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  1. 1. Climate-neutral buildings – Impact of existing definitions on building design

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

    Author : Nishat Tasnia Aive; Roberts Razna; [2022]
    Keywords : Climate neutrality; Climate-neutral buildings; Climate impact; Climate compensation measures; Climate-neutral certifications; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Climate change poses one of the most substantial threats to humanity today global greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced drastically in the near future, it can lead to severe consequences worldwide. To address this issue, global and national goals have been developed which aim to foster climate-neutral societies and industries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Profitability of animal welfare : a German pig fattening business participating in the German animal welfare initiative “Initiative Tierwohl”

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Jana Zibolka; [2021]
    Keywords : farm animal welfare; fattening pig production; Initiative Tierwohl; profitability; cost accounting; risk analysis; farm case;

    Abstract : Increasing numbers of people are concerned about the conditions of farm animal husbandry systems and of the whole meat industry as well as of the welfare of farm animals in Germany. The willingness to pay for animal welfare-friendly products is increasing, while until now there is only one market-based farm animal welfare (FAW) label in Germany, the “Initiative Tierwohl” (ITW). READ MORE

  4. 3. Dynamic Capabilities and Competitive Advantage: A Systematic Review of Conceptual Research 1997-2020

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hendrik Behrendsen; Alexander Tombach; [2020]
    Keywords : strategic management; dynamic capabilities; competitive advantage; resources; organizational change; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Dynamic capabilities enable firms to systematically modify their resource base and build competitive advantage. As dynamic capabilities literature is diverging in definition and scope, this research work analyzes conceptual literature on dynamic capabilities regarding commonalities, differences, and development over time. READ MORE

  5. 4. A concept to evaluate dynamic daylight glare

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

    Author : Efthymia Eirini Tsianaka; [2018]
    Keywords : glare; daylight; zonal; long-term; adaptation possibility; TPG; STG; directional glare; weighting system; dynamic; visual comfort; fenestration system; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A method towards a dynamic daylight glare evaluation in the early stage of design was developed in this thesis, using existing glare metrics under multiple observer positions and gazes. The results pointed out that it is possible for a zonal characterization regarding glare sensation to be achieved with the combination of multiple existing metrics and a weighting system, named the adaptation possibility. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adaptation of emission factors for the Tunisian carbon footprint tool

    University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

    Author : Florian Dereix; [2013]
    Keywords : adaptation; emission factor; carbon footprint; tool; footprinting; carbon; footprint;

    Abstract : In Tunisia, the National Agency for the Environment is encouraging the creation of a carbon footprint method specifically adapted to the Tunisian context. In cooperation with the French National Agency for the Environment, the adaptation of the French carbon footprint method is realised and has to go along with an adaptation of the emission factors. READ MORE