Essays about: "urban disasters"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the words urban disasters.
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1. Urban flood risk mitigation : A perspective form urban planning
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : Due to the global warming and climate change, an increased frequency of high intensity rains and other disasters are expected all around the world. To predict this change in climate the IPCC has created a set of climate scenarios, RCPs, that will try to predict the future climate based on how much we are able to adapt and mitigate the effects we as a species have on the environment. READ MORE
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2. Post-Traumatic Urbanism
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : Terrorism, conflict, and natural disasters. How can architecture respond to a world at odds with itself?On a daily basis we see tragic news about cities around the world that are undergoing trauma. READ MORE
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3. BIM and GIS Integration for Disaster-Prone Environments: The Case Study of Post-Earthquake Reconstruction in Mexico City
University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Byggnadsteknik och belysningsvetenskapAbstract : Disasters are happening all around the world on multiple scales and intensities. Some countries are more vulnerable than others and they are forced to be resilient in this scenario. Nowadays, it has been proven the importance of digital tools for risk prevention. BIM and GIS are digital tools that have been used for diverse purposes. READ MORE
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4. Assessment of oyster mushroom production employing urban-based materials in Stockholm Stad
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : This thesis investigates the opportunities and challenges regarding urban oyster mushroomproduction (Pleurotus Ostreatus) employing urban-based materials in Stockholm Stad as agrowing medium. Additionally, the availability of the five most suitable substrates has beenfurther explored with the indicator’s availability in Stockholm Stad, and the Biologicalefficiency (BE%) for a suitable growing medium and the quantity of the substrates have beenmapped out. READ MORE
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5. 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