Essays about: "building orientation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 110 essays containing the words building orientation.

  1. 21. Guiding Light, Balancing fluidity and orientation

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Toma Sova; [2021]
    Keywords : Wayfinding; Lighting as orientation; KTH Architecture building;

    Abstract : The intention of this document is to explore the potential of lighting design to work as an orientation tool in relatively large-scale buildings, where users lack the environmental clues needed to create effective cognitive maps.Cognitive mapping is the process of mental structuring of an overall image or representation of the spaces and layout of a setting, for the purpose of wayfinding. READ MORE

  3. 22. The determinants of local government involvement in nature conservation programs : Evidence from Swedish municipalities

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Marco Kessler; [2021]
    Keywords : Environmental policy adoption · Local government · Nature conservation · LONA · Swedish municipalities · Poisson fixed effects panel regression;

    Abstract : Environmental degradation is a coining issue of our time. Hardly any place in the world is spared from its repercussions. Governments on all administrative levels have begun to take action. It has been acknowledged that local governments are playing a key role in combating the sources and adverse effects of environmental degradation. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Impact of Late Design Choices on Daylight and Energy Use in Buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Oscar Bálint Palmgren; Duy Tan Tran; [2021]
    Keywords : Global Sensitivity Analysis; Parametric Design; Architecture; Building Engineering; Daylight; Energy Use.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Daylight analysis is often carried out when definitive decisions about space characteristics such as materials, colours, window characteristics and furnishing have not yet been made. Such late design choices, which are first introduced or can still be changed late in the design process or even after its conclusion, impact the daylight levels of interior spaces. READ MORE

  5. 24. Early Design Stage Energy Optimization of Bysjöstrand Ecovillage, Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Anastasiia An; [2020]
    Keywords : Energy optimization; energy efficiency; passive design; active design; early design stage; neighborhood;

    Abstract : Decisions made at the early stage of building and settlement design can greatly influence the energy performance of the built environment. However, the type of feasible design intervention and their impact strong depends on project: if it is a new development or a re-development, whether the setting of the project is urban or rural, etc. READ MORE

  6. 25. Family Businesses Long-term Orientation – the Effect on their Digital Transformation : A multiple-case study within traditional industries

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Joakim Trauntschnig; David Oliver Hetz; [2020]
    Keywords : Digital Transformation; Digital Technologies; Family Business; Long-term Orientation; Dynamic Capabilities; Traditional Industries;

    Abstract : Digital technologies are disrupting firms of all sizes in all industries. This prompts firms to stipulate responses to the ongoing changes and challenges digitalization spawns. READ MORE