Browsing Fakultet for arkitektur og design (AD) by Journals "Energy and Buildings"
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A holistic approach to assess the exploitation of renewable energy sources for design interventions in the early design phases
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This study presents a holistic approach applied to assess the exploitation of renewable energy sources for design interventions in the early design phases in a consolidated urban environment. Concerning the cooling season, ... -
Accelerated aging of treated aluminum for use as a cool colored material for facades
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Cool colored materials like membrane sheets and dried coatings exhibit higher reflectances in the near infrared region compared to conventional materials of the same color and are therefore desirable, as they provide energy ... -
Aerogel Granule Aging Driven by Moisture and Solar Radiation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The application of aerogel in the building and construction sector is very promising; therefore, its durability should be properly addressed. This study focuses on the aging effect of aerogel granules, emphasizing two aging ... -
Aerogel insulation for building applications: A state-of-the-art review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Aerogels are regarded as one of the most promising high performance thermal insulation materials for building applications today. With a thermal conductivity down to 13 mW/(mK) for commercial products they show remarkable ... -
Analysing methodological choices in calculations of embodied energy and GHG emissions from buildings
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The importance of embodied energy and embodied greenhouse gas emissions (EEG) from buildings is gaining increased interest within building sector initiatives and on a regulatory level. In spite of recent harmonisation ... -
Analysis of residential EV energy flexibility potential based on real-world charging reports and smart meter data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The increase in the number of electric vehicles leads to an increased demand for residential charging. While EV electric loads can have a negative impact on the power grid, they also represent a large potential for energy ... -
Characteristics that matter in a climate façade: A sensitivity analysis with building energy simulation tools
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Double skin façades (DSFs) are considered façade technologies that can reduce energy use and improve occupant comfort due to their advanced features. Their design requires reliable simulations due to their complex ... -
Characterization of a naturally ventilated double-skin façade through the design of experiments (DOE) methodology in a controlled environment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The two-fold aim of this study was to compare and reflect on the impact of different experimental designs on the characterization of a complex façade system, and to understand the role of constructional elements and boundary ... -
Control of heat transfer in single-story mechanically ventilated double skin facades
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This paper systematically investigates and quantifies the interplay between mechanical ventilation rate and operation of venetian blinds in determining the performance of a single-story double skin façade. The investigation ... -
Current trends and future challenges in the performance assessment of adaptive façade systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)During the last decades, a great number of innovative building envelope materials and façade components have been developed. The majority of these technologies promise significant improvements in energy efficiency and ... -
Design and performance predictions of plus energy neighbourhoods – Case studies of demonstration projects in four different European climates
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The article presents the design of four plus energy neighbourhood demonstration projects located in different climate zones in Europe. The demo projects are a part of the Horizon 2020 project ‘syn.ikia’, which aims to ... -
Designing the design of experiments (DOE) – An investigation on the influence of different factorial designs on the characterization of complex systems
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Although a general set of guidelines and procedures for performing the design of experiments (DOE) exists, the literature lacks a recommended course of action for finding and selecting the optimal design of experiments ... -
Determination of the energy performance indicator of kindergartens through design, measured and recommended parameters
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Research analyzed the influence of parameters derived from urban planning, architecture, building materials and technology, building physics, users and patterns of use, the measured thermal performance of the envelope and ... -
The effect of a horizontal light pipe and a custom-made reflector on the user's perceptual impression of the office room located at a high latitude
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This paper describes a qualitative study on user opinion of daylight supplementation via a horizontal light pipe (HLP) applied in a test office in a building located in southern Norway. The study is part of a full-scale ... -
Energy profiles and electricity flexibility potential in apartment buildings with electric vehicles – A Norwegian case study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Energy flexibility in buildings has the potential to reduce the grid burden of neighbourhoods, yet its practical implementation remains limited. This paper presents a data-based case study from Norway, examining the ... -
Evaluation of Sustainable Strategies and Design Solutions at High-Latitude Urban Settlements to Enhance Outdoor Thermal Comfort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Driven by the necessity to design resilient and prosperous cities and to counteract the impacts of climate change, this study aims to shed light on the interactions between microclimate, urban built environment, and the ... -
Gas-filled panels for building applications: A state-of-the-art review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)With their thermal conductivity down to 10 mW/(mK), gas-filled panels (GFPs) are regarded as possible high performance thermal insulating solutions for building applications. However, thermal conductivities of respectively ... -
IEA EBC Annex 57 ‘Evaluation of Embodied Energy and CO2eq for Building Construction’
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The current regulations to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from buildings have focused on operational energy consumption. Thus legislation excludes measurement and reduction of the embodied ... -
Impact of convection on thermal performance of aerogel granulate glazing systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Among currently available window systems, aerogel granulate glazing systems are considered promising for achieving good thermal and visual comfort in buildings. In aerogel granulate glazing systems, it is important to ... -
Is a net life cycle balance for energy and materials achievable for a zero emission single-family building in Norway?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)In this study, the objective is to redesign a previous concept for a single-family Zero greenhouse gas Emission Building (ZEB). The concept is redesigned based on comparing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission loads and compensation ...