Impact of IPPC Scenarios on indoor environment quality of historic buildings

Climate change is expected to increase cooling demand in historic buildings, posing significant challenges for maintaining indoor environment quality. A study analyzing the multi-purpose building in Prague's historic center found that global warming scenarios from the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report lead to higher overheating risks and increased energy efficiency demands. Using the BSim simulation tool, researchers evaluated permitted refurbishment methods under strict heritage protection guidelines, proposing structural and technical modifications to mitigate solar heat gains while adhering to legal constraints.

Weyr, J., Kalný, R., & Hirš, J. (2019). Impact of IPPC Scenarios on indoor environment quality of historic buildings. E3S Web of Conferences, 111, 3054. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201911103054