1. Preservation: Preservation of heritage buildings and sites is necessary for their longevity and cultural value. This includes techniques such as restoration, reconstruction, consolidation, and rehabilitation.
2. Adaptive Reuse: Converting heritage buildings for new uses which align with the surrounding community is a sustainable option that preserves both the building and the surrounding environment.
3. Energy Efficiency: Making heritage buildings energy efficient with lighting, HVAC, insulation, and other technologies reduces energy use, emission of greenhouse gases, and also helps to protect the building fabric.
4. Sustainable Materials: Use of green materials like recycled steel, wood, and other non-toxic materials can reduce the impact of carbon footprints on the environment.
5. Sustainable Transportation: Encouraging sustainable modes of transportation such as cycling, walking, and public transport can help reduce pollution and traffic congestion around heritage sites.
6. Public Participation: Engaging communities in planning and management decisions promotes public consensus on sustainable development, ensures the preservation of cultural heritage and social, environmental, and economic conditions
7. Documenting, Monitoring and Evaluation: Documenting, monitoring and evaluation of proposed development is necessary to identify any negative impact on cultural heritage. It will help in identifying the effectiveness of sustainable measures taken to impact these heritage sites.
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