Essays about: "residential towers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words residential towers.

1. 1. Are Skyscrapers Too Tall? : The Case of Southern Stockholm

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

   Author : Alvar Elmgren; [2023]
   Keywords : Skyscrapers; Shadows; Visibility; Tellus Towers; Sweden;

   Abstract : The number of skyscrapers are increasing rapidly across the world. Interest is growing considerably in places such as Asia and Europe. Because of their height skyscrapers have a strong symbolic value and can help a city attract interest. READ MORE

3. 2. Dynamic Performance of a Tall Building to Earthquake Loading : Finding the optimum mass and stiffness

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

   Author : Andrés Alonso San Segundo; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : With the increasing cost of land, the development of ultra-high performance concrete, and the technological advancements in equipment and machinery, we are able to construct and refurbish skyscrapers like never before. How they are built, what materials they use, or what structural system defines them, all affect their dynamic response, which in the end is the combination of the stiffness and mass, two key parameters in engineering of tall buildings. READ MORE

4. 3. The New Life Across IJ--Shaping an Innovative Community Model in Amsterdam Noord- IJ Plein in 2050

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Qiwei Sun; [2022]
   Keywords : Urban Regeneration; Student Housing; Social-cultural Development; Innovative Community Design;

   Abstract : After Brexit, the city of Amsterdam has been boosting its attractive power for people around the world, becoming a major international centre in Europe and one of the most interesting social-cultural and innovation hubs of the globe. While the city grows, it pursues ambitious objectives related to sustainable development, social inclusion, housing shortage and heritage protection. READ MORE

5. 4. Enhancing Solid Wastes Separation Behaviour at the Residential Towers, using the Garbage Chute Systems.

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Kinda Chehab; [2022]
   Keywords : Behavioural factors in wastes sorting; garbage chute systems; habitual wastes segregation; households’ solid wastes; municipal waste management; residential towers; solid wastes separation;

   Abstract : Solid wastes separation is important for enhancing materials recycling that is good for environment and conservation of natural resources. Citizens have the central role in enhancing solid wastes separation at the household level. READ MORE

6. 5. Norra Tornen: Making exclusive living inclusive

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Oscar Wilner; [2020]
   Keywords : Hagastaden; Norra Tornen; OMA; alteration; gentrification; segregation; collective living; community; sharing economy; circular economy; local production; public space; exclusive housing.;

   Abstract : Today our city cores are being transformed. Not only have they been transformed from a place of production to a place of consumption, but more recently also the city core as a place of work are being challenged by increasing land prices and the desire to live centrally and urban. READ MORE