Essays about: "bioclimatic buildings"

Found 5 essays containing the words bioclimatic buildings.

  1. 1. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Toyah Eglin; [2023]
    Keywords : affordable housing; sustainable buildings; local implementations; bioclimatic adaptations;

    Abstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wind flows impact on pedestrian comfort study in a Joint Development Zone project

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

    Author : Célie BIGORRE; [2015]
    Keywords : Wind flows; Energy; Bioclimatism; Pedestrian comfort;

    Abstract : Passive gains are becoming essentials with the introduction of new buildings thermal regulations. To optimize such gains, districts ground plan have to be based not only on urban consideration, but on bioclimatic considerations as well. READ MORE

  4. 3. Integrated analysis of bioclimatic building design in three climate zones in France

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Jean Chaneac; [2012]
    Keywords : Energy consumption; CO2 emissions; sustainable systems; bioclimatic buildings;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT At a time where the planet is facing one of its major global crises, re-thinking of systems in every sector is needed. In the field of energy at its global meaning, various ways of action are considered. In this context, housing sector represents a key point of new conception of our society. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bioclimatic House : Evaluation of solutions to develop a selfsustainable dwelling in Nordic countries

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Eduardo Olmeda Noguera; Santiago Andrés Cervera; [2012]
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    Abstract : In  European  countries  houses  represents  36  %  of  CO 2   emissions.  To  reduce  these  emissions Bioclimatic  housing  is  proposed.  A  series  of  solutions  are  studied  in  this  project  to  acquire  a  low energy consumption building. READ MORE

  6. 5. Energi med fokus på synergi : fallstudie: Lunds Tekniska Högskolas campusområde

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Eeva Rumpunen; [2011]
    Keywords : energi; landskap; klimat; klimatplanering; landskapsarkitektur; design; energy; landscape; climate; climate planning; landscape architecture; design; bioclimatic architecture;

    Abstract : Energiarbete handlar inte bara om att energieffektivisera byggnaderna utan även om att skapa platser med god energi som gör att vi mår bra och vill vistas där. Vid energi- och miljöarbete där utemiljön är det centrala arbetsmaterialet kan man få fl era synergieffekter. Energi finns överallt. READ MORE