Essays about: "ENVI"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 essays containing the word ENVI.

  1. 1. Living with the surrounding conditions - Towards a more sustainable way of dwelling in an urban context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Raphael Börlin; [2023]
    Keywords : adaptive housing; performative dwelling; lowtech; typology; climate conditions; urban housing; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Historically, inhabitants have always altered their domestic spaces to adapt to different environmental conditions and to meet personal needs. Especially in rural dwellings, lowtech but very effective and simple ways of adaptations have been and are still in use. READ MORE

  3. 2. Det svala torget : att genom gestaltning anpassa platser i urbana miljöer till ett varmare klimat med fler och mer intensiva värmeböljor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Lisa Hansson; Jenny Olsson; [2022]
    Keywords : klimatanpassning; värmebölja; gestaltning; gestaltningsverktyg; värmestress;

    Abstract : Klimatförändringar påverkar jorden på olika sätt. I framtiden kan temperaturen på jorden komma att stiga och frekvensen samt intensiteten av värmeböljor kan komma att trappas upp. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect in a Local Context : how wind and vegetation regulate temperatures during summer, with an example from the grounds of Karlstad Central Hospital, Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Patricia Kirkhorn; [2022]
    Keywords : GIS; Envi-met; microclimate; climate change; vegetation; wind; city planning; urban heat island; thermal comfort;

    Abstract : Climate change is the cause of more weather extremes. Cities' dense configuration, heat absorbing surfaces and low amount of vegetation leads to higher temperatures within cities known as the urban heat island effect (UHI). READ MORE

  5. 4. The Diffusion of Blockchain in SMEs: The Driving and Determining Factors for Blockchain Technology Adoption in SMEs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Tom Wiström; Mohammed Roqa; [2021]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Adoption; SMEs; Driving factors; Determining factors; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Blockchain technology has in recent years gained significant momentum in a wide variety of industries. However, in the context of SMEs the IS body of research is lacking, both in terms of why SMEs should consider this new technology and the factors that affect a potential adop-tion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Real-time noise event detection using a general exceedance algorithm

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Oscar Lundin; [2020]
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    Abstract : With urbanization being a global trend, more and more people are finding them- selves living in close proximity to each other. This results in an increase of noise levels due to both the people and the increase of traffic in these areas. Health is- sues as a result of the increased sound levels have become a concern for the cities and governments. READ MORE