Search for dissertations about: "ACES"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word ACES.

2. 1. Promotion of sustainable renovation in the built environment : An early stage techno-economic approach

   Author : Navid Gohardani; Folke Björk; Bo-Göran Hellers; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Refurbishment; retrofitting; renovation; energy consumption; Vacuum Insulation Panels; ACES;

   Abstract : According to the Swedish Government's set targets for energy use and environmental quality imposed by the European Union, the total energy per heated unit area in residential and commercial buildings will have to be decreased by 20% in 2020 and 50% by 2050 in relation to the annual consumption of 1995. The building sector should additionally be completely independent of fossil fuels for energy usage, with the increasing sector of renewable energy continuously growing until 2020. READ MORE

4. 2. An Approach Towards Sustainable Building

   Author : Navid Gohardani; Folke Björk; Kjartan Gudmundsson; Göran Lindahl; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Sustainability; Built environment; Sustainable renovation; High-efficient insulation materials; Sweden Green Building Council; Vacuum Insulation Panels VIP ; Decision making; GreenBuilding; Early stage; Stakeholders; A Concept for promotion of sustainable retrofitting and renovation in Early Stages ACES ; Early Stage Primary Energy Estimation Tool ESPEET ;

   Abstract : The motivation for development of energy efficiency and implementation of novel advanced materials applied in buildings can be traced to increasing energy costs in conjunction with an enhanced environmental awareness among people. This doctoral dissertation presents contributions towards sustainable building, where factors such as building technology, energy efficiency in buildings, workers' health issues during construction measures, and certain economic considerations for renovation of buildings have been considered. READ MORE

5. 3. Measuring Pregnancy Planning and the Effect of Childhood Abuse on Reproductive Health

   Author : Jennifer Drevin; Mats G. Hansson; Susanne Georgsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : pregnancy planning; unplanned pregnancy; childhood abuse; adverse childhood experiences; reproductive health; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

   Abstract : The London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy (LMUP) and the Swedish Pregnancy Planning Scale (SPPS) are two measurements of pregnancy planning. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and childhood abuse are stressful events that have been suggested to have both short- and long-term effects. READ MORE

6. 4. Premenstrual disorders : risk factors, comorbidities and health impact

   Author : Qian Yang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) are characterized by affective and physical symptoms that cyclically occur 7-10 days before the menstruation and affect millions of women of reproductive age worldwide. Despite its commonness, PMDs have received little research attention. READ MORE