Monitoring of Living Quality

Available Outcomes

• Instructions for adequate monitoring equipment for living quality assessment
  Deep retrofits offer the unique advantage of not only reducing energy consumption to sustainable levels and covering a large part of the residual demand with on-site RES but also implementing a holistic improvement of the indoor environment.  The large number of projects in a wide geographical area, which are investigated as demonstration projects of the outPHit project, offer the unique opportunity to apply a uniform sampling and evaluation method and derive comparable results. Here is a documentation of the methodology of sampling and evaluation. Because the measurement of air quality should be done simultaneously with the collection of energetic measurement data, this document refers to the simplified monitoring approach for energy parameters, whereas the measurement of the air quality is depicted in more detail.

• Report on living quality indicators before and after retrofit
  The pre- and post-refurbishment monitoring in the OutPHit project aims to assess both the energy efficiency improvements and the impact on thermal comfort and indoor air quality in renovated buildings. This evaluation, which forms the second pillar of the Verified Performance scheme, focuses on "Living Quality" to ensure healthy, comfortable spaces for occupants while meeting energy efficiency goals. Moving forward, post-occupancy evaluations will be used to assess the long-term success of these measures and provide valuable insights for future projects.

• Report on microbiological assessment of indoor air quality in case study projects
  Heat loss through the building envelope is a major energy drain, making facade improvements essential for meeting climate goals. Refurbishments that enhance the thermal envelope not only reduce energy consumption but also improve indoor air quality (IAQ) by increasing airtightness. To maintain a healthy indoor environment, pollutants must be actively removed, typically through mechanical ventilation. On-site monitoring helps verify the success of energy efficiency measures and ensures that systems like insulation and HVAC are functioning properly. This report emphasises the importance of microbiological testing to assess IAQ, particularly concerning bacteria and fungi that can impact both health and building integrity.

• Report on user satisfaction survey and questionnaires
  The OutPHit project uses detailed questionnaires to assess user satisfaction in the Case Study buildings, focusing on tenants' well-being and their experience with new mechanical systems like ventilation, heating, and cooling after renovations. The 44-question survey, available in English, covers topics such as winter and summer comfort, domestic hot water, ventilation, and sensor technology. Data collected through these questionnaires will be analysed to present both quantitative and qualitative findings, with visualisations and clear summaries to highlight key insights and inform future improvements.