%0 Journal Article
%T Fuzzy Inference System Assisting the Choice of a Variant of Adaptation of a Historical Building
%A Radziszewska-Zielina, Elżbieta
%A Śladowski, Grzegorz
%J International Journal of Contemporary Management
%V 2015
%R 10.4467/24498939IJCM.15.014.4493
%N Numer 14(4)
%P 131-148
%K historical building, conversion options, sustainable development, fuzzy logic
%@ 2449-8920
%D 2016
%U https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/international-journal-of-contemporary-management/artykul/fuzzy-inference-system-assisting-the-choice-of-a-variant-of-adaptation-of-a-historical-building
%X 
	Background. The vast majority of historical buildings no longer serve its original function because that function is no longer needed today. This fact is the reason why many of the abandoned monuments are subject to the process of degradation. A chance to extend the life cycle of historical buildings is their reuse, which is made possible thanks to adapting these facilities to perform new functions. Polish regulations lack a comprehensive, multi-criteria approach to the selection of variants of adaptation of historical buildings despite the practical needs in this area.

	Research aims. Fuzzy inference system assisting the choice of a variant of adaptation of historical buildings presented in this article meets the above requirements.

	Methodology. In the analysis, an expert inference system has been developed on the basis of inference rules database by taking into account the fuzzy logic.

	Key findings. The developed expert fuzzy inference system is designed primarily for decision-makers from the so-called public sector. The choice made by the above mentioned concerning the use of a historical building will result not only from the analysis of expenditures that need to be incurred for the process of adaptation, but also from the benefits which stem from the idea of sustainable development that can be achieved at the same time.