Abstract
From the Vatican in Rome to a small church in any village, historic buildings are what make our cities unique, a symbol of Europe's rich cultural heritage. However, it is clear that buildings like these are not energy efficient and are substantial contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At a time when climate change poses a real and urgent threat to humanity and its infrastructure, it is vital to initiate an improved approach to the refurbishment of historic buildings.#Topics at the 3rd EWCHP include: Energy Efficiency in historic buildings and districts, scenarios, solutions and tools; Determination & assessment of the impact of climate change on cultural heritage objects; Assessment of the impact of indoor environments on movable and immovable cultural heritage objects; and Smart monitoring methods and technologies.