SINTEF Proceedings
ISSN 2387-4295
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Research on industry-spatial relationship of existing industrial zones in Beijiao, Shunde based on comparison of data Point of Interest
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Spatial distribution characteristics of existing industrial zones in cities are important to research on their functional upgrading, optimization and transformation. So is the correlation with surrounding functional ... -
Characterization and Dispersion of Human Expiratory Droplets – a Review
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)The paper reviews studies conducted on human expiratory droplets for the purpose of defining the characteristics of expiratory droplets, their maximum dispersion and the forces influencing that in an unventilated environment. ... -
Proposing a new tracer gas for future field applications of passive tracer gas tests for air change rate measurement
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This paper describes the ongoing development of a new adaptation of the traditional tracer gas test (TGT) used for total air change rates (ACH) measurement. This adapted TGT, based on constant tracer injection, is intended ... -
How to transform European housing into healthy and sustainable living spaces using a Belgian case study? – the RenovActive principles tackle climate and renovation challenges
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)The RenovActive renovation concept seeks to offer healthy, affordable, easy to reproduce, scalable solutions for the existing building stock of European housing. The concept was developed and tested in a prototype phase, ... -
Local ventilation for general patient rooms
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Numerous studies on ventilation of general patient rooms have been performed, while most of the studies have focused on total volume air distribution (mixing or displacement). This study presents results of local ventilation ... -
Reducing infection risk and optimization of airing concepts for indoor air quality by accurate aerosol and CO2 measurement
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Since the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the findings about the virus transmission route through aerosols, indoor air quality is a major topic when it comes to efforts to contain the spread of SARSCoV- 2 in the ... -
Numerical simulation of Double Skin Facade used to produce energy in buildings
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This article introduces a numerical model to project and construct a Double Skin Facade (DSF) in windows facing south, in order to be used on thermal energy generation in winter conditions. The DSF system is applied to a ... -
Design for psychiatric patients: the complexities of therapeutic architecture decision-making
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective - The research set to identify integrated methodologies for the design, planning and evaluation of psychiatric facilities in the community. Background - De-institutionalisation resulted in care delivered in the ... -
Evaluation of hospital ward layouts in recent norwegian hospitals
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective – This paper presents current results from evaluations of two recently built Norwegian hospitals and aims towards collecting data to develop guidelines for hospital ward layouts. Background – There is a growing ... -
A method for determining the time-dependent indoor CO2 concentration to evaluate air hygiene
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This paper deals with new ways to describe and assess indoor air CO2-levels to provide a sufficient clarity. Besides common illustrations of measured or calculated CO2 concentrations over a certain period of time different ... -
Interaction between controlled natural lighting and IEQ: integrated double skin facades approach applied on an office building
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Double skin facades can be used as a balanced solution to facilitate natural lighting into buildings and control the amount of admitted solar radiation. This study aims to identify an optimal solution for daylight and ... -
Numerical Simulation and Field Survey on Indoor Thermal Comfort for Healthy Building: A Case study on Lingnan Residential Building
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Due to COVID-19, people spend more and more time indoors. Healthy buildings, therefore, become more attractive to people than ever before. By summarizing specific requirements on relevant standards for healthy indoor thermal ... -
Research on Thermal Comfort of Activity Space under Viaduct in Mountain City —Take Chongqing Egongyan Bridge as an example
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Rapid development of cities has led to the shortage of land for residents' activities, while rational use of the space under urban viaducts can effectively alleviate this problem. The thermal environment of the space under ... -
Transport of Contaminated Agents in Hospital Wards – Exposure Control with a Personalized Healthcare Ventilation System: Numerical Study
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Contaminated agents in hospital wards are the source of nosocomial infections known as hospital-acquired infection (HAI) or healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Ventilation plays an essential role in the spreading and ... -
Perceived indoor environment in social housing with different ventilation principles
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)The need for renovation and energy retrofitting of Danish social housing from the 1960s and 1970s is substantial. Such energy retrofits often include the installation of mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery ... -
Interdisciplinary approach to evaluate environmental users’ perceived restoration in hospital public spaces
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective – The study aims to: 1) assess the relationship between the quality of hospital's public spaces expressed in terms of accessibility and visibility of art and greenery and users' restorative experiences; 2) highlight ... -
Ventilation strategies to minimise the airborne virus transmission in indoor environments
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)A key challenge to fight the Covid-19 pandemic is to minimise the airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Highly crowded indoor environments, such as schools, become possible hotspots for virus spreading because the ... -
Health Promotion and the Built Environment – Views From Swedish Healthcare Organisations
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective – The study examined the role and integration of the built environment in health promotion as perceived and described by representatives of Swedish health promotive healthcare organisations (HPHs). Background – ... -
Properties of Hydrogel-Wood Composite as a New Thermochromic Glazing Material
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Recently, thermal-response hydrogel smart window is widely studied because of its high luminous transmittance (τlum) and high solar modulation ability (Δτsol). However, its liquid state is undesirable for window applications. ... -
Improving the indoor thermal environment with ceiling radiant terminals
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)A CFD (computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation model of the porous ceiling radiant air-conditioning system was established to study the influence of the ceiling temperature and envelope temperature (including the temperature ...
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