Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Gustavsen, Arild"
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The Path to the High Performance Thermal Building Insulation Materials and Solutions of Tomorrow
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gustavsen, Arild; Baetens, Ruben (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)In today’s society there is an increased focus on various energy aspects. Buildings constitute a large part of the total energy consumption in the world. In this respect it is important to have the optimum heat balance in ... -
The ZEB Living Lab at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology: a zero emission house for engineering and social science experiments
Goia, Francesco; Finocchiaro, Luca; Gustavsen, Arild (Chapter, 2015)At the Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings of NTNU, a new test facility (Living Laboratory) is currently in the final stage of construction and will start its operation in summer 2015. The Living Laboratory was ... -
The ZEB Test Cell Laboratory. A facility for characterization of building envelope systems under real outdoor conditions
Goia, Francesco; Schlemminger, Christian; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The ZEB Test Cells Laboratory is an experimental facility at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, designed to carry out different types of experiments. The primary use is for testing of building envelope ... -
Thermal Conductivity of Cement Stabilized Earth Blocks
Zhang, Lei; Gustavsen, Arild; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Yang, Liu; Gao, Tao; Wang, Yu (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The present study examines the effect of bulk density and cement content on the thermal conductivity of cement stabilized earth blocks (CSEB). The experimental results show that the thermal conductivity increases as a ... -
Thermal conductivity of monodisperse silica nanospheres
Gao, Tao; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Sandberg, Linn Ingunn; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Monodisperse hollow silica nanospheres (HSNSs) with an outer diameter of ∼300 nm and shell thickness of ∼50 nm were prepared via a spontaneous dissolution–regrowth process of solid silica nanospheres (SSNSs) in NaBH4 aqueous ... -
Thermal improvements of box-window using shading attachments. Hot-box measurements
Misiopecki, Cezary; Grynning, Steinar; Gustavsen, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This research explores shading potential for improving the thermal properties of a box-window. Two different types of shades along with three placements were considered. Ten configurations were tested in a hot-box apparatus ... -
Thermal Modeling and Investigation of the Most Energy-Efficient Window Position
Misiopecki, Cezary; Bouquin, Marine; Gustavsen, Arild; Jelle, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The energy consumption in buildings contributes substantially to the worldwide energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. One of the crucial elements defining energy consumption is the building envelope, which in modern ... -
Thermal Superinsulation for Building Applications - From Concepts to Experimental Investigations
Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gao, Tao; Sandberg, Linn Ingunn Christie; Tilset, Bente Gilbu; Grandcolas, Mathieu; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article, 2014)The application of traditional thermal insulation materials requires thicker building envelopes in order to satisfy the requirements of the emerging zero energy and zero emission buildings. This work summarizes the steps ... -
Utilising Open Geospatial Data to Refine Weather Variables for Building Energy Performance Evaluation—Incident Solar Radiation and Wind-Driven Infiltration Modelling
Skeie, Kristian; Gustavsen, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In building thermal energy characterisation, the relevance of proper modelling of the effects caused by solar radiation, temperature and wind is seen as a critical factor. Open geospatial datasets are growing in diversity, ... -
Vacuum Insulation Panels for Building Applications: A Review and Beyond
Baetens, Ruben; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Thue, Jan Vincent; Tenpierik, Martin J.; Grynning, Steinar; Uvsløkk, Sivert; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) are regarded as one of the most promising high performance thermal insulation solutions on the market today. Thermal performances 3 to 6 times better than still-air are achieved by applying ... -
Vacuum Insulation Panels in Wood Frame Wall Constructions with Different Stud Profiles
Haavi, Thomas; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In this work, the thermal performance of three different wall configurations was examined by hot box measurements and numerical simulations. Vacuum insulation panels were sandwiched between traditional insulation in walls ... -
Vinduer for energieffektive bygninger: Kuldebroer ved vindusinnsetting
Decheva, Larisa Marinova (Master thesis, 2012)Vinduer har mange oppgaver. De sikrer dagslystilførsel og solvarmetilskudd, formidler visuell kontakt, gir ventilasjons muligheter og kan fungere som rømningsveg. Men vinduenes termiske egenskaper fører til et større ... -
Window spacers and edge seals in insulating glass units: A state-of-the-art review and future perspectives
Van den Bergh, Sofie M G; Hart, Robert; Jelle, Bjørn Petter; Gustavsen, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Insulating glass (IG) units typically consist of multiple glass panes that are sealed and held together structurally along their perimeters. This report describes a study of edge seals in IG units. First, we summarize the ... -
Windows in the Buildings of Tomorrow; Energy Losers or Energy Gainers?
Grynning, Steinar; Gustavsen, Arild; Time, Berit; Jelle, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)One of the most effective actions for reduction of energy loss through the building envelope is to optimize the thermal performance, area and localization of the transparent components in the façade in order to obtain ... -
ZEB Laboratory - Research Possibilities
Time, Berit; Nocente, Alessandro; Mathisen, Hans Martin; Førland-Larsen, Arne; Myhr, Anders Ramberg; Jacobsen, Terje; Gustavsen, Arild (SINTEF Notat;, Research report, 2019)The ZEB Laboratory is an experimental facility located in NTNU Gløshaugen campus in Trondheim. The building is designed as 4 storeys high and 1800 m2 area office space and should achieve the ZEB-COM ambition level over 60 ... -
The ZEB Laboratory: the development of a research tool for future climate adapted zero emission buildings
Nocente, Alessandro; Time, Berit; Mathisen, Hans Martin; Kvande, Tore; Gustavsen, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The building sector is responsible for approximately 40 % of the energy consumption and carbon emissions worldwide. Buildings of the future will have to comply not only with stricter energy regulations, but they will also ... -
Zero Emission Neighbourhoods and Positive Energy Districts – A State-of-the-Art Review
Brozovsky, Johannes; Gustavsen, Arild; Gaitani, Niki (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Urban areas are critical in accomplishing the clean energy transition and meeting the climate goals in the Paris Agreement. The first part of this paper presents a systematic review of scientific publications on zero ... -
ZERO EMISSION NEIGHBOURHOODS IN SMART CITIES Definition, key performance indicators and assessment criteria: Version 3.0
Wiik, Marianne Rose Kjendseth; Fjellheim, Kristin; Vandervaeren, Camille Margaux L.; Lien, Synne Krekling; Meland, Solveig; Nordström, Tobias; Baer, Daniela; Cheng, Caroline Y; Truloff, Shannon; Brattebø, Helge; Gustavsen, Arild (ZEN Report;, Research report, 2022)This document outlines the definition, key performance indicators (KPI) and assessment criteria for the Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities (ZEN Research Centre). This third version of the ZEN ... -
Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities. Definition, Key Performance Indicators and Assessment Criteria: Version 2.0
Wiik, Marianne Rose Kjendseth; Fufa, Selamawit Mamo; Fjellheim, Kristin; Lien, Synne Krekling; Krogstie, John; Ahlers, Dirk; Wyckmans, Annemie; Driscoll, Patrick Arthur; Brattebø, Helge; Gustavsen, Arild (ZEN Report;, Research report, 2021)This document outlines the definition, key performance indicators (KPI) and assessment criteria for the Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities (ZEN research centre). This second version of the ZEN ... -
Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities: Definition, Key Performance Indicators and Assessment Criteria: Version 1.0
Wiik, Marianne Rose Kjendseth; Fufa, Selamawit Mamo; Krogstie, John; Ahlers, Dirk; Wyckmans, Annemie; Driscoll, Patrick Arthur; Brattebø, Helge; Gustavsen, Arild (ZEN Report;, Research report, 2018)This document outlines the definition, key performance indicators (KPI) and assessment criteria for the Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities (ZEN research centre). This first version of the ZEN ...