Essays about: "environmental consultants"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the words environmental consultants.

  1. 21. Sustainability in the Built Environment : The Case of Building Certification

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Juliette Sorret; [2018]
    Keywords : Certified buildings; certification tools; sustainability in the built environment; green buildings; building performance; environmental assessment; sustainable development; indoor environmental quality; health comfort; efficiency;

    Abstract : The building industry is one of the most polluting industry in the world as buildings are responsible for 30% of greenhouse gas emission in the world (IAE, 2010) and have very low replacement rates. Measuring the environmental impacts of construction is now a major concern. READ MORE

  3. 22. Urban flood modelling : a GIS based approach in Lomma, Skåne region

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Michael Araya Ghebremariam; [2017]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; Digital Elevation Model; Single flow direction algorithm; Deterministic eight-node D8 algorithm; Multiple flow direction algorithm; Triangular Form Based Multiple Flow algorithm TFM ; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Urbanization triggers flooding because it replaces pervious land surfaces with impervious surfaces that have less capacity to infiltrate and store water into the ground. Detailed analysis and modelling of flooding in urban areas can be performed with GIS-based distributed hydrological models. READ MORE

  4. 23. Mastering the accounting proficiency through practice : A dynamic view of the apprenticeship process between newly graduated accountants and supervisors as the accounting profession changes over time

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Arman Farahbakhsh; Adam Elshani; [2017]
    Keywords : Accounting;

    Abstract : The accounting profession is through a natural progression constantly changing its shape. What was once known as traditional accounting is nowadays entailing moving towards a more service-minded occupation where the former bookkeepers are steadily transforming into accounting consultants. READ MORE

  5. 24. Improved Water Management in Rural Jordanian Communities Hosting Refugees

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Helene Robert; [2016]
    Keywords : participation; water management; Jordan; rural communities; refugees; Syrian conflict; IWRM; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This research set out to examine if participation can improve the management of water resources in rural Jordanian communities. Jordan is second most resource-scare country in the world, and is facing significant increase in demand for water as a result of the arrivals of refugees from the Syrian conflict. READ MORE

  6. 25. Building Performance for a Greener Tomorrow: Designing an Initial Assessment System for Green Building Certifications of Existing Buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Charlotte Huus-Henriksen; [2015]
    Keywords : BREEAM; LEED; Miljöbyggnad; assessment; certification; green building; sustainability; existing buildings; sustainable construction; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Overconsumption of fossil fuels and an increase in greenhouse gas emissions are causing a greenhouse effect, which lead to a rise in average temperatures globally and contribute to global climate change. The construction sector has been identified as responsible for some of the highest levels of resource use and waste emissions across the globe, compared with other sectors. READ MORE