• 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • Erfaringer fra ZEB-laboratoriet: byggeprosessen, bygningsteknologien og bruken 

      Lædre, Ola; Engebø, Atle; Andenæs, Erlend; Hajizadeh, Sara; Kvande, Tore; Klakegg, Ole Jonny (Research report, 2023)
      ZEB-laboratoriet i Trondheim fungerer som et fullskala laboratorium og nullutslippsbygg. Brukerne og andre kan studere effekten av forskjellige fasadeløsninger, tekniske system og utforminger. Denne rapporten er skrevet ...
    • Erfaringer fra ZEB-laboratoriet: byggeprosessen, bygningsteknologien og bruken. 

      Lædre, Ola; Engebø, Atle; Andenæs, Erlend; Hajizadeh, Sara; Klakegg, Ole Jonny; Kvande, Tore (Research report, 2023)
    • Experiences with external drainage systems from compact roofs in Norwegian climates 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Skagseth, Vegard Andre; Bunkholt, Nora Schjøth; Kvande, Tore; Lohne, Jardar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      To reduce loads on urban drainage systems and facilitate local infiltration of stormwater, it is desired to lead runoff water from roofs through external drains and into the local soil. However, in cold climates, situations ...
    • Flat Roofs Defects – Norwegian Building Sector Perspectives 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Engebø, Atle; Kvande, Tore; Bohne, Rolf André; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Flat roof constructions covered with flexible roofing is a common feature on large buildings, as they are robust and require little maintenance. However, faults in flat roof design or their assembly could lead to costly ...
    • Footprints of failure: Quantifying carbon impacts of roof leakages in a single-family residential building 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Kvande, Tore; Bohne, Rolf André (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      To meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals of climate change mitigation and sustainable cities, low-carbon or carbon-negative buildings are becoming increasingly common. The buildings are planned to compensate for the ...
    • Isdannelse i nedløpssystemer fra kompakte tak 

      Skagseth, Vegard André (Master thesis, 2021)
      Takflater kan utgjøre flere titalls prosent av arealet i byer og tettsteder. Regnvann fra flate tak blir i dag i stor grad ledet i innvendige taknedløp koblet rett på overvannsnettet. Med klimaendringer som gir mer regn i ...
    • Kompakte tak med utvendig nedløp 

      Berg, Martin (Master thesis, 2023)
      I denne oppgaven er det sett på utfordringer og muligheter for kompakte tak med utvendig nedløp. Problemstillingen dukker opp i et grensesnitt mellom bygningsfysikk og urbane vannsystemer, der krav til overvannshåndtering ...
    • Maling som tørker - Himlingsmalings innvirkning på uttørkingsevnen til kompakte tretak med smart dampsperre 

      Tomren, Jørgen Haldorsen (Master thesis, 2023)
      Smarte dampsperrer gjør klimaskall i stand til å tørke mot innsiden av et bygg. Denne egenskapen kan benyttes i flate kompakte tretak til å lage slankere konstruksjoner ved å plassere bærekonstruksjonen av tre inn i ...
    • Mapping Public-Planner Conflicts in SUDS Implementation Using Cultural Dimensions—A Case Study 

      Thodesen, Bridget; Andenæs, Erlend; Bohne, Rolf André; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      The timely implementation of climate adaptation measures for the urban environment is essential to the creation of robust cities. Within Norway, these adaptation measures are undertaken at the municipal level. Unfortunately, ...
    • Microclimate and Mould Growth Potential of Air Cavities in Ventilated Wooden Façade and Roof Systems—Case Studies from Norway 

      Ingebretsen, Sara Bredal; Andenæs, Erlend; Gullbrekken, Lars; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Harsh climatic conditions in the Nordic countries are being worsened by climate change, which increases the moisture load on building façades. New types of defects are being observed in air cavities in well-designed and ...
    • Microclimate of Air Cavities in Ventilated Roof and Façade Systems in Nordic Climates 

      Ingebretsen, Sara Bredal; Andenæs, Erlend; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Accurate values for the climatic conditions in an air cavity, hereby called the microclimate, are crucial when calculating and simulating the performance of a ventilated roof and façade system. The climatic stress of its ...
    • Moisture safety strategy for construction of CLT structures in a coastal Nordic climate 

      Time, Berit; Andenæs, Erlend; Karlsen, Trygve; Geving, Stig; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      To reduce the carbon impact of new buildings, wood is seeing increased use as a structural material. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated wood (glulam) elements allow the construction of multi-storey buildings. ...
    • Moisture-resilient performance of concrete basement walls – Numerical simulations of the effect of outward drying 

      Asphaug, Silje Kathrin; Andenæs, Erlend; Geving, Stig; Time, Berit; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The moisture safety designs of basements used for habitation have become a topic of concern. Basements are prone to high moisture strain and have a limited outward drying ability compared with above-grade structures. The ...
    • Ombruk av bærende konstruksjonsmaterialer 

      Frøysa, Stian; Hansen, Erik (Bachelor thesis, 2023)
      Sammendrag I denne rapporten fokuseres det på betydningen av sirkulærøkonomi i byggebransjen og hvordan det kan bidra til å redusere klimagassutslippene. Denne bransjen er en av de største kildene til klimagassutslipp, ...
    • Ombruk av bærende konstruksjonsmaterialer 

      Hansen, Erik; Frøysa, Stian (Bachelor thesis, 2023)
      Sammendrag I denne rapporten fokuseres det på betydningen av sirkulærøkonomi i byggebransjen og hvordan det kan bidra til å redusere klimagassutslippene. Denne bransjen er en av de største kildene til klimagassutslipp, ...
    • Performance of Blue-Green Roofs in Cold Climates: A Scoping Review 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Kvande, Tore; Muthanna, Tone Merete; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Green and blue-green roofs are emerging as an increasingly popular feature of rooftops, particularly in urban areas. Particular problematic conditions render their usage complex in the Nordic countries. In order to ensure ...