Essays about: "Construction Materials and The Environment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 129 essays containing the words Construction Materials and The Environment.

  1. 1. Tillgänglighet till urbana miljöer för personer med synnedsättning : en platsanalys av Storängstorget i Norra Djurgårdsstaden i Stockholm

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Rasmus Willart; [2023]
    Keywords : Tillgänglighet; användbarhet; framkomlighet; allmänna platser; utemiljöer; funktionsnedsättning; synnedsättning; ögonsjukdomar;

    Abstract : Synen har en avgörande roll för hur allmänna platser upplevs och används. Synnedsättningar kan begränsa personers möjligheter att orientera sig självständigt. READ MORE

  3. 2. Material Experience Mycelium-Based Composite : Study of local biodegradable materials in combination with Mycelium

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Emelie Kjellqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Mycelium; Mycelium Based Composite; MBC; Fungi; Material Drive Design; MDD; Mycologi; Material Experience; Lignocellulose;

    Abstract : Mycelium-based composite (MBC) is being developed and researched in multiple commercial markets as an alternative sustainable material. MBC utilizes the mycelium ability to create a web-like structure in lignocellulosic structures. READ MORE

  4. 3. Dinner Chair for Children : A highchair to bring along and grow with - From idea to product concept

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Jana Kettunen; Ella Viberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Child; chair; product development; design methods; ergonomic;

    Abstract : The demand for well-adjusted and useable children´s products increase in conjunction with the interest of children’s environment and understanding for how their needs differ from adults. Even if the market has increased the last years an absence still can be perceived of a children’s highchair which is fit for children from six months of age till five years, and at the same time both transportable and aesthetic. READ MORE

  5. 4. Plank

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Leo Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The objective of this project was to design a casual dinner chair for smaller cafes and restaurants that prioritize locally produced ingredients and want to reflect that in their interior design. The aim was to use locally sourced materials from southern Sweden, integrate design and construction to simplify the manufacturing process, and reduce material waste. READ MORE

  6. 5. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE