Essays about: "Multi-family homes"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Multi-family homes.

  1. 1. Energy renovation packages for the decarbonisation of Swedish multifamily buildings

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

    Author : Bhavik Daya; Hugh Nolan; [2022]
    Keywords : Decarbonisation; Renovation; Multi-family homes; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Costing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sweden and Europe aim to be carbon neutral by 2045 and 2050 respectively. Upgrading the existing building stock has been identified as having great potential in assisting to realise these goals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Decarbonisation potential of multi-family Swedish Homes

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

    Author : Hanxiao Qi; [2022]
    Keywords : Building Energy; OpenStreetMap; EPCs; BETSI; Machine Learning; Automated process; carbon neutral buildings; net zero energy; decarbonisation.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. Integrating Ground Source Heat Pumps into Elderly Homes as Energy-efficient Heating and Cooling Solution - A Swedish Case Study

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

    Author : Moritz Kuhleber; [2021]
    Keywords : Ground source heat pumps; Elderly homes; Thermal comfort; Energy performance; Multi-family buildings; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Energy efficiency and environmental questions have gained increased attention over the last decade. In combination with global warming and increasing cooling demands, the Swedish market for combined heating and cooling solutions such as ground source heat pumps expands. READ MORE

  5. 4. Heating Energy Performance & LCC Analysis on Renovation Proposals of a Multi-Family Apartment Cluster

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

    Author : Yinxin Liu; Stevson Sonny Widjaja; [2020]
    Keywords : Building energy consumption; building renovation; building envelop; heat pump; individual substation; life cycle cost; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The study was carried out to assess the energy performance of the buildings in a cluster located in Lund. The buildings were the projects of million homes program, built in the 1960s, and are in great need of renovation. Five retrofit techniques were proposed in the study. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Boring Boxes to Beautiful Cost-Effective Houses : A study about housing development and exterior architectural preferences

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Rebecca Granström; Sofia Wahlström; [2017]
    Keywords : exterior architecture; housing development; multifamily houses; aesthetics; environmental psychology; residential area; exteriör arkitektur; bostadsutveckling; flerfamiljshus; estetik; miljöpsykologi; bostadsområde;

    Abstract : The last time Sweden did face a major housing shortage was during the 1960’s. As a solution to the housing shortage, The Million Homes Programme was initiated. The programme did manage to get rid of the housing shortage, but has received a lot of criticism concerning its architecture and environment since its completion. READ MORE