Retrofitting of external walls and building facades of residential buildings is often considered
as the most energy efficient renovation measure. This paper presents a multifunctional …

The aim of this paper is to evaluate and illustrate the energy saving potential of the façade
addition on existing and low energy performing block buildings in different climatic contexts …

Vast amounts of the European residential stock were built with limited consideration for
energy efficiency, yet its refurbishment can help reach national energy reduction goals …

Building standards for energy effectiveness are increasing constantly and the market follows
these changes by constructing new buildings in accordance with standards and …

Planning an energetic retrofit for heritage buildings faces several limitations, as multiple
protection guidelines narrow down the possible energy efficiency interventions. The present …

Energy-efficient retrofitting of historic housing stock requires methodical approach, in-depth
analysis and case-specific regulatory system, yet only limited efforts have been realized. In …

Commercial buildings are responsible for a significant share of the energy requirements of
European Union countries. Related consumptions due to heating, cooling, and lighting …

This paper analyses renovation alternatives to improve energy performance of historic rural
houses in three countries (Estonia, Finland, Sweden) in the Baltic Sea region (cold climate) …

In Estonia, the majority of multi-storey apartment buildings were built during the period
between 1960 and 1990. Systematic refurbishment of residential buildings on an energy …

Climatic conditions determine which retrofit strategy can result in a satisfactory improvement
of a building's thermal performance. This study systematically investigates alternative retrofit …