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Facility ManageMent

Energy Efficiency restoration
process.
The restoration of monuments Techniques
presents an opportunity to such as 3D
implement energy-efficient scanning and
solutions that reduce the carbon printing have
footprint of these sites. Techniques resulted in
such as natural ventilation, and the replication
the usage of energy-efficient of architectural
lighting systems can significantly elements using Madhu Vottery
reduce the energy consumption of sustainable materials.
historic buildings. Additionally, Digital monitoring systems
the installation of solar panels on track environmental conditions
adjacent non-historic structures or and structural integrity, for timely
discreet locations can provide clean maintenance and prevention of
energy while retaining the visual damage. By harnessing sustainable
aesthetics of the monuments. The public must understand materials, energy-efficient

that when historic buildings are technologies, and eco-friendly
Water Conservation conserved, it supports sustainable practices, we can ensure that
these architectural wonders
It is critical to manage water to development. These structures continue to stand tall as a bridge
preserve the structural integrity connect with nature. Often large between the past and a more
of historic monuments. Green historic complexes are rejuvenating sustainable future. In doing so,
solutions in water management, lung spaces of a densely populated we preserve monuments for
including rainwater harvesting, area. Traditional craftsmen may
sustainable drainage systems, and lose their livelihood if historic future generations to learn about
the use of permeable materials buildings are not conserved. The our glorious past.
in landscaping, can prevent entire process is interlinked.
water damage and erosion. Without conserving these
These measures also aid in the architectural marvels, we will
conservation of water resources. lose links across the history
of an area, a city, a
Landscaping region, a country,
and finally of
The landscapes surrounding the world.
historical monuments are integral
to their visual aesthetics and
historical context. The use of native
plant species and organic gardening
methods, enhance biodiversity and
create a robust ecosystem around
the monuments. This adds to the
scenic beauty of the historical
sites and provides a habitat for
local wildlife.

Digitalisation

Advancements in
technology aid in
integrating green solutions
into the monument

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