Essays about: "Cultural Engineering"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 92 essays containing the words Cultural Engineering.

  1. 11. Xylem Water Filtration

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : David Wenner; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This project explored the usage and effectiveness of a natural water filtration system using xylem from Picea Abies, or Norway Spruce. The project is concentrated on the region of southeast and south Asia where people suffer from water contamination, providing a concept of a water filter with comprehensive protection against waterborne diseases. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Implementation of the New Engineering Contract in Australia : An Institutional Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Dannie O’Brien; [2022]
    Keywords : Institutional Theory; New Engineering Contract; Risk allocation; Collaboration; Standard Form Contracts; Instititutionell teori; New Engineering Contract; samarbete; riskfördelning; standardkontrakt;

    Abstract : Current traditional delivery models used in the Australian construction industry are seen as highly bespoke and adversarial where there is an inappropriate contractual risk allocation, lack of collaboration and poor project management. With the pipeline of investment compounded with the impact that global macroeconomic trends and events (e.g. READ MORE

  4. 13. A Greener Way to Go: Climate Adaptation Imperatives for Western Deathcare

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Amandine Clairo; [2022]
    Keywords : Death; Funerals; Deathcare; Burial; Cremation; COVID-19; Climate Change; Climate Change Adaptation; Natural Burial; Alkaline Hydrolysis; Natural Organic Reduction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Death is a universal human experience, yet the ecological impact of the care and disposition of dead bodies is rarely considered, due in part to cultural taboos surrounding the physical reality of death and decomposition. If negative environmental consequences are to be limited, deathcare will need to adapt. READ MORE

  5. 14. Integrating Cultural Elements Into a Home : How to make product development adaptable

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Amanda Lenko; [2022]
    Keywords : Cultural Values; Product Development Adaptability; Customisation; Globalisation;

    Abstract : This thesis report has been written for the Innovation in Business, Engineering, and Design master’s program (specialization in design) at Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden, in collaboration with IKEA, a furniture company in Älmhult, Sweden.  This report is about finding form for customization to contribute to adapting cultures into product development. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Kiruna town move : Unearthing the possibilities for full-scale fire tests

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Henrik Pettersson; Adam Thörn; [2021]
    Keywords : Full-scale fire tests; Kiruna town move; SFPE roadmap; Fire tests; Kiruna s housing-stock; Fullskaliga brandförsök; Kiruna stadsflytt; Brandförsök; Kirunas Byggnadsbestånd;

    Abstract : The work with this thesis started during the last semester at the Fire Protection Engineering program at Luleå University of Technology. Kiruna has relied on the iron ore resources of Luossavaara and Kiirunavaara since the creation of the town. The iron ore stretches underneath the current city center. READ MORE