Building preservation
Old houses need to be treated with respect and maintenance and renovation must be done correctly. Certain structures have a preservation value for artistic or cultural-historical reasons.
Building Preservation Fund
The building preservation fund provides grants for renovations or repairs to structures with special artistic or cultural significance. Grants are advertised once a year. Work must align with the original architectural style and heritage preservation principles.
Building Preservation Center – Advise on House Maintenance and Repair
Experts in maintaining older buildings offer counseling at Árbær Open Air Museum every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., February 1 to November 30.
Civil Engineering Lifetime Costs
Cost analysis based on a structure's lifespan. Shows the real cost of building and operating a structure over a specific number of years. Maintenance needs have the most significant impact on results. Therefore, it's crucial to choose the right building materials for each structure.
