I.

Introduction

Background and context

Research problem and questions

Objectives and scope

Hypothesis or research hypotheses

Contribution and significance of the study

II. Literature review

Overview of existing building performance improvement

Sustainable development and building performance

Building performance assessment methods and tools

Building retrofit strategies and techniques

Case studies of successful building performance improvement

III. Methodology

Research design and approach

Data collection methods and tools

Sampling strategy and criteria

Data analysis methods and techniques

Ethical considerations

IV. Results and analysis

Data presentation and description

Analysis of building performance improvement measures

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the measures

Comparison of the performance before and after improvement

V. Discussion

Interpretation of the results

Verification of the hypothesis or hypotheses

Implications of the findings for theory and practice

Limitations of the study

Suggestions for future research

VI. Conclusion

Summary of the study

Contributions to the field

Recommendations for building owners, managers, and policymakers

Suggestions for further research

VII. References

List of all cited sources

VIII. Appendices

Supporting materials, such as survey questionnaires, interview transcripts, and technical data