Essays about: "Net zero-energy building"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Net zero-energy building.
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1. Investigation of different ventilation profiles to avoid stratification in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknikAbstract : This research paper examines possible solutions for the problems that warm air heating is suffering in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings. These NZEBs are passive houses constructed to have high energy efficiency where the quantity of power used is equal to the power created annually, produced locally or in the surroundings by renewable energy sources. READ MORE
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2. Understanding the Building Processes of a Net-Zero Energy Building : A follow-up study on an energy effective campus building and interactions between the occupants and the smart HVAC system
University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnaderAbstract : Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) have emerged as a result of rapid advancements in the construction industry and the growing demand forsustainable buildings. However, this progress has led to a potential gap in information dissemination between policy makers and buildingprofessionals. READ MORE
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3. 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
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4. Energy efficiency measures in a typical Swedish single-family building from the 1960s
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljöAbstract : Many buildings built in the 1960s are inefficient when it comes to their energy use. A lot of them are also in need of renovating. Therefore, this project is aiming to investigate five different scenarios where the decrease in electricity demand is in focus. READ MORE
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5. Towards holistic net-zero : Ecological and energy-efficientBuilding in Utsikten
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknikAbstract : Global warming is one of the biggest challenges today, and the construction sector is one of the main sectors contributing to climate change. Due to this, using environmentally friendly materials in construction is an important decision against global warming. READ MORE