Essays about: "LEED"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 56 essays containing the word LEED.

  1. 21. LEED Neigborhood Development certifieringens bidrag till hållbar stadsutveckling : en fallstudie där Östra Sala backe granskas utifrån LEED Neigborhood Development manualen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Clara Södergren; [2016]
    Keywords : certifiering; LEED Neigborhood Development; LEED certifiering; bygg- och fastighetsbranschen; hållbar stadsutveckling; klimatförändringar; klimatanpassning; Östra Sala backe;

    Abstract : Bygg- och fastighetsbranschen står för en betydande del av världens negativa miljö- och klimatpåverkan i form av bland annat växthusgasutsläpp. Med ökad urbanisering samt behov av bostäder och verksamhetsutrymmen står städer inför stora utmaningar när det kommer till att nå en hållbar stadsutveckling. READ MORE

  3. 22. Social sustainability in Swedish urban development - what does it mean? : A casestudy of three Citylab Action pilot projects

    University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms)

    Author : Pontus Liljefors; [2016]
    Keywords : Social sustainability; certification system; sustainable urban development; Citylab Action; social justice; Social hållbarhet; certifieringssystem; hållbar stadsutveckling; Citylab Action; social rättvisa;

    Abstract : Cities around the world are facing challenges of rapid population growth, social inequality, environmental degradation and climate change. Within the realm of planning and policy, one answer to these issues has been the invention of certification systems to support the transition to a sustainable urban development. READ MORE

  4. 23. Bringing KTH’s Environmental Performance to an Internationally Leading Level

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : André Wassberg; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This report analyses the types of international ratings/rankings available for universities to measure their sustainability performance. Sustainability has become an increasing topic of interest for universities to attract students as well as lowering their environmental footprint. READ MORE

  5. 24. Building Performance for a Greener Tomorrow: Designing an Initial Assessment System for Green Building Certifications of Existing Buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Charlotte Huus-Henriksen; [2015]
    Keywords : BREEAM; LEED; Miljöbyggnad; assessment; certification; green building; sustainability; existing buildings; sustainable construction; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Overconsumption of fossil fuels and an increase in greenhouse gas emissions are causing a greenhouse effect, which lead to a rise in average temperatures globally and contribute to global climate change. The construction sector has been identified as responsible for some of the highest levels of resource use and waste emissions across the globe, compared with other sectors. READ MORE

  6. 25. Defining a reference building according to LEED v4, to enable comparison of LCA alternatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Anna Olsson; Anel Steko; [2015]
    Keywords : LEED; LEED v4; LCA; Life-Cycle Assessment; Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction; Baseline Building; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In this thesis the possibility of defining a general reference building, or so-called Baseline Building representing Swedish multi-family dwellings is investigated. The scope of the research is limited to analyze the multi-family dwellings of 3-8 stories. READ MORE