Blar i Institutt for bygg- og miljøteknikk på tidsskrift "Buildings"
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Building Adaptation Measures Using Future Climate Scenarios—A Scoping Review of Uncertainty Treatment and Communication
(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 ... -
Case Study of Solid Waste Based Soft Soil Solidifying Materials Applied in Deep Mixing Pile
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Climate Adaptation in Maintenance Operation and Management of Buildings
(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 ... -
Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Timber, Steel and Reinforced Concrete Portal Frames: A Theoretical Study on a Norwegian Industrial Building
(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 ... -
A Competency Model for the Selection and Performance Improvement of Project Managers in Collaborative Construction Projects: Behavioral Studies in Norway and Finland.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Collaborative work practices are getting more common in construction projects. Consequently, new project delivery models have emerged and new practices have also entered the world of traditional delivery models. The resultant ... -
Durability of ETICS with Rendering in Norway—Experimental and Field Investigations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) with Rendering are widely used in both rehabilitation and new building projects, even in areas with harsh climates such as the western regions of Norway. However, we ... -
Ethics of Climate Change Adaptation -The Case of Torrential Rains in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article analyses adaptation to climate induced challenges in form of torrential rains hitting urban landscapes in Norway with increased frequency. Specifically, it investigates the influence of the industry structure ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Public Participation Processes on Participants in Smart City Development: A Scoping Review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This paper provides an overview of the current state of research on the evaluation methods of participatory processes in smart cities. Specifically, it aims to identify and analyze existing evaluation methods and frameworks ... -
Experimental Study of Thermal Buoyancy in the Cavity of Ventilated Roofs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Pitched wooden roofs are ventilated through an air cavity beneath the roofing in order to remove heat and moisture from the roof construction. The ventilation is driven by wind pressure and thermal buoyancy. This paper ... -
Exploring Pre-Construction Activities in Infrastructure Projects That Can Benefit from Contractor Involvement
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The pre-construction phase of public infrastructure projects is characterized by significant uncertainty as crucial decisions are made with limited information. This early stage of project development is influenced by a ... -
Facilitating building projects’ short-term and long-term value creation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Real estate and buildings are some of facility managers’ most costly resources. Thus, knowledge about how to get the most out of building or renovation projects both in the short term and in the long term are of great ... -
Hygrothermal Simulation of Interior Insulated Brick Wall - Perspectives on Uncertainty and Sensitivity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Energy retrofit of existing masonry buildings has become attractive to meet demands for reduction in energy consumption. Retrofit may, however, introduce moisture risk that needs to be assessed. Hygrothermal simulation ... -
Incremental Digital Twin Conceptualisations Targeting Data-Driven Circular Construction
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The construction industry faces multiple challenges, where transition to circular production is key. Digitalisation is a strategy to increase the sector’s productivity, competitiveness, and efficiency. However, digitalisation ... -
Masonry’s Resistance to Driving Rain: Mortar Water Content and Impregnation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Alongside well-researched themes such as water and moisture, the service life and function of masonry veneers are often compromised by precipitation combined with poor design considerations, execution, and selection of ... -
Microclimate and Mould Growth Potential of Air Cavities in Ventilated Wooden Façade and Roof Systems—Case Studies from Norway
(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
(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 Accumulation in Building Façades Exposed to Accelerated Artificial Climatic Ageing—A Complementary Analysis to NT Build 495
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Building façades must endure severe climatic exposure throughout their lifetimes. To prevent damage and expensive repairs, ageing tests are used in durability assessments. The NT Build 495 describes an artificial ageing ... -
Norwegian Pitched Roof Defects
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The building constructions investigated in this work are pitched wooden roofs with exterior vertical drainpipes and wooden load-bearing system. The aim of this research is to further investigate the building defects of ... -
Performance of Blue-Green Roofs in Cold Climates: A Scoping Review
(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 ... -
Perspectives on Quality Risk in the Building Process of Blue-Green Roofs in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)As climate change brings an increase in torrential rain events in Nordic climates, new technologies are developed to manage stormwater. Blue-green roofs are constructed as a means to reduce the runoff of stormwater from ...