Essays about: "importance of ecological design"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 67 essays containing the words importance of ecological design.

1. 1. Urban Downpour : The Path Towards Sustainable Stormwater Management in four Swedish Municipalities

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Astrid Bergström Hurtig; [2024]
   Keywords : climate resilience; urban planning; blue-green infrastructure; water-sensitive urban design; ecological urbanism; institutional dynamics; adaptive policies;

   Abstract : Swedish municipalities increasingly prioritize blue-green infrastructure in response to the changing climate and precipitation. This study focuses on Norrköping, Huddinge, Nyköping, and Kalmar and how urban planning develops strategies for implementing blue-green infrastructure. READ MORE

3. 2. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
   Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

4. 3. Grönare gata på 25 kvadrat : en studie av utmaningar och möjligheter med biodiversitetsfrämjande parklets i urban miljö

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

   Author : Amanda Freng Blümke; [2023]
   Keywords : parklet design; biodiversitet; pollinatörer; innovation; taktisk urbanism; växtdesign; ekologisk hållbarhet; SPUGS; urban ekologi; ekosystemtjänster; framtidsvisioner; ruderatmarker; naturen som förebild; torktåliga arter; sociala värden;

   Abstract : Idag lever nästan 90% av Sveriges befolkning sina liv i urbana miljöer. Eftersom expansionen i många städer blivit begränsad riktas i stället blickarna mot den täta staden som lösning på problemet. Men med förtätning följer också många utmaningar. READ MORE

5. 4. Educational Psychosocial Interventions Supporting Childrens’ Trauma Recovery and Academic Achievement : A Comparative Study of NRC’s Better Learning Programme in Gaza and IRC’s Tutoring in a Healing Classroom Program in Lebanon

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Silje Hansen Overvåg; [2023]
   Keywords : Psychosocial Support PSS ; Education in Emergencies EiE ; Social and Emotional Learning SEL ; Children Affected by Armed Conflict; Trauma Recovery; Education; Academic Underachievement; Humanitarian Interventions;

   Abstract : The number of children living in a conflict zone in 2021 reached a staggering 449 million, which represents more than one out of every six children (Save the Children, 2022). When children are exposed to armed conflict the experiences can impair cognitive and social and emotional function. READ MORE

6. 5. Constructed wetland for post-treatment of phosphorus in wastewater : An initial assessment of potential design and application to a small-scale water treatment plant in Åre municipality, Sweden

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

   Author : Johan Arnemo; [2023]
   Keywords : : cold climate; ecological engineering; free water surface wetland; horizontal subsurface wetland; phosphorus treatment;

   Abstract : In recent years, the treatment of phosphorus in Nyland's water treatment plant (located in Åre municipality) has been substandard. The problem has persisted despite attempts to lower the concentration to meet the emission requirements. READ MORE