Essays about: "Transformability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word Transformability.

1. 1. Urban flood risk mitigation : A perspective form urban planning

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

   Author : Andreas Brandow; [2023]
   Keywords : Urban indicators; Resilience; Urban flooding; Flood protection and mitigation; Luleå;

   Abstract : Due to the global warming and climate change, an increased frequency of high intensity rains and other disasters are expected all around the world. To predict this change in climate the IPCC has created a set of climate scenarios, RCPs, that will try to predict the future climate based on how much we are able to adapt and mitigate the effects we as a species have on the environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Agroecology: an assessment of Campi Aperti transformative potential

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Giulia Rossi; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Agroecology; Transformability; Food System;

   Abstract : Food systems are central to human well-being and development. Nevertheless, they also represent a significant source of environmental and social negative impacts. Additionally, the recent and multiple disruptions, like the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war, have demonstrated that the systems are unprepared to face unforeseen shocks. READ MORE

4. 3. Thematic landscape master plan : climate-resilient, permeable, and culturally informed landscape master plan for Hostivice municipality, Czechia

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Vojtech Kettner; [2021]
   Keywords : landscape; thematic plan; master plan; municipality; comprehensive planning; urban ecology; landscape architecture; connectivity; Hostivice; Czechia;

   Abstract : The Master thesis investigates urban as well as open landscape in the Hostivice Municipality, Prague-West District, Czechia. The introduction presents the current state of landscape planning in the Hostivice Municipality, and unveils the concept of landscape within geography and its position in Czech Republic. READ MORE

5. 4. Rethinking Resilience: Can Dikes Save Korsør from Drowning?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Vernisa Dedic; [2020]
   Keywords : Korsør; Halsskov; Slagelse Kommune; Denmark; resilience; strategy; flood resilience robustness; adaptability; transformability; flood-risk management; flooding; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In 2006, the city of Korsør in Slagelse Municipality in Denmark experienced the worst storm surge recorded in history. In order to prevent greater damage of buildings and sensitive infrastructures in the future, dikes and evacuation procedures have been brought up for discussion. READ MORE

6. 5. Object Poetry : Shaping Through Knit

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Jóna Berglind Stefánsdóttir; [2018]
   Keywords : Textile Design; Knitting; Shaping; Objects; Material; Sculpting; Simplicity; Colours; Interaction;

   Abstract : Textile design has long been known for its craft related and traditional ways of working. Different designers and artist have found a way of approaching the field from an unconventional perspective. The aim of this project is to demonstrate an alternative way of approaching the field by applying traditional methods to unconventional materials. READ MORE