examples of passive retrofit solutions in historic buildings, with a focus on insulation systems and window interventions.

Moderated by Tomasz Jeleński (The Sendzimir Foundation / INTBAU Trustee)

Agenda

• Respecting the Character of Historic Buildings for Future-Proof Sustainability — Marjo Uotila, Chair of the INTBAU International Council of Chapters
• Intervention Solutions for Future-Proofing Historic Buildings: FuturHist Typology — Daniel Herrera, Eurac Research
• Passive Retrofit Strategies for Heritage Buildings: Insulation Systems — Marianna Muchorowska, University of Innsbruck
• Passive Retrofit Strategies for Heritage Buildings: Window Solutions — Alexandra Troi, Eurac Research
• Q&A and Discussion

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A second webinar focused on active interventions will follow on 24 March: Conservation-Compatible Solutions for HVAC and RES Integration in Historic Buildings.