Essays about: "Passive Cooling Solutions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Passive Cooling Solutions.

  1. 1. Improving thermal comfort while managing the constraints of the prison environment : Study of the construction project of the Marseille prison "Les Baumettes 3" and proposal of a thermal comfort strategy in the design phase

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

    Author : Cassandre Druere; [2022]
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    Abstract : In France, a prison construction plan has been launched under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron to improve the living conditions of prisoners. The aim of this plan is of course to provide decent living conditions for prisoners but also to promote their reintegration. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of natural materials in Sustainable Buildings : A potential solution to the European 2050 long-term strategy

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Víctor de las Heras Reverte; [2021]
    Keywords : Straw-bale building; Rammed earth building; Sustainable construction; Natural Building Materials; Energy performance analysis; Energy performance optimization;

    Abstract : Today, buildings consume 40% of total energy demand in the EU and are responsible for 36% of GHG emissions. For this reason, and due to the delicate situation of climate change that planet Earth is experiencing, solutions are being sought to make the building sector more sustainable. 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. Study of passive design and slab cooling in adaptation to climate change of a modern residential building in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

    Author : Sofia Elpasidou; [2020]
    Keywords : Climate change; future-ready buildings; passive design; slab cooling; thermal comfort; energy use; building performance; Klimatförändringen; framtidsfärdiga byggnader; passiv design; golvkyla; termisk komfort; energianvändning; byggnadsprestanda;

    Abstract : The impact on the built environment due to the forecasted climate change was presented by the authorities more than one decade ago, but the actions from the building industry to adapt buildings for a changed climate are still lacking. The purpose of this study is to identify a suitable cooling technique for a modern residential building in a future warmer climate in order to maintain thermal comfort but also energy efficiency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adapting building design to climate change for an office building in Stockholm through solar control techniques

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

    Author : Matteo Costanzo; [2020]
    Keywords : Climate change; Building design; Passive Cooling Solutions; Solar Control Techniques; Global warming; Energy simulation; Klimatförändring; Byggnadsdesign; Passiva kylningslösningar; Solskyddstekniker; Global uppvärmning; Energisimulering;

    Abstract : Climate change will affect many human activities and sectors. Among those, the built environment will face several challenges with respect to the varying climate conditions. The present study investigated the global warming impacts on energy demand and indoor climate comfort for an office building in Stockholm. READ MORE