• Adapting Green-Blue Roofs to Nordic Climate 

      Thodesen, Bridget; Kvande, Tore; Tajet, Helga Therese Tilley; Time, Berit; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      This paper reviews research literature on the subject of the potential role of green-blue roofs within a Nordic urban environment, to find potential implications for stormwater handling of research carried out and knowledge ...
    • Climate Adaptation in Maintenance Operation and Management of Buildings 

      Grynning, Steinar; Gradeci, Klodian; Gaarder, Jørn Emil; Time, Berit; Lohne, Jardar; Kvande, Tore (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 ...
    • Climate Adaptation of School Buildings through MOM – A Case Study 

      Grynning, Steinar; Gaarder, Jørn Emil; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The aim of the study was to map routines and planning tools concerning climate adaptation measures in buildings based on an analysis of a case building. The case was used to assess the strategy and main challenges of ...
    • Ethics of Climate Change Adaptation -The Case of Torrential Rains in Norway 

      Lohne, Jardar; Solheim, Anders; Muthanna, Tone Merete; Time, Berit; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Kalsnes, Bjørn; Lædre, Ola; Kvande, Tore (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 ...
    • 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; Conference object; 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 ...
    • Experimental Study of Thermal Buoyancy in the Cavity of Ventilated Roofs 

      Bunkholt, Nora Schjøth; Säwén, Toivo; Stockhaus, Martina; Kvande, Tore; Gullbrekken, Lars; Wahlgren, Paula; Lohne, Jardar (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 ...
    • Masonry’s Resistance to Driving Rain: Mortar Water Content and Impregnation 

      Slapø, Fredrik; Kvande, Tore; Bakken, Noralf; Haugen, Marit Kristin; Lohne, Jardar (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 ...
    • Moisture control strategies of habitable basements in cold climates 

      Asphaug, Silje Kathrin; Kvande, Tore; Time, Berit; Peuhkuri, Ruut; Kalamees, Targo; Johansson, Pär; Berardi, Umberto; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      In many countries with a cold climate, basements are used as dwellings. This presents a major challenge concerning moisture safety design. Climate change is expected to increase the risk of moisture-related damage in ...
    • On the concept of sustainability - assessing th sustainability of large public Investment projects 

      Haavaldsen, Tore; Lædre, Ola; Volden, Gro Holst; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Assessing the sustainability of large public investment projects within the general framework of three-pillar thinking is a complex affair. Such ventures involve multiple actors – e.g. planners from various disciplines ...
    • Perspectives on Quality Risk in the Building Process of Blue-Green Roofs in Norway 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Engebø, Atle; Time, Berit; Lohne, Jardar; Torp, Olav; Kvande, Tore (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 ...
    • Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs – A Project Owner Perspective 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Time, Berit; Torp, Olav; Kvande, Tore; Lohne, Jardar (Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Blue-green roofs are vegetated roofs used for stormwater management purposes. With the roof serving several different purposes at the same time, the risk that any of its functions could be compromised needs to be addressed. ...
    • Risk Management in Procurement of Blue-Green Roofs – A Project Owner Perspective 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Time, Berit; Torp, Olav; Kvande, Tore; Lohne, Jardar (Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Blue-green roofs are vegetated roofs used for stormwater management purposes. With the roof serving several different purposes at the same time, the risk that any of its functions could be compromised needs to be addressed. ...
    • Seasonal variations in infiltration in cold climate raingardens - a case study from Norway 

      Balstad, Sondre; Lohne, Jardar; Muthanna, Tone Merete; Sivertsen, Edvard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Winter infiltration in cold climate raingardens is a key function for proper year-round function. The Modified Phillip-Dunne Infiltrometers (MPD) procedure was used for measuring the infiltration capacity. The research was ...
    • Surpassing the Limits to Human Cognition? On the Level of Detail in the Norwegian Building Design Guide 

      Andenæs, Erlend; Time, Berit; Kvande, Tore; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article, 2021)
      The SINTEF Building Research Design Guides are a series of Norwegian building technical recommendations. The design guides are highly reputed and widely used in the Norwegian construction sector, serving as a link between ...
    • User guides for the climate adaptation of buildings and infrastructure in Norway – Characteristics and impact 

      Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Almås, Anders-Johan; Flyen, Cecilie; Stoknes, Per Espen; Lohne, Jardar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      To reduce future damages on buildings and infrastructure, and prepare society for the coming climate challenges, in recent years numerous user guides have been developed. The objective of this study is to provide the first ...