Search for dissertations about: "environmental effects on buildings"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 63 swedish dissertations containing the words environmental effects on buildings.
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1. Organising matters for the environment: Environmental studies of housing management and buildings
Abstract : Buildings give rise to several environmental problems over the whole life cycle. To reduce these, technical measures with focus on energy are commonly used. However, environmental problems are more than energy and cannot be solved with technical measures alone. READ MORE
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2. Situations of opportunity for infrasystems : understanding and pursuing change towards environmental sustainability
Abstract : Infrasystems are the large technical systems in society delivering water and electricity, making communications and transports possible, managing the gathering and treatment of refuse and sewage, and many other services. Infrasystems mean welfare, convenience and economic growth, but also considerable environmental impacts. READ MORE
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3. Primary energy efficiency and CO2 mitigation in residential buildings
Abstract : In order to control climate change it is important to limit the atmosphericconcentration of carbon dioxide (CO2). Increased energy efficiency, as well as ashift from fossil fuels to renewable resources can reduce net CO2 emission. READ MORE
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4. Maintenance, renovation and energy efficiency in the Swedish multi-family housing market
Abstract : Summary Residential buildings accounted for almost a quarter of the total energy use in Europe in 2013. Considering its significant share, energy efficiency in the residential sector has been a crucial part of the European Union plan in achieving the energy and climate objectives of 2050. READ MORE
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5. Decision support for the implementation of low-carbon measures in the building sector
Abstract : The building sector is responsible for about a fifth to a third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Therefore, a successful mitigation of GHG emissions over the entire life cycle of buildings is particularly important to achieve climate targets such as the Paris Agreement. READ MORE