Essays about: "Off-the-grid"

Found 5 essays containing the word Off-the-grid.

1. 1. Developing an Application for Visualisation of Personnel Locations in Disaster Response Operations

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Sofia Bertmar; [2023]
   Keywords : Software engineering; Human computer interaction; Disaster management; Cartographic visualisation;

   Abstract : This master's thesis presents the development and evaluation of an application visualising the operators' current positions in disaster area operations. The application was developed to address limitations in their current working methods, which currently rely on verbal communication and manual position mapping. READ MORE

3. 2. Photochemistry of Copper Coordination Complexes

   University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

   Author : Amanda Blad; Helena Glisén; Filippa Ludvig; [2021]
   Keywords : Copper Halide Organic Complex; Time-Resolved Photoluminescence; Metal-organic Framework; Coordination Polymer; Thin Film Solar Cell; Koppar halid organiska komplex; tidsberoende fotoluminesens; metallorganiska ramverk; koordinationspolymer; tunnfilmssolcell.;

   Abstract : The United Nations have set a number of sustainability goals, Agenda 2030, in order to combat the worlds largest challenges and injustices. The energy market is one of these urgent issues which must be solved. Solar energy is expected to be the fastest growing energy source in the future energy mix. READ MORE

4. 3. Authentic Adobe and Off-the-Grid Earthships : Investigating the potential for a green rating system and sustainability-oriented accommodation platform in Taos, New Mexico

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Evelina Elf Donaldson; [2021]
   Keywords : Earthship; Adobe; New Mexico; Taos; Off-the-grid; Southwest; Sustainable Construction; Sustainable Architecture; Green Building; Sharing Economy; Accommodation; Airbnb: Green Rating System; Sustainability Accreditation; Content Analysis; Resource Management; Life-Cycle Design; Design for Human;

   Abstract : In an age where the sharing economy has proliferated as a preferred means of travel in the tourism industry, and the accommodation sharing platform Airbnb has risen to the forefront, there is much criticism and discussion about the need for such nascent platforms to operate in alignment with sustainable development. Currently, economic benefits for the host and guest lie at the core of Airbnb’s sustainability appeal, while few concrete steps have been taken to advance environmental and social values. READ MORE

5. 4. SILO

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

   Author : Kristina Henriksson; [2020]
   Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This project focuses on how a household in Malmö can manage a crisis situation with no electricity, water, heat and communication for 72 hours. This is due to the recommendation that we can take care of ourselves for 3 days in case of a crisis. READ MORE

6. 5. "The price of anything is the life you exchange for it" : a study on voluntary simplicity within the United States

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Tyler Lang; [2017]
   Keywords : alternative lifestyles; modernity; voluntary simplicity; off the grid; motivations; United States; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : American consumption based lifestyles have a grave impact on the environment and personal wellbeing of Americans, creating unhealthy consumption patterns, unforeseen negative effects on individuals, and ultimately unsustainable lifestyles overall. Voluntary simplicity (VS), or individuals who resist consumerist tendencies seeking a higher quality of life through simplicity, is an answer to these concerns by promoting low consumption lifestyles, independence, and resilience among individuals and their lifestyles. READ MORE