Essays about: "passive housing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words passive housing.

1. 21. Passive solar options for reducing heating demand and maintain indoor climate in a multifamily house in Sweden

   University essay from Energi och miljöteknik

   Author : Andras Joubert; [2014]
   Keywords : passive solar options; heating demand; indoor climate;

   Abstract : This research was carried out by studying possible renovation of a two-storey detached multifamily building by using passive solar design options in a cold climate in Borlänge, Sweden where the heating Degree Days are 4451 (base 20°C). Borlänge`s housing company, Tunabyggen, plans to renovate the project house located inthe multicultural district, Jakobsgårdarna. READ MORE

3. 22. Using Absorptive Capacity and Knowledge Management : A Case Study of Swedish Housing Cooperatives' Knowledge Promoting Activities

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Roberto Vespo; [2013]
   Keywords : Absorptive Capacity; Knowledge Management; Swedish Housing Cooperatives; Innovation; Commitment; Knowledge Promoting Activities; Manage Knowledge; Improve Performances; Svenska Bostadsrättsföreningar; Kunskapsfrämjande Aktiviteter; Innovation; Engagemang;

   Abstract : This master thesis analyses the housing cooperative´s capability to manageknowledge in order to improve its performances and create innovation. It is based on the analysis of elite interviews concerning the latest ten years of two Swedish housing cooperatives (bostadsrättsförenigar), which are Brf Grantorpand Brf Kullen that, because of their almost identical properties, made acomparison possible. READ MORE

4. 23. Building Retrofitting According to the Concept ofPassive Houses : A Case Study of Täljstensvägen 7A-C

   University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Meiling Wan; [2013]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Swedish Passive House; VIP-Energy; Energy Efficiency; Building simulation; Renovation;

   Abstract : Under the pressure of energy shortage, energy saving has become one of the most important topics. The world isseeking different ways to follow the sustainable development concept and to solve the energy shortage crisis. READ MORE

5. 24. Static Dystopia : From Architectural Staticism to free Space: The need for flexible space

   University essay from Konstfack/Inredningsarkitektur & Möbeldesign

   Author : Steffan Jores; [2012]
   Keywords : Architecture; furniture design;

   Abstract : STATIC DYSTOPIA   One of the greatest transformations of our constructed physical spaces is taking place now and for a long time to come. The buildings we have created do not serve the needs and conditions of our time. READ MORE

6. 25. Bioclimatic House : Evaluation of solutions to develop a selfsustainable dwelling in Nordic countries

   University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

   Author : Eduardo Olmeda Noguera; Santiago Andrés Cervera; [2012]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In  European  countries  houses  represents  36  %  of  CO 2   emissions.  To  reduce  these  emissions Bioclimatic  housing  is  proposed.  A  series  of  solutions  are  studied  in  this  project  to  acquire  a  low energy consumption building. READ MORE