EN 16883:2017
(Main)Conservation of cultural heritage - Guidelines for improving the energy performance of historic buildings
Conservation of cultural heritage - Guidelines for improving the energy performance of historic buildings
This European Standard provides guidelines for sustainably improving the energy performance of historic buildings, e.g. historically, architecturally or culturally valuable buildings, while respecting their heritage significance. The use of this standard is not limited to buildings with statutory heritage designation, it applies to historic buildings of all types and ages.
This European Standard presents a normative working procedure for selecting measures to improve energy performance, based on an investigation, analysis and documentation of the building including its heritage significance. The procedure assesses the impact of those measures in relation to preserving the character-defining elements of the building.
Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Leitlinien für die Verbesserung der energiebezogenen Leistung historischer Gebäude
Diese Europäische Norm stellt Leitlinien für die nachhaltige Verbesserung der energiebezogenen Leistung historischer Gebäude, d. h. historisch, architektonisch oder kulturell wertvoller Gebäude, unter Berücksichtigung ihrer Bedeutung für das kulturelle Erbe, bereit. Die Anwendung dieser Norm ist nicht auf Gebäude beschränkt, die unter gesetzlichem Denkmalschutz stehen, sondern gilt für historische Gebäude aller Arten und Alter.
Diese Europäische Norm stellt einen normativen Arbeitsablauf für die Auswahl von Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der energiebezogenen Leistung auf Grundlage einer Untersuchung, Analyse und Dokumentation des Gebäudes und seiner kulturgeschichtlichen Bedeutung vor. Das Verfahren bewertet die Auswirkung dieser Maßnahmen im Zusammenhang mit der Erhaltung der charakteristischen Merkmale des Gebäudes.
Conservation du patrimoine culturel - Principes directeurs pour l'amélioration de la performance énergétique des bâtiments d'intérêt patrimonial
La présente Norme européenne fournit des lignes directrices pour améliorer de façon durable la performance énergétique des bâtiments d’intérêt patrimonial, par exemple des bâtiments possédant une valeur historique, architecturale ou culturelle, tout en respectant leur intérêt patrimonial. L'utilisation de la présente norme ne se limite pas aux bâtiments officiellement protégés en tant que patrimoine et/ou au titre des monuments historiques, mais s'applique aux bâtiments d’intérêt patrimonial de tous types et âges.
La présente Norme européenne présente une procédure de travail normative pour le choix des mesures permettant d'améliorer la performance énergétique, basée sur l'investigation, l'analyse et la documentation du bâtiment, y compris son intérêt patrimonial. La procédure évalue l'impact de ces mesures par rapport à la préservation des éléments caractéristiques du bâtiment.
Ohranjanje kulturne dediščine - Smernice za izboljšanje energetske učinkovitosti zgodovinskih stavb
Ta evropski standard določa smernice za izboljšanje energetske učinkovitosti zgodovinskih stavb, tj. zgodovinsko, arhitekturno ali kulturno pomembnih stavb, in zmanjšanje povezanih emisij toplogrednih plinov ob upoštevanju njihovega pomena dediščine. Uporaba tega standarda ni omejena na stavbe z zakonsko določenim varstvom dediščine, ampak se uporablja za zgodovinske stavbe vseh vrst in velikosti.
Ta evropski standard predstavlja normativni delovni postopek za izbiro ukrepov za izboljšanje energetske učinkovitosti na podlagi preiskave, analize in dokumentacije o stavbi in pomenu njene dediščine. Postopek ocenjuje vpliv tistih ukrepov, ki se nanašajo na ohranjanje karakternih elementov stavbe.
General Information
Overview
EN 16883:2017 - published by CEN - provides practical, conservation-led guidelines for improving the energy performance of historic buildings while protecting their heritage significance. The standard applies to historically, architecturally or culturally valuable buildings of all ages, whether statutorily designated or not. It defines a normative working procedure based on investigation, analysis and documentation to select energy-efficiency measures that respect character‑defining elements and long‑term conservation objectives.
Key topics and requirements
- Conservation-first approach: Balance energy improvements with preservation of heritage values (aesthetic, historic, cultural, social, etc.).
- Structured procedure: A stepwise workflow covering initiation, building survey, assessment, specification of objectives, decision-making on whether improvements are needed, selection of measures, implementation, documentation and post‑occupancy evaluation.
- Building survey & documentation: Detailed recording of building fabric, structural types, condition, environmental influences and heritage significance before any intervention.
- Energy and indoor environment assessment: Assessment of current energy performance and indoor environmental conditions to inform appropriate measures.
- Assessment criteria & impact appraisal: Compile a long list of potential measures, exclude inappropriate options (based on heritage impact), assess remaining measures and select packages that meet both conservation and energy targets.
- Qualification & sustainability considerations: Emphasis on appropriate professional qualifications and on sustainable management of historic buildings.
- Documentation & evaluation: Mandatory documentation of chosen measures and post‑occupancy evaluation to verify performance and conservation outcomes.
Practical applications
- Retrofit planning for historic homes, public buildings, churches, museums and listed properties.
- Decision support for energy retrofit packages that minimize harm to historic fabric.
- Framework for multi‑disciplinary teams (conservation architects, energy auditors, engineers, conservators) to align energy goals with conservation priorities.
- Tool for building owners, heritage authorities and consultants to justify, design and document sensitive energy upgrades.
Who uses it:
- Building owners and estate managers
- Conservation architects and heritage professionals
- Energy auditors and building services engineers
- Local authorities and heritage agencies
Related standards
- EN 15603 - Energy performance of buildings: overall energy use and energy ratings
- EN 16096 - Conservation of cultural property: condition survey and report of built cultural heritage
- EN 16247-2 - Energy audits - Part 2: Buildings
EN 16883:2017 helps stakeholders deliver energy improvements in historic buildings in a transparent, evidence-based way that safeguards cultural significance while meeting sustainability objectives.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Leitlinien für die Verbesserung der energiebezogenen Leistung von historisch, architektonisch oder kulturell wertvollen GebäudenConservation du patrimoine culturel - Principes directeurs pour l'amélioration de la performance énergétique des bâtiments d'intérêt patrimonialConservation of
cultural heritage - Guidelines for improving the energy performance of historic buildings97.195GHGLãþLQDItems of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritage91.120.10Toplotna izolacija stavbThermal insulation of buildings27.015VSORãQREnergy efficiency. Energy conservation in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16883:2017SIST EN 16883:2017en,fr,de01-julij-2017SIST EN 16883:2017SLOVENSKI
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Example of template for building information . 25 A.1 Building information . 25 A.2 Legal information . 25 A.3 Building description . 25 A.4 Defining heritage significance and conservation opportunities and constraints . 26 A.5 Assessment of past and present use and intended future use . 26 A.6 Mapping building’s technical structure, condition and environmental influences . 26 A.7 Energy performance assessment . 27 A.8 Indoor environmental assessment . 27 A.9 Sources and management information. 27 Annex B (informative)
Example of assessment table . 28 Annex C (informative)
Alphabetical index of terms . 30 Bibliography . 31
Figure 1 — Flow chart showing the proposed procedure 6 Initiating the planning process The process should be seen in the wider context of refurbishments that are also driven by other forces. For example, if a building is refurbished due to its state of disrepair, or change of use, energy performance improvements should be made at the same time. The process should start with a clear indication of the general intentions of the client or owner of the building to the project leader. The project leader shall assemble the suitable project team (see 4.2). A joint site visit shall be carried out. Clear lines of cooperation shall be established at an early stage to identify who is responsible for each part of the assessment process and how information should be collected, analysed and presented. The decision-making progress shall be documented. Early dialogue with building control and planning authorities, and for heritage-designated buildings with heritage authorities (see 4.3), may be needed. Economic resources shall be identified at an early stage in the project. SIST EN 16883:2017
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EN 16883:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Conservation of cultural heritage - Guidelines for improving the energy performance of historic buildings". This standard covers: This European Standard provides guidelines for sustainably improving the energy performance of historic buildings, e.g. historically, architecturally or culturally valuable buildings, while respecting their heritage significance. The use of this standard is not limited to buildings with statutory heritage designation, it applies to historic buildings of all types and ages. This European Standard presents a normative working procedure for selecting measures to improve energy performance, based on an investigation, analysis and documentation of the building including its heritage significance. The procedure assesses the impact of those measures in relation to preserving the character-defining elements of the building.
This European Standard provides guidelines for sustainably improving the energy performance of historic buildings, e.g. historically, architecturally or culturally valuable buildings, while respecting their heritage significance. The use of this standard is not limited to buildings with statutory heritage designation, it applies to historic buildings of all types and ages. This European Standard presents a normative working procedure for selecting measures to improve energy performance, based on an investigation, analysis and documentation of the building including its heritage significance. The procedure assesses the impact of those measures in relation to preserving the character-defining elements of the building.
EN 16883:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.120.10 - Thermal insulation of buildings; 97.195 - Items of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritage. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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