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Thermo-physical behaviour and energy performance assessment of PCM glazing system configurations: A numerical analysis
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The adoption of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in glazing systems was proposed to increase the heat capacity of the fenestration, being some PCMs partially transparent to visible radiation. The aim of the PCM glazing concept was to let (part) of the visible spectrum of the solar radiation enter the indoor environment, providing daylighting, while absorbing (the largest part of) the infrared radiation. In this paper, the influence of the PCM glazing configuration is investigated by means of numerical simulations carried out with a validated numerical model. Various triple glazing configurations, where one of the two cavities is filled with a…
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Antireflection properties of monodisperse hollow silica nanospheres
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Monodisperse hollow silica nanospheres have been prepared by using a polystyrene nanosphere template-assistant approach and their potential as antireflection (AR) coatings for window applications has been discussed. The as-prepared hollow silica nanospheres have a typical inner diameter of 200 nm and a shell thickness of 15–20 nm. The AR effect over the ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectral region has been observed for the hollow silica nanospheres, with a minimized reflection of about 5.2 % at 500 nm, compared to 8.5 % of a plain float glass substrate. By modifying the structural features of the hollow silica nanospheres, their AR properties can be…
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Durability of Vacuum Insulation Panels in Alkaline Environment
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Comparative Analysis of PV Shading Devices for Energy Performance and Daylight
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The comfort and energy demand of a building are influenced significantly by glazed area of the facade. The glazed areas in the building are always challenging. Large glazing allows more daylight to get into the room but at the same time cause more heat gain and heat loss through the building envelop. Shading devices are very suitable elements for installing PV panels. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential impact of different PV shading devices on energy performance and daylight of office buildings in Nordic climate. This dissertation is based on literature studies of relevant books and…
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Life-cycle assessment of a multi-family residence built to passive house standard
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Investigations of Accelerated Climate Aged Wood Substrates by Fourier Transform Infrared Material Characterization
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The History of the Passive House Concept and Standard: How a voluntary standard managed to bridge the energy efficiency gap
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Fourier Transform Infrared Radiation Spectroscopy Applied for Wood Rot Decay and Mould Fungi Growth Detection
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Innovative High Performance Thermal Building Insulation Materials - Today's State-of-the-Art and Beyond Tomorrow
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Flytende tregulv – Pass på avstanden!
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Unngå byggskader ved laboratorietesting av nye materialer og løsninger
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Retrofitting Timber Frame Walls with Vacuum Insulation Panels
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Monodisperse Hollow Silica Nanospheres for Nano Insulation Materials: Synthesis, Characterization; and Pre-Life Cycle Assessment
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The application of manufactured nanomaterials provides not only advantages resulting from their unique properties but also disadvantages derived from the high energy use and CO2 burden related to their manufacture, operation, and disposal. It is therefore important to understand the trade-offs of process economics of nanomaterial production and their associated environmental footprints in order to strengthen the existing advantages while counteracting disadvantages. This work reports the synthesis, characterization, and life cycle assessment (LCA) of a new type of superinsulating materials, nano insulation materials (NIMs), which are made of hollow silica nanospheres (HSNSs) and have great flexibility in modifying their properties by…
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Her kommer det 800 miljøboliger
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Miljøvernminister Bård Vegar solhjell ga grønt lys for miljøprosjekt på Ådland tirsdag.
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Rehabilitering av boligblokk med ZEB-ambisjoner
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Energikonsept for Powerhouse One
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Powerhouse One, en status for Norges første plusshus
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Zero Emission Buildings
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Zero Emission Buildings – et nytt forskningssenter for miljøvennlig energy
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Powerhouse på Brattøra og andre miljøprosjektet
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The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings
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Passivhusstandard for nybygg fra 2020?
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Fremtidens bygninger – et svar på klimautfordringene?
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Zero Emission Buildings. Status og veien videre
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Energieffektivisering i bygninger, mye miljø for pengene!
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Zero Emission Buildings – null klimabelastninger
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Zero Emission Buildings – The Norwegian Approach
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Fremtidens klimavennlige bygninger
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Passivhus og Zero Emission Buildings
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Aktivbygg – hva er det og hvorfor skal vi bygge det?
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ZEB – Det nye nasjonale forskningssenteret på nullutslipphus
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Zero Emission Building Envelopes - Numerical Simulations of a Well-Insulated Building with Phase Change Material Panels Integrated in the Floor
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Adaption of buildings to a changing climate in Norway - recent and future research work
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Vindusløsninger ved energieffektivisering av eneboliger
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Moisture Robustness During Retrofitting of Timber Frame Walls with Vacuum Insulation Panels: Experimental and Theoretical Studies
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The main purpose of this book, Hygrothermal, Building Pathology and Durability, is to provide a collection of recent research works to contribute to the systematization and dissemination of knowledge related to construction pathology, hygrothermal behaviour of buildings, durability and diagnostic techniques and, simultaneously, to show the most recent advances in this domain. It includes a set of new developments in the field of building physics and hygrothermal behaviour, durability approach for historical and old buildings and building pathology vs. durability. The book is divided in several chapters that are a resume of the current state of knowledge for benefit of…
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Grønt lys for grønne boliger i Blomsterdalen
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Miljøverndepartementet har bestemt seg etter fylkesmannens klage.
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Thermal Conductivty of TiO2 Nanotubes
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Thermal conductivity of TiO2 nanotubes prepared from a NaOH treatment of TiO2 particles with subsequent acid washing and annealing has been investigated. The obtained TiO2 nanotubes have a tetragonal anatase structure, and have a typical inner diameter of about 4-5 nm, wall thickness of about 2-3 nm, and length up to several hundred nanometers. TiO2 nanotubes show a significantly reduced thermal conductivity of about 0.40-0.84 W/(m·K) (average 0.62 W/(m.K)) at room temperature, as compared to about 8.5 W/(m·K) for the bulk TiO2 materials. The great suppression in thermal conductivity can be understood by means of increased phonon-boundary scattering and enhanced…
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On the proper integration of wood stoves in passive houses: Investigation using detailed dynamic simulations
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Wood stoves are attractive for the space-heating (SH) of passive houses. Nevertheless, there are still questions about their integration. Firstly, the power oversizing of the current stoves and their long operating time may lead to unacceptable overheating. Secondly, it is also unclear how one stove can ensure the thermal comfort in the entire building. The paper investigates these aspects using detailed dynamic simulations (TRNSYS) applied to a detached house in Belgium. An 8 kW stove is assumed to be representative of the lowest available powers in the market. Results confirm that a large power modulation is important to prevent overheating.…
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Erfaringer med markedsutvikling for høye energiambisjoner
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Hva gjør en byggevareprodusent når veggene nærmer seg middelalderens kistemurer?
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Fremtidens miljøvennige bygninger
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