Search for dissertations about: "building barriers"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 swedish dissertations containing the words building barriers.
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1. Managing information to unblock supplier-led innovation in construction : barriers to client decision-making on industrialized building in Sweden
Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis is to further the understanding of the role of the construction client as a decision-maker on supplier-led innovation. The analysis targets the ability of Swedish professional building clients to manage information about innovations extending beyond their current frames of reference. READ MORE
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2. Building-related renewable electricity production with storage and energy-efficient buildings : Exploring barriers, drivers and quality assurance
Abstract : There is a need to reduce unsustainable use of fossil fuels. Increased usage of renewable energy by combined use of photovoltaic solar panels (PV) with battery storage is one way. Another way is to increase awareness of energy usage and reduce the energy performance gap by building energy-efficient buildings. READ MORE
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3. Energy efficiency and the challenge of climate change - Studies of the Swedish building sector
Abstract : The interrelated environmental, social and economic challenges imposed by global climate change will make it one of the central political issues in the coming century. Use of fossil fuels is the largest source of anthropogenic CO2 emissions and hence the transformation of the energy system plays a central role in the mitigation of future climate change. READ MORE
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4. Industrialised house building : fundamental change or business as usual?
Abstract : Criticism concerning quality deficiencies and high production costs for housing has made many construction companies make efforts to improve performance, inspired by ideas from the manufacturing industry and in particular the car industry. This is often referred to as industrialised building. READ MORE
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5. Energy Efficiency in the Residential, Service and Energy Sectors : Barriers, Drivers and System Studies
Abstract : Increased energy efficiency is a prerequisite for achieving the national energy and climate goals, the goals set by the European Union, and the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations. Close to 40% of Sweden’s total energy use and approximately 20% of domestic greenhouse gas emissions are allocated to the residential and service sector. READ MORE