European energy performance of buildings directive and cultural heritage

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Alatalu R., Iaquinta M. T., Kishalı E., Ritson J., Tomsic M., Vernimme N.

Technical Report, pp.1-100, 2026

  • Publication Type: Other Publication / Technical Report
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-100
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This report summarises the work of the ICOMOS Expert Group on the Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in the Built Heritage Sector, established in 2023 to evaluate the impact of the EPBD recast on Europe’s historic buildings.

Adopted under the European Green Deal, the recast Directive introduces Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), Zero-Emission Building (ZEB) targets, and life-cycle carbon assessment obligations. These measures represent a significant step towards climate neutrality, but they also present complex challenges for culturally and architecturally significant buildings.
The Expert Group gathered evidence from over nineteen EU and non-EU countries through national fact sheets, thematic analyses, and case studies. Executive summary distills the main findings, strategic recommendations, and future priorities emerging from this research.


Type
technical report
Title
European energy performance of buildings directive and cultural heritage
Languages
English
Authors
Alexandrou, Eleni / Berggren, Kersti / Bourgès, Ann / Broström, Tor / Brito, Nelson da Silva / Bruguerolle, Antoine / Donnelly, Jacqui / Erikkson, Petra / Foster, Jez / González-Longo, Cristina / Gould, Anthony / Hughes, David / Huttunen, Marku / Haas, Franziska / Karamyan, Anna / McDermott, Deirdre / Mirouze, Chloé / Paulus, Ave / Pissarides, Chrysanthos / Radivojević, Ana / Shaffrey, Gráinne / Silvestru, Claudiu / Stoškus, Liutauras / Villalba Montaner, Clara
Editors
Alatalu, Riin / Iaquinta, Maria Teresa / Kishalı, Emre / Ritson, James / Tomšič, Miha / Vernimme, Nathalie
Corporate authors
ICOMOS Expert Group on EPBD Implementation
Place of publication
Charenton-le-Pont
Country of publication
France