# Inverse Modeling of Climate Responses of Monumental Buildings

**Authors:** R. P. Kramer, A. W. M. van Schijndel  
**arXiv:** [1206.4438](https://arxiv.org/abs/1206.4438)  
**Date:** 2012-06-20  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/1206.4438v1/

## Key points

- Conservation of monumental buildings is dependent on indoor climate conditions
- Simplified models that can simulate temperature and relative humidity are necessary
- State-space models can be used for inverse modeling of climate responses in unheated monumental buildings
- State-space models are promising in obtaining physical models and parameters for indoor climate responses
- These models can be simulated efficiently, with a simulation duration time of less than a second on an ordinary computer for a 100-year hourly based period
- The study's significance lies in its potential to provide accurate predictions about the indoor climate conditions of monumental buildings, which can help prevent damage caused by environmental factors such as moisture and temperature fluctuations
- The authors' findings could aid in designing effective conservation strategies for these structures, ensuring their preservation for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

## Summary

The conservation of monumental buildings is highly dependent on the indoor climate conditions. To achieve this, simplified models with physical meaning that can simulate temperature and relative humidity are necessary. In their paper titled "Inverse Modeling of Climate Responses of Monumental Buildings," R. P. Kramer and A. W. M. van Schijndel explore state-space models as a methodology for inverse modeling of climate responses in unheated monumental buildings. Their research concludes that state-space models are promising in obtaining physical models and parameters for indoor climate responses. Additionally, these models can be simulated efficiently, with a simulation duration time of less than a second on an ordinary computer for a 100-year hourly based period. This study's significance lies in its potential to provide accurate predictions about the indoor climate conditions of monumental buildings, which can help prevent damage caused by environmental factors such as moisture and temperature fluctuations. The authors' findings could also aid in designing effective conservation strategies for these structures, ensuring their preservation for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.