Essays about: "High-Rise Residential Buildings"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words High-Rise Residential Buildings.

  1. 1. Are Skyscrapers Too Tall? : The Case of Southern Stockholm

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Alvar Elmgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Skyscrapers; Shadows; Visibility; Tellus Towers; Sweden;

    Abstract : The number of skyscrapers are increasing rapidly across the world. Interest is growing considerably in places such as Asia and Europe. Because of their height skyscrapers have a strong symbolic value and can help a city attract interest. READ MORE

  3. 2. THE USE OF ELEVATORS FOR EVACUATION IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Jiajia Li; [2022]
    Keywords : Elevators; residential buildings; Evacuation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study focuses on the human factors associated with elevator use during evacuation in residential buildings. An online survey is conducted to explore seven factors that may influence people’s choice of elevators in China and the United Kingdom, including floor height, waiting time for elevators, crowd density in front of elevators, mobility limitations, instructions, fire location concerning people’s current location, and information about reliability of elevators during evacuation. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Rooftop Solar Power Production Potential of Existing Public Housing Buildings in Singapore

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jamie Liew; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Energy Transition; Urban Development; Solar; Geographic Information System; High-Rise Residential Buildings; Singapore;

    Abstract : The importance of increasing renewable energy production to facilitate a sustainable energy transition has been well-discussed and reinforced worldwide. In land- and resource-scarce and tropical Singapore, solar has been deemed the most feasible renewable energy technology for the country moving forward. READ MORE

  6. 5. Perspectives of a climate-neutral urban district : Evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions, exergy and energy balances

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Petter Berner Wik; [2020]
    Keywords : Carbon neutral district; energy passive district; sustainable cities; exergy positive district; passive- nearly zero- and plus-energy buildings;

    Abstract : A climate-neutral city can be viewed at in many different aspects. This report investigates the greenhouse gas, exergy and energy balance for both heat pumps and district heat supply at local, national and methane gas perspectives of the energy conversion processes. READ MORE