Envelope and structure
Building envelope
Key questions: continuity of insulation and the airtight layer.
Foundation
Key questions: ground conditions, loads, moisture and insulation junctions.
Walls
Key questions: heat transfer, structural behaviour, moisture and buildability.
Windows and installation
Key questions: whole-window performance, installation joints and shading.
Roof
Key questions: drainage, insulation and airtight service penetrations.
Thermal bridges
Key questions: junction geometry and interrupted insulation.
Airtightness
Key questions: a continuous barrier, penetrations and workmanship checks.
Building services
Ventilation
Key questions: airflow, noise, filters and maintenance.
Heating and cooling
Key questions: winter load, summer overheating and control.
Electrical systems
Key questions: load balance, protection and circuit separation.
Building automation
Key questions: manual operation, sensors and failure behaviour.
Autonomy
Backup power
Key questions: critical loads, transfer arrangements and autonomy checks.
Solar energy
Key questions: shading, orientation and seasonal generation.
Energy storage
Key questions: usable energy, power and losses.
Water resilience
Key questions: demand, storage, pump power and maintenance.