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  1. 1. Solar access potential affected by urban planning and building design – A parametric study in the urban context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Yuncong Li; Yiting Tian; [2020]
    Keywords : Daylight; urban planning; solar access potential; sun hours; vertical sky component; vertical daylight illuminance; solar irradiation; parametric analysis; Berlin; Copenhagen; Hong Kong; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the initial stage of planning, considering the solar impact of urban layout on the building can effectively avoid some irreversible design issues, improve the indoor environment, and reduce energy demand. The typical architectural models of three representative cities (Copenhagen, Berlin and Hong Kong) were selected as the analysis cases in this study. READ MORE

  3. 2. Conditioned atria in the built environment - A possible solution for unsustainable urbanization and climate change in Nordic climates?

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Lucas Cupello de Vasconcellos; [2020]
    Keywords : Conditioned atrium; built environment; final energy consumption; energy efficiency; indoor gardens; green spaces; Internationella Engelska Skolan Östersund; International English School Östersund; temperate climates; Nordic climates; weather damage; refurbishment; repair; impact; environmental impact;

    Abstract : The aim of the research is to explore the differences in final energy consumption and environmental impact of the construction materials related to the atrium alternative and a business-as-usual and evaluate how to improve thermal properties of old buildings that require renovations to fit thermal efficiency standards and comfort in operational conditions while reducing the overall impact of the projects. Results show that for the low-rise atrium most of the parameters related to the final energy demands and environmental impacts of the atrium construction materials are proportional and linear to the increase of the glazing area size. READ MORE

  4. 3. Grön Diakoni : miljö och aktivitet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Therese Dahlberg; [2020]
    Keywords : grön diakoni; miljöpsykologi; grön rehabilitering; hälsoträdgårdar; trädgårdsterapi; green diaconia; environmental psychology; green rehabilitation; healing gardens; garden therapy;

    Abstract : Detta är en studie om möjligheten att använda gröna rum för verksamhet inom diakoni. Ur ett miljöpsykologiskt perspektiv och i en jämförelse med hälsoträdgårdar studeras hur sådana platser som Svenska kyrkan använder för grön diakoni, idag används och är utformade. READ MORE

  5. 4. Restructuring Suburbia : Introducing Social Space in a Spatially Disperse Neighbourhood

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Love Brostedt; [2017]
    Keywords : Architecture; urban morphology; density; densification; accessibility; legibility; spatial configuration; territorial boundaries; public-private interface; sprawl; suburbia; suburban housing estate; Miljonprogrammet; space for activities; spatial appropriation; social sustainability;

    Abstract : Density is more about an experienced nearness to functions and activities than buildingsbeing physically close to each other. Density is interaction, and the intensity of itdepends on accessibility to the functions and activities of the built environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Klimatzonen : vintersval trädgård i kontorsbyggnad

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

    Author : Lisa Carlsson; [2014]
    Keywords : medelhavsklimat; vintersval trädgård; kontorsbyggnad; inomhusmiljö; subtropiskt klimat; medelhavsväxter; inomhusväxter; interiorscape;

    Abstract : I en inglasad miljö kan vi skapa ett annat klimat än det som råder utomhus vilket gör det möjligt att odla ett annat växtmaterial än det vi har i våra trädgårdar. Växter från exotiska platser skapar intressanta miljöer i vintermörkret. READ MORE