Essays about: "Sustainable lawns"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 15 essays containing the words Sustainable lawns.

  1. 11. Lawn as Ecological and Cultural Phenomenon; Understanding of Social, Cultural and Regulatory Motives for Establishment and Management of Lawns in Uppsala

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Hajar Eshraghi; [2014]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Lawn; Social and cultural phenomenon; Establishment and management of lawns; Alternative lawns; Urban biodiversity;

    Abstract : Lawn is a homogenized element of modern urban green space. Due to historical and cultural characteristics of Swedish urban planning, lawns are the main common typology in Uppsala (77.3%). Despite the strong attachment of Uppsala people to green carpets, the multibillion lawn industry is highly costly in terms of maintenance and management. READ MORE

  3. 12. Vegetation på MKB Fastighets AB:s bostadsgårdar : inventering av växttekniska problem

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Management, Design, and Construction (until 121231)

    Author : Elisabeth Lindkvist; [2011]
    Keywords : bostadsgårdar; vegetationsanvändning; vegetation; skötsel;

    Abstract : SAMMANFATTNING: Bostadsgårdar bör vara både funktionella och vackra för att uppskattas av de boende. För att uppnå detta är vegetation på bostadsgården ett viktigt element. Bostadsgården bör även vara relativt lätt att sköta för fastighetsförvaltaren. READ MORE

  4. 13. Stadsplaneringsideal. Med den periurbana zonen i fokus - dess potential för den hållbara staden

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : moa Hansson Broman; [2010]
    Keywords : periurban zon; planering; Lund; Sverige; planeringsideal;

    Abstract : To be able to plan for the expansion of a town, one needs a vision of the future appear-ance of the town. It is the current issues (social situation, supply and demand, political control etc.) which decide what the ideal for town planning is. This is turn is the steering factor of the physical structure of the town. READ MORE

  5. 14. Urbana odlingsrörelser återbrukarträdgårdsstadens visioner

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Lisen Hendeberg; [2010]
    Keywords : stadsodling; Urban Agriculture; trädgårdsstad; hållbar utveckling; köksträdgård; Wanås;

    Abstract : Uppsatsen är både ett teoretiskt arbete om stadsodling och en gestaltning av en köksträdgård.Under vintern 2010 åtog sig sju studenter uppdraget att skapa en experimentell köksträdgårdsom en fördjupning och vidareutveckling av 2009 års utformning av köksträdgården vidingången till Wanås skulpturpark. READ MORE

  6. 15. A Feasibility Study on Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Using Constructed Wetlands - An Example from Cochabamba, Bolivia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Helena Cordesius; Sofia Hedstrom; [2009]
    Keywords : minor field study; water treatment; Cochabamba; constructed wetlands; sewage water; horizontal subsurface flow; Bolivia; reuse of wastewater; wastewater; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Cochabamba in Bolivia is an example of a city that faces increasing environmental problems and health risks due to insufficient sewage system coverage and municipal wastewater treatment. The situation is especially severe in peri-urban fast growing settlements. READ MORE