Essays about: "Retrofitting Measures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words Retrofitting Measures.

  1. 1. Energy retrofitting effect on perceived indoor climate: A case study of Estonian multi-family buildings

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

    Author : Kadri Reinumägi; [2023]
    Keywords : Indoor environment; Thermal comfort; Indoor Air Quality; Window airing habits; Energy renovation; Occupant survey; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Energy renovations are an important measure for achieving the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050. To meet the EU goal, Estonia needs to fully renovate 14 000 multi-family buildings by that time, affecting the indoor environment conditions of a large number of people. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of Energy Performance Improving Measures on a 1990's Brick House in Southern Czech Republic : Computer Simulations using IDA-ICE

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Vaclav Panek; [2023]
    Keywords : Final energy demand; Primary energy demand; Energy performance; Refurbishment; Single-family house; Space heating;

    Abstract : The residential sector was responsible for 25% of the Final Energy Demand (FED) in the European Union in 2015. Countries in Central and Eastern Europe such as the Czech Republic are particularly concerned with ensuring security of supply at the lowest possible cost in recent years. READ MORE

  4. 3. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

  5. 4. Turning Up the Efficiency: The Office Building Retrofit Challenge

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fastighetsvetenskap

    Author : Viktor Karlsson; Alex Camango; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy Efficiency; Retrofit; Retrofitting Measures; BEETs; NPV; SPP; Insulation; HVAC; Windows; IDA ICE; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study is a single case study of a building situated in Malmö, Sweden, examining various retrofit measures and their potential impact on the building’s energy performance. A pre-study was carried out to gain knowledge on applicable retrofitting measures from existing literature. Subsequently, the case study consisted of three major phases. READ MORE

  6. 5. Climate impact of energy retrofitting measures : An analysis of energy and carbon payback times for replacing windows

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Mari Rosenkvist; [2022]
    Keywords : energy payback time; carbon payback time; building refurbishment LCA;

    Abstract : The European Commission has proposed a “renovation wave” to increase energy efficiency in buildings. Retrofitting can decrease operational energy usage but requires material production. READ MORE