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The potential of decision support systems for more sustainable and intelligent constructions: a short overview
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Up to now, the performance-based concept has been very rarely extended from engineering phase to other phases within the building process. To achieve more sustainable and more intelligent constructions, the construction ... -
The Potential of Design Thinking for Tackling the “Wicked Problems” of the Smart City
(Chapter; Conference object, 2019)Cities’ transition to becoming ‘Smart Cities’ can be seen as one of the most complex and ‘wicked problems’ of our time; requiring cities to be able to make use of ‘bottom-up’ innovation and resources while managing a ... -
The RILEM approach to mitigate alkali aggregate reactions (AAR) in concrete
(Chapter, 2017)Development and assessments of test methods, to avoid deleterious AAR in concrete, have been the focus of three previous RILEM Technical Committees (TC) in the period 1989 to 2014. The 4th RILEM TC on AAR, TC 258-AAA, was ... -
The role of big data and knowledge management in improving projects and project-based organizations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Knowledge management plays a significant role in organizations; supporting organizations to deal effectively with changes, increasing their productivity and paving the way to development and innovation. Several scientific ... -
The use of insurance data in the analysis of Surface Water Flood events – a systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This study employs a systematic literature review to investigate how insurance data can be applied in the analysis of Surface Water Flood events. The study firstly identifies the variables expressing insurance data and ... -
The Visund office building, Haakonsvern, Bergen. As-built report
(ZEB Project report;36, Research report, 2017)The Visund office building is a pilot project within the Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) in Norway. The building has 2031 m2 of heated floor area and is located at Haakonsvern, about 15 km from the centre ... -
The ZEB Test Cell Laboratory. A facility for characterization of building envelope systems under real outdoor conditions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The ZEB Test Cells Laboratory is an experimental facility at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, designed to carry out different types of experiments. The primary use is for testing of building envelope ... -
The ZEN Definition - A Guideline for the ZEN Pilot areas. Version 1.0
(ZEN Report;11, Research report, 2018)The objective of this report is to provide a guideline for how the assessment criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs) covered under each category of the ZEN definition (GHG emissions, energy, power/load, mobility, ... -
Theoretical Prediction of Longitudinal Heat Conduction Effects on the Efficiency of the Heat Wheel Used for Ventilation in Powerhouse Building “Kjørbo” in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The present study investigates effects of longitudinal heat conduction (LHC) on the heat recovery effectiveness of the heat wheel in the Powerhouse building “Kjørbo”. The effects LHC which are usually ignored in the heat ... -
Thermal comfort, thermal sensation and skin temperature measurements using demand-controlled ventilation for individual cooling
(Peer reviewed; Conference object; Journal article, 2020)An increasing part of modern building's energy demand is due to cooling. An ongoing research project investigates the possibility to reduce the energy consumption from cooling by utilizing an individually controlled active ... -
Thermal Conductivity of Cement Stabilized Earth Blocks
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The present study examines the effect of bulk density and cement content on the thermal conductivity of cement stabilized earth blocks (CSEB). The experimental results show that the thermal conductivity increases as a ... -
Thermal conductivity of high-performance insulation - a laboratory study. Realistic design values for use in energy-efficient buildings.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2019)Aerogel insulation blankets could be the solution to some of the challenges encountered when designing (energy efficient) buildings. However, uncertainties regarding performance in different applications and environments ... -
Thermal Energy Systems in ZEN: Review of technologies relevant for ZEN pilots
(ZEN Report;3, Research report, 2018)This report reviews state-of-the-art on thermal energy systems for neighbourhoods. Main focus is on technologies related to 4th generation district heating (4GDH), biomass combined heat and power (CHP) systems, ground ... -
Thermal improvements of box-window using shading attachments. Hot-box measurements
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This research explores shading potential for improving the thermal properties of a box-window. Two different types of shades along with three placements were considered. Ten configurations were tested in a hot-box apparatus ... -
Thermal insulation performance of reflective foils in floor cavities - Hot box measurements and calculations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In the present study both experimental measurements and calculation models have been used to investigate the practical performance of reflective foils in air filled floor cavities. The laboratory measurements were performed ... -
Thermal mass and the effects on heating and cooling demands – an experimental study of an exposed concrete floor
(Peer reviewed; Conference object; Journal article, 2020)The increase of thermal mass in buildings is discussed as a useful measure for reducing the energy demand for heating and cooling while contributing to improve the internal comfort. Several studies confirmed its positive ... -
Thermal mass and thermal comfort in offices – experimental studies of a concrete floor
(CESBP 2019, Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Previous studies demonstrated that the use of thermal mass in buildings can contribute to reduce the energy demand and improve the thermal comfort. The thermal mass effect strongly depends on the properties of the materials ... -
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 ... -
Thermal Performance of Insulated Constructions—Experimental Studies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Buildings that are designed to meet high-energy performance requirements, e.g., passive houses, require well-insulated building envelopes, with increased insulation thicknesses for roof, wall and floor structures. We ...