Essays about: "balcony"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the word balcony.

  1. 1. Safety and durability of CLT-balconies

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader; KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Kevin Passian; Timothy Toresten; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The growing popularity of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the construction industryhas resulted in a demand for research focusing on the construction and design of CLTbalconies. This paper aims to address this need by presenting a CLT balcony design aswell as investigating its structural stability and moisture safety. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Reflection Pier - A Hospital Safe Haven

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Sofia Lykke Saxbøl; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Hospitals have been a crucial element of healthcare for centuries, providing a space for diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The design of hospitals has evolved dramatically throughout history, with significant changes in both the form and function of these institutions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Precious balcony

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Tina Franc; [2022]
    Keywords : Balcony; apartment building;

    Abstract : The location of my proposal is Hägernäs strand which is a modern suburb in Täby about 16 km north of Stockholm city. The area is situated directly on the coast in the inner archipelago of stockholm and offers good opportunities for walks along the coastline.  Natural environments are important resources for public health. READ MORE

  5. 4. Balco(n)vid-19 : The use and the importance of balconies before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Michaela Loukia Litsardaki; [2021]
    Keywords : balconies; coronavirus; pandemic; public space; collective initiatives;

    Abstract : To mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, unthinkable restrictions and measures were enforced. In a few weeks’ time, the greatest part of the global population went under strict lockdown policies. In this new reality, Italians took advantage of their balconies and started engaging in collective actions of communal and national solidarity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Temperature analysis of fire exposed load-bearing structures of mono glazed balconies

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Andreas Lilja; [2020]
    Keywords : CFD; FDS; FEM; TASEF; EKS; Eurocode; Simulation; Fire; Balcony; CFD; FDS; FEM; TASEF; EKS; Eurokoderna; Simulering; Brand; Balkong;

    Abstract : Previous to the now acting construction regulations EKS and Eurocode, the fire resistance of the load-bearing structures of mono glazed balconies were designed with a fire test called the SP fire 105. In 2011, when EKS replaced the previous construction regulations called Boverkets konstruktionsregler, BKR, the SP fire 105 was no longer the requirement for mono glazed balconies. READ MORE