Title:
The Environmental Impact of Developers in Preservation and Energy Conservation of Heritage Sites: The Case of Malta
Author(s):
Rasch, F.A., Ebaid, R., Najjar, M.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
This research investigates the positive role developers and private investors play in preservation and restoration of historical buildings and important sites to national identity in Malta. The research also investigates the positive experience of energy conservation and its contribution to the environment. The role of foreign investors through direct investments, made a significant contribution to the restoration, preservation, and improvements to the tourism sector of the Maltese economy. Findings shows that this is the golden age in construction technology, whereby firms are experimenting with varying technologies, that includes 3D printing, VR, and other digitalized technologies that uses data to make better informed decisions regarding restoration and preservation of heritage buildings, as is the case with Sadeen Group, which showed that innovative practices were facilitated by the education arm of Sadeen, and affection of turning historical ruins into educational institution can make a significant difference to the local community.
Keywords:
socio-economic aspects, sustainability, public acceptance
Topic:
Sustainability, Impacts and Policies
Subtopic:
Sustainability, socio-economic aspects and public acceptance
Event:
30th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
2AV.1.13
Pages:
351 - 355
ISBN:
978-88-89407-22-6
Paper DOI:
10.5071/30thEUBCE2022-2AV.1.13
Price:
FREE
