Essays about: "LID - low impact development"

Found 5 essays containing the words LID - low impact development.

  1. 1. A Mechatronic Jar Opener : A Design Study of a Motorized Home Appliance for Improved Accessibility

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Charlotte Paulson Ramel; Sofia Mobrin; [2023]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Improved accessibility; Torque; Planetary Gear; Arduino; Motorized Home Appliance.; Mekatronik; Förbättrad tillgänglighet; Vridmoment; Planetväxel; Arduino; Hemelektronik.;

    Abstract : Mechatronics is a rapidly growing field that combines elements of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to design and develop intelligent systems. One area where mechatronics still has the potential to have a significant impact is personal appliances and aids for people with disabilities, which this report aims to explore. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of a gross pollutant trap-biofilter stormwater treatment train : The Role Of Calcium Carbonate, Vegetation And Pre-Treatment Facility

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Arkitektur och vatten

    Author : Sofia Fahlbeck Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Bioretention; stormwater; stormwater treatment; stormwater pollutants; heavy metals; phosphorus; Biofilter; dagvatten; dagvattenrening; dagvattenföroreningar; tungmetaller; fosfor;

    Abstract : Development of cities, new buildings and other impervious surfaces entails increased stormwater flows, volumes and pollutant loads. Heavy metals, nutrients, sediments and salt are common pollutants in stormwater. READ MORE

  4. 3. Droppeparken; where the city’s rhythm meets nature’s cycle : a design proposal to raise awareness on stormwater in Gothenburg

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

    Author : Anahid Babadi; [2020]
    Keywords : stormwater management; landscape Narrative; research by design; pedagogical design; LID approach; storytelling by design;

    Abstract : We live in a time of disruption as a consequence of climate change. Our cities are facing increasingly extreme weather events such as drought, more frequent rainfall and flooding. READ MORE

  5. 4. Porous asphalt as a method for reducing urban storm water runoff in Lund, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Gea Hallen; [2017]
    Keywords : PCSWMM; urban flood modelling; porous asphalt; Physical geography and Ecosystem Science; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Flooding is a major risk to the ever increasing urban population, posing a threat to human lives but also causing traffic interruptions, economic losses and pollution. Built up areas are prone to flooding due to the changes of previously pervious surfaces being covered by buildings and impervious pavements, such as asphalt. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hållbar dagvattenhantering : en fallstudie för Åstorp centrum

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

    Author : Sofia Stenberg; [2015]
    Keywords : stormwater mangement; hållbar dagvattenhantering; förvaltning och drifts erfarenheter av LOD; SUDS; urban ecology; hållbar stadsutveckling; LID - low impact development;

    Abstract : Utvecklingen av det moderna samhällsbyggandet har utvecklat en urban miljö vi inte vet hur den fungerar, menar Aryal et al (2010). Utvecklingen har gått från att arbeta i harmoni med naturens ekosystem och att se fördelarna med samarbetet, till att nästan arbeta och utveckla den urbana miljön tvärs emot naturens ekosystem, förklarar Barton & Pretty (2010). READ MORE