Essays about: "living wall"

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  1. 31. Moistureproof energy efficiency of culture historic building - A case study of the E-building at LTH School of engineering

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Utbildningar i Helsingborg

    Author : Jesper Svärd; John Holstein; [2015]
    Keywords : energy efficiency; moisture; historical buildings; wufi14; heat2; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Buildings has both a cultural-historical and technical value. Buildings that were built in the 60's and 70's had relatively simple energy requirements compared to today. A large part of these buildings need to be renovated. Culture-marked buildings makes the process more difficult due to the cultural- historical value. READ MORE

  3. 32. Sustainability in the UK domestic sector : A review and analysis of the sustainable energy innovations available to homeowners

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

    Author : Elin Hultgren; [2015]
    Keywords : sustainability; heating; microgeneration technologies; energy efficiency; energy use; UK;

    Abstract : The UK Government has set an ambitious legislative goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 % by 2050. Of the total energy used in the UK, 31 % is used in the domestic sector. In the domestic sector energy is used for space and hot water heating, lighting, appliances and cooking. READ MORE

  4. 33. Växtväggens skötsel : hur skulle en förutsägelse av skötselbehovet för olika typer av växtväggar utomhus kunna se ut?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Åsa Skugghall Annemark; [2015]
    Keywords : växtvägg; vertikal grönska; levande väggar; skötsel; skötselbehov; utomhus; nordiskt klimat;

    Abstract : I takt med att städer fortsätter att växa och stadsplanerares medvetenhet om grönskans positiva effekter på omgivningen väcks, ökar intresset för att använda ännu outnyttjade vertikala ytor på byggnader till välgörande växtlighet. Mycket är känt kring nyttan med gröna fasader. READ MORE

  5. 34. Domestic energy consumption and social living standards : a GIS analysis within the Greater London Authority area

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Agnieszka Griffin; [2014]
    Keywords : energy efficiency measures; domestic energy consumption; index of multiple deprivation; CO2 emissions; Geographically Weighted Regression GWR ; GIS; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : People’s everyday needs are expressed in demands for goods and services. These demands are directly related to the production processes and the use of resources, including energy resources. Domestic energy consumption depends on the weather conditions, the energy performance of the building, and fuel prices. READ MORE

  6. 35. Assessing the average Thermal Losses in Indian Households : A study for the city of Hyderabad, AP, India

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Venkateswara Himavanth Nandamuru; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Cogeneration;

    Abstract : A Thermal loss occurs when energy is consumed and work is done by a system. The use of ElectricalAppliances in households consumes energy and causes Thermal loss which gets dissipated to itssurrounding surfaces. READ MORE