Essays about: "protective glazing"

Found 2 essays containing the words protective glazing.

1. 1. Analysis of the energy savings gained by protective glazing on stained single-glass windows at Uppsala cathedral

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

   Author : Izaskun Villaro; [2016]
   Keywords : stained glass; protective glazing; energy savings;

   Abstract : Most European stained glass windows have no protection to reduce the damage due to environmental exposure, and this is the case of the great gothic windows in the Uppsala Cathedral. Currently, the implementation of protective glazing systems is being carried out in order to reduce the damage of the stained glass. READ MORE

3. 2. Fully developed fires in “low-energy” and “energy-efficient” buildings

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Karlis Livkiss; [2012]
   Keywords : Fire; energy conservation; low-energy buildings; vacuum insulating panels; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Buildings use approximately 40% of the total amount of the consumed energy in EU and USA. New design approaches and materials are used to reduce the energy consumption for space heating, ventilation, lightning and other domestic necessities. There is a need to investigate effect of these design features on the fire safety. READ MORE