Essays about: "reused materials"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 46 essays containing the words reused materials.

  1. 26. Reuse of construction materials. A study on how a strategic collaboration can facilitate the reuse of construction materials.

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Dana Trabulsi; Milan Sofipour; [2020]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Construction Material Reuse; Strategic Collaboration; Reverse Logistics; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Återbruk av Byggmaterial; Strategiskt Samarbete; Omvänd Logistik;

    Abstract : The world’s population alongside the general consumption and use of natural resources hasgrown immensely during the past decade. The construction sector is today one of the industriesthat has the highest impact on the environment. READ MORE

  3. 27. Re-think, Re-build, Re-purpose : An investigation in sustainable building processes

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Jeanette Skinnars; [2020]
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    Abstract : Re-think, Re-build, Re-purpose   How can resource waste in building industry be minimized, and the reuse and recyclability of building materials be maximized?    An UMA 5 Master Thesis report Spring semester, 2020 By Jeanette Skinnars     Abstract   The building industry is a major user of material resources, and a primary producer of waste. This is a result of a linear production process, which led me to question how material resources are handled within the industry. READ MORE

  4. 28. Design of a low carbon building : Case study of an architectural competition

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Sacha Uzan; [2019]
    Keywords : carbon; building design; global warming potential; life cycle assesment;

    Abstract :         Greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions due to human activities have considerably increased in the past decades which are the main contributors of global warming. In order to limit the consequences of the global climate change happening, all sectors must reduce their carbon emissions and especially the building industry which represents 19% of the carbon footprint of human activities. READ MORE

  5. 29. Sustainability assessment of composites in aero-engine components

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Pauline Léonard; [2019]
    Keywords : Composites; composite; sustainability; sustainable; aero-engine; aero-engines; jet engine; aerospace; aircraft; aviation; environment; environmental; economic; social; titanium; aluminum;

    Abstract : Environmental issues such as climate change are leading to important sustainability challenges in the aerospace industry. Composites are light materials that are extensively used to replace metals and reduce the aircraft weight, the goal being to decrease the fuel consumption in flight and limit the emission of greenhouse gases. READ MORE

  6. 30. Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis of Building Parameters integrating energy, daylight and thermal comfort

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Tian Tan; Magdalena Szumanska; [2019]
    Keywords : Sensitivity analysis; Uncertainty analysis; Multidisciplinary analysis; Building parameters; Energy consumption; Daylight; Thermal comfort; Optimization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis was to perform multidisciplinary sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of the building parameters integrating thermal comfort, energy and daylight. The case study of a Danish office building was used for performing the simulations. READ MORE