Study of the Energy Use Characteristics of Concrete Multi Family Dwelling Buildings and the Relevance for Economy and Environment
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Summary, in English
Reduction of energy use in buildings is fundamental for
sustainable development. A computer program for the prediction
of energy use in buildings was assessed by comparisons with the
energy performance of existing buildings. The program was then
used to evaluate the energy saving characteristics of concrete such
as air tightness and heat capacity.
The impacts on global environmental aspects and life cycle costs
were examined. In a multi-family dwelling building a concrete
building structure can contribute to a reduction of the annual
requirement for space heating by up to 8%.
sustainable development. A computer program for the prediction
of energy use in buildings was assessed by comparisons with the
energy performance of existing buildings. The program was then
used to evaluate the energy saving characteristics of concrete such
as air tightness and heat capacity.
The impacts on global environmental aspects and life cycle costs
were examined. In a multi-family dwelling building a concrete
building structure can contribute to a reduction of the annual
requirement for space heating by up to 8%.
Department/s
Publishing year
2001
Language
English
Pages
105-115
Publication/Series
Nordic Concrete Research
Volume
27
Issue
2
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Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Norsk Betongforening
Topic
- Materials Engineering
Keywords
- Energy use
- Heat capacity
- LCA
- LCC
- Thermal Storage
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0800-6377