Built Heritage
Our architects, building antiquarians, ethnologists, and art historians conduct research, examine, and provide services related to preservation of historic buildings and built environment.
Building history
Knowledge about building history, origins, style and architectural classification, development, context and use are is a key discipline for NIKU.
Ruins and conservation
Ruins are an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage. There are special challenges in order to preserve them in the best possible way.
Church Art and Inventory – Cultural Heritage Value
NIKU has knowledge of church art, church inventory, and mural paintings in Norwegian churches.
Dating, documentation and surveying
It is often necessary to combine a number of different methods in order to date a building accurately.
Environmental impact assessments and protection plans
In the last few decades, NIKU has carried out a number of environmental impact assessments and other protection plans for the three northernmost counties.
Projects
Noen av prosjektene vi har gjennomført