Essays about: "alternative lawns"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words alternative lawns.

  1. 6. In search for sustainable alternatives to lawns : connecting research and landscape design

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

    Author : Ameli Hellner; Julia Vilkénas; [2014]
    Keywords : Alternative lawns; Sustainable lawns; Lawns; Landscape design history; Sustainability; Ecosystem services; Design; Ultuna; Demonstration Trail; Lawn trail; Sustainable design;

    Abstract : A large part of Sweden’s green, urban landscape is covered by lawns. Approximately 80 000 ha of maintained grass lawns are part of public courtyards, schoolyards, parks, golf courses, sport fields and traffic environments. Beyond this figure, the lawn is also an essential element in most private villa-gardens. READ MORE

  3. 7. 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

  4. 8. Efter nolltoleransen : nyttan av laglig graffiti

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

    Author : Oskar Rendel; [2012]
    Keywords : landskapsarkitektur; graffiti; funktion; nolltolerans; klotterpolicy; Stockholm;

    Abstract : Det här är ett examensarbete på 30 hp utfört 2012 på vid institutionen för stad och land på SLU i Ultuna. Bakgrunden är att Stockholm under flera års tid har haft en väldigt repressiv inställning gentemot fenomenet graffiti, det brukar kallas för nolltoleransen. READ MORE

  5. 9. 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