soojuskadusid
Soojuskadusid, or heat losses, are the amount of heat energy that escapes from a building to the outside due to a temperature difference between interior and exterior environments. They depend on building fabric performance, ventilation practices, and air leakage, as well as thermal bridging at junctions.
The main components of heat loss are conduction through walls, roofs, and floors; radiation and conduction through
Measurement and calculation are used to assess soojuskadusid in buildings. Engineers estimate losses using the surface
Mitigation strategies aim to reduce soojuskadusid by improving the building envelope and systems. Actions include increasing
Context and significance: In northern climates, such as Estonia, reducing heat losses is central to energy efficiency,