HeriTACE

Future-proofing Heritage Buildings by Optimising Comfort and Energy in Time and Space

The HeriTACE project brings together a transdisciplinary team of research institutes, authorities, SMEs, and industry experienced in design, technology, and policymaking in the domains of conservation, buildings and energy. A significant increase in deep renovations of heritage buildings has the potential to lead to effective energy demand reductions and readiness for the transition to R2ES. HeriTACE proposes innovative technical solutions, integrated into a holistic and multi-scale renovation approach, by developing and validating: (1) A replicable assessment model on the renovation requirements, (2) Optimal and integrated design approaches with minimal invasive renovation measures, (3) Durable solutions for the renovation of envelopes, (4) Optimised and smart controlled HVAC-concepts, optimising comfort and indoor air quality, and (5) Integrated R2ES-based energy supply solutions. The project will deliver solutions for authorities and designers to envision and govern a sustainable energy future for heritage townhouses in historical neighbourhoods, thus putting the EU Green Deal and New European Bauhaus into practice.