Welcome to the EEHB 2026 website!

[EDIT 23/01/2026 : We are pleased to announce that the conference proceedings will be published with IOP Publishing! They will be made available via open access in a special online issue of IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science]

Following the success of previous editions in Madrid (Spain) in 2014, Brussels (Belgium) in 2016, Visby (Suède) in 2018, Benediktbeuern (Germany) in 2022, and Krems (Austria)-Singapor in 2024, Cerema is pleased to announce the 6th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings (EEHB), which will take place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France) on 13-14 October 2026.

As the struggle against climate change becomes increasingly urgent, the role of the building sector is crucial in achieving global CO₂ reduction goals. Historic buildings represent a significant part of our built environment, accounting for one-fourth of the building stock in Europe. They define the nature and identity of many cities and can only remain if preserved as thriving and functional spaces. To safeguard this heritage for future generations, we need to identify energy retrofit approaches and solutions that align with conservation principles. These solutions should preserve historic and aesthetic values while enhancing comfort, reducing energy bills and minimizing environmental impact.

EEHB 2026 will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the latest advancements in energy efficiency for historic buildings. This 6^th conference will focus on key topics such as :

Climate change impact on indoor climate ;
Bio-based materials ;
AI and digital tools for heritage retrofit ;
Governance issues and public policies ;
Inspiring case studies ;
Building physics applied to historic buildings (hygrothermal transfer, material properties, etc.) ;
Training and guidelines for professionals ;
Role of social sciences in retrofitting historic buildings.

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