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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Solid wall insulation"”.
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Achieving deep carbon emission reductions in existing social housing: The case of Peabody
… refurbishment, including a widespread use of solid wall insulation. An external context of substantial reductions in the carbon intensity of the national grid and constrained resident demand for energy is also required. Even where considerable financial support for refurbishment from …
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Energy efficiency improvements in traditional buildings: exploring the role of user behaviour in the hygrothermal performance of solid walls.
… evaluation of the hygrothermal performance of walls under different internal climate scenarios. Combined results of interviews, environmental monitoring and simulation showed that internal climate can compromise envelope performance after the retrofit and highlighted the need to consider users …
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The role of aesthetics in energy-retrofit strategies: the case of solid wall houses in the UK
Solid wall dwellings are responsible for 36% of the carbon emission from thedomestic sector in the UK. Among energy retrofit measures, Solid WallInsulation (SWI) is the most effective in reducing energy demand. However,the current rate for insulation of solid walls is lower than desired in the UK, …