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Laboratory investigations of moisture conditions in wood frame walls with wood fiber insulation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the moisture conditions in wood frame walls with wood fiber thermal insulation in a Nordic climate. Laboratory measurements were conducted on 15 different wall configurations. ... -
Measured load profiles and heat use for “low energy buildings” with heat supply from district heating
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In the development towards nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) the load profiles for the heat demand and the heat use of the buildings are expected to be changed considerably compared to the situation today. This change ... -
Moisture Conditions in Passive House Wall Constructions
(Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Buildings for the future, i.e zero emission buildings and passive houses, will need well insulated building envelopes, which includes increased insulation thicknesses for roof, wall and floor constructions. Increased ... -
Moisture in Multi-Layer Windows
(Journal article, 2015)There is an increasing interest in development of coupled multi-layer window structures. This is to optimize thermal properties and to develop systems with a better climate protected solar shading system. The risk of ... -
Moisture robustness assessment of a window with integrated solar screen using numerical and experimental methods
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In this study, a wood-frame window with an integrated exterior solar shading unit has been investigated. Numerical simulations have been carried out to quantify the moisture distribution and drying-out rate of the construction ... -
Mould Models Applicable to Wood-Based Materials – A Generic Framework
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This paper systematically reviews mould models that are applicable to wood-based materials. Both similarities and differences are observed with respect to governing factors and their interrelations, methodology, experimental ... -
Optimized facade design - Energy efficiency, comfort and daylight in early design phase
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Multi-functional and advanced building envelopes can provide step-change improvements in the energy efficiency and economic value of new and refurbished buildings, while improving the wellbeing of building occupants. The ... -
Passive Snow Repulsion: A State-of-the-art Review Illuminating Research Gaps and Possibilities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are becoming more common every day. They are used everywhere, from the cabin in the mountains to the modern apartment building, and with more common use, strengths and weaknesses ... -
Roof-integrated PV in Nordic climate - Building physical challenges
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Use of photovoltaics (PV) is key remedies in buildings where a large part of the energy supply should be based on renewable energy. PV in Nordic climate can be challenging because of and temperatures below zero. The aim ... -
Simplified Space-heating Distribution Using Radiators in Super-insulated Apartment Buildings
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The necessity to drastically reduce the space - heating (SH) needs of residential building s in Europe has prompted the emergence of building concepts based on a super - insulated building envelope, such as the passive ... -
Simplified Space-Heating Distribution using Radiators in Super-Insulated Terraced Houses
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The necessity to drastically reduce the space-heating (SH) needs of residential buildings in Europe has pushed the emergence of building concepts based on a super-insulated building envelope, such as the passive house (PH) ... -
Smart meters and people using the grid: exploring the potential benefits of AMR-technology
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)The debate on the introduction of AMR (Automated Meter Reading) in Norwegian households is largely built on the assumption that users will react on price incitements in relation to electricity. However, the basic function ... -
State-of-the-Art Building Integrated Photovoltaics
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems may represent a powerful and versatile tool for achieving the ever increasing demand for zero energy and zero emission buildings of the near future. In this respect BIPVs ... -
Synthesis of Silica-Based Nano Insulation Materials for Potential Application in Low-Energy or Zero Emission Buildings
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Sacrificial polystyrene (PS) templates have been used for synthesis of silica -based nano insulation materials (NIM). The PS was synthesized by a simple procedure where parameters as polyvinylpyrrolidone /styrene ratio and ... -
The Key Drivers for Energy Retrofitting of European Shopping Centres
(Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)This paper has as its main focus to define the drivers of retrofitting shopping centres. The drivers will provide the basis for developing energy retrofitting concepts, offering amongst other things, constructive technology, ... -
The Path to the Building Integrated Photovoltaics of Tomorrow
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems may represent a powerful and versatile tool for achieving the ever increasing demand for zero energy and zero emission buildings of the near future, offering an aesthetical, ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Ventilative cooling as a solution for highly insulated buildings in cold climate
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)