TESTING STRATEGIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION OF BUILDINGS: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

In light of the pressing need to adapt buildings to future climate change and the scale of the expenditure involved (estimated approximately at PLN 4 trillion), fundamental research and theoretical studies in this domain are crucial.Without the input provided by such research, it is impossible to assist building owners and managers in making informed decisions.Consequently, there is a risk that funds for modernization will not be used to the greatest benefit.The establishment of a theoretical foundation for the efficient and expeditious allocation of resources toward building retrofits is imperative not only for the construction sector but also for society and the economy as a whole.This paper puts forward a research idea that aims to analyze the impact of climate change-related hazards and constraints (including financial, legal, and organizational factors) on property management activities, with the objective of enhancing the effectiveness of climate change adaptation strategies for buildings.In the subsequent phase of research, an analytical tool is to be developed.This tool will be a comprehensive multi-factor optimization model to simulate the effect of inputs, including opinions of multiple experts, on the selection and sequence of building retrofitting/modernization measures considered for a long/life cycle planning horizon.This paper identifies the objectives and limitations of the model and the tools proposed to achieve the set objectives.It also discusses the benefits that the execution of the planned research can bring to science and society.