Essays about: "resident design"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words resident design.
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1. Residents’ perception of safety in a vulnerable neighborhood : A case study from Andersberg, Gävle, Sweden
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/SamhällsbyggnadAbstract : Feeling safe is important for residents in their neighborhoods, but how do residents living in an area rumored to be unsafe perceive safety? This case study examined the perceived safety in a vulnerable area (Swedish: Utsatt område) in Gävle, Sweden. These vulnerable neighborhoods fall under the Swedish million housing program that consist of residential areas with large and high resident buildings that are often densified. READ MORE
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2. Spatializing Hospitality : A design exploration on how to provide spatial agency to immigrant households in Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitetAbstract : The thesis investigates how a host country can apply ethics of hospitality to housing that allow refugees and asylum seekers spatial agency. The necessity of doing this is to reduce the passive state of being “guests” for refugees when they are waiting for answers of asylum application approval. READ MORE
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3. Analysis of the relationship between public transportation needs and group identities in rural communities
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : With a high reliance on fossil fuels, the need to transition the transportation sector to clean energy is great. Traditional public transportation has been used to reduce congestion and emissions in urban spaces but faces implementation challenges in rural areas from settlements being spread out with low density populations. READ MORE
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4. Nature-based solutions for cities transitioning towards sustainability: A participatory evaluation through a social and environmental lens
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utvecklingAbstract : Global urbanization trends have made people move to cities where they tend to have less access to nature. Urban nature is important for human well-being and biodiversity, therefore urban planners are increasingly integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects in urban environments. READ MORE
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5. Outdoor environments for elderly people with different cultural backgrounds : an interview study based on individual experiences
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : There is a lot of solid research on how to design the outdoor environments in nursing homes to benefit the users general well being and place attachment. In this thesis the emphasis lies on the experiences of elderly people who identify themselves with a distinct culture and are deeply involved and attached with its traditions and beliefs. READ MORE
