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  1. 1. Domestic Soundscapes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Paulin Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Comfort; behavior; sound; noise; dwelling planning;

    Abstract : In a world where more people than ever live in an urban context the challenge of providing good housing is more pressing than before. The ongoing densification adds an extra layer to the complexity of the housing question. Sweden is no exception to this. READ MORE

  3. 2. Techno-economic Potential of Customer Flexibility : A Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Maryan Bouraleh; [2020]
    Keywords : district heating; demand-side management; customer flexibility; thermal inertia; virtual storage; thermal energy storage; load shifting; space heating; multi-family dwellings; demand response; fjärrvärme; efterfrågesidahantering; kundflexibilitet; termisk tröghet; virtuell lagring; v¨armeenergilagring; lastförskjutning; byggnadsuppvärmning; flerfamiljshus; demand response;

    Abstract : District heating plays a major role in the Swedish energy system. It is deemed a renewable energy source and is the main provider for multi-family dwellings with 90 %. Although the district heating fuel mix consists of majority renewables, a share of 5 % is provided from fossil fuels. READ MORE

  4. 3. Daylighting in environmentally certified buildings. Subjective and objective assessment of MKB Greenhouse, Malmö, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Therese Levin; [2017]
    Keywords : daylighting; daylight factor; subjective assessment; self-administered questionnaire; Greenhouse; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : What could be considered an adequate level of daylight in buildings has become a debated question in the Swedish building industry. The current daylight requirements are often found difficult to meet in practice, especially in combination with other requirements regarding energy use. READ MORE

  5. 4. Constructing with wood : What are the economical and environmental benefits and barriers of using wood as a construction material

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : John Waldenström; [2017]
    Keywords : Wood; environment; economics; trä; miljö; ekonomi;

    Abstract : One of the biggest issues of our time is the environment. In December 2015, 195 countries agreed to the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal, The Paris Protocol – A blueprint for tackling global climate change beyond 2020. READ MORE

  6. 5. Feasibility of Combined Water-Source Heat Pump with Thermal Energy Storage in Multi-Family Dwellings

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Mohammad Tehranian; [2016]
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    Abstract : Bostadshus och kommersiella byggnader spelar en betydande roll i energiförbrukningen sektorn. Byggnader står för ungefär mer än 30 procent av den totala energiförbrukning [1] och detta faktum visar att energihantering i byggnader bör prioriteras bland regeringar och energiexperter. READ MORE