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Ahlstrand, R (2022) Structures of subcontracting: Work organisation, control, and labour in the Swedish building sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Sociology, Lund University.
AlNasseri, H A (2015) Understanding applications of project planning and scheduling in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Construction Sciences, Lund University.
Andersson, N (2003) A mesoeconomic analysis of the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Bahrami, S (2021) Product information quality: A sustainability challenge in design and construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Bildsten, L (2016) Purchasing in construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Hooper, M (2015) BIM anatomy II: Standardisation needs & support systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Kakitahi, J M (2014) Causality, magnitude and impact mitigation of rework in Uganda, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Landin, A (2000) Impact of quality management in the Swedish construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Larsson, R (2021) Modelling and simulation of factors influencing on-site construction of concrete frameworks: Studying the effects of resource allocation, weather conditions, and climate-improved concrete, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Martínez Avíla, C (2018) Stakeholder participation in property development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Mwanaki Alinaitwe, H (2008) Improvement of labour performance and productivity in Uganda's building industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Olander, S (2006) External stakeholder analysis in construction project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Pemsel, S (2012) Knowledge processes and capabilities in project-based organizations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Persson, M H (2006) Lessons learned in knowledge management: The case of construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Persson, U (2009) Management of sustainability in construction works, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Division of Construction Management, Lund University,.
Stenis, J (2005) Industrial management models with emphasis on construction waste, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Sunding, L (2015) On problems, joint problem solving and change: A human behavioural approach in a construction sector context, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
Sundling, R (2019) Factors influencing the outcome of renovation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: carbon emissions; energy consumption; population; learning; renovation; urbanisation; case studies; case study; Sweden; environmental performance
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- URL: https://lup.lub.lu.se/record/ecd8c73a-4e0c-4f6d-9423-3ecb02538859
- Abstract:
In Sweden, housing accounts for about 23% of all energy consumption. Sweden wants to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2045; as such, it is likely that energy-saving measures for housing will be needed. Many existing buildings have been in operation for 50 years or more and are therefore in need of modernisation. At the same time, the population is increasing and so is the rate of urbanisation, which is why there is, and will be for the foreseeable future, a need for more housing. Energy-efficient renovation and vertical extension of buildings are potential solutions to these three needs. In this dissertation, three case studies are presented. In the first, buildings which were renovated to incorporate both energy saving measures and vertical extensions were assessed from both a financial viability and an environmental performance perspective. In the second, four different cases of vertical extensions were investigated, two which had been realised and two of which were still in the planning stage, in order to study the development process for extending buildings vertically. The third case study deals with the financial viability of energy-efficient renovation concepts with a focus on prefabricated multi-active facades.Overall, the studies reveal financially viable renovation concepts which can contribute to environmental performance. However, the analyses are sensitive and even small changes can alter the results; in addition, the actual outcome may differ from the results of the analysis, since the renovated buildings are planned to last for decades. While describing the development processes and the success factors can ease project realisation, renovations are complex projects and their effects are not completely beneficial. This research contributes to both practitioners and researcher by highlighting and discussing several factors whichcan influencing the outcome of renovation projects. By learning from other projects and trying to understand the development process renovation concepts can be identified. However, it is argued that renovation is a wicked problem and therefore there is no generic solution that can be applied. Moreover, analyses regarding renovation concepts are uncertain; nevertheless, these analyses are still valuable for decision makers and represent the bestattempts to assess the impact of renovation.
Widén, K (2006) Innovation diffusion in the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Lund University.