This study is focussed to energy-saving renovations, or measures to improve the indoor environment, that possibly have an impact on the indoor environment or the wellbeing of occupants. In order to formulate valuable recommendations and policy guidance based on study outcomes and causes/consequences hereof, the success or effectiveness of the energy saving initiatives is quantified as well.
The current state-of-the-art and knowledge on the indoor environment in relation to energy saving initiatives is assessed in a literature review. Priority renovations of this research are then identified and a detailed measuring plan is assessed (Work Package 1).
Relevant renovation projects are selected in the recruitment phase, and the field work is organised in order to quantify the indoor environment, the building envelope and the comfort/well-being of occupants indoors (Work Package 2).
Outcomes are evaluated before and after an intervention (renovation), and compared to each other and to existing data on IAQ and building envelopes. Study outcomes are evaluated to existing guidelines and standards. Policy recommendations and guidelines for citizens and building professionals (architects, designers, and construction contractors) are formulated. Specifically for architects and designers, user-friendly guidelines are communicated using the ‘Bouw Gezond’ folder (Work Package 3).