Essays about: "windows efficiency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 97 essays containing the words windows efficiency.

  1. 1. Evaluation of Swedish daylight regulations in university building - Validation and applicability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Cédric Berthou; [2024]
    Keywords : Daylight; Sweden; University building; modelling; Grasshopper; building performance simulation; Dagsljus; svenska föreskrifter; universitetsbyggnad; 3D-modellering; Grasshopper;

    Abstract : Daylight availability in buildings faces numerous challenges in a world where energy efficiency,thermal comfort, and sustainability take center stage. Daylight is well-known for its role in reducingartificial lighting consumption and enhancing the well-being and performance of building occupants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Energy audit of a single-family house in a city in the middle of Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Daniela Valentina García Gimeno; [2023]
    Keywords : energy audit; building energy efficiency; building envelope; renewable sources; windows efficiency; insulation of houses in Sweden;

    Abstract : The world is currently submerged in two big problems: supply energy crisis and climate change. It is clear that society has to do its best to overcome these challenges, and one effective way to mitigate their effects is by conducting an energy audit, which helps to identify the weaknesses and strengths of the buildings, enabling improvements in their thermal efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 3. Optimizing Daylight Utilization in Nordic Homes: Enhancing Energy Efficiency, Well-being, and User Satisfaction through Design

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Katja Teinilä; [2023]
    Keywords : Daylight; energy efficiency; nordic architecture; well-being;

    Abstract : This thesis examines daylight utilization in Nordic home environments without artificial lighting. One of the aims is to save energy and create healthy living spaces that fully harness daylight benefits. READ MORE

  5. 4. Developing an Advanced Method for Kinship from Ancient DNA Data

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Erkin Alacamli; [2023]
    Keywords : aDNA; ancient DNA; kinship estimation;

    Abstract :  The analysis of kinship from ancient DNA (aDNA) data has the potential to provide insight into social structures of prehistoric societies. Kinship analysis is gaining popularity as optimised wet-lab methods allow for studies with sample sizes on the level of whole cemeteries. READ MORE

  6. 5. Energy audit of a single-family detached house with district heating in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Asier Querejeta Cano; [2023]
    Keywords : energy audit; single-family house; heat transmission; solar photovoltaic panels; solar thermal collectors; district heating; mechanical ventilation.;

    Abstract : As energy prices keep increasing, energy efficiency measures have come to the spotlight, especially in the residential sector. In this context, energy audits appear as powerful tools in order to assess the energy use and cost of energy of a dwelling, and identify possible energy saving measures that increase the energy efficiency and reduce costs. READ MORE