Search for dissertations about: "energy renovations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words energy renovations.

  2. 1. Implementing energy measures in renovations for multi-family dwellings : Influence and practice of professionals

    Author : Katharina Reindl; Kajsa Ellegård; Jenny Palm; Susse Georg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Renovation; energy efficiency and reduction; professionals; middle out; practice; rented multi-family dwellings; Renovering; energieffektivisering; energianvändning; professionella; inflytande; hyreshus; flerfamiljshus; praxisteori;

    Abstract : Aging buildings will sooner or later be in need of renovation, which opens opportunities to reduce energy use. Even if economically feasible energy measures or technologies exist, they are not always implemented, leading to an energy efficiency gap. READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards a circular home: Exploring opportunities for design to support households in sustainable resource use

    Author : Sofie Hagejärd; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; design for sustainability; thermal comfort; smart energy systems; social practice theory; circular product design; circular economy; demand-side management;

    Abstract : Our use of natural resources has grown dramatically in recent years, with negative consequences for both the environment and human health. At home, resource use in the form of energy, water, food, and material objects may be related to a wide range of everyday practices as well as changes to, and adaptations of, our home environments. READ MORE

  5. 3. SME contractors on the stage for energy renovations? A dramaturgical perspective on SME contractors’ roles and interactions with house owners

    Author : Veronica Carlsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; house owners; energy renovations; interactions; single-family houses; action research; SME contractors; business development; dramaturgical theory;

    Abstract : Energy renovations of single-family houses in Sweden are moving slowly, but if energy renovated, these houses hold great potential for decreased energy consumption. This could imply a new area of exploration regarding potential business opportunities for SME contractors. The slow movement of energy renovations creates a challenge however. READ MORE

  6. 4. Challenges of renovating the Gothenburg multi-family building stock - An analysis of comprehensive building-specific information, including energy performance, ownership and affordability

    Author : Mikael Mangold; Seppo Junnila; Sweden Chalmers University of Technology; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Aging building stock; Energy performance certificate; Energy retrofitting; Equity; GIS; Göteborg; Measured energy usage; Multi-family dwellings; Social sustainability; Tenure;

    Abstract : In Sweden and many European countries, the building stock increased at a rapid pace during the period of 1950-1975. This aging building stock is in need of renovation which is a challenge and an opportunity in reaching the energy performance targets as well as decreasing societal inequities. READ MORE

  7. 5. Prospects for the Development of a One-Stop-Shop Business Model for Energy-Efficiency Renovations of Detached Houses in Sweden

    Author : Georgios Pardalis; Krushna Mahapatra; Brijesh Mainali; Giangiacomo Bravo; Henk Visscher; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Detached houses; Energy-efficiency renovations; Homeowners; Onestop-shop; Policy instruments; Renovation decisions; Supply-side actors; Transaction costs; Småhus; Energirenoveringar; Husägare; One-stop-shop; Policyinstrument; Renoveringsbeslut; Aktörer på utbudssidan; Transaktionskostnader; Byggteknik; Civil engineering; Sustainable Built Environment; Hållbar byggd miljö;

    Abstract : The building sector is the biggest energy user in the European Union (EU) and therefore, has an important role to play in meeting the energy and climate goals ofEU. In Sweden, more than 80% of the two million detached houses are more than 35 years of age. Energy efficiency renovation of those old houses can reduce primaryenergy use by 65% to 90%. READ MORE