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1. 11. Rethinking Public Squares: Athens, Berlin, Copenhagen

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

   Author : Eleni Tamiolaki; [2023]
   Keywords : public; public space; public squares; urban space; urban squares; Athens; Berlin; Copenhagen; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Since ancient times, public squares have played a significant role in the social and political life of towns and cities. They were designed as open spaces for public use, allowing people to meet, communicate, and demonstrate, and as centers for commercial and civic culture that reflected historical transformations. READ MORE

3. 12. We shape our buildings, but do they shape us? Exploring the influence of green urban design on pro-environmental behaviour: a case study of Schoonschip in Amsterdam, NL.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Borea Malnoury; [2023]
   Keywords : Pro-environmental behaviour; green urban design; nudging; behaviour change; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In the context of escalating environmental consciousness, this thesis scrutinizes urban sustainability, with a specific focus on Amsterdam's Schoonschip sustainable housing project. The investigation delves into the nuanced realm of green design, probing its potential and constraints in steering residents towards sustainable practices. READ MORE

4. 13. Digital transformation in the fashion industry - Understanding collaborative technology adoption

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Klara Anderhagen Holmes; [2023]
   Keywords : Digital transformation; technology adoption; team technology adoption; technology implementations; 3D CAD in fashion design; team interaction; collaborative adoption; Digital transformation; teknikimplementering; teknikimplementering genom samarbete; 3D CAD i modeindustrin; team-interaktioner;

   Abstract : Digital transformation is changing the world with new technology being employed and changing how different industries approach their operations. The pressure of transformation is felt by the fashion industry, where the design process is changing through the use of new technology, such as 3D CAD systems for developing garments. READ MORE

5. 14. Explainability to enhance creativity : A human-centered approach to prompt engineering and task allocation in text-to-image models for design purposes

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

   Author : Celina Burlin; [2023]
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   Abstract : As the power, utility, and prevalence of generative AI technologies continue to grow, the debate on whether and how designers should incorporate text-image models into the design process is gaining momentum. To ensure productivity, creativity, and human values, this project seeks to address design interaction and task allocation between designers, and generative AI models become essential. READ MORE

6. 15. Public Participation in Sustainable Urban Development Strategies - A Tool for Improving Strategy Making or a Symbolic Means of Establishing Legitimacy?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ekaterina Faldina; [2023]
   Keywords : Community engagement; local authorities; Arnstein’s ladder; stakeholders; public participation; sustainable urban strategy; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to analyse the relationships between key stakeholders in the process of developing and implementing an urban strategy using the example of the Sustainable Urban Development Strategy of the City of Saint Petersburg. This thesis is based on theories related to involving public participation in the planning and implementation of the city strategy and the options and perspectives of participation strategies for involving stakeholders. READ MORE