Essays about: "Detached houses"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words Detached houses.

  1. 1. Techno-economic analysis and simulation of low temperature district heating networks

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

    Author : Ilia Iarkov; [2023]
    Keywords : Low-temperature district heating; Modelica; BTES; LCA; LCC; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The continuous increase in global energy consumption has led to a greater focus on the energy required for heating buildings. This thesis presents a techno-economic model for analysing low-temperature district heating networks coupled with a geothermal heat source. READ MORE

  2. 2. Assessing impacts of climate change on the energy and hygrothermal performance of detached houses in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Najma Habibullah; Busra Duran; [2023]
    Keywords : Detached houses; Hygrothermal performance; Energy performance; Extreme weather conditions; Climate change; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the most significant challenges that building sector is confronting. For example, Climate change and associated extreme events are posing a significant challenge for the building sector. Buildings should be prepared to withstand the climate changes and extreme weather that will happen in the future. READ MORE

  3. 3. Investigation of impact of detached house buildings orientation on energy saving result of renovation scenarios and energy generation of installed PV panels in Växjö

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Hassan Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Detached; single-family house; energy measure; simulation; heat demand energy; archetype; renovation; PV electricity generation.;

    Abstract : Most of the detached houses in Sweden were built more than 30 years ago, and most of them are oldand need a deep renovation. The renovation is an excellent opportunity to apply the energy measure witha combination of renewable energy such as PV solar, which could be a great option to reduce energyconsumption and contribute to reducing greenhouse emissions. READ MORE

  4. 4. Powering homemaking : everyday domestic life in times of rising energy prices

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Herman Sjörén; [2023]
    Keywords : Home; Energy; Atmosphere; Senses; Body-subject;

    Abstract : Recent research in both geography and in neighbouring disciplines argues that we need to pay more attention to the cultural and symbolic significance of home in order to understand domestic energy consumption. In this thesis I consider how ideals of home are renegotiated in times of increase energy prices. READ MORE

  5. 5. Evaluation of overheating risks and passive cooling measures in low energy Swedish dwellings

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

    Author : Sammar Kassab; Salma Aljabri; [2022]
    Keywords : Overheating; Passive cooling; Thermal comfort; Energy-efficient building; Building simulation; Heat wave; Residential dwellings; Occupant comfort and health; Measurement criteria.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Overheating in buildings is becoming a major concern and cause for various health issues. Existing research and previous studies on the issue were examined to acquire relevant information about the definition of overheating, its possible causes, and the heath impacts it could have on human health. READ MORE