Essays about: "green building"

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  1. 11. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Circularity; Indicator; EPD; Construction Products; Green Buildings; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Produktcirkuläritet; Indikator; EPD; Byggprodukter; Hållbara Byggnader;

    Abstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 12. Interdependence of resources

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Maria Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sami community; resources; ecologies; nomad; exploited land; reindeer herding; commons;

    Abstract : The demand for natural resources is increasing, leading to more exploitations in northern Sweden. This project is situated in the region of Norrbotten, which is currently undergoing significant transformations due to continued mining activity, energy production, and forestry. READ MORE

  4. 13. The grass is always tastier on the fruitful side : exploring the potentials, opportunities and challenges of urban food production: a case study of Uppsala

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sanaz Kalantari; Rana Toprak; [2023]
    Keywords : Urbanization; grass lawns; urban agriculture; food production; Uppsala; Ultuna Permakultur; municipal sector; planning; establishing; management; ecosystems; human-nature connectedness; extinction of experience; top-down; bottom-up; landscape architecture;

    Abstract : Urbanization has globally led to economic and infrastructural growth but has also resulted in environmental degradation, decreased access to fertile agricultural land, increased food demand, and fragmentation of essential ecosystems. These challenges are prevalent in Swedish cities, including Uppsala, where green spaces are predominantly covered by lawns. READ MORE

  5. 14. BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITH WIND ENERGY: AZERBAIJAN’S AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR KARABAKH

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Fagan Abdurahmanov; [2023]
    Keywords : renewable energy; wind energy; Azerbaijan; Karabakh;

    Abstract : Transitioning to renewable energy is critical for reaching global sustainable development goals. As an oil-rich country, Azerbaijan has recognized the need to develop its renewable energy sector. It has set ambitious goals for increasing the share of renewables in its energy mix and establishing a green energy zone in the Karabakh region. READ MORE

  6. 15. Mötesplatsen Gamlegården en länk mellan det gamla och det nya : centrumförnyelse för ett tryggt och integrerat Näsby

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

    Author : Kalida Åmerbilly; [2023]
    Keywords : centrumförnyelse;

    Abstract : Kristianstads översiktsplan (ÄÖP, 2021) lyfter tre stadsbyggnadsmål: Stad för alla, attraktiv stad och grönblå stad. Utvecklingen handlar om social, ekonomisk och ekologisk hållbarhet. READ MORE