ABSTRACT
Globally, there is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with buildings. Historic buildings represent a significant share of the existing building stock in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to a sustainable energy system requires not only the introduction of renewable energy sources but also increased efforts to reduce energy and power demand in buildings. Improving energy efficiency in a historic building requires a challenging balance between energy conservation and building conservation. This chapter first introduces the reader to different ways in which this described challenge can be conceptualised and understood in different academic disciplines. Second, a systematic and interdisciplinary approach for decision-making to find a balance between energy conservation and building conservation in the historic building stock is presented. Third, future research questions are identified and discussed.
