A model for improving the energy efficiency of historic buildings with environmental and comfort considerations

Abstract

The article presents issues related to the possibility of improving the energy efficiency of historic buildings. This group of buildings, in Poland, currently has no defined requirements for minimum energy demand values. However, taking into account the long-term strategy of decarbonization of Europe and the Long-Term Strategy for Renovation of Buildings adopted in Poland, it is necessary to develop models and procedures for thermal modernization activities of historic buildings. The group of historic buildings represents a very large potential for possible energy savings in the construction sector. The article presents proposals for a system approach to achieve the standard of a historic building with near-zero energy demand and climate neutrality. Developed algorithms of procedure are presented, which can support the decision-making process in the selection of optimal thermomodernization measures.