The Necessity of Applying Contemporary Practices in the Reconstruction and Revitalization Of National Monuments in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Accordance With the Energy Efficiency Directive Using Geodatabases

Abstract

This research paper investigates the sustainable revitalization of national monuments in the
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina employing advanced restoration methodologies that
integrate energy efficiency, cultural authenticity, and material sustainability. Utilizing the ETH
Zurich retrofit framework, aligned with the European Green Deal and EU Energy Efficiency
Directives, a context-specific methodological approach is developed.The study conducts
spatial geodatabase analysis and comparative scenario modeling Business as Usual (BAU)
versus Green Certified Retrofit (GCR) across case studies comprising three national
monuments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The retrofit strategy emphasizes reversible, minimally
invasive interior insulation with vapor-permeable, bio-based materials (wood fiber, lime
plaster), ensuring heritage conservation compliance. Results indicate that GCR scenarios
significantly reduce energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and life-cycle costs, while
maintaining historic and architectural integrity. This research proposes a replicable model
integrating geospatial tools and sustainable retrofit techniques to advance climate-adaptive
cultural heritage management in the Western Balkans and comparable regions.