Essays about: "climate-sensitive"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the word climate-sensitive.

1. 1. Modelling the growth of Pinus sylvestris L. monocultures in Sweden depending on the absorbed light

   University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

   Author : Mateusz Grzeszkiewicz; [2022]
   Keywords : climate change; forest modelling; light use efficiency; photosynthetically active radiation; Scots pine;

   Abstract : Stand growth models are an important aid in contemporary sustainable forest management as a major planning and decision-making tool. However, climate change influencing growth conditions worldwide is a challenge to commonly used empirical models as they do not provide enough flexibility, which can result in inaccurate predictions and thus wrong decisions and sub-optimal results. READ MORE

3. 2. MICROCLIMATE FRAMES FOR PAINTINGS ON CANVAS A literature review with a case study from Nationalmuseum

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

   Author : Sofia Lundsten; [2021-10-28]
   Keywords : Microclimate frames; preventive conservation; humidity buffering;

   Abstract : The use of microclimate frames for paintings has become more common in the past decades, and it is a good way of protecting climate sensitive paintings during transport, loans, and exhibitions. This study is a literature review that aims to describe the overall practice of mounting canvas paintings in microclimate frames, as well as describe practices at Nationalmuseum, Sweden’s largest art gallery, in more detail. READ MORE

4. 3. COOL IT DOWN - Tackling urban heat island effect in Singapore

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

   Author : Marcin Zebrowski; [2021]
   Keywords : urban heat; urban heat island effect; tropical; climate; microclimate; sustainable urban design; marina bay; singapore; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : This master thesis aims to propose sustainable solutions to influence the microclimate, tackle the urban heat island effect and provide a climate-sensitive design for Marina Bay in Singapore. During the site visit and research, the main challenges for Downtown Singapore were identified. READ MORE

5. 4. Jokkmokk: The Arctic future - Climate transitions and Urban design Challenges in Winter Cities

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

   Author : Cibele De Rezende Guimarães; [2021]
   Keywords : winter city; climate-sensitive design; climate change; small cities; local economy; winter resilience; native people; Sami; cultural identity; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Polar nights, extreme cold, and snow are part of the identity of Arctic cities; these elements together set a particular demand for urban designers to find solutions to make the city more livable and attractive during the long dark days in the winter and still thrive on being enjoyable during the long bright days in the short summers. However, Arctic cities are threatened continuously by shrinking populations, climate change, and industrial exploitation (ex. READ MORE

6. 5. Feeling the Heat of Climate Change - How Sensitive Could It Be? 

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   Author : Gustav Kollberg; John Skantze; [2020-06-29]
   Keywords : Climate Sensitivity; Predictability of Stock Returns; Temperature Anomaly; Fama French Three-Factor Model; Carhart Four-Factor Model;

   Abstract : This thesis examines if climate sensitivity predicts stock returns and how well this measurement performs. The sample consists of the S&P 500 and the monthly stock return for the period between 1979 to 2019. The method is first to estimate the climate sensitivity for stock returns from temperature anomaly. READ MORE