SIREN: A Comprehensive Framework for a Sustainable Renovation Process with a Holistic Approach

A comprehensive framework for a sustainable renovation process with a holistic approach to renovation has been developed, taking into consideration the areas: technology, environment, economy, social values, and architecture and cultural historical environment. The framework describes activities that should be carried out at different stages of the process, as well as charting who will be responsible for and performing these activities. The framework refers to available methods, tools and procedures that can be used for inventories of existing buildings, analyzes of renovation options and supporting decisions of which measures to take in the different stages of the renovation process to include all aspects that are essential for achieving sustainable refurbishment. After each stage (planning, design, reconstruction and commission) in the renovation process a self-evaluation can be made to estimate to what extent each sustainability aspect has been considered and included