Thermal Science 2016 Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages: 1363-1376
https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI160208131I
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Restoration and conversion to re-use of historic buildings incorporating increased energy efficiency: A case study - the Haybarn complex, Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos
Ivanović-Šekularac Jelena A. (Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade)
Čikić-Tovarović Jasna Lj. (Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade)
Šekularac Nenad D. (Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade)
A proper approach to restoration of historic buildings is crucial for
monumental heritage protection. The objective of the paper is to define a
methodology for historic buildings restoration in order to increase energy
efficiency and re-usability in accordance with modern standards. The main
method used in the paper is the observation of historic buildings during
their restoration and exploitation, analysis and evaluation of achieved
results regarding energy efficiency and energy saving, through the examples
of the buildings belonging to Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos, in Greece.
Mount Athos was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its cultural
and natural values. This case study discusses the abandoned and dilapidated
historic buildings of the Haybarn Complex (Stable, Mulekeepers’ House and
Haybarn), the achieved results regarding the restoration of these buildings,
their energy efficiency and turning into the premises for occasional stays.
The research results are recommendations for increasing energy efficiency
while performing the restoration of historic buildings, so that these
buildings could be re-used in a new way. The most significant contribution of
the paper is the practical test of energy refurbishment of these historic
buildings conducted using the principles and methods of energy efficiency, in
compliance with conservation requirements and authenticity of historic
buildings.
Keywords: heritage conservation, energy refurbishment of historic buildings, energy saving, UNESCO cultural heritage