Blar i Institutt for bygg- og miljøteknikk på tidsskrift "Energy and Buildings"
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The Challenge of Removing Snow Downfall on Photovoltaic Solar Cell Roofs in order to Maximize Solar Energy Efficiency – Research Opportunities for the Future
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The challenge of removing snow downfall on photovoltaic solar cell roofs, also including solar thermal panels and walls, in order to maximize the solar energy efficiency, is investigated. A special emphasis is given on ... -
The effect of spatial and temporal randomness of stochastically generated occupancy schedules on the energy performance of a multiresidential building
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Building performance simulation is frequently used to support building design, renovation, and operation. However, modelers are traditionally concerned with accurately describing technical input data, and have only limited ... -
Thermal Modeling and Investigation of the Most Energy-Efficient Window Position
(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 ... -
Traditional, State-of-the-Art and Future Thermal Building Insulation Materials and Solutions – Properties, Requirements and Possibilities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)The advantages and disadvantages of the thermal building insulation materials and solutions have been treated. Both traditional, state-of-the-art and possible materials and solutions beyond these have been investigated. ... -
Vacuum Insulation Panels for Building Applications: A Review and Beyond
(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 ... -
Window spacers and edge seals in insulating glass units: A state-of-the-art review and future perspectives
(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?
(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 ...