Objectives

H-KNOW will offer innovative results in the form of:

• H-KNOW Methodology for the introduction of a radically new approach in provision of relevant knowledge to the Construction Industry “Small and Medium Enterprises”, dealing with Restoration and Maintenance of Old Buildings, including Cultural Heritage objects. The methodology will guide the establishment of H-KNOW Collaborative Spaces comprised of “Small and Medium Enterprises” and “Research and Technical Development organisations”, who belong to the H-KNOW Community. The transformation from this general cooperative community into the precisely defined and joint-goal oriented H-KNOW Collaborative Spaces (see next figure) will be specifically elaborated.

H-KNOW Concept

• H-KNOW Software System is an Internet based web tool aimed at the “Small and Medium Enterprises” and “Research and Technical Development organisations”, which are dealing with Old Building Restoration activities. This platform will allow the creation of cooperative and collaborative business networks in order to facilitate the sharing of Construction Industry Knowledge among the network partners. The platform will also include systems for managing information, interaction and innovative training services through the employment of e-Learning facilities.

The main topics to be addressed with the use of the application are:

• Energy-efficient buildings restoration
• Old building maintenance
• Cultural Heritage Object restoration
• Training courses organisation