Essays about: "Green buildings"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 264 essays containing the words Green buildings.

  1. 26. Den gröna infrastrukturens värde i staden : en studie om klimatåtgärder för stigande medeltemperatur med observation från Barcelona

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Kevin Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Grön infrastruktur; klimatreglering; urban miljö; grönplan; city biodiversity index; värmeöeffekt; ; stadsförtätning;

    Abstract : This essay is written with the background of the ongoing global warming and urbanization. The essay is a deepening of the current situation in the example of the city of Barcelona with concrete examples of solutions for Swedish cities against urban heat islands. READ MORE

  3. 27. Innovation in Industrial Building Sustainability : Exploring timber frames as a viable alternative to steel frames in industrial buildings A case study of Sweco AB

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Kiavosh Saidi Mosanen; Ibrahim Mohamed Fathi Taha; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Industrial buildings; Construction; Material selection; Timer; Steel; Innovation; Sustainability; Hållbarhet; Industribyggnader; Konstruktion; Materialval; Timer; Stål; Innovation; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Lund University (2020) describes that the material chosen for the construction of constructions significantly affects the environment. Due to the impact of the choice of construction materials on the environment, we have carried out an in-depth study where we examine the complex decision-making process when choosing frame materials concerning both external and internal factors where external influences become regulatory requirements related to global sustainability goals with the aim that the industrial construction industry can find sustainable solutions such as hybrid solutions in the choice of frame materials, while internal factors involve financial considerations linked to the protection of materials against environmental conditions and challenges that industrial buildings can face. READ MORE

  4. 28. Towards low carbon buildings: A case study in Sweden

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

    Author : Huynh Tuan Tran; Victor-Antoine Delorme; [2023]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Environmental impact of building materials; Carbon neutrality; Biobased material; Biochar; Cross Laminated Timber; Biogenic carbon; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study comprehensively evaluated the global warming potential of an office building in a newly built Scandinavian neighbourhood seeking to reach sustainability. The primary objective of the research was to support the city authorities of Helsingborg by providing valuable insights into actual carbon emissions at the building level and proposing measures to minimize these emissions to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. READ MORE

  5. 29. En hälsosam dos av Lynch : en undersökning om hur hälsofrämjande miljökvaliteter kan inkluderas i analysmetoder baserade på Kevin Lynchs teori

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ellen Eriksson; Daniel Nordström; [2023]
    Keywords : Eriksberg; hälsofrämjande miljökvaliteter; Kevin Lynch; perceived sensory dimensions PSDs ; stadsanalys; stadsplanering;

    Abstract : Omfattande trender av urbanisering och förtätning har medfört hälsorelaterade utmaningar, då urbana grönområden ofta tas i anspråk för exploatering. Medan många studier har undersökt grönområdens olika hälsorelaterade fördelar, har desto färre behandlat en inkludering av hälsoaspekter i välanvända stadsplaneringsteorier. READ MORE

  6. 30. Exploring Naturmolnet’s qualities that promote well-being in the public place : pocket parks for a better urban life?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Rebeca Paolini Madrid; [2022]
    Keywords : pocket parks; public place; well-being; restorative environments; perceived sensory dimensions; social connection; culture; community garden; urban green spaces;

    Abstract : Green public places are in constant threat due to city development and densification. For the benefit of the urban dwellers and the environment, it is important to the development, accessibility, and quality design of public places. READ MORE