Essays about: "conservation the environment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 305 essays containing the words conservation the environment.

  1. 1. FINDING TRACES OF THE MODERN MOVEMENT IN GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN Implementing personal value through visualisation as a conservation tool

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Inès Vandesompele; [2024-01-30]
    Keywords : The Modern Movement; personal value; conservation; Swedish built environment;

    Abstract : The organisation Docomomo International is engaged in the documentation and conservation of the built environment related to the Modern Movement. Therefore, it was essential to discuss what this means for our modernist heritage. READ MORE

  3. 2. Repurposing cultural heritage: Design proposal for the Olympic Rowing stadium in Helsinki

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

    Author : Jenna Hukkinen; [2024]
    Keywords : Adaptive reuse; Architecture; Transformation; Adaptive transformation; Adaptive strategies; Cultural heritage; Architectural heritage; Cultural property; Historic preservation; Sustainable development; Building conservation; Revitalization; Economic revitalization; Value assessment; Swimming pool; Simhall; Public architecture; Bath; Arkitektur; Adaptiv transformation; Kulturarv; Historiskt bevarande; Hållbar utveckling; Byggnadsvård; Värdebedömning; Olympic games; Olympiska spelen; Functionalism; Funktionalism; Modernism; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki. Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can the disappearance of the forest orchid Goodyera repens be linked to clearcutting? : a spatial analysis using citizen science data from southern Sweden.

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Ines Diaz Garcia; [2024]
    Keywords : Goodyera repens; knärot; Artportalen; forestry; clearcut; citizen science; southern Sweden; conservation;

    Abstract : Habitat transformation through forestry has an impact on boreal species in northern Europe. In Sweden, even-aged plantations with clearcut harvesting are forestry practices that affect the understory vegetation. This study focuses on the red-listed Goodyera repens, a rhizomatous evergreen orchid. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cleaning methods for removal of bound soiling on leather

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Olivia Cati Starck; [2023-11-14]
    Keywords : Conservation; Leather; Cleaning; Vulpex; White spirit; Isopropanol; Gellan gum gel;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the removal of bound soiling on leather using three cleaning methods: Vulpex (10%) in white spirit, gellan gum gel loaded in isopropanol and white spirit by itself. More detailed studies of cleaning methods for bound soiling in leather conservation are sparse. READ MORE

  6. 5. Creation of a Virtual Reality Experience for the Virtual Conservation of The Flamman Theater Using Unreal Engine 4

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Fausto Zamora Arias; [2023-10-25]
    Keywords : virtual reality; Oculus Quest 2; preserving cultural heritage; Unreal Engine 4; game design and development;

    Abstract : The Flamman Theater identity was successfully digitally preserved for the cultural heritage of Gothenburg by creating a video game, while tested with pandemic restrictions. On the technical side, this project combines virtual reality, artificial intelligence and game mechanics to create an immersive atmosphere, inviting people to watch movies inside as the original theater was intended. READ MORE