Reduction of CO2 Emissions in Houses of Historic and Visual Importance

Sustainability

Anke van Hal¹  Birgit Dulski¹ 

[1] Center for Sustainability, Nyenrode Business University, P.O. Box 130, 3620 AC, Breukelen, The Netherlands; E-Mails:

关键词: CO₂ reduction;    historic buildings;    cultural values;    scenic quality;    balance between preservation and innovation;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su2020443

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

According to the ‘Climate Programme’ the municipality of Amsterdam has the ambition to reduce the CO₂ emissions within the city limits by 40% in the year 2025 compared to the year 1990. To realize this ambition substantial CO₂ savings have to be realized at the 375,000 current houses in the city. A special challenge is formed by the houses of historic and visual importance, as the implementation of standard energy saving measures may conflict with the ambition to protect their cultural and historic values. Nyenrode Business University was asked to study the possibilities for a successful combination of ambitions in both fields. This article shows an overview of suggestions that focus on the combination of technical and process orientated innovations which can contribute to the acceleration of the reduction of CO₂ emissions in houses of historic and visual importance. The article therefore addresses political and technical as well as financial and process related aspects in implementing energy saving measures in this category of buildings.

【 授权许可】

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