Energy consumption, thermal comfort and energy loss of a classified monument and a new building

One way to achieve this is by ensuring optimal thermal comfort (i.e., warm but not too warm) and air quality (i.e., ventilation) in classrooms. At the same time, educational institutions consume significant amounts of energy to achieve these optimal learning conditions. The high energy consumption is a consequence of the very large volumes (usually over 10,000 m3) and the fact that educational institutions must be accessible to a large number of students (many doors). This means that such buildings contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) and other pollutants (NOx, particulate matter). To make students and staff aware of energy consumption at Antwerp Maritime Academy and make informed decisions to reduce emissions, we need to (1) map the building's energy consumption, (2) optimize the thermal comfort of individual students and staff, and (3) locate and monitor the largest leaks in the building envelope.