Essays about: "buildings decarbonisation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words buildings decarbonisation.
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1. Building performance optimisation tools for the decarbonisation of Swedish buildings
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesignAbstract : To mitigate climate change and reach Sweden’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, or at an earlier stage of 2030 for 23 Swedish cities, urgent action is required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Due to the building sector’s significant contribution to carbon emissions, a crucial aspect in achieving these goals is improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings, as most of these will still be in use by this time. READ MORE
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2. Proactive Paths. Innovative Solutions for Today’s Sustainability Challenges
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : .... READ MORE
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3. Design of high performance buildings : Vulnerability of buildings to climate change from an energy perspective
University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnaderAbstract : The challenge of climate change is twofold: to mitigate (prevent) the causes of climate change and to prepare (adapt) to the inevitable effects and consequences. Building and construction are key sectors for decarbonisation (mitigation). READ MORE
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4. 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 byggnadsdesignAbstract : 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
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5. Decarbonisation potential of multi-family Swedish Homes
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Global warming is mainly caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The building sector is responsible for a significant share of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the existing buildings in Europe were built before 2001 and the vast majority will remain in place after 2050 when EU aims to achieve climate neutrality. READ MORE