Essays about: "Thermal Comfort Survey."

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1. 1. Evaluation of Swedish daylight regulations in university building - Validation and applicability

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Cédric Berthou; [2024]
   Keywords : Daylight; Sweden; University building; modelling; Grasshopper; building performance simulation; Dagsljus; svenska föreskrifter; universitetsbyggnad; 3D-modellering; Grasshopper;

   Abstract : Daylight availability in buildings faces numerous challenges in a world where energy efficiency,thermal comfort, and sustainability take center stage. Daylight is well-known for its role in reducingartificial lighting consumption and enhancing the well-being and performance of building occupants. READ MORE

3. 2. Behaviours of older adults in urban outdoor environments during warm days

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Sandra Lujic; [2023-08-18]
   Keywords : Older adults; urban outdoor environments; behaviour; preferences; thermal comfort;

   Abstract : As a result of climate change, heat waves are expected to increase in frequency, duration, and severity, which is particularly threatening to the urban population. Vulnerable groups, including the older population, are more likely to be affected by adverse health effects due to heat exposure. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Improving the thermal climate of schools in semi-desert climate : A case study of solutions in La Guajira, Colombia

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

   Author : Michael Johansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Solar chimney; Thermal comfort; Classrooms; School; La Guajira; Colombia;

   Abstract : As the climate changes, hot regions like La Guajira's semi-desert will become even hotter. It is projected that the average temperature in this region will increase by 2.4 ℃ over the course of this century, with a 20 % reduction in precipitation. READ MORE

6. 5. Thermal comfort study on a renovated residential apartment in Tjärna Ängar, Borlänge

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Tammam Mnla Ali; [2021]
   Keywords : Thermal comfort; energy efficiency; energy efficient built environment; indoor climate; and energy-efficient renovations.;

   Abstract : The Swedish government in the 1960th initiated “The Million Program” to build million residentialunits to cover the housing shortage between 1965 to 1975. Tjärna Ängar neighborhood in Borlängemunicipality was built during the million-program period, where these residential units became old,and the indoor environment is uncomfortable for the residents. READ MORE