3. Actuality of research
Developments in the field of energy saving and increase of energy efficiency of buildings in our country are
carried out, both at the Federal and at the regional level. Among prominent experts in this field should be allocated
Averyanov V.K., Vasilev G.P., Lichman V.A., Sokolov N.A., Livchac V.I. and many others.
The programs and guidance documents has been also developed at the regional level. There is developed regional
methodological document (hereinafter - RMD) "Guidelines on energy efficiency of residential and public buildings"
in St. Petersburg by construction Committee in conjunction with the relevant research and educational organizations
[22] in which the basic architectural, spatial, urban planning, design and engineering activities aimed at
comprehensive energy savings [23].