Essays about: "innovation Spaces"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 51 essays containing the words innovation Spaces.

  1. 11. Dynamic footprint for stabilising a hygiene chair

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Martin Olsson; Elias Åberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Elderly care; Hygiene; Mechanical design; Concept development; Stability; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis work is to investigate whether a dynamic chassis can possibly enhance hygiene chairs used in hospitals and elderly care. The problem with a lot of today’s products is the difficulty of manoeuvring the hygiene chair in tight spaces, and to allow for a high enough seating position to contribute to a more ergonomic working position for caregivers during showering. READ MORE

  3. 12. Women-Oriented Communities as Grassroots Innovators Striving for Gender Equality in the Tech Industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Caroline Martinsson; Filip Winter; [2022]
    Keywords : Grassroots innovation; sustainability transitions; gender equality; STEM; sustainable development; women-oriented communities; Gräsrotsinnovation; hållbarhetsövergång; jämställdhet; hållbar utveckling; kvinnoorienterade forum;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore and explain the role of women- oriented communities as grassroots innovators operating in niches and supporting gender equality in the STEM industry. Special attention is given to the noticeable dual function of the communities, as on one hand exclusive and protected spaces operating within market niches and, on the other hand, as arenas for gaining momentum to accommodate social change. READ MORE

  4. 13. Exploring culture as a driver for urban sustainability

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

    Author : Annete Priyadarshini; Irene Riquelme Fernández; Nicole Macharová; [2022]
    Keywords : cultural governance; collaborative governance; culture for urban sustainability.;

    Abstract : Many scholars and practitioners consider culture an essential ingredient of sustainability that is often underrepresented in the mainstream discourse on sustainability. However, in the last decade, the idea of culture as an agent of transformation capable of driving urban sustainability has gained momentum. READ MORE

  5. 14. In search of softness : design strategies for improving walkability and soft mobility in between Spånga station and Rinkebydalen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Elina Wikström; [2022]
    Keywords : walkability; soft mobility; physical and service environment; relational qualities; design strategies; Stockholm;

    Abstract : For millions of years humans have been walking to move from one space to another. And even though the landscape has changed significantly throughout history, walking remains an essential mode of transport in all environments across the world. READ MORE

  6. 15. Enhancing the value of customization in the Swedish prefabricated housing industry : an architectural design approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Kristina Mae Banzon; [2022]
    Keywords : Customization; prefabrication; modularity; BIM; sustainability;

    Abstract : Houses are unique personal spaces and individuals want flexibility and personalization in building their dream house. There is a current challenge in the prefabricated housing industry in Sweden where customers have increasing design demands and options that in essence, defeat the purpose of fixed design and prefabrication. READ MORE