Essays about: "human-wellbeing"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 34 essays containing the word human-wellbeing.

  1. 6. Simulating Space

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Hedda Mannhard; [2022]
    Keywords : Spacedesign; zero gravity; interior design; virtual space; interior design tools; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : he late visionary architect Lebbeus Woods once said; "We inhabit space in which we are not sure how to move". With increasing environmental destruction and rising see levels we might soon be forced to literally inhabit space, in which we definitely are not sure how to move. READ MORE

  3. 7. Using Evidence Based Design to create Storm Water Management Solutions Supporting Human Well-being : a case study approach

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Elin Lewin; Hampus Härstedt; [2022]
    Keywords : Evidence-based Design; Open Stormwater Management; Human Well-being; residential areas; Blue-green Infrastructure;

    Abstract : Climate change is expected to increase the intensity and frequency of precipitation around Europe which increases the risk of severe flooding in urban situations. As cities densify, the amount of infiltrateable surfaces in the cities reduces which also increases the risk of flooding. READ MORE

  4. 8. Evaluating Greenery in Urban Typologies - A Study with a Mixed Method Approach in Gothenburg , Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Cornelia Wing; [2021-06-14]
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    Abstract : A growing number of cities are experiencing challenges with adapting to stresses originating from a changing climate, such as an increase in air temperature and extreme weather events, where urban greenery has shown mitigating qualities. Apart from offering a strategy for climate mitigation and adaptation, added greenery in cities can also contribute to a large variety of ecosystem services, where qualities for human wellbeing are enhanced. READ MORE

  5. 9. Healthy everyday landscapes : design studies connected to Nyhamnen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Sonja Perander; [2021]
    Keywords : urban design process; health; evidence-based models; design thinking; harbor development; public space; green strategy; urban recreation;

    Abstract : The urban landscapes are rapidly transforming in order to meet the demands of population growth as well as dealing with issues of climate change. At the same time the health of urban dwellers is urgently declining due to chronic stress and lifestyle factors. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Urban Soundscape of Western Harbour : Soundwalks and Psychoacoustics in the Western Harbour Area in Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Lisa Persson; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban soundscape; Psychoacoustics; Noise; Western Harbour; Malmö.;

    Abstract : Sustainable urban design requires human wellbeing to be prioritized, considering all human senses (Torigoe, 2002). Sound, which is often overlooked in the municipalities planning offices, affects health in both positive and negative manner. READ MORE