Comparative Thermal and Economic Performance Evaluation of Insulated Cavity Wall and Conventional Solid Brick Wall Systems in Residential Buildings of Kathmandu

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Structure of the Dissertation 2. Literature Review 2.1 Thermal Performance in Buildings 2.2 Economic Evaluation Methods 2.3 Insulated Cavity Wall Systems 2.4 Conventional Solid Brick Walls 2.5 Existing Studies in Kathmandu 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Techniques 3.3 Data Analysis Procedures 3.4 Limitations and Delimitations 4. Insulated Cavity Wall Systems 4.1 Material and Construction Details 4.2 Thermal Properties and Benefits 4.3 Cost Analysis 4.4 Impacts on Indoor Environment 5. Conventional Solid Brick Walls 5.1 Material and Construction Details 5.2 Thermal Performance Metrics 5.3 Economic Considerations 5.4 Environmental Impact Assessment 6. Comparative Analysis 6.1 Thermal Performance Comparison 6.2 Economic Analysis and Cost-Benefit 6.3 Advantages and Disadvantages 6.4 Case Studies and Examples 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Results 7.2 Implications for Building Practices 7.3 Limitations of the Study 7.4 Suggestions for Future Research 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Stakeholders 8.3 Final Thoughts 8.4 Contribution to Field of Study

1. How does the thermal performance of insulated cavity wall systems compare to conventional solid brick walls in residential buildings in Kathmandu when assessed under typical environmental conditions? 2. What is the economic impact and cost-effectiveness of implementing insulated cavity wall systems versus conventional solid brick walls in the construction of residential buildings in Kathmandu?