Essays about: "VILLAGE I LIVE"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words VILLAGE I LIVE.

  1. 1. HÄLJARPS LYCKOR : ett stationsnära boende

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

    Author : Anette Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : järnvägsstation; stationsnära planering; hållbar bebyggelse; utvecklingsområde; Häljarp; stationsort;

    Abstract : Idag reser vi allt mer och allt längre både privat och till vardags. Vårt utökade geografiska rörelsemönster har minskat antalet lokala arbetsmarknader. En allt mer sammankopplad region ger möjlighet för människor att bo i den mindre orten men ändå ha tillgång till flera arbetsmarknader i olika kommuner. READ MORE

  3. 2. Indoor Air Pollution, Passive Ventilation Strategies and Thermal Comfort in Nepal

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

    Author : Marianne Löwgren; [2019]
    Keywords : Energy poverty; Solid biomass fuels; Improved cooking stoves; Indoor air pollution; Carbon monoxide; Vernacular architecture; Passive ventilation; Air exchange rate; Indoor air quality; Thermal comfort; Operative temperature; Sustainable societal development; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) resulting from indoor burning of solid biomass fuels in poorly ventilated kitchens is a severe health risk in parts of the world where energy poverty is prevalent. Passive ventilation, i.e. taking advantage of naturally induced airflow has been suggested as crucial in reducing IAP levels below safe limits. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Period in Isolation: Measuring the Prevalence Rate of Chhaupadi using the List Experiment in Nepal

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Alina Ojha; Athina Swahn; [2019]
    Keywords : List experiment; Chhaupadi; Menstrual taboo; Social desirability bias; Harmful tradition;

    Abstract : Harmful traditional practices play an important role in development as they not only oppress people, but also inhibit economic wealth, health, and social progress. Chhaupadi is a practice prevalent in the Far and Mid--Western Nepal that forces women out of their houses to live in huts during their menstrual period. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hybrid PV-Biomass Power Plant design for an Indonesian village

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Chloé Prévost; [2018]
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    Abstract : This thesis work focuses on the design of a hybrid PV-Gasification-Battery plant for a remote villagelocated on an Indonesian island and currently not electrified. As the objective of the study is to assess therelevance of the hybrid plant to make use of the local resources to satisfy the demand, the village situationis analyzed, and a representative load curve is built. READ MORE

  6. 5. The means and positive outcomes of affordablesolar-powered public lightingin the informal settlement of Kibera, Kenya

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Viktorija Misiunaite; [2017]
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    Abstract : We live in a time of a relentless change.Technology allows us to connect to each other beingmiles away, and even though we all come fromdifferent cultures with distinctive mentalities, one thingaffects us all - the inevitability of change.Everything changes constantly - the way of life, ideas,climate, you name it. READ MORE