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1. 1. Post Occupancy Evaluation of Estero de San Miguel Pilot Project

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Byggnadsteknik och belysningsvetenskap

   Author : Zainab Al-maliki; Wanessa Baross; [2023]
   Keywords : Post Occupancy Evaluation; Urbanization in Philippines; Urban Poverty; Sustainability in construction; low-budget construction project.; Efterbosättningsutvärdering; Urbanisering på Filippinerna; Stadsfattigdom; Hållbarhet inom byggsektorn; Lågbudgetbyggprojekt.;

   Abstract : Abstract Introduction: This thesis focuses on the housing situation and sustainability in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. According to a report by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, approximately 25% of Manila's population resides in substandard living conditions and informal settlements. READ MORE

3. 2. Energieffektivisering och energioptimering av Strömma naturbrukscentrum

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Filip Berkefelt; Henric Dahl; Ida Hagman; Tilde Levander; Sofia Löwdin; Inga Nordin; Johan Sjöborg; [2023]
   Keywords : batterier; energilagring; värmeförsörjning; solceller; naturbruksskola; värmeproduktion; ackumulatortank;

   Abstract : Strömma Naturbrukscentrum is an agricultural high school in southern Sweden. The establishment consists of over 30 buildings which includes student housing, lecture halls and animal housing. Due to its numerous buildings, Strömma faces a high energy demand. READ MORE

4. 3. Democratization of the Swedish Housing Policy

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Emelie Berglund; [2023]
   Keywords : Self-building; participatory design; autonomous architecture; demo- cratic housing policy; sustainable transitions; standardizations;

   Abstract : This report explores an alternative housing policy to Sweden’s overpriced and problematic housing situation. Research has revolved around how flexible frameworks of Swedish regulations and standardizations in the housing policy can improve sustainability through planning participation and self-building processes. READ MORE

5. 4. Analysis of energy efficient heat and lighting systems in a subarctic greenhouse

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : William Sigvardsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Energy efficiency; Sub-arctic greenhouses; Energy measures; Greenhouse climate control; Greenhouse technology; CFD;

   Abstract : This report studies a subarctic greenhouse located in Nikkala, Sweden called Nikkala handelsträdgård. Through a visit to the greenhouse coupled with the creation of two simulation models this study investigates the differences in energy demand with water-carried and air-carried heating systems, high pressure sodium lights and Light emitting diode lights and insulation in parts of the greenhouse without a active cultivation. READ MORE

6. 5. A Modular Solution for Land Compasses : A new design that minimizes the number of components and contributes to a sustainable compass assortment

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Felicia Widén; Linus Åberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Compass; Sighting compass; Modularization; Design for Disassembly; Design for Sustainability; Design for Repairability; Kompass; Syftkompass; Modularisering; Design for Disassembly; Design for Sustainability; Design for Repairability;

   Abstract : This report presents a master’s thesis in Industrial Design Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The project was conducted on behalf of Silva Sweden AB during the spring of 2023, with the goal of modularizing Silva’s current assortment of land compasses. READ MORE