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  1. 1. Application of an energy sensitivity analysis when refurbishing buildings in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Gabriela Miti Tsuge Costa; Denise Hermansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Sensitivity analysis; Energy performance; Million program project; Refurbishment; IDA ICE; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The European commission have set targets regarding the reduction of emission of greenhouse gases, the improvement of the energy efficiency and the use of renewable resources of energy respectively by 20 % by the year of 2020. Swedish targets are even more ambitious compared to the European Commission that aims to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by 40 %, improve the energy efficiency by 20 % and make 50 % of the energy be produced from renewable resources. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender Renovation : A case study analysis of the feminist urban development project #UrbanGirlsMovement discussing gender-transformative urban planning techniques as a means for more equal cities

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Emelie Anneroth; [2019]
    Keywords : #UrbanGirlsMovement; Fittja; gender-transformative urban planning; intersectionality; Million Dwellings Program; participation; territorial stigmatization.;

    Abstract : This thesis is a case study analysis of the feminist urban development project #UrbanGirlsMovement discussing how gender-transformative urban planning techniques impact local girls in the Million Dwellings Program area Fittja south of Stockholm. The thesis draws on a theoretical framework of feminist geography, intersectionality, and territorial stigmatization to analyze narratives from eleven girls participating in #UrbanGirlsMovement. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Allmännytta – for the Market or for the Many? : A qualitative study on competing ideals in Swedish public rental housing during the current housing shortage

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Tove Henriksson; [2018]
    Keywords : housing shortage; allmännytta; public rental housing; neoliberalism;

    Abstract : The majority of Sweden’s municipalities have for the last decade reported a housing shortage. This housing shortage, created by a combination of low construction rates and a rapidly growing population, has resulted in the biggest building boom Sweden has seen since the Million Dwellings Program. READ MORE

  5. 4. Study of active technologies for prefabricated multi-active facade elements for energy renovation of multi-family buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Ahmed Hadzimuratovic; Markus Swedmark; [2016]
    Keywords : Multi-active façade element; BIPV; LCC; heat losses from façade integrated ductwork; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In Sweden, between 1964 and 1975, approximately one million dwellings were raised in the so called million programme. Due to their age and often neglected maintenance regarding both building envelope and installations, in many cases, comprehensive retrofitting is now required. READ MORE

  6. 5. We don't need another 4000 neighbours : a critical design strategy that values the existing Hagalund

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Elin Friberg; [2015]
    Keywords : critical; strategy; development; Hagalund; Solna; densification; situated knowledge; participation; miljonprogram; förtätning; stadsutveckling; Hagaund; Solna; utvecklingsstrategi;

    Abstract : In August 2014 a development strategy for Hagalund, a million program area situated in Solna, was published. The strategy argues that a densification of the area would increase the local supply of services and cultural activities and that the existing needs of investment in the urban environment is dependent on the revenues that new housing would provide. READ MORE