Essays about: "green roof policies"

Found 4 essays containing the words green roof policies.

  1. 1. Rapid expansion of roof mounted PV systems in commercial facilities - How can they be insured?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Erik Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : PV system fires; PV component failures; PV regulations; future PV regulations; PV risk assessment; PV risk evaluation; PV insurance price; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : PV system components that are exposed to unmanageable strain can be overheated, which subsequently results in a fire ignition. Common failure factors are poor component quality, mechanical exposure due to natural phenomena and poor craftmanship. The underlying problem is that PV regulations are lacking in quality or are non-existent. READ MORE

  3. 2. What’s Up with Green Roofs? : A study on why property owners should invest in Green Roofs and what benefits tenants receive from it.

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Emma Szecsödy; Jacob Lilja; [2020]
    Keywords : Green roofs; Sustainable; Profiling; Environment; Gröna tak; hållbarhet; profilering; miljö;

    Abstract : The building sector has for a longer period of time been responsible for a considerable part of the negative environmental imprint. The increased interest for the environment and sustainability in the industry has led to technological developments which has reduced the negative environmental impact from buildings. READ MORE

  4. 3. GROWING IN CITIES : rooftop urban agriculture for sustainable cities

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Jelizaveta Toporova; [2018]
    Keywords : rooftop agriculture; urban agriculture; sustainable development; green rooftop; sustainability; green roof policies;

    Abstract : The thesis takes into notice a rare case of integration of rooftop urban agriculture into sustainable development of urban areas. The current situation shows that the development of rooftop urban agriculture has not been adequately studied. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Case for Green Roofs. Exploring green roof policy as a tool to increase urban sustainability. A Case Study of Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Cherisse Braithwaite; [2012]
    Keywords : green roofs; green building; Trinidad and Tobago; urban development; Caribbean; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Trinidad and Tobago is a country with a long history in the hydrocarbon industry. This makes the country one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean region and most poised to be at the edge of innovation and sustainable technology use. However, unsustainable urban development practices have resulted in increasing negative impacts. READ MORE