Essays about: "scenery"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 essays containing the word scenery.

1. 1. Planning neighbourhoods for local living. New Urbanism ideas in practice

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

   Author : Vejuna Zalalyte; [2023-11-20]
   Keywords : neighbourhood; urban planning; density; mixed-use; walkability; access to services; local living; travel behaviour; behaviourism; New Urbanism;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the effect of New Urbanist planning theory on facilitating sustainable local living behaviours in inner city neighbourhoods. Drawing on the empirical evidence of two New Urbanist neighbourhoods in Lithuania and Sweden, the residents’ everyday lived experiences of the key guiding New Urbanist principles of density, mixed land use and walkability are explored. READ MORE

3. 2. A New FrontierThe emergence of the Outdoor Workspace

   University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

   Author : Robin Gülenay; [2023]
   Keywords : Utomhusarbetsplats; Utomhusarbetsmiljö; Naturbaserad arbetsplats; Arbetsplatsdesign; Hälsa och välbefinnande;

   Abstract : A new norm and culture has been created which has lowered the threshold for individuals to work from different and alternate locations, such as the outdoor workspace. The purpose of outdoor workspaces has been suggested to be designed to allow and provide individuals to work in a different scenery with the intention of providing mental and physical health effects that will improve wellbeing and productivity. READ MORE

4. 3. A Local Community Perspective on the Socio-Economic andEnvironmental Impacts of Emerging Tourism Destination: ACase Study of Goyangyi Island, Myanmar

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Tu Mai Zahkung; [2023]
   Keywords : Tourism Impact; Local Community Perspectives; Goyangyi Island; Burma Myanmar;

   Abstract : Tourism has significant economic, physical, and social impacts. Goyangyi Island, asmall island situated along the south west coast of Myanmar, has rapidly gainedpopularity among domestic travelers due to its distinct, pristine, and untouchednatural scenery. READ MORE

5. 4. Alternative Energy Storage Solutions and Future Scenarios of the Austerland Energy System

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

   Author : Jennie Lindblom; [2022]
   Keywords : Gotland; Östergarnslandet; Polygeneration system; Homer Pro; Solar PV; Wind power; Energy storage; Battery; Hydrogen; Flywheel; Redox Flow battery; Pumped Hydro; Sustainable development.; Gotland; Östergarnslandet; Poly-genererings system; Homer Pro; Solceller; Vindkraft; Energilagring; Batterier; Vätgas; Svänghjul; Redox Flödesbatteri; Pumpkraftverket; Hållbar utveckling.;

   Abstract : The project Austerland Energi at the eastern tip of the island of Gotland called Östergarnslandet was started as a response to the larger project Omställning Gotland funded by the Swedish government as an effort for a pilot project to convert to renewable energy to reach zero CO2-emissions for the country in 2045. The current plan for the Austerland energy system is a solar PV and wind production base with energy storage in the form of batteries and hydrogen which also can be used as vehicle fuel. READ MORE

6. 5. Winter cycling in Eskilstuna municipality: motivators and barriers experienced by commuters

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

   Author : Wenjing Wang; [2022]
   Keywords : barrier; commuting; cycle; motivator; winter;

   Abstract : Many cities focus on cycling due to the multiple advantages including individual, societal, and economic advantages. Eskilstuna municipality in Sweden is one of the cases that aim to develop cycling, but the question is if the municipality has managed in developing winter cycling because of the special winter weather characteristics, cold, windy, snowy, and dark. READ MORE