Essays about: "renovation needs"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the words renovation needs.
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1. Energy retrofitting effect on perceived indoor climate: A case study of Estonian multi-family buildings
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Energy renovations are an important measure for achieving the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050. To meet the EU goal, Estonia needs to fully renovate 14 000 multi-family buildings by that time, affecting the indoor environment conditions of a large number of people. READ MORE
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2. Preparedness of Construction SMEs for climate adaptation-related renovation services : An analysis of companies in the Kronoberg region
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)Abstract : Climate change presents a significant global challenge, affecting various aspects such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and altered precipitation patterns. Climate adaptation and climate mitigation are two fundamental strategies for addressing climate change. READ MORE
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3. Design of high performance buildings : Vulnerability of buildings to climate change from an energy perspective
University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnaderAbstract : The challenge of climate change is twofold: to mitigate (prevent) the causes of climate change and to prepare (adapt) to the inevitable effects and consequences. Building and construction are key sectors for decarbonisation (mitigation). READ MORE
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4. Climate impact of energy retrofitting measures : An analysis of energy and carbon payback times for replacing windows
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknikAbstract : The European Commission has proposed a “renovation wave” to increase energy efficiency in buildings. Retrofitting can decrease operational energy usage but requires material production. READ MORE
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5. Decarbonisation potential of multi-family Swedish Homes
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Global warming is mainly caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The building sector is responsible for a significant share of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the existing buildings in Europe were built before 2001 and the vast majority will remain in place after 2050 when EU aims to achieve climate neutrality. READ MORE