Essays about: "Melbourne"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 39 essays containing the word Melbourne.

  1. 21. Social sustainability in urban renewal : a case study of Melbourne Docklands and Hammarby Sjöstad

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

    Author : Carin Dahlberg; [2015]
    Keywords : social sustainability; sustainable development; urban renewal; urban regeneration; case study; Hammarby Sjöstad; Melbourne Docklands;

    Abstract : Cities are forever transforming, never standing still; they are organisms in a constant evolution. With urbanization and globalization cities have gained importance and developed a need to compete with each other; one can say that today we live in a shrinking world where the cities nevertheless keep growing with an increasing population. READ MORE

  3. 22. Devil Facial Tumour Disease : The cancer that's raising hell in Tasmania

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : P Denbaum; [2014]
    Keywords : DFTD; Tasmanian devil; Cancer; contagious cancer; conservation;

    Abstract : Since 1996 a mysterious epidemic has been sweeping across the island of Tasmania, threatening the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) with extinction. The species is endemic to the island which is part of Australia and lies south of Melbourne. Being endemic to the island the devils are of particular risk of extinction. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sustainable decision-making : a case study

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

    Author : Anna Nohrenius Stenströmer; [2014]
    Keywords : sustainability; organizational; communication;

    Abstract : Decision making processes are at the core of an organization’s capacity to achieve defined sustainability goals. Decision making processes on the other hand, are highly dependent on individuals‟ actions and biases. READ MORE

  5. 24. Vad pågår på taken? : en studie av gröna tak i Melbourne, Australien

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

    Author : Åsa Wellander; [2014]
    Keywords : Gröna tak ; Green roofs; Melbourne; Australien; Extensiv; Intensiv; Semi-intensiv; Växtval; Plant selection;

    Abstract : Den ökande inflyttningen till städer ställer oss inför ett oundvikligt ställningstagande angående hållbar stadsutveckling. Städernas förtätning minskar grönområdena vilket gett vissa urbana miljöproblem, exempelvis översvämningar, lokala temperaturhöjningar och försämrad luftkvalitet. READ MORE

  6. 25. Frendin Architecture : A project on the practice of an architect

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Maria Frendin; [2013]
    Keywords : Practice; Architecture; Melbourne; Australia;

    Abstract : ‘Frendin Architecture – A project on the practice of an architect’ uses the realm of architectural design to engage with the design of architectural practice. With only a limited network of contacts and practical experience, without commissions in the pipeline or a portfolio of works, this project approaches the city as a site for architectural office and explores strategies for establishing an architect’s practice. READ MORE