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Total Performance in Practice: Energy Efficiency in Modern Developer-Built Housing

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  • Wiktor Sitek

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02 776 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Michał Kosakiewicz

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02 776 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Karolina Krysińska

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02 776 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Magdalena Daria Vaverková

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02 776 Warsaw, Poland
    Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělska 1, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Anna Podlasek

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02 776 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

Improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings is essential for achieving global climate goals and reducing environmental impact. This study analyzes the Total Performance approach using the example of a modern semi-detached house built by a Polish developer, as an example. The building is designed with integrated systems that minimize energy consumption while maintaining resident comfort. The building is equipped with an air-to-water heat pump, underfloor heating, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and automatic temperature control systems. Energy efficiency was assessed using ArCADia–TERMOCAD 8.0 software in accordance with Polish Technical Specifications (TS) and verified by monitoring real-time electricity consumption during the heating season. The results show a PED from non-renewable sources of 54.05 kWh/(m 2 ·year), representing a 23% reduction compared to the Polish regulatory limit of 70 kWh/(m 2 ·year). Real-time monitoring conducted from December 2024 to April 2025 confirmed these results, indicating an actual energy demand of approximately 1771 kWh/year. Domestic hot water (DHW) preparation accounted for the largest share of energy consumption. Despite its dependence on grid electricity, the building has the infrastructure to enable future photovoltaic (PV) installation, offering further potential for emissions reduction. The results confirm that Total Performance strategies are not only compliant with applicable standards, but also economically and environmentally viable. They represent a scalable model for sustainable residential construction, in line with the European Union’s (EU’s) decarbonization policy and the goals of the European Green Deal.

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  • Wiktor Sitek & Michał Kosakiewicz & Karolina Krysińska & Magdalena Daria Vaverková & Anna Podlasek, 2025. "Total Performance in Practice: Energy Efficiency in Modern Developer-Built Housing," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-21, July.
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