Essays about: "glazing in building"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words glazing in building.

  1. 1. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

  3. 2. Parametric Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in a Building Located in Different Climate Regions

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Nikolaos Patsatzis; [2022]
    Keywords : building; thermal comfort; simulation;

    Abstract : One of the biggest challenges of a residential building, when it is designed, is to be energy efficient and to provide simultaneously many hours of thermal comfort throughout the year. So, this was the scope of this thesis: to perform a parametric analysis of thermal comfort and energy efficiency in a house that was designed for the climate of Gotland in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Integrating Electrochromic Glazing Technology into Conservation-Focused Lighting Design for Museum Collections

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Adrian Stapleton; [2022]
    Keywords : Dynamic Glazing; Cultural Preservation; Energy Conservation; Historical Conservancy; Smart Windows;

    Abstract : Museums, art galleries, and historical sites house items of important cultural value. They must provide sufficient lighting to allow for the public viewing of these items, but are also responsible for conservation of them, which requires strict control of the light levels on delicate materials. READ MORE

  5. 4. Adaptive Reuse for Hasten 21

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Lin Yu; [2022]
    Keywords : building heritage; adaptive reuse; Bengt Lindroos; Post Modernism;

    Abstract : Passagenhuset, a historical building marked green by Stockholm City Museum, is under threat. In the 2017 proposal by Pembroke, it is to be demolished and replaced with a 14-storey tall glazing building. The protest against this proposal paused the demolition of Passagenhuset. There has been a renowned aggressive preservation culture in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of overheating risks and passive cooling measures in low energy Swedish dwellings

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

    Author : Sammar Kassab; Salma Aljabri; [2022]
    Keywords : Overheating; Passive cooling; Thermal comfort; Energy-efficient building; Building simulation; Heat wave; Residential dwellings; Occupant comfort and health; Measurement criteria.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Overheating in buildings is becoming a major concern and cause for various health issues. Existing research and previous studies on the issue were examined to acquire relevant information about the definition of overheating, its possible causes, and the heath impacts it could have on human health. READ MORE