The objective is to learn how to structure the variety of energy-related features of existing buildings. As a result of the enquiry it can be stated that there are a lot of different activities which are based on typological criteria. Some of them are concentrating on providing information material and conducting energy advice. On the other hand, building types are used for a better understanding of the energy performance of building portfolios on different levels: from the strategic planning of housing companies up to the evaluation of national policies and measures in the building sector.

On the basis of these experiences a common approach for building typologies has been developed. The core elements of this harmonised approach are a classification systematic, a structure for building and supply system data and a coherent energy balance method. Furthermore a uniform classification of statistical data enables a concerted approach for designing national building stock models.

Finally, a concise itinerary is described which allows experts to develop step by step a national or regional building typology which are compatible with the common TABULA approach. The detailed results are described in the synthesis report 1 - this study and further information about the project is to be found on the project-website: http://www.building-typology.eu/

TABULA aims to create a harmonised structure for European building typologies. Residential buildings are the focus, but activities extend beyond them.
The project is supported by Intelligent Energy Europe.