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Retrofitting of buildings defined as cultural heritage with respect to energy consumption and thermal comfort of the occupants is a demanding endeavor due to the additional requirements of the conservation aspect. Within a pilot project an inhabited mill in Sissach/Switzerland whose first mention dates back to the 14th century has been retrofitted by using a highly insulating external rendering containing...