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  1. 1. Rethinking Public Squares: Athens, Berlin, Copenhagen

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

    Author : Eleni Tamiolaki; [2023]
    Keywords : public; public space; public squares; urban space; urban squares; Athens; Berlin; Copenhagen; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Since ancient times, public squares have played a significant role in the social and political life of towns and cities. They were designed as open spaces for public use, allowing people to meet, communicate, and demonstrate, and as centers for commercial and civic culture that reflected historical transformations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Architecture and the spatial fluidity of daylight

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Yun Long; [2022]
    Keywords : KTH; Stockholm; Architecture; Lighting design;

    Abstract : “In the life of man, the house thrusts aside contingencies, its councils of continuity are unceasing.” (Gaston Bachelard, 1957) More than 20 cities have more than 10 millions inhabitants nowadays, and in the past few years, people have spent more time in residences (Hesam Kamalipour, 2020) finding the method to optimize the daylight without compromising spatial characteristics and human well-being is a task for architects and engineers. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Optimizing Fuel Economy of Vehicles

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Omar Zia Toor; [2022]
    Keywords : Internal Combustion Engine; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Machine Learning;

    Abstract : Machine learning (ML) has experienced immense growth in the last decade; applications of ML are found in nearly every sphere of society. We gather a vast amount of data during our day-to-day operations, and the machines use this data to make intelligent decisions for us. Transport is an essential part of our life. READ MORE

  5. 4. SOMMERBERG-HOTEL The Mental Wellbeing Place

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Hannes Mettler; [2022]
    Keywords : Black Forest; Germany; hotel; transformation; existing; repurposing; context-sensitive.;

    Abstract : In our fast-paced, hectic time, which is stamped by an ever-increasing degree of nervousness, unrest, and unsteadiness it has become customary for mankind to relax for a shorter or longer period of time from the habits of everyday life and recreation. To search for strength somewhere on earth that is away from the place of business, that invites you to rest from everyday worries and toils. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blockchain for Education Records : An interpretive research on university students’ perceptions

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Andreas Herkommer; Justyna Kaletka; [2020]
    Keywords : Information Systems; Information and Communication Technology; Blockchain; Education Records; Education Records Management; Higher Education; Qualitative Research; Focus Group Interview;

    Abstract : This research aims to explore students’ perceptions and their desired features on the use of blockchain technology for the management of education records. A literature review formed the basis of the theoretical background of this work by allowing to explore how education records are managed nowadays and the potential for the use of blockchain technology in this area, as well as the importance of user-centred design in order to achieve a higher user-acceptance. READ MORE