Sustainable Retrofit and Renovation of Tenement Houses: The Challenges of Heritage Protection and Adapting the Historical Fabric to Contemporary Standards
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The need to meet the criteria of sustainable residential architecture presents new challenges for designers and developers. One type of project that aligns with this approach is the renewal of historic residential buildings. This article focuses on the retrofit and renovation of tenement houses. As part of cultural heritage, these buildings require transformations that combine the preservation of historical value with adaptation to contemporary functional, technical, and environmental standards. The article analyses key interventions in building structures related to the implementation of sustainable development principles, such as modifications to original structural elements, improvements in energy efficiency, and the conservation or reconstruction of façade details. The text emphasises the importance of a holistic approach that considers environmental and social needs, as well as the legal and technical constraints that limit possible interventions. The analyses presented underscore the need for dialogue among architects, heritage conservation specialists, and building users.
Source: Środowisko Mieszkaniowe
DOI: 10.2478/he-2025-0037
Author: Alicja Kozarzewska
Institution: Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7117361099