Lecture

Thermal Rehabilitation of Building Walls

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This lecture covers exercises related to the thermal rehabilitation of building walls, focusing on heat flux, U-value, insulation, and thermal balance. The exercises involve evaluating heat losses before and after renovation, as well as heat flux calculations. The instructor presents scenarios of winter conditions and discusses specific heat losses and thermal comfort considerations.

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