Essays about: "Thermal Comfort Assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words Thermal Comfort Assessment.

  1. 1. Adaptable housing during crisis : Sustainable transition from tents to permanent accommodations.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Alex Dam; [2023]
    Keywords : Modular housing; Crisis management; Sustainability; Thermal comfort;

    Abstract : This study delves into the development of a long-term, sustainable housing solution to address the challenges faced during crisis when people are in immediate need of an accommodation. While temporary tents have been traditionally employed as shelters, their inefficiency in colder climates and lack of sustainability necessitate the exploration of alternative options. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Resilient cooling technologies : Simulation study to determine the cooling capacity in old residentialbuildings located in mid-Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Ali Talib Ali; [2022]
    Keywords : cooling; cooling demand; absorption chiller; absorption refrigeration; district cooling; primary energy; resilience; residential buildings; old buildings; cooling capacity.;

    Abstract : The Long-term changes in the climate conditions have increased the need foradequate thermal comfort systems. These alternations influence extremeevents, which their intensity and frequency have increased over the past years.Moreover, this study focuses on space cooling and parameters that the systemshould have to be considered as resilient. READ MORE

  5. 4. Occupancy-Based HVAC Control : Prerequisites, Problems and Possibilities

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Karl Mårtensson; [2022]
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    Abstract : Humans in developed countries spendthe majority of their lifetime in-doorsbut not in the same building at all times. Despite this, we expect all buildings to be comfortable and create a healthy indoor environment from the point we enter until we leave. READ MORE

  6. 5. Impacts of climate change on indoor thermal comfort in typical Swedish residential buildings - Assessing risks for human health

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

    Author : Jessica Rumpca; [2022]
    Keywords : Climate change; Swedish building stock; Indoor thermal comfort; Overheating risk; Health-impact assessment; Human temperature-exposure; Temperature-related morbidity and mortality; Human excess vulnerability; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : There is strong evidence that climate change has a direct impact on humans and extreme temperatures have been linked to negative health impacts and increasing mortality. The heat wave of 2018 caused up to 8.2% more deaths compared to the year before in Sweden, with higher impacts in other parts of the world. READ MORE