A methodology to assess energy-demand savings and cost-effectiveness of adaptation measures in educational buildings in the warm Mediterranean region

Educational building stock in Cyprus are a significant part of the public stock, with these buildings leaning towards being less energy-efficient, especially comparison to other buildings. The energy and climate directives set by European Union for 2050 call changes sector, particularly existing stock. This study suggests design approach assessment retrofitting scenarios, which meet demands educational Cyprus, based on their long-term cost effectiveness. Adaptation measures refer geometry, construction, operation combines demand modelling through dynamic software simulation using Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES-VE) retrofit options, ranked life cycle costing analysis (LCCA). These options may have very different upfront costs, but also carbon implications, they result expectancy predictions. research findings contributes delivering novel knowledge rather limited literature regarding implication adaptation performance Mediterranean region correlation life-cycle cost. aim is give stakeholders as much information possible interventions, so that can make informed decisions. will then be used develop framework more extensively support decision-making change resilience.