EURAC leads a new European project – 3ENCULT (Efficient Energy for EU Cultural Heritage) – 22 partners start working on 1 October 2010.

Renovating historic buildings to improve their energy efficiency – this is the main challenge the partners of the 3ENCULT project are dealing with. A combination of technical energy / building experts, companies, city planners, and monument preservation officers from 10 countries have joined forces in the 3ENCULT project, under leadership of EURAC. The kick-off meeting in Innsbruck on 1 October 2010 was combined with a press conference to explain Innsbruck’s involvement and approach to the topic.

In new constructions energy efficiency is today an essential criteria to reduce energy demand and optimise energy use in the building. However, Europe is an old established continent with many historic cities and towns – with beautiful cultural heritage, including old and ancient buildings. Practicing energy efficiency in this context is more complex. Rules and regulations applying to new buildings are often not appropriate for these older constructions.

The renovation of historic palaces and other monuments rather needs a delicate touch and individualized approach. This will be explored in the 3ENCULT project – in detail by studying and identifying options in eight case studies across Europe. The expert group includes small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and large research institutes, conducting essential research and demonstration. Results will be shared – also videos and guidance material – across a wide target group.   

More information on the project website. Innsbruck press also shares news on project launch.

Date:
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 - Thursday, October 21st, 2010, Innsbruck

Further information:
Alexandra Troi (EURAC), tel. +39 0471 055 602

Rainer Pfluger (UIBK), tel. +43 512 507 6564