METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR PREFABRICATED HOUSING REFURBISHMENT: THE FRENCH CASE (1960-70)

Abstract

The 60s and 70s housing blocks consisting of large two-dimensional prefabricated elements represent a sizable share of European building assets: their upgrading as regards architecture, energy efficiency, environment and social services is a priority for European Union aims by 2050. Prefabricated housing blocks total to such large numbers as to require new methodologies and technologies to be developed, in order to make upgrading technically viable and economically sustainable.