Essays about: "advantages of summer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words advantages of summer.

  1. 1. CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Ivan Ruzic; [2023-06-21]
    Keywords : heat wave; urban trees; NDVI; remote sensing;

    Abstract : Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all trees are immune to extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, especially in cities. READ MORE

  3. 2. A New FrontierThe emergence of the Outdoor Workspace

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Robin Gülenay; [2023]
    Keywords : Utomhusarbetsplats; Utomhusarbetsmiljö; Naturbaserad arbetsplats; Arbetsplatsdesign; Hälsa och välbefinnande;

    Abstract : A new norm and culture has been created which has lowered the threshold for individuals to work from different and alternate locations, such as the outdoor workspace. The purpose of outdoor workspaces has been suggested to be designed to allow and provide individuals to work in a different scenery with the intention of providing mental and physical health effects that will improve wellbeing and productivity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Reversible windows for energy savings : Computer simulations using IDA-ICE software

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Aitor Latasa Galíndez; Germán Mestre Manrique; [2023]
    Keywords : Thermal comfort; solar; transmittance; heat; cooling; reversible windows; IDA-ICE; energy; savings; winter; summer;

    Abstract : This study looks at how reversible windows can minimize cooling and heating energy use while maintaining thermal comfort in buildings in Sweden and Spain. The growing need for energy-efficient structures and the potential advantages of reversible windows served as the driving forces behind this study. READ MORE

  5. 4. Strategier för svalare städer : så skapar vi svala platser i ett framtida varmare klimat

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

    Author : Linnea Lindblad; Anna Sjöberg; [2022]
    Keywords : klimatanpassning; temperaturreglering; värmeöeffekt; klimatförändringar; skugga; värmebölja; grönska;

    Abstract : Klimatförändringarna till följd av den stigande temperaturen har de senaste åren blivit allt mer påtaglig, inte minst under värmeböljan sommaren 2018 som varade i nästan en hel månad och drabbade många platser runt om i Europa. Värmeböljor drabbar städer hårdare än landsbygd då städer genom sin uppbyggnad är extra sårbara för höga temperaturer på grund av den urbana värmeöeffekten. READ MORE

  6. 5. Techno-economic assessment of CO2 refrigeration systems with geothermal integration : a field measurements and modelling analysis

    University essay from KTH/Energisystem

    Author : Fabio Giunta; [2020]
    Keywords : CO2 Refrigeration; Supermarkets; Heat Recovery; Geothermal Storage; Energy Efficiency; Boreholes; Techno-Economic Assessment;

    Abstract : Several CO2 transcritical booster systems in supermarkets use the potential of integrating geothermal storage, enabling subcooling during warm climate conditions as well as being a heat source during cold climate conditions. First of all, field measurements of one of these systems located in Sweden were analysed with particular focus on the heat-recovery performance. READ MORE