Green Maintenance for Heritage Buildings: An Appraisal Approach for St Paul’s Church in Melaka, Malaysia

A shift towards sustainable maintenance practices for heritage buildings has been identified as crucial for their long-term preservation. This study introduces a green maintenance approach, focusing on St Paul’s Church in Melaka, Malaysia, which integrates economic, social, and environmental considerations to ensure the survival of historic structures. The research employs an appraisal framework that evaluates the feasibility, effectiveness, and impact of sustainable maintenance strategies. By prioritizing eco-friendly materials and techniques, this method aims to balance conservation needs with modern sustainability goals, offering a practical model for heritage management in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Kayan, B. A., Halim, I. A., & Mahmud, N. S. (2018). Green Maintenance for Heritage Buildings: An Appraisal Approach for St Paul’s Church in Melaka, Malaysia. International Journal of Technology, 9(7), 1415. https://doi.org/10.14716/ijtech.v9i7.1864