ArchitectureThe aim was to gently restore the historic farmhouse. The monument is an important part of the village structure and its identity. In addition, the preservation of these buildings is sustainable. The renovation work on this house was very complex due to the long period of vacancy. Parts were also dismantled that did not correspond to the original construction. Almost all of the furniture had to be replaced, as hardly anything was left inside after being vacant for a long time. Most of the new furniture comes from Swiss furniture manufacturers and Swiss designers.

SocialThe caretakers commissioned by the foundation are part of the local population. In addition to saving the historic buildings, the idea behind the foundation is to bring career prospects and added value to regions that are often affected by emigration through jobs and tourism. At the beginning of their work, the caretakers are trained in the topics of building culture and introduced to the building culture history of the house. Upon arrival, guests receive a tour of the house with explanations of the construction and architecture. The "Foundation for Holidays in a Monument" was founded in 2005 to protect historic houses in Switzerland from decay, demolition or vacancy. The oldest buildings are from the early fourteenth century, the youngest house from 1933. The houses are often donations from the owners, who do not have the opportunity to rehabilitate the buildings. The foundation then collects donations and, whenever possible, looks for local architects and craftsmen who will restore and refurbish the building as true to the original as possible. The rental income from the objects rented out as holiday homes covers the running costs and guarantees the preservation of the houses. The foundation combines monument protection with sustainable tourism. In this way, not only history can be vividly experienced, but at the same time appreciation for the architecture, sustainability through the preservation of the houses and the identity of the region is conveyed. The foundation now offers over fifty objects in Switzerland that could not be more different - just as different as their exciting stories.

EnvironmentThe house has central heating, which is operated with district heating. There is also an oven that is heated with wood. The Taunerhaus is very well accessible by public transport. The house was built in 1850, which in and of itself means a maximum saving of embodied energy. The quality with which houses were built back then cannot be surpassed today. Therefore, the structure of the house was very well preserved despite being vacant for many years. Thanks to gentle maintenance, this will now last for centuries to come. The high-quality furnishing contributes to the fact that it is preserved for a long time despite frequent use. The waste is recycled. It is cleaned with natural detergents.