Paula Wahlgren
Associate Professor
Architecture and Civil Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
Biography
Paula is a researcher and lecturer at the division of Building Technology. The main subject is building physics where heat, air and moisture transport in buildings and building components forms the basis. The research focus is air transport in and through building components and airtightness of buildings and investigations are made using both numerical simulations and large-scale measurements. Paula Wahlgren is the representative of Sweden in IEA ECBCS Annex 5, AIVC, Air infiltration and Ventilation Centre. Research concerning innovative insulation materials and moisture safety of exterior walls is carried out together with phd students. The focus of education is to teach civil engineering students, architect student and master student how to build energy efficient and moisture safe buildings that provide a sound and sustainable buildings with a good indoor climate
Research Interest
​ Building physics in courses for bachelor students, master students (in particular civil engineering), architects (for example VBF018, BOM101, ARK064).
Publications
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Wahlgren P. Overview and literature survey of natural and forced convection in attic insulation. Journal of Building Physics. 2007 Apr;30(4):351-70.
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Wahlgren P. Measurements and simulations of natural and forced convection in loose-fill attic insulation. Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science. 2002 Jul;26(1):93-109.
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Wahlgren P. Convection in loose-fill attic insulation. Chalmers University of Technology; 2001.
