Simonov S. The choice of energy efficient building insulation schemes on the basis of the improvement project decisions.

The thesis is devoted to the problem of saving energy consumption in the housing sector. It is noted that one way to solve this problem is to develop energy efficient design solutions as the renovation of existing buildings and newly constructed ones. This approach gives real prospects for reduction of energy consumption while providing modern comfort standards for living in apartment buildings. Problem solving approaches to energy saving have been structured. The technique of natural thermographic experimental research that meets modern requirements for conducting similar tests has been developed. Energy saving tests of residential buildings have been performed and the results have been entered into a database. The types of heat loss of dwelling house series 1-480A have been defined and categorized before and after refurnishing, and a passport has been worked out on energy efficient buildings. A method for calculating heat transfer coefficients of linear joints, which allows easy determination of the reduced heat resistance of heat-based, has been developed. The estimates of economic effect from energy saving measures have been presented. The guidelines on finding energy losses in residential houses have been worked out. Three variants of new architectural and planning decisions for residential homes with higher comfort standards, which ensure rational use of energy resources for heating, have been developed. Keywords: energy efficiency, design decisions, resistance to heat transfer, heat losses, thermography.