Essays about: "building architecture affordability"

Found 3 essays containing the words building architecture affordability.

  1. 1. Assessing the affordability of biophilic designed apartments

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Daniela Larsson; Dharshini Krishnaraj; [2023]
    Keywords : biophilic design; affordability; sustainable change; biophilic architecture; building architecture affordability; biophilic pattern score; housing affordability metrics;

    Abstract : Over the last two decades, biophilic design and green architecture have been gaining moremomentum throughout the world, to combat climate change and promote sustainability.Biophilic design states that humans have an innate connection with nature, and thatconnection invokes human well-being, productivity, coexistence with nature, andbiodiversity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Democratization of the Swedish Housing Policy

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Emelie Berglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Self-building; participatory design; autonomous architecture; demo- cratic housing policy; sustainable transitions; standardizations;

    Abstract : This report explores an alternative housing policy to Sweden’s overpriced and problematic housing situation. Research has revolved around how flexible frameworks of Swedish regulations and standardizations in the housing policy can improve sustainability through planning participation and self-building processes. READ MORE

  4. 3. More Small! Building Resilience and Neighbourliness in Vancouver’s Shared Spaces

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Caitlin Schultz; [2021]
    Keywords : urban design suburban transformation the missing middle housing affordability urban planning; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The Missing Middle describes a phenomenon and a movement to fill a gap in the housing choices offered in many North American cities. Although proponents of the movement state that Missing Middle forms can seamlessly replace single-family housing in existing neighbourhoods, a paradigm shift in Vancouver’s housing supply presents an opportunity to restructure its public spaces and services in tandem. READ MORE