The Necessity of Applying Contemporary Practices in the Reconstruction and Revitalization Of National Monuments in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Accordance With the Energy Efficiency Directive Using Geodatabases
This research paper investigates the sustainable revitalization of national monuments in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina employing advanced restoration methodologies that integrate energy efficiency, cultural authenticity, and material sustainability. Utilizing the ETH Zurich retrofit framework, aligned with the European Green Deal and EU Energy Efficiency Directives, a context-specific methodological approach is developed.The study conducts spatial geodatabase analysis and comparative scenario modeling Business as Usual (BAU) versus Green Certified Retrofit (GCR) across case studies comprising three national monuments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The retrofit strategy emphasizes reversible, minimally invasive interior insulation with vapor-permeable, bio-based materials (wood fiber, lime plaster), ensuring heritage conservation compliance. Results indicate that GCR scenarios significantly reduce energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and life-cycle costs, while maintaining historic and architectural integrity. This research proposes a replicable model integrating geospatial tools and sustainable retrofit techniques to advance climate-adaptive cultural heritage management in the Western Balkans and comparable regions.