Essays about: "BREEAM"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 37 essays containing the word BREEAM.

  1. 6. Investing in Green Buildings : How sustainability factors influence investment decisions in the European real estate market?

    University essay from

    Author : Saara Emilia Rautio; Matei-Andrei Stancu; Seyedamirhossein Alavidehkordi; [2021]
    Keywords : Green Building; Sustainability Factors; European Real Estate Market; BREEAM; LEED; Property Certifications;

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  3. 7. Sustainable water- and energy systems in buildings : A qualitative study on how water- and energy systems can be designed sustainably in new buildings, using BREEAM certificaiton as a tool.

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Stefan Mørenskog Lorentzen; [2021]
    Keywords : SDG; Sustainability; BREEAM; Water; Energy;

    Abstract : There is an immense need for sustainability due to global warming.  The Paris agreement drafted in 2015 and signed by 191 parties aims to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are required to be adopted and operational by 2030. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Urban Soundscape of Western Harbour : Soundwalks and Psychoacoustics in the Western Harbour Area in Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Lisa Persson; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban soundscape; Psychoacoustics; Noise; Western Harbour; Malmö.;

    Abstract : Sustainable urban design requires human wellbeing to be prioritized, considering all human senses (Torigoe, 2002). Sound, which is often overlooked in the municipalities planning offices, affects health in both positive and negative manner. READ MORE

  5. 9. Assessment of the circadian stimulus potential of an integrative lighting system in an office area

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Elif Ceren Yilmaz; Rawan Abdulhaq; [2020]
    Keywords : Alertness; Circadian Rhythm; Circadian light effect; Daylighting; Energy efficiency; Entrainment; Health; Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells; Light response; Melanopsin; Melatonin suppression; Photometric; Sleep quality; spectral sensitivity; Wavelength.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nowadays, people spend 90% of their time indoors, thus creating a healthy indoor environment for occupants is of great importance. Lighting in office spaces is an important aspect when it comes to occupant health and well-being. READ MORE

  6. 10. CHALLENGES WHEN EXECUTING GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS IN SWEDEN : An interview study on project managers’ perceptions

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Tove Becker; Emma Gustafsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Green buildings; BREEAM; LEED; Project management; Challenges; Hållbar utveckling; Gröna byggnader; BREEAM; LEED; Projektledning; Utmaningar;

    Abstract : A sustainable development is required within the construction sector, in order to cope with an increasing population in a built environment that already suffers from high energy consumption. Green building certification systems, such as BREEAM and LEED, function as tools to support sustainability of buildings in the design, production, maintenance and operation. READ MORE