The Use of Passive House Standards in Historic Buildings and Its Impact on Facade Design

Historical buildings are offered to people with different functions in today's conditions. In these buildings, it is important to ensure the thermal comfort of the users and to reduce the heating/cooling costs with energy savings. It has been proven with examples from the world that it can be much more efficient to restore historical buildings with passive house standards, a system that has proven itself in the studies to be carried out. The restorations made in these buildings aim to investigate the effect of the possible changes to be made on the facade on the aesthetics and value of the historical buildings. The materials used and the changes to the façade are discussed in this sense. The effects of the major changes made on the façade are presented due to the examination of seventeen different buildings. The research results indicate that changes have been made in the facades of buildings to transform the interior into a more comfortable and energy-efficient space. There are many historical buildings in Turkey. Thanks to this construction concept, structures that provide comfort in terms of thermal and air quality inside and ensure energy efficiency can continue to be used. In order to achieve energy efficiency in restoration projects, a preliminary analysis can be conducted by working according to passive house rules. Thus, it is possible to renew the historical buildings that are repurposed and continue to be used in today's conditions without compromising their aesthetics. With this study, it is aimed to use passive house standards in historical buildings that are not included in the literature, and to be an example for new researches and areas to be applied

Political science · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Archaeology and Historical Studies · History and Cultural Heritage