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1. A Study in Solar Housing Technology: The Impact of Trombe Walls in Ladakh
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The aim of this bachelor’s thesis is to examine the effect of installing a Trombe Wall in houses in Ladakh, India, and to evaluate its impacts for energy-saving, improvement in life quality, and its financial viability. Trombe Walls are a passive solar technology that use a dark wall with a glass covering to slowly heat living spaces by storing solar energy. READ MORE
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2. Making Room: Exploring the relationship of Housing and Urbanism
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : This project is inspired by my own journey of house hunting in 10 cities across 3 countries in last 10 years and the search continues These experiences have made me curious to explore the urban dynamics of this never ending housing demand in cities across the globe The thesis examines the parameters associated with rental housing deficiency in Berlin a city that offers diversity and opportunity at both national and global level The question raised is, how can it house more talent and yet remains affordable? The research is comprehended with an urban renewal proposal for one of the historic centers in south of Berlin Tempelhof It intends to broaden the vision of the existing re development plans for Neue Mitte Tempelhof For it to reach its full potential a mixed use community based development is proposed that makes room for more livable spaces in the area.. READ MORE
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3. Social worker's experiences of working with women in sex work and their children : A qualitative study conducted in the organization Saheli Sangh
University essay fromAbstract : In India, the estimated number of people in sex work is high - figures show an appraisal of three million female sex workers. Most women who enter sex work tend to be very young and do so due to severe economic circumstances. READ MORE
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4. Home is where the Earth is : exploring the adoption of vernacular architecture in urban housing in India
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : India has yet to build 70% of the buildings that will exist in 2030. The housing industry in India has been growing rapidly in an effort to keep up with increasing urbanization, population growth and aspirational consumption. READ MORE
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5. Gendered spaces : a socio-spatial study in the informal settlement Dharavi in Mumbai
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesignAbstract : This thesis explores the relation between built form and sociocultural relationships with Dharavi in Mumbai as a case. The study explores gender segregation and the relation between use of space and urban form and in what way the built structure and its functions influence the everyday life. READ MORE
