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    • Adapting Green-Blue Roofs to Nordic Climate 

      Thodesen, Bridget; Kvande, Tore; Tajet, Helga Therese Tilley; Time, Berit; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      This paper reviews research literature on the subject of the potential role of green-­blue roofs within a Nordic urban environment, to find potential implications for stormwater handling of research carried out and knowledge ...
    • Airtightness Development in Large Timber Buildings: Case Study of a Zero-Emission Building in Norway 

      Svenning, Lise; Moschetti, Roberta; Kvande, Tore; Gullbrekken, Lars; Time, Berit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Large timber buildings are increasingly used in the Nordic countries because of low greenhouse gas emissions and good access to timber. There is however uncertainty about the airtightness of the envelope of such buildings ...
    • Aktive tak av massivtreelementer og celleglassisolasjon 

      Bakken, Eirik Feldberg; Kolsaker, Morten (Master thesis, 2020)
      Verden står overfor store klimaendringer, og byggenæringen står i dag for en betydelig andel av verdens klimagassutslipp. Massivtre kan være et materiale som bidrar til å gjøre byggenæringen mer miljøvennlig. Økte ...
    • Aktive tak av massivtreelementer og celleglassisolasjon 

      Bakken, Eirik Feldberg; Kolsaker, Morten (Master thesis, 2020)
      Verden står overfor store klimaendringer, og byggenæringen står i dag for en betydelig andel av verdens klimagassutslipp. Massivtre kan være et materiale som bidrar til å gjøre byggenæringen mer miljøvennlig. Økte ...
    • Anvisning for massivtrebygging 

      Wahlstrøm, Simen (Master thesis, 2019)
      Masteroppgaven bygger videre på fordypningsprosjektet med tittel Erfaringer med bygging i massivtre (Wahlstrøm, 2018). Med bakgrunn i 19 intervjuer med aktører i byggenæringen, avdekker fordypningsprosjektet et kunnskapshull ...
    • Beregninger av fuktforholdene i yttervegger mot terreng 

      Faukald, Tobias Flø (Master thesis, 2021)
      Hovedårsaken til skader i norske bygninger skyldes fukt og følgeskader av fukt. For yttervegger under terreng vil beregning av fuktsikring være krevende, ettersom det ikke finnes en standardisert metode for å ta hensyn til ...
    • Betong som elektrisk isolator i aluminiumsproduksjon 

      Fossum, Bjarne Eie (Master thesis, 2014)
      Produksjon av aluminium foregår i store elektrolyseanlegg og drives ved hjelp av kraftige likestrømsstyrker. I slike anlegg er det svært viktig å forhindre elektrisk kortslutning og elektromagnetisk eksponering. Da betong ...
    • Bruk av bygningsintegrerte solceller (BIPV) i Norge. Kunnskapsstatus 

      Bunkholt, Nora Schjøth; Time, Berit; Gullbrekken, Lars; Grynning, Steinar; Kvande, Tore (SINTEF Fag;, Research report, 2021)
      SINTEF har gjennomført et prosjekt med hovedmål å kartlegge praksis, kunnskapsnivå og kunnskapsbehov hos aktører som jobber med anskaffelse, prosjektering og utførelse av bygninger med bygningsintegrerte solceller (BIPV). ...
    • Building Adaptation Measures Using Future Climate Scenarios—A Scoping Review of Uncertainty Treatment and Communication 

      Gaarder, Jørn Emil; Hygen, Hans Olav; Bohne, Rolf André; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      The global climate is changing. Predicting the impacts this will have on buildings is the first step in the process of finding suitable building adaptation measures. Future climate adaptation of buildings and infrastructure ...
    • Classroom acoustics and absorber distribution 

      Theisen, Johan-Didrik (Master thesis, 2023)
      Det akustiske klasseromsmiljøet er viktig for å oppnå effektiv undervisning og læring. Norske klasserom må etter dagens standard ha en lavere etterklangstid enn 0,5 sekunder. En lavere etterklangstid bidrar til reduserte ...
    • Climate Adaptation Framework for Moisture-resilient Buildings in Norway 

      Lisø, Kim Robert; Kvande, Tore; Time, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      In the next decades, buildings and infrastructure will be exposed to significantly different climatic strains than they are today. Still, building standards and design guidelines presuppose use of historic weather data. ...
    • Climate Adaptation in Maintenance Operation and Management of Buildings 

      Grynning, Steinar; Gradeci, Klodian; Gaarder, Jørn Emil; Time, Berit; Lohne, Jardar; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      The aim of this paper is to analyze the basic criteria, trends, applications, and developments related to climate adaptation in building maintenance and operation management (MOM) practices in Norway. Investigations conducted ...
    • Climate adaptation of buildings through MOM- and upgrading - State of the art and research needs 

      Grynning, Steinar; Wærnes, Elisabeth Gaal; Kvande, Tore; Time, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      This study presents an overview of research initiatives and projects addressing climate adaption in management operation and maintenance (MOM) and upgrade of existing buildings. The aim was to identify knowledge needs and ...
    • Climate adaptation of pitched wooden roofs 

      Gullbrekken, Lars (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2018:124, Doctoral thesis, 2018)
      In this thesis, wooden roofs are defined as roof structures where the load-bearing structure consists of wood. Such structures are normally built with a ventilated air cavity between the underlayer roof and the roofing. ...
    • Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Buildings—A Scoping Review 

      Stagrum, Anna Eknes; Andenæs, Erlend; Kvande, Tore; Lohne, Jardar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Abstract:As the climate changes globally and locally, the built environment will be subject to differentclimatic exposure than in the past. Adaptation measures are required to ensure the long-termintegrity and successful ...
    • Compact wooden roofs with smart vapour barrier – Pilot project experiences 

      Bunkholt, Nora Schjøth; Gullbrekken, Lars; Geving, Stig; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Compact roofs are normally built without organic materials between the vapour barrier and the roof membrane due to moisture safety risks. However, laboratory measurements indicate that organic materials could be used ...
    • Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Timber, Steel and Reinforced Concrete Portal Frames: A Theoretical Study on a Norwegian Industrial Building 

      Hegeir, Osama Abdelfattah Shawky Aly; Kvande, Tore; Stamatopoulos, Haris; Bohne, Rolf André (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The construction industry is a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which has a negative environmental impact. Several studies have highlighted the possibility of using timber to reduce the environmental impact of ...
    • Comparing Canadian and Norwegian moisture indices for building climate adaptation 

      Gaarder, Jørn Emil; Andenæs, Erlend; Astrup, Ingrid; Lacasse, Michael; Time, Berit; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      To evaluate the suitability of materials and solutions in building envelopes, it is necessary to quantify the relevant climate loads. The critical climate load is typically a combination of multiple parameters, such as ...
    • Dampmotstand til klebefelt i kombinerte undertak og vindsperrer 

      Fuglestad, Fride Engesland (Master thesis, 2022)
      Strengere krav til tetthet og energibruk, samt økt fokus på bærekraft, har ført til at teip og klebede løsninger er hyppig brukt i moderne bygninger. Tetthet mot luft og fukt bidrar til beskyttelse av konstruksjonen slik ...
    • Determining the Vapour Resistance of Breather Membrane Adhesive Joints 

      Fuglestad, Fride Engesland; Andenæs, Erlend; Geving, Stig; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Due to increasingly stringent requirements, tapes and adhesive joints are a commonly used method to ensure tightness and energy efficiency in modern building envelopes. Previous studies have researched and tested properties ...