Summary: | The houses which were built during the million programmes are now facing extensiverenovations and refurbishment, some have also been demolished. The houses that still standtoday have now reached their lifespan, this however, does not necessarily mean that theyshould be demolished. The construction industry has, during these last years, flourishedimmensely. Resources, methods, and construction techniques are constantly evolving and arenow being applied when working with renovations of old buildings. And it is now resulting inhouses that are durable and energy efficient, which enables them to endure even longer.Unlike new buildings, renovations are more complex and require wider knowledge in severaldifferent areas to address the problems in the best possible way. In addition to the technicalaspects, it also shows that the preservation of cultural-historical aspects, for the millionprogramme houses, must be considered when it comes to remodelling.In this study, it is investigated how a renovation is carried out and which measures are usedon these houses in terms of technology, sustainability, and the preservation of theenvironment. In addition, how such buildings are designed in regard to their culturalhistoricalvalue and influence.
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