Essays about: "edifice"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word edifice.

1. 1. Assessing a Modeling Standard in Volcanic-Geothermal Systems: the Effects of the Lower System Boundary

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Shelly Mardhia Faizy; [2021]
   Keywords : Geothermal; Numerical Modelling; Laccolith; Permeability; Topography;

   Abstract : Geothermal energy consumption is projected to increase along with other renewable energy in the future. Therefore, it is important to have a better understanding on the evolution of geothermal systems to optimize the exploitation of such resources. Generally, numerical models are used as a fundamental tool to study a potential geothermal field. READ MORE

3. 2. It´s The Smart City, Stupid! : A critical study of Smart narratives, Attraction Hysteria & the production of Smart Space in the European Green Capital 2020

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Joel Göransson Scalzotto; [2020]
   Keywords : Smart City; Lisbon; Urban Regeneration; Attraction Hysteria; City Branding; Civic Participation; Egovernance; Production of space; Gentrification; Urban Commodification; Creative city;

   Abstract : In this research, the “Smart City-edifice” of Lisbon has been examined through qualitative field work carried out in the city. The concept of the Smart City- edifice has been designed by the author in an attempt to grasp the ambiguous Smart City ambition as an assemblage of (i) specific techniques incorporated into the urban environment (ii) the modes of governance which these techniques allow for, particularly real time data collection & (iii) issues of city branding, placemaking and urban, Smart regeneration. READ MORE

4. 3. Mismemory

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Ekaterina Ulitina; [2020]
   Keywords : preservation; alteration; replica; copying; ski jump; visitors centre;

   Abstract : This project tries to understand how we alter existing architecture. The research leads to a proposal that attempts to answer the question: Should a death of a building be a part of its envisaged timeline? It is difficult to preempt a building being dead, but it might be possible to preempt a building being refurbished, renovated and especially replicated. READ MORE

5. 4. Searching for the Grandiose

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Johan Wallhammar; [2018]
   Keywords : architecture; architectural theory; architectural history; grandiose; monumental; monument; architectural fantasy; fantasy; imaginary; capriccio; Etienne-Louis Boullée; Piranesi; Bruno Taut; colossal; memorial; edifice; imaginary structure; imaginary architecture; sigfried giedion; large; BIGNESS; dream; scale; ornament; limitless;

   Abstract : This project is called “Searching for the Grandiose” and consequently dives into this both historical and contemporary field of architecture. With a basis in architectural history, architectural theory and popular culture the project aims to understand and create grandiose architecture. READ MORE

6. 5. Probing the Toba super-eruption: Insights from oxygen isotope geochemistry and geobarometry

   University essay from Berggrundsgeologi

   Author : David Budd; [2011]
   Keywords : super-eruption; oxygen isotopes; geobarometry; Toba; magmatic plumbing; caldera;

   Abstract : The Toba caldera located in north Sumatra, Indonesia, is the source of the largest volcanic eruption in the Quaternary (Rose & Chesner 1987). Its enormous volume of 2800 km3 has been a matter of debate for decades and it is still unclear where and how the Toba magma was assembled. READ MORE