Essays about: "modular furniture"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words modular furniture.

  1. 6. Nook

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Anna-Maria Nilsson; Agnes Svensson; [2020]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In this project we address the issue of not having a space to be on your own when living in a small space situation as a child. We believe it is important for children’s development and wellbeing to play and discover the world and themselves, sometimes without the supervision of an adult. READ MORE

  2. 7. From the inside out

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Anna Barenghi; [2018]
    Keywords : Compact living; modular furniture; furniture; apartment;

    Abstract : I began my thesis with compact living as my starting point. I researched the way we live in cities today and learnt that 57% of Stockholm’s inhabitants live in a two bedroom and kitchen apartment or smaller. My aim is to create furniture modules that can enhance small apartments. READ MORE

  3. 8. The Logistics of Harmonious Co-living : Exploring contemporary co-living through design interventions.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Green George; [2017]
    Keywords : Design; Co-living; Community; Collaboration; Sustainability.;

    Abstract : Contemporary co-living, as an accommodation alternative, is in a unique position to provide social fulfilment and sustainable development through sharing and community generation. However, it is increasingly clear that there is a lack of understanding of the realities of these spaces, and that this limiting the commercial application of the co-living model. READ MORE

  4. 9. Keeping up with Sustainability : A Qualitative Study of Business Models and Sustainable Product Design in Design companies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Marina Björnström; Stina Grahn; [2017]
    Keywords : sustainable business model; sustainable product design; sustainable business model canvas;

    Abstract : There is an increasing awareness of the impact of sustainability in the world, and to encourage organizations to engage in sustainable behavior across their processes and consider the whole product lifecycle, The European Commission (European Commission, 2017) has created an action plan for this. There are many ways for companies to engage in sustainability, whether it is through the business model where they can add demands on, for example the suppliers, or if it is through choosing a material for their product that leaves less of a footprint for the future. READ MORE

  5. 10. Office chairs in circular business models

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Robin Askew; Stefan Carlberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Product design for Circular economy; sustainable furniture; remanufacturing; recycling; maintaining; reusing; adaptivity; modularity;

    Abstract : This is a master’s thesis project of 30 credits written with guidance from the Swedish research institute ICT Viktoria and Industrial Ecology at KTH. This thesis is conducted by two students at KTH, one with a background in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Ecology and the other with a background in Energy and Environmental Technology. READ MORE