Reconditioning and Reconstruction: A Second Wind for Serbian Kindergartens

A great number of preschool buildings in Serbia, mainly in south-eastern part of Central Serbia, have been examined as a part of scientific project carried at Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture in Nis. Even though this is an on-going project with data still being collected, there has been sufficient material to make an overview of field situation and draft framework for proposed reconstruction strategy as a main goal of this study. This analysis presents the basis for examining and valorizing local preschool facilities. In addition to treating structural, environmental and aesthetic (internal and external) properties of the buildings, we carried out analysis of energy status of preschool buildings. Investigation of foreign experience with the process of revitalization of this group of buildings has served as the framework for the final part of the chapter, which offers suggestions for improving quality of preschool facilities in Serbia.