Essays about: "Second homes"

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  1. 21. Seismic analysis and retrofitting of an existing multi-storey building in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Matilda Muca; Celine Haikal; [2018]
    Keywords : Earthquakes; seismic analysis; retrofitting; frequency; multi-storey building; shear wall; steel bracing; Jordbävningar; seismisk analys; förbättring av skadade byggnader; flervånings-byggnad; skjuvvägg; stålfackverk;

    Abstract : Throughout the years earthquakes are a huge concern for structures; causing losses of peoples’ lives, damages and collapse of homes. Usually, most of the buildings that collapse or have serious damages are mostly old buildings that do not fulfil any longer the updated regulations and building codes concerning seismic design. READ MORE

  3. 22. Analysis of the Regional Purchasing Power in the Swedish Housing Market : A Multiple Regression Modeling Approach

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Therese Lin; Stefan Maras; [2018]
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    Abstract : This report analyzes which macroeconomic factors have the greatest effect on a consumer’s purchasing power on the Swedish housing market. Multiple linear regression analysis is used to construct separate models for each of the eight Swedish regions: West Sweden, South Sweden, Småland and the Islands, Stockholm, East Middle Sweden, Middle Northern Sweden, North Middle Sweden and Upper Northern Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 23. New trends in densification projects within the Million Homes Programme areas

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Noé Alberto Carbajal Velazco; [2018]
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    Abstract : The urban densification projects launched in many Swedish cities in recent years supposedly lead to more sustainable urban environments, according to those responsible; solving the shortage of housing units and using the urban infrastructure and other resources in a more efficient way. But many of the proposed projects face a lot of criticism when they are located within the Million Homes Programme areas due to their current situation: social segregation, unemployment, as well as the perception of the permanent increase in insecurity. READ MORE

  5. 24. Fire Risk and Vulnerability in Urban Informal Settlements in Metro Manila

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Darlene Rini; [2018]
    Keywords : Urban fire risks; informal settlement fires; urban fire risk management; GIS; URDI; urban disasters; risk indexing; fire statistics; Metro Manila; Quezon City; Science General;

    Abstract : Urban fires, particularly in informal settlements in rapidly urbanizing cities in the developing world, are an “everyday disaster” that oftentimes goes unnoticed or under-served in the face of disturbances of the more “lethal reputation”. These disturbances of normal existence are arguably the most debilitating to vulnerable communities and sustainable development, and yet get little attention in disaster literature or in practice. READ MORE

  6. 25. Key determinants for user intention to adopt smart home ecosystems

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Kristian Haglund; Pia Flydén; [2018]
    Keywords : IOT; Smart Home; Smarthome; User; Adoption; Intention to adopt; Key determinants; user intention; adoption; ecosystems;

    Abstract : IoT is a technology where different devices are equipped with internet connection which makes it possible to control them and exchange data over internet. IoT can be thought of as an umbrella term covering a broad and ever-growing range of services and technologies. One of the segments within IoT is the smart home ecosystem. READ MORE