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Upgrading of urban informal settlements. Evaluation and Review of Upgrading and Poverty Reduction Activities in Three Settlements in Lusaka, Zambia
(Prosjektrapport (Norges Byggforskningsinstitutt);365, Research report, 2004) -
Urban Energy – analyse av energibehov og vurdering av energimålsetning
(Prosjektrapport (SINTEF Byggforsk);9, Research report, 2008)Basert på beregningsmetodikken etablert i NS3031:2007 [1] er det laget en detaljert beregningsmodell av Urban Energy i ESP-r [2]. Modellen er benyttet til å vurdere termisk komfort i bygget med de foreslåtte løsninger, ... -
Urban water system metabolism assessment using WaterMet2 model
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)This paper presents a new “WaterMet2” model for integrated modelling of an urban water system (UWS). The model is able to quantify the principal water flows and other main fluxes in the UWS. The UWS in WaterMet2 is ... -
Use of EPS formwork blocks in 4-storey apartment buildings. Risk- and vulnerability analysis
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2021)The purpose of this paper is to make a risk- and vulnerability analysis for the use of EPS formwork blocks in 4-storey apartment buildings. This abstract presents an ongoing study. EPS is defined as combustible insulation ... -
The use of machine learning to determine moisture recovery in a heat wheel and its impact on indoor moisture
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Balanced mechanical ventilation equipped with heat recovery has been widely adopted in cold climates to ensure an acceptable indoor environment in energy-efficient buildings. An acknowledged trend to achieve more energy ... -
Use of Membrane Energy Exchanger in Ventilation: Odour Sensory Measurement
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Membrane energy exchanger (MEE) for a new generation of energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems has attracted wide attention. As MEE has been increasingly employed, extensive studies of ... -
Use of mobile phone data for analysis of number of train travellers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Several studies have pointed to the difficulties of obtaining good data on train ridership. There are at least two challenges regarding these data. First, train operators consider such data confidential business information, ... -
Use of mobile phone data for analysis of number of train travellers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Several studies have pointed to the difficulties of obtaining good data on train ridership. There are at least two challenges regarding these data. First, train operators consider such data confidential business information, ... -
User Driven Innovation: An approach to new housing solutions for elderly
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User evaluation of a national web portal for climate change adaptation – A qualitative case study of the Knowledge Bank
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This paper describes the development and first user evaluation of a web portal (The Knowledge Bank) for collecting and presenting national data relevant to climate change adaptation in Norway, including insurance loss data ... -
User evaluation of vacuum insulation in clay blocks
(ZEB Project report;12, Research report, 2013)This is an early user test of vacuum insulation embedded in clay blocks, a solution developed within ZEB. The product is in an early stage of its development and is not taken into use in any building projects yet. Therefore, ... -
User evaluations of energy efficient buildings - literature review and further research
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)This chapter gives an overview of research that describes user experiences with different types of energy-efficient buildings, focusing on indoor climate, technical operation, user attitudes and general satisfaction. ... -
User evaluations of energy efficient buildings. The interplay of buildings and users in seven European case studies
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User guides for the climate adaptation of buildings and infrastructure in Norway – Characteristics and impact
(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 ... -
User perspectives on reuse of construction products in Norway: Results of a national survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Construction industry is one of the main contributors to the world's emissions and material footprints. Reuse of construction products is one way to lower the sector's embodied emissions and increase resource utilisation. ... -
User-driven energy efficiency in historic buildings: a review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The paper draws from the general literature on energy efficiency and historic buildings to explain the importance and potential of user-driven energy efficiency in historic buildings. It is the first review that places the ... -
Using a segmented dynamic dwelling stock model for scenario analysis of future energy demand: The dwelling stock of Norway 2016–2050
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The housing sector is important for future energy savings and greenhouse gas emission mitigation. Adynamic, stock-driven and segmented dwelling stock model is applied for dwelling stock energy analyses.Renovation activity ... -
Using wireless vibration monitoring to enable condition-based maintenance of rotating machinery in the water and wastewater industries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)While sensors traditionally have required the use of wires, their wireless counterparts have become increasingly popular since the ratification of the WirelessHART and ISA100.11a specifications. Within water and wastewater, ... -
Utbedring av avløpsrør. Relining – et alternativ til utskifting
(SINTEF Fag;40, Research report, 2017)Risikoen for lekkasjer fra avløpsrør øker med alderen. I de siste 15 årene har utbedring av rørene uten utskifting (relining) blitt et alternativ til å bytte avløpsrør av støpejern eller plast. Ved behov for utbedring av ... -
Utbedring av bygging av bolig for funksjonshemmede
(Særtrykk (Norges byggforskningsinstitutt);266, Others, 1981)