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1	Conditioned atria in the built environment - A possible solution for unsustainable urbanization and climate change in Nordic climates? Cupello de Vasconcellos, Lucas January 2020 (has links) The aim of the research is to explore the differences in final energy consumption and environmental impact of the construction materials related to the atrium alternative and a business-as-usual and evaluate how to improve thermal properties of old buildings that require renovations to fit thermal efficiency standards and comfort in operational conditions while reducing the overall impact of the projects. Results show that for the low-rise atrium most of the parameters related to the final energy demands and environmental impacts of the atrium construction materials are proportional and linear to the increase of the glazing area size. When compared to simply renovating old structures, the atrium alternative can promote a decrease in thermal losses by transmission and increase in incident solar radiation through the glazed area depending on the atrium dimensions and glazing area size. And although cooling, heating, electrical and ventilation demands are raised for the overall demand of the building the construction of an atrium bears less environmental impact than renovating old structures damaged by weather. / <p>2021-04-08</p> Conditioned atrium built environment final energy consumption energy efficiency indoor gardens green spaces International English School Östersund temperate climates Nordic climates weather damage refurbishment repair impact environmental impact Environmental Sciences Miljövetenskap

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Conditioned atria in the built environment - A possible solution for unsustainable urbanization and climate change in Nordic climates?