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1. 1. Alternative business models for Swedish real estate developers Analysis of alternative business models applied by real estate developers in Sweden to manage macroeconomic challenges

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Marcus Edh; Douglas Edhage; Björn Jonasson; [2024-03-06]
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   Abstract : The current macroeconomic climate, with rising inflation and interest rate, is posing a significant challenge for real estate development firms in Sweden. The cost of developing properties is increasing and it is becoming increasingly difficult for many potential buyers to meet the high requirements for down payments associated with the traditional model of home ownership. READ MORE

3. 2. RENOVATION USING PREFABRICATED FAÇADE ELEMENTS

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

   Author : Aleksandra Milkova; Mohamed Soliman; [2024]
   Keywords : Keywords: Energy use; Reduce energy; EU; IVL; LKF; TES façade; Multi-active façade; Alingsås façade; Million Programme; Moisture risk analysis; Attachment; Thermal performance; WUFI; AUTOCAD; HEAT2; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The building sector uses about 40% of the total global energy use. Sweden aims to reach its new goal to reduce the energy use in their residential sector as well as commercial sector by 20%, which should be reached by year 2020 and 50% by year 2050. READ MORE

4. 3. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

   Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE

5. 4. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
   Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

6. 5. Expectations and reality of sustainable stormwater management : A review of implementation of Nature-Based Solutions - A case study of Southern Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Katarzyna Zofia Dziubanii; [2024]
   Keywords : Nature-based solutions; green infrastructure; ecosystem services; planning process; spatial planning; urban planning; stormwater management; sustainability; climate change mitigation; Naturbaserade lösningar; grön infrastruktur; ekosystemtjänster; planeringsprocess; fysisk planering; stadsplanering; dagvattenhantering; hållbarhet; klimatförändringar;

   Abstract : The shrinking of permeable areas in favour of urban development is a phenomenon described in both scientific literature and policy documents. Changes in rainfall intensity and frequency following climate change are expected, but predicting the exact magnitude of these changes remains unclear. READ MORE