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  1. 1. We are domesticated : The Swedish standard standardizes its users

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Frida Block; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : 1954 in Sweden, an average was set. Research carried through by Hemmens forskningsinstitut and Byggstandardiseringen explained the Swedish inhibitors demands and wishes they had on their accommodation. God Bostad was the written attempt to describe this newly announced “Good Dwelling”. READ MORE

  3. 2. Intergenerational Interdependence : Addressing Social Isolation Through Spatial Strategies within the Domestic Realm

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Linnea Rudholm; [2022]
    Keywords : elderly care; social isolation; intergenerational; interdependence; collective housing;

    Abstract : According to the United Nations, by the year of 2050, 16% ofthe world’s population will be over the age of 65, that is one in six people.¹ Considering this, there is more need than ever to bridge the generation gap. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Design Of A Check In Application For User Safety : Development of a user centered application, adapted to a wide user group with the purpose of specific location human activity forecasting

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Dennis Jusufovic; Aly Bardan; [2021]
    Keywords : Prototype; Smartphone Application; Usability; Wide User Group; User Centered Design; UX UI; Information Design;

    Abstract : The covid-19 pandemic initiated this master thesis project. The pandemic has spread globally causing a lot of fear and uncertainty. We noticed the big shift in people’s daily routines, with the current state being that many individuals are stuck at home, scared to go outside, scared to meet with family members that are within the risk group. READ MORE

  5. 4. COMMUNITY DINING ROOM

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Bingrong Huo; [2021]
    Keywords : community; food hall; multiple choice; affordable price; container;

    Abstract : This thesis project took "community dining room" as the theme. Based on the research of different types of public eating places, I came up with a new type of community restaurant system that meets the needs of modern development. Multiple choice and affordable price are the most important feature of this new container construction system. READ MORE

  6. 5. A lamp that grows with you

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Irina Bartesaghi; [2021]
    Keywords : Layers of value; bonding to an object; relationship; domestic environment; characteristics of lamp; table lamp; functionalism; life cycle.;

    Abstract : The main focus of this work is the relationship between person and object. My initial hypothesis was that people are “creators of meaning”. It is one of our basic cognitive functions. We all need an understandable motivation to comprehend, consider and experience the everyday-life environment around us. READ MORE