Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Senior Integrative Project
Abstract
This research examines the intersection of historic preservation and sustainability in Italian architecture, analyzing how architects and contractors adapt historic structures to modern energy efficiency standards while maintaining cultural integrity. Using three Italian case studies—Ex-STA.VE.CO in Bologna, Sant’Apollinare in Perugia, and Castelvecchio in Verona—the study explores common challenges in regulatory compliance, material constraints, energy efficiency, seismic resilience, and adaptive reuse. Each case illustrates how sustainability measures interact with Italy’s stringent conservation laws and how historic buildings, inherently designed for climate adaptability, can be innovatively retrofitted. The findings provide insights into reconciling preservation principles with sustainable interventions, offering policy recommendations for future restoration projects.
Recommended Citation
Bruno, Maya A., "Balancing Sustainability with Preservation in Historic Italian Architecture" (2025). CISLA Senior Integrative Projects. 79.
https://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/sip/79
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