Abstract
A proper systematic approach to the restoration of historic buildings is crucial in the preservation of heritage buildings. This paper presents the unity between the restoration of a historic building and sustainability. The aim of the research is to establish an effective method for the restoration of historic buildings and their reuse and sustainable renovation in terms of energy efficiency, in accordance with modern needs and conservation requirements while maintaining the authentic appearance. The main method in the paper is the observation of a historic building during its restoration and exploitation, analysis and evaluation of the results achieved in improving energy efficiency and energy saving in the example of the building within the Žica Monastery in Serbia, a cultural monument of exceptional importance. The subject of the research is the Dining Room within the Žiča Monastery and the analysis of the restoration results in order to ensure energy refurbishment and cultural heritage enhancement. The research findings are recommendations for the restoration and adaptive re-use of historic buildings, in accordance with modern requirements for comfort and environmental protection. The greatest contribution of this paper is the practical verification of energy refurbishment of the restored historic building, the Dining Room, by applying the principles and measures of energy efficiency, maintaining the authentic appearance of the building, in accordance with the conservation requirements.
Highlights
Introduction and PremisesCultural Heritage is more than just a petrified memory of the past that has a particular significance in the life of the nation, it is an active resource for the future
This paper presents the unity between the restoration of a historic building and sustainability
In no way should energy efficiency measures affect the authentic appearance of the heritage building or a protected ambient unit, especially when it comes to a cultural monument of exceptional importance, such as the Žica Monastery
Summary
Cultural Heritage is more than just a petrified memory of the past that has a particular significance in the life of the nation, it is an active resource for the future Reusing and valorizing it changes the way we think about preservation. Precious cultural heritage resources are reusable, they are neither renewable nor replaceable This means that all interventions to modify buildings must involve minimal disturbance to both the buildings themselves and to their wider context [1]. Historic buildings and their remains, which belong to the monumental heritage of a society, should be protected from further deterioration, restored and adapted to modern requirements and modern social changes. The subject of this research is the restoration of the Dining Room within the Žica Monastery property, in the village of Žica, near Kraljevo, the town in Serbia, in terms of energy efficiency and modern conservation requirements
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