Essays about: "Large-scale public building"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Large-scale public building.

1. 1. Neighbourhood Mosaic: Regeneration Project for the large-scale housing area in Malmö, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Mariia Khalimon; [2023]
   Keywords : Regeneration; Reuse; Transformation; Adaptive transformation; Social Sustainability; Sustainability; Sustainable Urban Design; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : The problem of outdated large-scale housing estates has been prevalent in many cities, resulting in unbalanced social issues, uncomfortable living conditions, and a lack of response to climate change. The research focuses on the Almgården area in Malmo, Sweden, and aims to address these challenges by proposing a sustainable design solution that can improve the quality of life for residents while reducing environmental impact. READ MORE

3. 2. Identification of key factors that support and limit action plan implementation after a SimEx and suggestions on how to overcome the challenges

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

   Author : Zeth Söderlund; [2023]
   Keywords : simulation exercise; evaluation; action plan; implementation; challenges; usefulness; improve; learning; lessons learnt; debrief session; capacity development; capacity strengthening; capacity building; disaster risk management; disaster risk reduction; emergency preparedness; disaster preparedness; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : It is difficult to prepare for events with large-scale consequences and low probability. Simulation exercises (SimEx) provide the opportunity to improve preparedness through strengthening capabilities before an actual emergency. Conducting a SimEx could be very expensive and therefore the SimEx should be thoroughly evaluated. READ MORE

4. 3. Towards a sustainable and just energy system in the city of Malmö : Social Innovations in the Energy Sector

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Franco Crudi; [2021]
   Keywords : sustainable and just energy transitions; transformative social innovation; energy justice;

   Abstract : Like many other European cities, Malmö has set ambitious goals to become Sweden’s first carbon-neutral city by 2030. This objective is aligned with several public entities such as the Öresund Region, the Swedish Energy Agency, the European Union, and the UN within the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Urban Development. READ MORE

5. 4. Seeing Stars - Intensity Interferometry in the Laboratory and on the Ground

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Astronomi - Genomgår omorganisation

   Author : Colin Carlile; [2021]
   Keywords : Stellar Physics Instrumentation Interferometry Cherenkov Telescope Array Intensity Interferometry; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : Context Since the time of Tycho Brahe astronomy has been an observing science defined by the quality of its instrumentation. The introduction of primitive telescopes by Galileo in 1609 began a period of development of ever-larger telescopes with greater measuring precision. READ MORE

6. 5. From Do It Yourself to Do It Together : Sociological analysis of knowledge sharing in Stockholm Makerspace

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Mayya Shmidt; [2019]
   Keywords : Sharing economy; knowledge sharing; commons-based peer production; DIY communities; ethnography;

   Abstract : The study examinesthe variety of interaction and motivation practices to participate in the sharing initiative as well as pinpointing key elements of member-driven organization functioning;in the case of Stockholm Makerspace– a community of non-professional makers.  The Current scholarship on sharing is mostly focused on the large-scale platform businesses in a North American context, thus evidence from grassroots small-scale initiatives is lacking. READ MORE