Essays about: "artisan structure"

Found 3 essays containing the words artisan structure.

  1. 1. Post-Industrial infrastructure: re-imagined spaces of form

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Rocco Anthony Pacini; [2019]
    Keywords : Post-Industrial;

    Abstract : Thesis project; 'Post-Industrial infrastructure: re-imagined spaces of form' revolves around several important issues regarding the treatment, appreciation/non-appreciation and architectural qualities of abandon Post-Industrial sites. As many of these types of sites offer many fine qualities that I find valuable within the architectural construct. READ MORE

  2. 2. Adoption of effective improved cookstoves in sub-Sahara Africa: case study in the Arua District

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Alwin Bubendorfer; [2012]
    Keywords : Effective improved cookstoves; sustainable development; 3-Step approach; improved project methodology; holistic approach; artisan structure; climate change mitigation and adaptation; biodiversity conservation; ecosystem service protection;

    Abstract : In rural areas of least developed countries, the preparation of meals remains the predominant energy consuming activity. Cooking is mostly performed with firewood – using the ancient “technology” of the 3-stone fire. READ MORE

  3. 3. Factors affecting the small-scale production of artisan meat : A study of livestock farming in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Daniel Morchain; [2009]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper examines the structure of livestock farming and of the meat industry in Sweden, focusing on possibilities for small-scale farmers to develop, whether individually or in a group, self-sufficient systems of high quality meat production. The four areas identified as presenting structural difficulties (and in some cases opportunities) to small-scale producers are: i) the centralized structures of downstream production: this includes slaughterhouses and food retailers, and even farming practices; ii) existing cooperatives in the meat sector, which do not cater to the needs of the focus group; iii) subsidies granted by the European agricultural policy; and iv) the preferences and concerns of consumers and food retailers. READ MORE