Essays about: "window to floor area ratio"

Found 5 essays containing the words window to floor area ratio.

  1. 1. Decarbonisation potential of multi-family Swedish Homes

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

    Author : Hanxiao Qi; [2022]
    Keywords : Building Energy; OpenStreetMap; EPCs; BETSI; Machine Learning; Automated process; carbon neutral buildings; net zero energy; decarbonisation.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Global warming is mainly caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The building sector is responsible for a significant share of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the existing buildings in Europe were built before 2001 and the vast majority will remain in place after 2050 when EU aims to achieve climate neutrality. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improving Daylighting Utilization in LTH Study Center

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

    Author : Rifat Tabassoom Tumpa; Inez Eugenia; [2019]
    Keywords : Daylighting; energy demand; window to wall ratio; daylight factor; daylight autonomy; heating and cooling demand; electric lighting dependency; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Daylighting is a free source of light that fosters a direct connection to nature. It has a great potential to enhance the health and productivity of the building inhabitants, to improve thermal and visual comfort in indoor spaces, and to increase energy efficiency in buildings. READ MORE

  4. 3. Inner yard building occupant’s perception versus the computer simulated metrics of daylight : Field study and simulation-based analysis of inner yard building

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Baiba Borodinova; [2018]
    Keywords : Inner yard buildings; Stockholm; daylight factor; window to floor area ratio; human perception; view; direct sunlight; overcast sky; light and health; human well-being; quantitative and qualitative study; computer simulations; visual and physical theory;

    Abstract : This Master thesis was aimed at investigating common daylight evaluation methods related to Swedish building codes versus human perception of daylight in residential spaces. Field (interview) and simulation-based study were conducted in one of the typical 20thcentury residential, closed courtyard buildings in Stockholm.   12 residents of Kv. READ MORE

  5. 4. Daylight prediction based on the VSC - DF relation

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

    Author : Ance Olina; Nevila Zaimi; [2018]
    Keywords : Vertical Sky Component; Daylight Factor; building typology; Radiance simulations; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2017, 255 of Sweden's 290 municipalities reported a shortage of residential housing (Boverket, 2017). The answer is to build more. Due to urbanization pressure, concerns for saving valuable agricultural land, growing national and EU demands on energy-efficiency, there is an increasing number of new and dense urban developments. READ MORE

  6. 5. Buildings in Arid Desert Climate : Improving Energy Efficiency with Measures on the Building Envelope

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Emma Wahl; [2017]
    Keywords : Arid desert climate; Building envelope; Cooling load; Energy efficiency; Energy savings; Thermal resistance; Solar radiation; Energieffektivitet; Energibesparingar; Klimatskal; Kylbehov; Torrt ökenklimat; Solstrålning; Värmemotstånd;

    Abstract : Because of the harsh climate of Saudi Arabia, residential buildings on average, consume more than half of the total consumed energy. A substantial share of energy goes to the air-conditioning of buildings. READ MORE