Essays about: "earthen construction"

Found 4 essays containing the words earthen construction.

  1. 1. Earth Architecture - Towards a Sustainable Future?

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

    Author : Caroline Halje; Hanna Wernersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Earth architecture; clay; building material; sustainability; future building; Tanzania; Dar es Salaam; field study; green building; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : It is widely recognised that the two major challenges of the 21st century are climate change and poverty. The building sector is responsible for over a third of all global carbon dioxide emissions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Adaptive Clay Formations

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

    Author : Anton Johansson; Edurne Morales Zúñiga; [2021]
    Keywords : digital fabrication; clay; clay construction; earthen construction; construction robotics; path planning; mobile robotics; computational design; robotics; non-linear fabrication; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Rapid Clay Formations (RCF) is an ongoing research project investigating robotic aggregation of soft clay elements. This thesis presents our research into RCF construction on an architectural scale. It outlines our development of a fabrication process suitable for the construction of tall and slender structures made out of clay. READ MORE

  4. 3. Authentic Adobe and Off-the-Grid Earthships : Investigating the potential for a green rating system and sustainability-oriented accommodation platform in Taos, New Mexico

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Evelina Elf Donaldson; [2021]
    Keywords : Earthship; Adobe; New Mexico; Taos; Off-the-grid; Southwest; Sustainable Construction; Sustainable Architecture; Green Building; Sharing Economy; Accommodation; Airbnb: Green Rating System; Sustainability Accreditation; Content Analysis; Resource Management; Life-Cycle Design; Design for Human;

    Abstract : In an age where the sharing economy has proliferated as a preferred means of travel in the tourism industry, and the accommodation sharing platform Airbnb has risen to the forefront, there is much criticism and discussion about the need for such nascent platforms to operate in alignment with sustainable development. Currently, economic benefits for the host and guest lie at the core of Airbnb’s sustainability appeal, while few concrete steps have been taken to advance environmental and social values. READ MORE

  5. 4. Changing Climate; Bangladesh Facing the Challenge of Severe Flood Problems; A Comparison of Flood Management between Bangladesh and the Netherlands

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

    Author : KALLOL KUMAR BISWAS; [2010]
    Keywords : Bangladesh; Netherlands; Flood Management; Climate Change;

    Abstract : Both Bangladesh and the Netherlands are the most flood prone countries in two continents Asia and Europe. Bangladesh is known to be highly vulnerable to floods. Frequent floods have put enormous constraints on its development potential. Unfortunately, the frequency of high intensity floods is increasing every year. READ MORE