Thermal Efficiency and Economic Viability: Insulated Cavity Walls vs. Conventional Solid Brick Walls in Kathmandu

1. Introduction 2. Background Information 2.1. Overview of Cavity Walls 2.2. Overview of Solid Brick Walls 2.3. Climate Conditions in Kathmandu 3. Thermal Efficiency Analysis 3.1. Heat Transfer Principles 3.2. Thermal Conductivity of Materials 3.3. Insulation Properties Comparison 4. Economic Viability Assessment 4.1. Cost Analysis of Materials 4.2. Installation Costs Comparison 4.3. Long-term Financial Benefits 5. Environmental Impact 5.1. Energy Consumption Reduction 5.2. Carbon Footprint Analysis 5.3. Sustainability Considerations 6. Case Studies in Kathmandu 6.1. Residential Building Examples 6.2. Commercial Building Examples 6.3. Retrofitting Case Analysis 7. Survey and Data Collection 7.1. Methodology of Data Collection 7.2. Survey Results Overview 7.3. Data Interpretation Methods 8. Recommendations and Conclusion 8.1. Best Practices for Implementation 8.2. Policy Recommendations 8.3. Future Research Directions

1. How do insulated cavity walls compare to conventional solid brick walls in terms of thermal efficiency in the climatic conditions of Kathmandu? 2. What are the economic implications, including cost and long-term financial benefits, of adopting insulated cavity walls versus conventional solid brick walls for residential and commercial buildings in Kathmandu?