Essays about: "blinds"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the word blinds.

1. 1. Analysis of the impacts of climate change on the energy use and indoor environmental quality in an office

   University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

   Author : LOVÍSA ÓSK GUNNARSDÓTTIR; [2023]
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   Abstract : As the climate continues to change in upcoming years, the building sector will face serious and challenging problems where buildings will need to be adapted to withstand the changes. This study examined the impact of climate change on the energy need and indoor thermal comfort of an office building in Stockholm, Sweden. READ MORE

3. 2. Daylight optimization versus energy consumption for NordicEcolabelling of a residential building

   University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

   Author : Sandra Nabeka Muhhuku; [2021]
   Keywords : Daylight factor; Nordic ecolabelling; Operational energy;

   Abstract : This project, in collaboration with The Nordic Swan Ecolabel, deals with optimization of daylighting as well energy usage within a residential building for the purposes of Nordic ecolabelling/certification. One of the main purposes of this study is to understand the fundamentals of daylighting and to explore commonly used methods of daylight optimization and how these affect the energy consumption of the building. READ MORE

4. 3. Automatic Light-Controlled Venetian Blind : Design and construction of a light-controlled Venetian blind

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

   Author : JACOB WRASE; AMIR AVDIC; [2020]
   Keywords : Venetian blind; Ambient light; Arduino; Stepper-motor; LDR - Light dependant resistor; Persienner; Omgivningsljus; Arduino; Stegmotor; Fotoresistor;

   Abstract : The demand for automated home solutions is growing and it has created a market for automated blinds. For now most of these solutions seem to focus on fully opening and closing, either rolling blinds or slat blinds, with different electronic solutions. READ MORE

5. 4. S.A.C. : The Smart Alarm Clock

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

   Author : Alejandro Bergstrand; Anton Haga Lööf; [2019]
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   Abstract : The aim of this project was to make an alarm clock with multiple functions intended to make waking up a more pleasant experience. The main function of the alarm clock was to simulate a sunrise by raising roller blinds. The project was limited in scope due to both time and budget. READ MORE

6. 5. Benefits of passive solar shading devices in Swedish climate scenarios. Integrated daylight and energy study.

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

   Author : Agnieszka Czachura; [2019]
   Keywords : solar shadings; sustainability; buildings; daylight; energy use; glare; thermal visual comfort; free cooling; Sweden; performance prediction methods; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Modern well-insulated and highly glazed buildings experience increased overheating, even in cold climates. Buildings hold the biggest share of the world’s energy use, and current climate crisis can exacerbate future need for cooling. READ MORE