Essays about: "Knowledge Preservation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 86 essays containing the words Knowledge Preservation.

  1. 11. Entering the Hosh House: A Study of a Vanishing Baghdadi Dwelling Typology

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Karin Allvin; Jimmy Ibrahim; [2023]
    Keywords : Baghdad; traditional architecture; climate regulating architecture; preservation; historic documentation; dwelling; decline; typology research;

    Abstract : This research project explores the Hosh house typology, a historic dwelling type in Baghdad facing rapid decline and extinction. The study critically examines historic documentation and employs a wide range of methods to expand knowledge and understanding of the Hosh house. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. Agribusiness possible threats to food security of a Kalunga Community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Bruna Iervolino; [2023]
    Keywords : Agribusiness; Brazilian Cerrado; Engenho II; Family Farming; Food Security; Food Systems; Kalunga; Sustainable Development.;

    Abstract : This master's thesis explores the impact of agribusiness on food security in the Kalunga community of Engenho II, located in the Brazilian Cerrado. Agribusiness is a significant cause of water withdrawal and climate change in the region, with extensive lands converted into monocultures to export commodities. READ MORE

  5. 14. BLOOM - An antifragile approach to designing long lasting furniture and embracing the aging of wood.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Klara Blomsterberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The main goal of this project is to explore tools for consumers and designers when consuming or developing long lasting furniture and translating the results into a pro- duct. The short life span of today’s furniture is due to design and material choices hindering graceful aging. READ MORE

  6. 15. En intervjustudie om odlare av kulturspannmål i Norrland

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

    Author : Tilde Lindbäck; [2023]
    Keywords : kulturspannmål; odlare; norrländsk växtodling; småskalighet; motivation;

    Abstract : En framtid med varmare klimat och mer oberäkneliga väderförändringar ställer krav på livsmedelsproduktionens anpassningsförmåga. Forskningen visar att en genetisk diversitet är viktig för att stärka resiliensen inom odlingslandskapet och stå emot framtidens utmaningar. READ MORE