Essays about: "multi family housing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words multi family housing.

1. 1. Domestic Soundscapes

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Paulin Eriksson; [2023]
   Keywords : Comfort; behavior; sound; noise; dwelling planning;

   Abstract : In a world where more people than ever live in an urban context the challenge of providing good housing is more pressing than before. The ongoing densification adds an extra layer to the complexity of the housing question. Sweden is no exception to this. READ MORE

3. 2. Energy renovation packages for the decarbonisation of Swedish multifamily buildings

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

   Author : Bhavik Daya; Hugh Nolan; [2022]
   Keywords : Decarbonisation; Renovation; Multi-family homes; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Costing; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Sweden and Europe aim to be carbon neutral by 2045 and 2050 respectively. Upgrading the existing building stock has been identified as having great potential in assisting to realise these goals. READ MORE

4. 3. More Small! Building Resilience and Neighbourliness in Vancouver’s Shared Spaces

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

   Author : Caitlin Schultz; [2021]
   Keywords : urban design suburban transformation the missing middle housing affordability urban planning; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : The Missing Middle describes a phenomenon and a movement to fill a gap in the housing choices offered in many North American cities. Although proponents of the movement state that Missing Middle forms can seamlessly replace single-family housing in existing neighbourhoods, a paradigm shift in Vancouver’s housing supply presents an opportunity to restructure its public spaces and services in tandem. READ MORE

5. 4. Charging forward for apartments: Quantifying the gap in electric vehicle ownership between apartments and houses – a Swedish case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Bobby Chen; [2019]
   Keywords : Electric vehicle; electric mobility; electric cars; ownership; adoption; housing; apartment; multi-dwelling; multi-family; regression; income; multi-vehicle; home charging; charging; technology adoption; sustainable transport; Sweden.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis provides the first empirical analysis of the electric vehicle ownership gap between vehicle owners living in apartments and those living in houses. Using 2018 survey data collected by RISE Viktoria on Swedish vehicle owners, this study uses regression techniques to quantify the extent to which occupants of apartments adopt electric vehicles at a lower rate compared to occupants of houses, after controlling for income and multi-vehicle ownership – two factors which previous literature have indicated are significant determinants of EV adoption. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainable urban development through increased construction in wood? : a study of municipalities’ cooperation in major construction projects in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Fredrik Sjöström; [2018]
   Keywords : building materials; climate; collaboration; construction project; multi-family housing; qualitative; semi structured; sustainability; wood construction; byggmaterial; byggprojekt; flerbostadshus; hållbarhet; klimat; kvalitativ; samarbete; semistrukturerad; träbyggnation;

   Abstract : The increased awareness of the construction industry's impact on the global climate combined with the current housing shortage in Sweden has contributed to an increasing ask for more wood in construction amongst stakeholders, municipalities and politicians. In order to meet Sweden's climate goals it is necessary that new materials, technologies and working methods continue to evolve. READ MORE