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1. 1. Investigation of different ventilation profiles to avoid stratification in Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

   Author : Alazne Irene Varela Santana; [2023]
   Keywords : stratification; water model; comfort; mixing; temperature; potential energy; net zero energy building;

   Abstract : 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

3. 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 byggnader

   Author : Ajaysingh Patil; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : 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

4. 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 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

5. 4. Energy efficiency measures in a typical Swedish single-family building from the 1960s

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljö

   Author : Emanuel Larsson; Raffaello Ljungqvist Baldesi; [2022]
   Keywords : energy system; building; energy efficiency measures; storage; solar panels; electricity demand; heating demand; insulation;

   Abstract : 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

6. 5. Towards holistic net-zero : Ecological and energy-efficientBuilding in Utsikten

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Dana Wso; Saman Aliramaei; [2022]
   Keywords : ecological material; insulation materials; windows types; solar PV panel; zero net energy;

   Abstract : 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