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Determining the Vapour Resistance of Breather Membrane Adhesive Joints by Fuglestad, Fride Engesland, Andenæs, Erlend, Geving, Stig, Kvande, Tore

“…Due to increasingly stringent requirements, tapes and adhesive joints are a commonly used method to ensure tightness and energy efficiency in modern building…”
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Lessons Learned from Information Sources on Building Defect Studies by Berg Oppedal, Line, Kvande, Tore

“…Building defects are very prevalent and contribute significantly to a building’s economic value. There are numerous information sources on building defects…”
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Water Vapour Resistance of Exterior Coatings—Influence on Moisture Conditions in Ventilated Wooden Claddings by Rossebø, Katinka Bjørhovde, Kvande, Tore

“…Increasing climate fluctuations and extremes due to climate change are particularly concerning for wooden building envelopes, especially in the Nordic region,…”
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Carbon Footprints of a Conventional Norwegian Detached House Exposed to Flooding by Berg Oppedal, Line, Kvande, Tore

“…Rehabilitating water-damaged structures in buildings results in increased material extraction and energy use, and, consequently, a higher carbon footprint of…”
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Moisture Accumulation in Building Façades Exposed to Accelerated Artificial Climatic Ageing—A Complementary Analysis to NT Build 495 by Asphaug, Silje Kathrin, Time, Berit, Kvande, Tore

“…Building façades must endure severe climatic exposure throughout their lifetimes. To prevent damage and expensive repairs, ageing tests are used in durability…”
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Durability of ETICS with Rendering in Norway—Experimental and Field Investigations by Kvande, Tore, Bakken, Noralf, Bergheim, Einar, Thue, Jan

“…External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) with Rendering are widely used in both rehabilitation and new building projects, even in areas with harsh…”
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Hygrothermal Simulation of Interior Insulated Brick Wall—Perspectives on Uncertainty and Sensitivity by Knarud, Jon Ivar, Kvande, Tore, Geving, Stig

“…Energy retrofit of existing masonry buildings has become attractive to meet demands for reduction in energy consumption. Retrofit may, however, introduce…”
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Microclimate of Air Cavities in Ventilated Roof and Façade Systems in Nordic Climates by Ingebretsen, Sara Bredal, Andenæs, Erlend, Kvande, Tore

“…Accurate values for the climatic conditions in an air cavity, hereby called the microclimate, are crucial when calculating and simulating the performance of a…”
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Implementing Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: Themes of Cultural Conflicts and Public Resistance—A Case Study by Thodesen, Bridget O’Brien, Andenæs, Erlend, Kvande, Tore

“…A six-year study investigates the challenges of balancing stakeholders’ interests when implementing climate adaptation regulations and makes a case for…”
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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: Themes of Public Perception—A Case Study by Thodesen, Bridget, Time, Berit, Kvande, Tore

“…Climate adaptation measures address the challenges that densification and climate change impose on the urban environment. Sustainable urban drainage system…”
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Microclimate and Mould Growth Potential of Air Cavities in Ventilated Wooden Façade and Roof Systems—Case Studies from Norway by Ingebretsen, Sara Bredal, Andenæs, Erlend, Gullbrekken, Lars, Kvande, Tore

“…Harsh climatic conditions in the Nordic countries are being worsened by climate change, which increases the moisture load on building façades. New types of…”
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Barriers to climate adaptation in Norwegian building projects – Insights from moisture safety designers’ perspective by Gaarder, Jørn Emil, Høien Clausen, Runar, Næss, Robert, Kvande, Tore

“…To reduce the escalating maintenance costs for the Norwegian building stock, adapting new building designs to future climate changes becomes necessary…”
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Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Timber, Steel and Reinforced Concrete Portal Frames: A Theoretical Study on a Norwegian Industrial Building by Hegeir, Osama Abdelfattah, Kvande, Tore, Stamatopoulos, Haris, Bohne, Rolf André

“…The construction industry is a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which has a negative environmental impact. Several studies have highlighted the…”
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Building Adaptation Measures Using Future Climate Scenarios—A Scoping Review of Uncertainty Treatment and Communication by Gaarder, Jørn Emil, Hygen, Hans Olav, Bohne, Rolf André, Kvande, Tore

“…The global climate is changing. Predicting the impacts this will have on buildings is the first step in the process of finding suitable building adaptation…”
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Performance of Blue-Green Roofs in Cold Climates: A Scoping Review by Andenæs, Erlend, Kvande, Tore, Muthanna, Tone, Lohne, Jardar

“…Green and blue-green roofs are emerging as an increasingly popular feature of rooftops, particularly in urban areas. Particular problematic conditions render…”
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Water Vapour Resistance of Ceiling Paints—Implications for the Use of Smart Vapour Barriers in Compact Wooden Roofs by Tomren, Jørgen Haldorsen, Andenæs, Erlend, Geving, Stig, Kvande, Tore

“…Smart vapour barriers enable building envelopes to dry toward the interior side. This property can be used in compact wooden roofs to create more slender…”
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Future Climate Projections and Uncertainty Evaluations for Frost Decay Exposure Index in Norway by Gaarder, Jørn Emil, Tajet, Helga Therese Tilley, Dobler, Andreas, Hygen, Hans Olav, Kvande, Tore

“…To implement the geographical and future climate adaptation of building moisture design for building projects, practitioners need efficient tools, such as…”
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Risk Reduction Framework for Blue-Green Roofs by Andenæs, Erlend, Time, Berit, Muthanna, Tone, Asphaug, Silje, Kvande, Tore

“…As climate change in the Nordic region brings an increase in extreme precipitation events, blue-green roofs have emerged as a solution for stormwater…”
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Mapping Public-Planner Conflicts in SUDS Implementation Using Cultural Dimensions—A Case Study by Thodesen, Bridget, Andenæs, Erlend, Bohne, Rolf André, Kvande, Tore

“…The timely implementation of climate adaptation measures for the urban environment is essential to the creation of robust cities. Within Norway, these…”
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Rain Intrusion through Horizontal Joints in Façade Panel Systems—Experimental Investigation by Støver, Eva Armstrong, Sundsøy, Marte Haugen, Andenæs, Erlend, Geving, Stig, Kvande, Tore

“…Façade panel systems with horizontal open joints are commonly used on larger buildings in Nordic countries. Excessive water intrusion through open joints may…”
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