Browsing SINTEF Community by Journals "Building and Environment"
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A probabilistic-based methodology for predicting mould growth in façade constructions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Predicting mould growth on façade constructions during design is important for preventing financial loss, and ensuring a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. Uncertainties in predicting mould growth are related to ... -
Aerogel vs. argon insulation in windows: A greenhouse gas emissions analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The scope of this study is a comprehensive analysis of the greenhouse gas emissions from the partial substitution of triple-glazing units with argon gas (U-value of 0.79 W/m2 K) with double-glazing units with either ... -
Assessing the indoor air quality and their predictor variable in 21 home offices during the Covid-19 pandemic in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In this study, concentrations of pollutants: formaldehyde, carbon dioxide (CO2), and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) and parameters: indoor room temperature and relative humidity (RH) were measured in 21 home offices ... -
Co-simulation and validation of the performance of a highly flexible parametric model of an external shading system
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The article presents a validation study of a modelling approach implemented in a numerical script for external louvred shading systems based on an experimental analysis in a full-scale test facility. The model developed ... -
Comparing Embodied GHG Emissions between Environmental Product Declaration and Generic Data Models: Case of the ZEB Laboratory in Trondheim, Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The article aims to document and compare the embodied GHG emissions from the construction of the ZEB Laboratory in Trondheim, Norway. The process is of key importance because embodied emissions in Norway constitute the ... -
Comparison of time-invariant and adaptive linear grey-box models for model predictive control of residential buildings
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Model predictive control (MPC) is a promising optimal control technique for activating building energy flexibility using its thermal mass. The performance of the MPC controller is directly related to the accuracy of the ... -
Effect of forced convection on the hygrothermal performance of a wood frame wall with wood fibre insulation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Wood-based thermal insulation materials have interesting hygroscopic characteristics because of their high moisture capacity. The present paper investigates the moisture conditions in wood-frame walls with wood fibre thermal ... -
Evaluation of frost prevention strategies for membrane energy exchangers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In cold climates, the application of heat recovery is restricted by the issue of frost, which causes potential damage to heat exchangers and degrades their effectiveness. Membrane energy exchangers (MEEs), which enable ... -
Evaluation of low-cost formaldehyde sensors calibration
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Low-cost sensors (LCS) are becoming ubiquitous in the market; however, calibration is needed before reliable use. An evaluation of the calibration of eight identical pre-calibrated formaldehyde LCS is presented here. The ... -
Exploring the impact of problem formulation in numerical optimization: A case study of the design of PV integrated shading systems
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Optimization in buildings has been increasingly popular due to its growing availability and documented ability to improve the performance of building designs following specified targets. However, the quality and robustness ... -
Exposure to cooking emitted volatile organic compounds with recirculating and extracting ventilation solutions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Energy-efficient urban development leads to the compact design of apartments. Recirculating ventilation solutions are an attempt to minimize the space required for ventilation ducting, but more data on their performance ... -
Heat recovery ventilation design limitations due to LHC for different ventilation strategies in ZEB
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Today's buildings are becoming more insulated and airtight to reduce transmission heat losses. Energy use for ventilation can represent up to half of these buildings' total energy use. Heat recovery in ventilation and ... -
Human thermal comfort under dynamic conditions: An experimental study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Although thermal comfort has been a research topic since the 1960s, some knowledge gaps still affect understanding of the human response to changing thermal environments. To enhance knowledge in this regard, an exploratory ... -
Hygrothermal simulations of thermally insulated basement envelopes - Importance of boundary conditions below grade
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Hygrothermal simulations are widely used to predict and optimise the hygrothermal performances of building envelopes. For the walls and floors in basements, however, determining the variation of the exterior hygrothermal ... -
Impact of the CO2 factor of electricity and the external CO2 compensation price on zero emission neighborhoods’ energy system design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Existing literature on Zero Emission Neighborhoods(ZENs) and Buildings (ZEBs) only allow for reaching the zero emission target locally. This paper evaluates the impact of allowing to buy CO2 compensation to reach that ... -
Life cycle inventory library for embodied emissions in ventilation components
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Technical components are generally poorly described in environmental assessments of buildings. In this work, an extensive library of life cycle inventories for generic ventilation components and dimensions have been developed ... -
Modelling and validation of hygrothermal conditions in the air gap behind wood cladding and BIPV in the building envelope
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Materials used in the building envelope are exposed to a wide range of varying and harsh conditions over extended periods. Knowledge about these precise conditions allows for improving the design of testing schemes and ... -
Moisture control strategies of habitable basements in cold climates
(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 ... -
Moisture-resilient performance of concrete basement walls – Numerical simulations of the effect of outward drying
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The moisture safety designs of basements used for habitation have become a topic of concern. Basements are prone to high moisture strain and have a limited outward drying ability compared with above-grade structures. The ... -
Monitoring outward drying of externally insulated basement walls: A laboratory experiment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Basements used for habitation represent a major challenge in terms of moisture safety design; they are prone to high moisture strain and have a limited ability for outward drying compared to structures above grade. Exterior ...