Essays about: "on villages"
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11. The sustainable modular jewellery box : for Pablo Joyería Relojería and Olby Design
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : Small shops in small villages are facing the threat of extinction, leading to the loss of traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Simultaneously, the rise of fast fashion has introduced a culture of disposable products, resulting in unsustainable environmental consequences. READ MORE
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12. Informal - Informal architecture of South and Central America
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : This thesis aims to address the topic of informal vernacular architecture in a focal group of chosen villages in South and Central America. With the goal to represent their informal architecture and its connection to identity, culture, and sustainability. READ MORE
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13. Development and evaluation of solar heating solutions for Villages in the highlands of Peru
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In the Peruvian highlands, hundreds of thousands of people live in dwellings that are completely unheated. In this climate, nighttime indoor temperatures during the winter could be as low as 0°C. Indoor cold can cause thousands of respiratory diseases and increase winter mortality. READ MORE
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14. Negotiating Unwanted Outsider Status- A study of Gang Subculture among Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : The emergence of the refugee gang subculture has changed its focus from being a regional to a worldwide problem, drawing on the findings of previous studies. Many past studies suggest that the massive influx of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar has not only amplified existing socioeconomic challenges but has also fueled concerns within the host population in Bangladesh regarding organized gang violence. READ MORE
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15. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE