Essays about: "Suzanna Törnroth"

Found 2 essays containing the words Suzanna Törnroth.

1. 1. Using vernacular design to alleviate inequalities in socio-spatial access: A case study of Dubai’s park provision.

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Suzanna Törnroth; [2017]
   Keywords : access; socio-spatial; social; spatial; urban planning; urban design; dubai; park; public; Islam; vernacular design; UAE; middle east; MENA; maps; transport; climate-sensitive; ecosystem services; environment; green; equality; inequality; movement; mobility; physical; GIS; arcGIS; spatial system; site analysis; mixed method; macro analysis; micro analysis;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on park planning in Dubai, and how current differences in their socio-spatial access can be alleviated by using regional-vernacular design principles. The thesis uses a mixed method approach that begins with the analysis of parks across the entire city to understand their current access and distribution, and then narrows down to focusing on four micro-case studies,which will serve as sites where improvements could be made. READ MORE

3. 2. Green Politics in the Maldives: A Possible Saviour?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Suzanna Törnroth; [2014]
   Keywords : qualitative; ecology; global; environment; Maldives; green politics; grounded theory.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The Maldives currently suffers from climate change, and will be soon rendered inhabitable due to rising sea levels. A political past stained by dictatorship and corruption has also led to inconceivable amounts of environmental destruction. READ MORE