Essays about: "Insulation materials"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 107 essays containing the words Insulation materials.

1. 11. Energy savings potential of building envelope refurbishment in Swedish single-family houses

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Rami Kousah; [2023]
   Keywords : Energy savings; energy efficiency; cost efficiency; LCC; refurbishment; energy efficient measures; climate zones; Sweden; single-family house;

   Abstract : Sweden has ca. 2 million single family houses (SFH) housing 52% of the population and representing 44.6% of the overall heated floor area. SFHs account for 39. READ MORE

3. 12. Towards low carbon buildings: A case study in Sweden

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

   Author : Huynh Tuan Tran; Victor-Antoine Delorme; [2023]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Environmental impact of building materials; Carbon neutrality; Biobased material; Biochar; Cross Laminated Timber; Biogenic carbon; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study comprehensively evaluated the global warming potential of an office building in a newly built Scandinavian neighbourhood seeking to reach sustainability. The primary objective of the research was to support the city authorities of Helsingborg by providing valuable insights into actual carbon emissions at the building level and proposing measures to minimize these emissions to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. READ MORE

4. 13. Adaptable housing during crisis : Sustainable transition from tents to permanent accommodations.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

   Author : Alex Dam; [2023]
   Keywords : Modular housing; Crisis management; Sustainability; Thermal comfort;

   Abstract : This study delves into the development of a long-term, sustainable housing solution to address the challenges faced during crisis when people are in immediate need of an accommodation. While temporary tents have been traditionally employed as shelters, their inefficiency in colder climates and lack of sustainability necessitate the exploration of alternative options. READ MORE

5. 14. Parametric Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in a Building Located in Different Climate Regions

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

   Author : Nikolaos Patsatzis; [2022]
   Keywords : building; thermal comfort; simulation;

   Abstract : One of the biggest challenges of a residential building, when it is designed, is to be energy efficient and to provide simultaneously many hours of thermal comfort throughout the year. So, this was the scope of this thesis: to perform a parametric analysis of thermal comfort and energy efficiency in a house that was designed for the climate of Gotland in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 15. Life Cycle Perspective on School Buildings’ Energy Retrofitting

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Maryam Kafashtehrani; [2022]
   Keywords : School; building; LCA; IDA-ICE; energy retrofitting; insulation; ventilation; photovoltaic; PV; GHG;

   Abstract : The building sector contributes substantial energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Energy efficiency is the main driver for the mitigation of climate change. Schools are placed with high energy consumption and GHG emitting. READ MORE