Essays about: "physical surroundings"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 144 essays containing the words physical surroundings.

  1. 1. Repurposing cultural heritage: Design proposal for the Olympic Rowing stadium in Helsinki

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

    Author : Jenna Hukkinen; [2024]
    Keywords : Adaptive reuse; Architecture; Transformation; Adaptive transformation; Adaptive strategies; Cultural heritage; Architectural heritage; Cultural property; Historic preservation; Sustainable development; Building conservation; Revitalization; Economic revitalization; Value assessment; Swimming pool; Simhall; Public architecture; Bath; Arkitektur; Adaptiv transformation; Kulturarv; Historiskt bevarande; Hållbar utveckling; Byggnadsvård; Värdebedömning; Olympic games; Olympiska spelen; Functionalism; Funktionalism; Modernism; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki. Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al. READ MORE

  3. 2. Kulturljudzon Sofielund, Malmö: : a study on the residents’ auditory perception

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Amanda Schmidt; [2023]
    Keywords : noise perception; soundscape; kulturljudzon; mixed-use city; urban environment; landscape architecture; environmental psychology;

    Abstract : To become better at planning vibrant mixed-use cities, we need to know more about soundscapes and noise perception in urban environments. The development towards culture being pushed out from the cities lead to the creation of a kulturljudzon in Malmö, where culture and industry sounds are allowed to exist almost unrestricted. READ MORE

  4. 3. "I like to jump in muddy puddles" : An investigation of preschool children's perspectives on the outdoors as a learning environment in an Irish context.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

    Author : Claire Tracey; [2023]
    Keywords : Affordances; Children s perspectives; Ireland; Preschool; Outdoor learning environment.;

    Abstract : The study investigates preschool children’s perspectives on the outdoors as a learning environment in an Irish context. The aim is to gain preschool children’s perspectives on their outdoor learning environment as too often children’s perspectives are not represented in research. READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimal Gait Control of Soft Quadruped Robot by Model-based Reinforcement Learning

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

    Author : Niu Xuezhi; [2023]
    Keywords : Quadruped Robots; Soft Robotics; Reinforcement Learning; Gait Control; Model-Based Control Optimization; Kvadrupedroboter; Mjukrobotik; Förstärkningsinlärning; Gångkontroll; Optimering av robotkontroll;

    Abstract : Quadruped robots offer distinct advantages in navigating challenging terrains due to their flexible and shock-absorbing characteristics. This flexibility allows them to adapt to uneven surfaces, enhancing their maneuverability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bangårdsparken i Karlsborg : ett gestaltningsförslag för det gamla bangårdsområdet i centrala Karlsborg med utgångspunkt i platsens historia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Alice Aaro; [2023]
    Keywords : Karlsborg; bangårdsområde; järnväg; transformation; park; parkstråk;

    Abstract : Landskap, både urbana och rurala, är i konstant förändring och under påverkan av både naturliga och kulturella krafter. Som ett resultat av detta är arbetet med att gestalta en plats aldrig fristående utan alltid en del av en tidslinje, både bakåt och framåt. READ MORE