Architecture, material flows and embodied energy in housing
Research Project, 2015
The application proposes a synthesis study regarding material flows and embodied energy in residential buildings that are generated by the production and the alteration, retrofiting and renovation during the use phase, and the links between these material flows and the architectural design. The area is unexplored and synthesis study will establish a knowledge base for new applications that will lead to experimental research. Central to the synthesis study is a pilot study of an existing multi-residential building (100 apartments), where materials and related energy flows are quantified and analyzed in relation to architectural design (materials, furnishings, openings, layout of floor plans, etc.). Furthermore, the underlying factors for alterations and retrofittings (also due to errors during construction) are elucidated through interviews with users, developers, managers etc. The study is conducted within the trans-disciplinary research arena HSB LivingLab.
Participants
Paula Femenias (contact)
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Building Design
Lina Jonsdotter
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Building Design
Liane Thuvander
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Architectural theory and methods
Funding
Swedish Energy Agency
Project ID: P39703-1
Funding Chalmers participation during 2015
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Building Futures (2010-2018)
Areas of Advance
HSB living lab
Infrastructure