Essays about: "literature review of green building"

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  1. 21. The earthship concept : a building technique and subculture aiming towards environmentally conscious-change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Martin Ekvall; [2019]
    Keywords : do it yourself; earthship; green construction; sustainable buildings;

    Abstract : I will in this master thesis study a building concept called Earthship. Designed to be autonomous, built out-of earth, tires and as much reused material as possible in order to be a self-sufficient, environmental friendly building that transcends monthly payments for its inhabitants. READ MORE

  3. 22. Hållbara produktionssystem i bostadsnära natur : ett gestaltningsförslag där odling integreras i rekreativ naturpark

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

    Author : Rebecca Eriksson; [2019]
    Keywords : permakultur; skogsjordbruk; skogsträdgård; odlingssystem; produktionssystem; urban odling; bostadsnära natur; rekreation;

    Abstract : Det här examensarbetet syftar till att undersöka hur odlingssystem kan integreras i bostadsnära naturområden. Naturområden utgör viktiga stadsbyggnadselement i växande städer. READ MORE

  4. 23. Measuring and Analyzing Accessibility to Green-Blue Areas and Public Transportation : A study of Stockholm’s progress in achieving the United Nations Agenda 2030’s SDG 11

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maureen McNamara; [2019]
    Keywords : urbanization; compact cities; Agenda 2030; Sustainable Development Goals SDGs ; accessibility; GIS; spatial analysis; statistical analysis; green-blue areas; public transportation; Södertörnsanalysen; Södertörnsmodellen; urbanisering; kompakta städer; Agenda 2030; Sustainable Development Goals SDGs ; hållbarhetsmål; tillgänglighet; GIS; rumslig analys; statistisk analys; grönblå områden; kollektivtrafik; Södertörnsanalysen; Södertörnsmodellen;

    Abstract : The rapid urbanization of populations from rural areas to cities calls for more sustainable focused urban planning to combat the negative effects of urban sprawl. The United Nations’ Agenda 2030 includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets that aim to unite both developed and developing countries in transforming humanity and the planet for a more sustainable future. READ MORE

  5. 24. „The Cost of Densification“ : Densification Processes and its Socio-spatial Effects in Santiago de Chile

    University essay from KTH/Samhällsplanering och miljö

    Author : Patrizia Kopp; [2018]
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    Abstract : As the title already says the thesis will examine the densification processes and its socio-spatial effects in Santiago de Chile. This thesis has been written in cooperation with a research internship at the Universidad Católica in Santiago at the institute of urban and regional studies. READ MORE

  6. 25. Knock on (Engineered) Wood: Pathways to Increased Deployment of Cross-Laminated Timber

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Jack Fraser; [2017]
    Keywords : Cross-laminated timber; Low-carbon building materials; Bio based building materials; Swedish building sector; Decarbonisation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Significant negative environmental impacts are attributed to the building sector. To complement operational building efficiency, mitigation strategies could further decrease these environmental impacts. One mitigation strategy is increased use of low-carbon and bio based building materials. READ MORE