Essays about: "case in construction"

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1. 6. Implementation of Level of Development for BIM Collaboration in Timber Building Subsystems Design: A Case Study of I-Joist Construction Elements

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Isabell Gustafsson; [2024]
   Keywords : BIM; I-Joist; LOD; Level of Development; Timber Building Subsystems;

   Abstract : Due to time, cost, and environmental challenges, wood has become a more common building material even for more complex buildings. Implementing the concept of Level of Development (LOD) on timber structures could provide a tool for BIM collaboration that may save cost and time, and in the early stages mediate wood as an available building material. READ MORE

3. 7. Study case: The water-cooling effect on floating photovoltaic plants performance

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Alice Dragon; [2024]
   Keywords : Solar photovoltaic; Floating photovoltaic; Performance analysis; Thermal loss; Panel Efficiency; Cooling effect; Solceller; Flytande solceller; Prestandaanalys; Termisk förlust; Panelens effektivitet; Kylande effekt;

   Abstract : Floating solar technology is relatively new, and it comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. This master thesis focuses on understanding how Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) projects perform compared to Ground-Based Photovoltaic (GPV) projects, in specific weather conditions. READ MORE

4. 8. Expectations and reality of sustainable stormwater management : A review of implementation of Nature-Based Solutions - A case study of Southern Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Katarzyna Zofia Dziubanii; [2024]
   Keywords : Nature-based solutions; green infrastructure; ecosystem services; planning process; spatial planning; urban planning; stormwater management; sustainability; climate change mitigation; Naturbaserade lösningar; grön infrastruktur; ekosystemtjänster; planeringsprocess; fysisk planering; stadsplanering; dagvattenhantering; hållbarhet; klimatförändringar;

   Abstract : The shrinking of permeable areas in favour of urban development is a phenomenon described in both scientific literature and policy documents. Changes in rainfall intensity and frequency following climate change are expected, but predicting the exact magnitude of these changes remains unclear. READ MORE

5. 9. Hur kan dammar påverka den urbana biologiska mångfalden?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Saga Forsberg; [2024]
   Keywords : biologisk mångfald; biodiversitet; öppna vatten; dagvattenlösning; urban; ekosystem; ekosystemtjänster; grön-blå infrastruktur; arter; klimatförändringar;

   Abstract : Denna litteraturstudie sammanställer forskningsresultat från andra studier. Det finns många faktorer som påverkar urban biologisk mångfald, som exempelvis vattenföroreningar, övergödning, urban heat island effekten, förekomsten av invasiva arter, angränsande landskapstyp, val av skötsel och utformning av dammen. READ MORE

6. 10. Influential Factors and Key Actors Shaping Sustainability Assurance Opinions: A Case Study of a Big-4 Firm

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : John Gerendas; Axel Tottie-Håkansson; [2024]
   Keywords : Sustainability assurance; CSRD; Comfort; Task-oriented language; Materiality construction;

   Abstract : The rise in sustainability reporting has increased the demand for sustainability assurance, especially in the light of new legislation, requiring more companies to undergo third-party assurance. This thesis provides insights into the practical work of a sustainability assuror in the sustainability assurance process and how sustainability assurance opinions are formed as well as how materiality is constructed. READ MORE