Comparative Study on Thermal Performance of Cavity Insulation versus Solid Brick Walls in Kathmandu

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 2. Thermal Performance Fundamentals 2.1 Definition and Concepts 2.2 Factors Affecting Thermal Performance 2.3 Importance in Building Design 3. Cavity Insulation Overview 3.1 Types of Cavity Insulation 3.2 Benefits and Drawbacks 3.3 Installation Techniques 4. Solid Brick Walls Overview 4.1 Characteristics of Solid Brick Walls 4.2 Thermal Properties 4.3 Construction Methods 5. Methodology 5.1 Research Design 5.2 Data Collection Methods 5.3 Analysis Techniques 5.4 Study Area: Kathmandu 6. Comparative Analysis 6.1 Thermal Performance Metrics 6.2 Seasonal Performance Variations 6.3 Comparative Costs 7. Case Studies in Kathmandu 7.1 Residential Buildings 7.2 Commercial Buildings 7.3 Historical Structures 8. Recommendations and Conclusions 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Practical Applications 8.3 Future Research Directions