Search for dissertations about: "green building"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 78 swedish dissertations containing the words green building.
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11. Reducing Radon Gas Emissions in Concrete
Abstract : Several compulsory regulations and recommendations regarding ionising radiation for building products have been introduced in recent years. Furthermore, industry-affiliated aggregate and concrete companies strive to implement environmental goals that should be fulfilled regarding building materials. READ MORE
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12. Potential of Ventilation Radiators : Performance evaluation by numerical, analytical and experimental means
Abstract : Energy consumption for heating and ventilation of buildings is still in 2011considered far too high, but there are many ways to save energy and construct lowenergy buildings that have not been fully utilised. This doctoral thesis has focused onone of these - low temperature heating systems. READ MORE
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13. Green procurement of buildings: estimation of environmental impact and life-cycle cost
Abstract : This thesis focuses on environmental impact reduction and life-cycle cost estimations in building procurement. The aim for the work presented in this thesis is to contribute to the understanding of whether costs and environmental impact of a building can be integrated in a, from the users perspective, practical model applied for tender evaluation. READ MORE
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14. Green Logistics Networks : Roles & Symbiotic Relationships
Abstract : Logistics actors such as the transport buyer, freight forwarder, and haulier are currently in a transition phase towards more sustainable practices typically referred to as Green Logistics Practices (GLPs). One of the more progressive GLPs is completion of freight transport using fossil-free fuels such as biomethane. READ MORE
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15. Exit choice in fire emergencies - Influencing choice of exit with flashing lights
Abstract : Fire accidents and evacuation experiments have revealed that people often use familiar exits in fire emergencies. However, the design of emergency exits has also been shown to impact people’s choice of exit. READ MORE