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  1. 1. Optimizing Daylight Utilization in Nordic Homes: Enhancing Energy Efficiency, Well-being, and User Satisfaction through Design

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Katja Teinilä; [2023]
    Keywords : Daylight; energy efficiency; nordic architecture; well-being;

    Abstract : This thesis examines daylight utilization in Nordic home environments without artificial lighting. One of the aims is to save energy and create healthy living spaces that fully harness daylight benefits. READ MORE

  3. 2. Kvalitetsutvärdering för operationell och strategisk verksamhetsutveckling av offentliga grönytor : en studie med utgångspunkt i NGSA Nordic Green Space Awards kvalitetsramverk

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

    Author : Eleonor Rosendahl; [2023]
    Keywords : kvalitet; kvalitetsutveckling; kvalitetsutvärdering; processledning; Urban open space UOS ; grönyteförvaltning; grönytor; parker; Total Quality Management TQM ; place-making; place-keeping;

    Abstract : Nordic Green Space Award, (NGSA), var en kvalitetsutmärkelse, ett nätverk och ett kvalitetutvärderingsramverk (Lindholst et al. 2016). READ MORE

  4. 3. Real Time Vehicle Detection for Intelligent Transportation Systems

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Elda Shurdhaj; Ulehla Christián; [2023]
    Keywords : Unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs ; vehicle detection; CNN architecture; snow cover; NVD; Yolov5s; Yolov8s; Faster R-CNN; real-time processing; edge devices;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to analyze how object detectors perform under winter weather conditions, specifically in areas with varying degrees of snow cover. The investigation will evaluate the effectiveness of commonly used object detection methods in identifying vehicles in snowy environments, including YOLO v8, Yolo v5, and Faster R-CNN. READ MORE

  5. 4. SUSTAINABILITY OF MULTI-STORY WOOD BUILDINGS : Can the Swedish forestry keep up with the demand?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Celine Kozak; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; green washing; multi-storey wood buildings; clay; climate change; forest; sweden; case study; life cycle; architecture; Hållbarhet; Green washing; trähus; lera; klimat; skog; sverige; flervåningshus; fallstudie; livscykel; arkitektur;

    Abstract :   Wood has been traditionally used as a construction material in Nordic countries such as Sweden dating back to the 12th century. Using wood as a building material for the construction of buildings with more than two stories became the norm around the 1850s and has only increased with the pressing need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to materials such as concrete. READ MORE

  6. 5. What does memory look like?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för konsthistoria och visuella studier

    Author : Anna Fernsten Nilén; [2022]
    Keywords : Collective memory; Communicative memory; Cultural memory; Identity; Contemporary Scandinavian Art; Jakob Kudsk Steensen; Simon Stålenhag; Joar Nango; Jenni Hiltunen; Loji Höskuldsson.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : What does memory look like? explores whether a nordic collective and cultural memory can be observed through carefully selected artworks created by five contemporary Nordic artists. Leveraging the theoretical collective/communicative and cultural memory frameworks of Professor of English and Literary Studies Aleida Assman, and Professor of Cultural Studies Jan Assman. READ MORE