Summary
Integrated energy renovation and supply strategies for heritage buildings can significantly reduce emissions, but their effectiveness depends on adaptive operational approaches. The 0-CO2-WSHH project demonstrated that combining denkmal-compliant insulation, renewable energy systems (e.g., thermally activated roofs), hybrid thermal storage, and low-temperature heat distribution in a UNESCO-listed warehouse block achieved substantial decarbonization—though real-world performance hinged on occupancy patterns and dynamic control. A digital BIM platform linked with simulations further optimized outcomes by bridging data gaps between modeling and reality. The study underscores the need for systematic validation of complex systems in heritage contexts, offering scalable methods to balance conservation, energy efficiency, and climate neutrality.
Citation
Garrecht, Harald, Modlich, Peter, Bögle, Annette, & Müller, Dirk. (2026). CO2-neutrales Welterbe Speicherstadt Hamburg - Phase I - Umsetzung und Begleitung der Konzepterstellung und des Großdemonstrators im Rahmen der energie- und umweltgerechten Sanierung des Block H der Speicherstadt Hamburg (0-CO2-WSHH). München : oekom verlag. https://doi.org/10.34657/29909