How can historic windows be upgraded to meet today\u2019s energy and comfort requirements without compromising their architectural character?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On 15 October 2026<\/strong>, HeriTACE<\/strong>, together with its sister project FuturHist<\/strong>, will explore this question in a webinar bringing together researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of heritage conservation, building performance and renovation practice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The webinar will take place from 9:30 to 11:00 CEST<\/strong> and will explore practical approaches to window retrofit, airtightness and sustainable alternatives to replacement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HeriTACE researchers Nathan Van Den Bossche (Ghent University)<\/strong> and Paul Kl\u00f5\u0161eiko (Tallinn University of Technology)<\/strong> will present approaches to improving airtightness in historic windows<\/strong>, focusing on how their performance can be enhanced while respecting existing heritage elements. FuturHist will explore sustainable alternatives to window replacement<\/strong>, with Alexandra Troi (Eurac Research)<\/strong> and Stefan M\u00f6ller (Holzmanufaktur Rottweil)<\/strong> presenting retrofit solutions across four historic building typologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The guest project CALECHE<\/strong>, represented by Elodie Heberle and Julien Borderon (Cerema)<\/strong>, will share methodologies and practical inspiration for navigating historic window retrofits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The webinar will conclude with a Q&A and discussion<\/strong>, followed by an optional in-person workshop in Strasbourg from 11:30 to 13:00 CEST<\/strong>, offering an opportunity to discuss the practical challenges of renovating historic windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n