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Technology Assessment of Insulation Material for Home Construction

In: Policies and Programs for Sustainable Energy Innovations

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  • Rachanida Koosawangsri

    (Portland State University)

  • Zeina Boulos

    (Portland Community College)

  • Nameer Al-Mulla

    (Intel Corp)

  • Mario Bitzer

    (Portland State University)

Abstract

Depleting energy sources is alarming many governments, organizations, and companies to set ambitious goals to reduce their energy use over the next few years. Buildings consume significant portion of energy. One of the most practical strategies to reduce buildings’ demand for energy is by avoiding heat losses and implementing energy saving measures. Today’s high performance insulation and thermal design can dramatically reduce heat losses. Many technical solutions are already available and applied across all regions, both in new build and renovation. The choice of the most appropriate insulation product has to be decided on a case-by-case basis as it largely depends on the building type and design and climate zone. This paper conducts technology assessment for different type of insulation technology that fits different construction application. Traditional and modern insulation technology has been discussed across this research. R&D recommendations are presented in the conclusion section of this report for improving manufacturing process of new high performance insulation materials to be able to compete in the insulation market.

Suggested Citation

  • Rachanida Koosawangsri & Zeina Boulos & Nameer Al-Mulla & Mario Bitzer, 2015. "Technology Assessment of Insulation Material for Home Construction," Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management, in: Tugrul U. Daim & Jisun Kim & Ibrahim Iskin & Rimal Abu Taha & Kevin C. van Blommestein (ed.), Policies and Programs for Sustainable Energy Innovations, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 417-454, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:innchp:978-3-319-16033-7_15
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-16033-7_15
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