Essays about: "spaces of attitudes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words spaces of attitudes.
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1. Cemetery in Sweden as cultural landscape - A phenomenological study on cemetery design and planning in Stockholm
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : The focus of this thesis is centered around the cemeteries in Stockholm city. As a form of arrangement and design of objects located on the land, the cemetery can be conceptualized as a landscape. Its distinct function, serving as a memorial space for the living and a final resting place for the deceased, adds layers of complexity. READ MORE
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2. Intensifying Building Use: How the Cities of Amsterdam and Malmö Enable the Sharing of Spaces
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : In the building industry, circular economy has gained much attention in recent years, yet thus far, little research has been conducted on the topic of intensified building use, despite the great potential this strategy offers in terms of emission reduction. One way of intensifying building use can be through the sharing of spaces among different users at different times. READ MORE
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3. Surveying the thoughts of Japanese people on its LGBT people
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärandeAbstract : Japan is known for being one of the most urbanized countries in the world, with bustling urbancities, with high rates of education and economic development, as stated in reports showcased by international organizations such as the OECD. Despite these indicators for high development, Japan has been reported to be lacking in the legal rights and treatment of sexual and gender minorities, this may be suprising for some as urban environments are often thought of as safe spaces for these groups of people. READ MORE
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4. Urban green spaces: Limits to growth?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Antikens kultur och samhällslivAbstract : This research analyses attitudes to urban green spaces within the framework of compact city development models, using Uppsala as a case study and investigating the tension between growth and preservation. Compact city literature strongly promotes the importance of green space within urban environments for both social and ecological wellbeing and highlights what becomes an increasing requirement for this as populations within urban areas are densified, which is a concomitant goal of compact city models. READ MORE
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5. From Cubicles to Collaboration : A study on the Transformation of Government Office Spaces Driven by Cost-Efficiency, Digitalization, and Modernization
University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella systemAbstract : Over time, the office spaces of authorities have evolved, with external influences like pandemics accelerating the transition towards flexible, activity-based workplaces. Despite resistance, attitudes are slowly becoming positive towards modern, adaptable offices. READ MORE