Essays about: "building certifications"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 35 essays containing the words building certifications.

  1. 16. Mellanhandens roll i certifieringskedjan : en fallstudie på Svenskt Sigill

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : August Breitholtz; Lukas Hempel; [2020]
    Keywords : certifiering; certifieringskedja; intermediär; mellanhand; standard; Svenskt Sigill;

    Abstract : In a globalised world where food is exported and imported around the earth there are high demands on the quality and safety of the food. One way to meet these demands are through certifications, which simply means the food follows a certain set of standards. READ MORE

  3. 17. Socially Sustainable Office Buildings - A better business for everyone

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dunja Kantola; [2020]
    Keywords : Certification; Green Building; Social Sustainability; WELL Building Standard; Employer Branding; Risk Society;

    Abstract : Buildings account for 39 per cent of the global greenhouse gas emissions, therefore the way buildings are constructed and utilized plays an important role in the transition to a sustainable future. Environmental Certification Systems (ECS) functions as a catalysator for sustainable solutions within the building industry and is seen as a hygiene factor for property owners today. READ MORE

  4. 18. A Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of Cross-Laminated Timber

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Emma Svensson; David Panojevic; [2019]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Cross-laminated timber; Miljöbyggnad; DGNB; Environmental impact; End of life; Circular economy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Negative environmental impacts generated by new buildings and the built environment needs to be reduced in order to contribute to mitigation of anthropogenic global warming. Sustainable building certifications such as Miljöbyggnad and DGNB was introduced as a measure to transition into more sustainable buildings. READ MORE

  5. 19. The WELL Building StandardA Study of Bengt Dahlgren's office in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : David Landmark; [2019]
    Keywords : WELL; WELL Building Standard; Green Building Certification; Indoor Climate; Well-being; WELL; WELL Building Standard; Miljöcertifiering; Inomhusklimat; Välmående; Miljöbyggnad;

    Abstract : Throughout our lives, we spend approximately 80–90% of our time indoors, and the environment which wereside in is a key factor determining our comfort and well-being. A favorable indoor environment can enhance our quality of life whereas a less than favorable environment may have the opposite effect. READ MORE

  6. 20. Building certification as a driver in green building design : The holistic apporach of WELL

    University essay from KTH/Installations- och energisystem

    Author : Isabella Labartino; [2018]
    Keywords : WELL; Miljöbyggnad; BREEAM-SE; LEED-IT; gap; concept; feature; health; well-being;

    Abstract : Construction industry is based on the evaluation of building environmental impact. The current situation shows buildings reaching high standards in the field of environmental sustainability, but they often neglect occupants' satisfaction. READ MORE