National heritage and sustainability project – residential buildings

National heritage and sustainability project – residential buildings

This project examined the energy and environmental performance of 14 heritage residential buildings in Australia and New Zealand.

This project examined the energy and environmental performance of 14 heritage residential buildings in Australia and New Zealand.

Project dates: 

2009-2011

The project’s goal was to provide empirical research evidence by comparing the life cycle and operational energy performance of a range of heritage building designs with improved retrofitted designs. The research findings indicate opportunities and challenges in retrofitting heritage residential buildings for climate change.

Key people

Researchers: Dr James PC Wong, Dr Deepak Sivaraman, Mr Andrew Carre

Partners

  • Heritage Council of Australia and New Zealand
  • Department of Planning and Community Development (Victoria)
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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