Essays about: "city archive"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words city archive.

1. 1. Resurrection of Our Ancestors : 3D face reconstruction of historical images and its use in face recognition

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen Vi3

   Author : Moa Li Lekander; [2023]
   Keywords : 3D Computer Graphics; 3D Face Reconstruction; Face Recognition; Face Frontalization; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Artificial Intelligence; Historical Images; Image Analysis; City Faces; Stockholm City Museum; Stockholm City Archive; Stadens Ansikten; Stadsmuseet; Stadsarkivet;

   Abstract : In the field of face recognition one challenge is to recognize individuals in photographs taken of the person in profile. In this project it was investigated whether 3D face reconstructions could improve the face recognition results in these cases. READ MORE

3. 2. Exercising freedom of speech: A cultural analysis of the Dawit Isaak Library

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

   Author : Livia Skåve; [2023]
   Keywords : freedom of speech; free speech; artistic freedom; banned books; the Dawit Isaak Library; library selection; field theory; democracy; Cultural Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how freedom of speech is implemented in a Swedish library context, by examining what actions and practices the concept is translated into at the Dawit Isaak Library in Malmö, a library focused on freedom of speech and banned literature that opened at Malmö City Archive in 2020. The aim of the study is to illuminate and clarify discrepancies between the theoretical definition and the physical performance of freedom of speech, and it investigates the dilemmas that may arise there. READ MORE

4. 3. The Swedish Oil Weapon : Storage of fuel in Sweden during the Cold War – Energy security and environmentally related aspects

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Sofi Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Oil storage; Civil defence; Contingency planning; Security of Supply; Undressed chambers; Science Technology Studies;

   Abstract : The thesis analyses how the system of oil and fuel storage was created, and applied in Sweden during the Cold War. The investigation focuses on the period 1938-1998 and considers the vital role of fossil fuel during a period when Sweden declared neutrality and independence. READ MORE

5. 4. The History and Heritage of the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Memorial Museum : The function of documentary heritage in urban development

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Junyu Pan; [2022]
   Keywords : Theme Museum; Documentary heritage; Urban development; Urban planning; Diversified dissemination;

   Abstract : Shanghai is one of has been a city of high economic and social importance since the early 20th century. The form and historical background of cultural heritages in its downtown districts is different to those in other Chinese cities with protected historical areas such as for instance the Bund area. READ MORE

6. 5. Empirical Study of the Impact of Green Certification on the Rental Income : Do Green Certifications Add Value to Office Buildings?

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Alexander Köhler; Johan Rydholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Green Buildings; Sustainability; Green Certifications; Office Buildings; Rent Premium; Hedonic Price model; Rent Impact; Gröna Byggnader; Hållbarhet; Miljöcertifieringar; Kontorsbyggnader; hyrespremium; Hedonisk prismodell; hyrespåverkan;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not green certificates have an impact on income-generating commercial buildings' rent compared to similar non-certified commercial buildings. In addition, evaluate if there exists a variation in the rent premium between the different certifications and if the rental premium increases with the distance from city center. READ MORE