Hauserneuerung

Renovating old buildings

Old buildings, whether rural timber-framed houses, urban apartment buildings from the turn of the century or post-war family homes, all have their typical problems if they are to meet today's living requirements and building standards. This book shows what matters in low-cost renovation and repair using natural building materials, what practical measures are required for the individual building components of the house and where DIY work is possible. A handbook for homeowners and self-builders, with a comprehensive guide to building materials and a detailed cost overview for the various building works.

“… The authors, three architects, describe in detail, in words and pictures, the careful and professionally sound handling of old building fabric …” (Bauhandwerk) “… Recommended as an easily understood and very readable guide for laypeople and professionals alike, with well-founded background knowledge on the subject” (Stiftung Warentest)
“At last, a handbook that, for less than the price of a single hour’s consultation with an architect, answers many of the questions that trouble homeowners today.” (HAUS + INVEST)

The Author The Authors work as freelance architects in Tübingen. They have many years of experience in working with old and new building fabric, also taking building-biology considerations into account.

Haefele, G.; Oed, W.; Sabel, L. Hauserneuerung Instandsetzen – Modernisieren – Energiesparen – Umbauen 12th ed. 2012 255 pages, 21 cm × 21 cm hardback ISBN 978-3-936896-49-7