## 5 Conclusions  
The thermal performance assessment was enabled by a blend of cutting-edge technologies, including an advanced UAS with thermal cameras, a high-quality GNSS receiver, a powerful TLS with thermal camera, and a top-of-the-line total station. This evaluation provided a comprehensive view of the thermal performance and the potential for improvement in the structures of four dormitories (i.e., C6, C8, C22, and G24) from the Campus of Politehnica University Timisoara. This study is essential for further analysis and decision-making regarding the optimal solutions for energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. The integration of aerial and terrestrial surveys offered a comprehensive perspective, capturing thermal anomalies and inefficiencies from both macro- and micro-perspectives. The use of advanced equipment, such as UAS and TLS, enabled the acquisition of thermal data from all points of view, allowing for precise identification of areas requiring attention. The generated thermal maps will guide the intervention teams to specific locations, enabling more targeted and cost-effective interventions. Furthermore, the assessment provided valuable information on the energy efficiency of each assessed dormitory, highlighting opportunities to improve insulation and reduce energy consumption. This detailed assessment was a critical step in understanding the energy performance of each building, allowing a roadmap definition for enhancing their thermal performance. It underscored the importance of technology-assisted inspections in the maintenance and energy management of building infrastructures. The assessment provides clear benefits on multiple levels. It creates a pathway to define specific and targeted energy conservation measures, leading to significant cost savings and clear environmental benefits. Next, addressing the identified thermal inefficiencies will improve living conditions for students, ensuring better-regulated temperatures and reduced drafts. Proactively addressing thermal issues can even extend the lifespan of building materials and the overall lifespan of structures by preventing moisture accumulation and other degradation processes. Another important benefit is that this assessment can serve as a case study for the students themselves, offering real-world insights into the application of technology in building science and sustainability. Even if advanced equipment was used for analysis, the accuracy of the thermal data was influenced by external environmental conditions. Additionally, certain areas were  
Figure 21: Structural model of C8 dormitory: (**a**) 3D view of the mesh model using shell finite ele-ments; (**b**) Stress distribution on the main facade from seismic action. challenging to scan due to their location and limitations in the TLS range and angle of coverage. One additional limitation can be represented by the expertise required to interpret thermal data accurately, which requires specialised knowledge to transform raw data into actionable insights. Further research will include texturing the model with thermal information. Through this process, energy efficiency maps can be realised at the community level, which provides support for the further development of the energy rehabilitation business. We consider repeating these thermal scans during the summer, when high temperatures over 40 \({}^{0}\)C are recorded, in order to determine the thermal radiation of the buildings and during the winter when the lowest temperatures are \(-5\)\({}^{\circ}\)C to \(-10\)\({}^{\circ}\)C in order to define a pattern for energy efficiency and integrate it into the life cycle assessment. The proposed methodology sets the basis of an integrated rehabilitation, at neighbourhood levels, which should also include related facilities (photovoltaic panels, heat pumps, etc.) and creates the premises for efficient energy management at the macro level. Conceptualization, S.H. ; Methodology, S.H. ; Software, A.C. and P.Z. ; Validation, D.C. and V.S.A.