Building refurbishment: habitat upgrading

Building refurbishment is often considered as a technical matter that concerns technical experts and engineers. However, every refurbishment operation modifies the human living environment. A narrow technical or financial vision can deteriorate peopleʹs living environment, while a global approach can upgrade it to current comfort standards, ecological requirements, and optimal energy performance. EPIQR is a decision tool combining financial, technical, energy, and comfort analysis. This article exhibits the advantages of the EPIQR method as a means for a global vision of refurbishment.