Essays about: "hållbart byggande"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 114 essays containing the words hållbart byggande.

1. 1. Barriers and Motivational Drivers for Sustainable Building in a Developing Country : The Case of Ghana

   University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

   Author : Emma Johansson; Elsa Winge; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable building; Barriers; Motivation; Developing Country; Minor Field Study; Self-Determination Theory; Hållbart byggande; Barriärer; Motivation; Låg- eller medelinkomstland; Fältstudie; Självbestämmandeteori;

   Abstract : As the building and construction industry contributes considerably to global warming there isa need to increase sustainable building, especially in developing countries where the conceptis often overlooked. Even though there is a need to implement more sustainable alternatives,research shows that it comes with many challenges. READ MORE

3. 2. Climate change adaptation and sea level rise : A comparative analysis of municipal climate change adaptation progress in southern Sweden

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

   Author : Sebastian Segge; [2022]
   Keywords : Lista:Sea level rise; climate change adaptation; municipal governance; municipal planning;

   Abstract : Global mean sea levels are expected to have increased with 0,43-0,84 meters by the year 2100, due to the effects of climate change. An observed increase in the speed of which sea levels are rising is further cause for concern for inhabitants of coastal communities, as threats of flooding, erosion and saltwater intrusion rapidly become more imminent, prompting protective adaptation measures to be considered. READ MORE

4. 3. Determination of semi-aerobic landfill suitability in tropical developing countries using land surface temperature : A case study of an unmanaged open dump in transition in Yangon City region, Myanmar

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

   Author : Václav Pánek; [2022]
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   Abstract : Population growth rate increases rapidly, which reflects on Municipal Solid Waste(MSW) generation rates and the accumulation in unmanaged open dumps and landfills in developing countries. Consequences of improper MSW management and treatment are not only local or regional but global since Methane (CH4) emissions are responsible for a notable part of the total anthropogenic CH4 emissions. READ MORE

5. 4. Strengthening Ecological Connectivity : An exploratory study on establishing ecologicalcorridors in Frösön, Sweden

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

   Author : Sarah Rhode; [2022]
   Keywords : ecological connectivity; urban development; corridors; circuit theory; Circuitscape; environmental impact assessment;

   Abstract : The growing demand for urban areas has been a driving force for extensive changes to landscape. Thisrequires more focus on finding a balance between promoting urban development, and conservingbiodiversity in urban areas. READ MORE

6. 5. SuDS water storage capacity calculator : A decision support tool for the implementation ofSustainable Drainage Systems in Östersund.

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

   Author : Tess van der Hulle; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Drainage Systems SuDS ; Decision Support Systems DSS ; precipitation; calculator; stormwater model; Östersund; Sweden;

   Abstract : Heavy precipitation events are expected to increase in intensity and frequency, due to global warming. Sewer systems might overload during heavy rainfall, resulting in floods which potentially affect all municipalities in Sweden. READ MORE