Essays about: "field study about city"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 120 essays containing the words field study about city.
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1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE
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2. Water quality improvement of highway runoff by the filter material D-Rainclean : A five-month field trial
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Highway runoff and its pollutants are of growing concern. These pollutants require treatment as their concentration often are increased. A common removal method is the use of sedimentation ponds that removes particulates through gravity. READ MORE
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3. Cultivating Community - Exploring an urban design proposal merging food production with future development for sustainable living.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : With the global population projected to reach eight billion by 2022, the world faces significant challenges associated with rapid urbanization. The migration of individuals from rural to urban areas in search of improved opportunities exacerbates the strain on resources, posing obstacles such as housing shortages, infrastructure demands, and food scarcity in growing cities. READ MORE
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4. Beyond Traditional Hierarchies: Co-Creation of Urban Resilience through Transdisciplinary Approaches : An exploratory case study of the city of Dresden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Urbanization and the growth of populations in cities have led to increased exposure and vulnerability to social and environmental changes, such as natural disasters like floods and climate change uncertainties creating complex social dynamics. Cities as tourist destinations are especially susceptible to such disruptions, as their infrastructure and overall aesthetic contribute significantly to their value, ensuring employment opportunities and public well-being. READ MORE
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5. Grönytor i en grå årstid : en platsanalys utifrån hälsofrämjande kvaliteter vintertid
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Psykisk ohälsa är ett problem i dagens samhälle. I Sverige ökar den psykiska ohälsan och av årstidsrelaterade depressioner är vintern den årstid som dominerar i statistiken. Forskning inom miljöpsykologi visar att utemiljöer kan fungera hälsofrämjande bland annat genom att bidra till återhämtning. READ MORE