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  2. 1. Nature Inspired Guidelines to Effectively Communicate Sustainability Messages

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/ING

    Author : Andrea Altmann; Maya Givon; Heather Shand; [2010]
    Keywords : hållbar utveckling; sustainability - general; sustainability - strategic planning; sustainability - business; biomimicry; effective communication; fssd; nature; strategic sustainable development; sustainability messages;

    Abstract : Communication patterns in nature were studied in order to address the challenge of effectively communicating sustainability messages. Fourteen patterns were found in nature and translated into user-friendly guidelines called Guidelines for Effective Communication of Sustainability Messages. READ MORE

  4. 2. Sustainable Neighbourhood Reconstruction in the Urban District

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/ING

    Author : Shangchao Lin; Zhenhua Zhao; Peng Peng; [2010]
    Keywords : hållbar utveckling; sustainability - strategic planning; neighbourhood reconstruction; framework for strategic sustainable development; backcasting; human needs;

    Abstract : The neighbourhood reconstruction involves three key stakeholders—municipality, builders and residents. There are some conflicts among them due to their different standpoints, and the reasons of most conflicts relate to human needs of residents when they are not met. READ MORE

  5. 3. Transportation in Shanghai: A Decision Support System to Move towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/ING

    Author : Xu Quchen; Zhuang Yanping; Lu Jing; [2010]
    Keywords : hållbar utveckling; sustainability - strategic planning; sustainability - general; sustainability; transportation; decision support system;

    Abstract : An excellent transportation system is integral for Shanghai as it aims for sustainable development. Decision-making has a far-reaching impact on transportation, which should be improved and supplied with assistance. READ MORE

  6. 4. Open Source as Leverage towards Sustainable Housing

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/ING

    Author : Charlotte Barrow; Stephanie Peterka; Tuna ; [2010]
    Keywords : hållbar utveckling; sustainability - strategic planning; sustainability - business; environmental studies - general; sustainability; open source housing; ghana; backcasting; pilot housing project; os house; fssd;

    Abstract : Shelter poses global sustainability challenges, as the population increase accelerates and resources dwindle. It is crucial for initiatives addressing the growing housing demand to incorporate a sustainability perspective. Open source, a form of Internet information-sharing, is being utilised by various housing initiatives worldwide. READ MORE

  7. 5. Sustainable E-waste Management: Using the FSSD in a Case study at NUR

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/ING

    Author : Ece Utkucan; Matthew Lobach; Wyeth Larson; [2010]
    Keywords : hållbar utveckling; sustainability - strategic planning; environmental studies - general; rwanda; electronic waste; strategic sustainable development; backcasting; sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how to apply an approach of strategic sustainable development to e-waste management through a case study at the National University of Rwanda (NUR). Interviews and surveys were conducted, and workshops and presentations were hosted during a site visit to NUR. READ MORE