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1. 1. Energy savings in multi-family building after using an innovative retrofitting package

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Kosmas Kasolas; [2020]
   Keywords : Energy savings; retrofitting; energy efficient measures; thermal insulation; multi family building;

   Abstract : The building sector is one of the sectors that consume the most energy in Sweden. In order to deal with this problem Swedish government aims to reduce the energy consumption in the building sector 50% by 2050. Another ambitious goal set by the Swedish government is zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. READ MORE

3. 2. Publikum Nynäshamn: Social-ecological Architecture in Public Municipal Space

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Jeff Ranara; [2019]
   Keywords : Nynäshamn; Stockholm; municipal building; social-ecological architecture; green roofs; green walls; assembly hall;

   Abstract : Publikum Nynäshamn docks directly to the west façade of the existing 9 story municipal building with seven floors of open activity space. These surround a full-height atrium across which a two-floor living plant green wall provides the monumental living presence of nature and its ecosystem services in an office environment. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Investigating The Relationship Between Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) And Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) : A case study in a University building

   University essay from KTH/Installations- och energisystem

   Author : Swapnil Godbole; [2018]
   Keywords : Mean Radiant Temperature MRT ; Predicted Mean Vote PMV ; Local Thermal Discomfort; Solar shading; Window Performance; Mean Radiant Tempratur; Local Termisk Obehag; PMV; Solskydd; Fönster Prestanda;

   Abstract : Thermal comfort in an indoor environment is largely dependent on the four environmental and two personal parameters which is most commonly measured by the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) model developed by Fanger. It has been studied that variations in these parameters beyond a range could lead to discomfort complaints. READ MORE

6. 5. A concept to evaluate dynamic daylight glare

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

   Author : Efthymia Eirini Tsianaka; [2018]
   Keywords : glare; daylight; zonal; long-term; adaptation possibility; TPG; STG; directional glare; weighting system; dynamic; visual comfort; fenestration system; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A method towards a dynamic daylight glare evaluation in the early stage of design was developed in this thesis, using existing glare metrics under multiple observer positions and gazes. The results pointed out that it is possible for a zonal characterization regarding glare sensation to be achieved with the combination of multiple existing metrics and a weighting system, named the adaptation possibility. READ MORE