Essays about: "multifamily houses"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words multifamily houses.

1. 6. Analysis of sustainable building materials, their possibilities and challenges

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Erik Arnesson; [2018]
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   Abstract : Sweden has as the first welfare state signed the petition of having net zero GHG emissions 2045. The construction industry is a large contributor to Sweden’s current GHG emissions and an action plan signed by several construction companies, including Veidekke, has stated several partial goals and one end goal of a construction industry with net zero emissions 2045. READ MORE

3. 7. Energy Audit in two Multifamily Buildings and Economical Evaluation of possible Improvements : Case Study of District-heated Buildings with Mechanical Ventilation located in middle Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem

   Author : Henry Nkweto; [2018]
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   Abstract : The energy performance of the buildings is important for economic and environmental aspect. The building energy use is gradually increasing. This is due to economical growth and increase in population. There are various energy efficiency measures that can be implemented provided they are economically feasible. READ MORE

4. 8. From Boring Boxes to Beautiful Cost-Effective Houses : A study about housing development and exterior architectural preferences

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Rebecca Granström; Sofia Wahlström; [2017]
   Keywords : exterior architecture; housing development; multifamily houses; aesthetics; environmental psychology; residential area; exteriör arkitektur; bostadsutveckling; flerfamiljshus; estetik; miljöpsykologi; bostadsområde;

   Abstract : The last time Sweden did face a major housing shortage was during the 1960’s. As a solution to the housing shortage, The Million Homes Programme was initiated. The programme did manage to get rid of the housing shortage, but has received a lot of criticism concerning its architecture and environment since its completion. READ MORE

5. 9. Solar PV in multi-family houses with battery storage

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Nirushan Rajasekaram; Vera Costa; [2015]
   Keywords : Residential PV; Battery Storage; NPV; Electric Vehicles;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the economic viability of a grid connected PV system integrated with battery storage in a multifamily home in Sweden. In addition, a fleet of electric cars is added to the system and its economic feasibility is analyzed. READ MORE

6. 10. An evaluation of two well insulated roof structures

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

   Author : Filip Josefsson; Oskar Cederlund; [2015]
   Keywords : Mould models; WUFI; Hygrothermal; Attic; Cathedral roof; Moisture; Mould growth; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Moisture is considered to be a severe problem in outdoor ventilated attics in Sweden today (2015), and almost 60% of all single family houses and 10% of all multifamily houses have problems with mould growth correlated to moisture in the attics. Increased insulation layers and new heating systems in combination with a more humid climate have increased the risk of such problems. READ MORE