Essays about: "buildings sites"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 75 essays containing the words buildings sites.

  1. 16. Creative development of lightweight façade constructions in modular housing : The struggle to shut out the noise of the world

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

    Author : Johan Albihn; [2022]
    Keywords : Acoustical engineering; façade wall construction; modular housing; traffic noise reduction; lightweight construction; industrial design engineering; Akustik; fasadväggkonstruktion; modulhus; reducering av trafikbuller; lättviktskonstruktion; teknisk design;

    Abstract : Modular construction of housing is an industry on the rise. The prefabrication of construction modules gives a greater control over material consumption, promotes standardization, and lessens the disturbance during the construction time in the field. Lindbäcks Bygg AB prefabricates housing modules in their factory at Haraholmen, Piteå. READ MORE

  3. 17. 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

  4. 18. Tales, Temporality & Transformation

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

    Author : Linnea Olsson; Linnea Fällman; [2022]
    Keywords : Architecture; conversation; narrative; instrumental; heritage management.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This thesis is an explorative discussion on the potential of narrative when working with architecture in a historical context. What role does narrative play when architects work with historical buildings & sites? Which narratives are well-represented & which ones are not? How can we work with narratives to make the process more inclusive? The first introductory phase consists of a case study of one of our own ongoing projects, in which we look at alternative ways of working within an heritage context. READ MORE

  5. 19. How history can beremembered & reusedin urban planning

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Alma Segerholm; [2021]
    Keywords : Architecture; history; Liljeholmen;

    Abstract : This project is a research of finding out a method; how to get to know a site and what to be remembered and acknowledged.Stockholm is becoming denser, like many other cities. The lack of housing is urgent. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
    Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

    Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE