Essays about: "Buildings"
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11. Using GIS and satellite data to assess access of green area for children living in growing cities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Urban green space (UGS) refers to open spaces within an urban context that are filled with greenery and nature. These can range from very small vegetation to expansive park areas. The common denominator is that they have proven to be beneficial for human health and well-being. Access to green spaces is also important for children. READ MORE
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12. Incorporating Environmental Psychology in Architectural Design Processes : creation of a Translation Tool based on Affordances
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : Considering the enormous investment society makes in developing and shaping the built environment, and the huge impacts that buildings have on people’s health and well-being, there is an urgent need to better understand how to design buildings for human welfare. In the realm of architectural practice, designers are increasingly met with demands to present evidence of how their designs perform from a user perspective. READ MORE
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13. Exploring Urban Land Cover Changes and the Effect on Nocturnal Air Temperature Dynamics in Helsingborg - A temperature modeling made with TAPM
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : In light of increasing global temperatures, urban areas face growing challenges related to heat stress. Alterations in land cover (LC) within cities contribute to changes in the intra-urban climate, predominantly driven by the replacement of vegetated surfaces with impermeable materials. READ MORE
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14. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE
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15. Circular Economy in Commercial Real Estate A Study of the Design Process for Increased Reuse in Redevelopment Projects
University essay fromAbstract : The building and construction industry is currently one of the industries with themost significant environmental impact. It is responsible for roughly 100 billion tonsof waste yearly. READ MORE