Essays about: "shelters"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 93 essays containing the word shelters.

  1. 6. Adaptable housing during crisis : Sustainable transition from tents to permanent accommodations.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Alex Dam; [2023]
    Keywords : Modular housing; Crisis management; Sustainability; Thermal comfort;

    Abstract : This study delves into the development of a long-term, sustainable housing solution to address the challenges faced during crisis when people are in immediate need of an accommodation. While temporary tents have been traditionally employed as shelters, their inefficiency in colder climates and lack of sustainability necessitate the exploration of alternative options. READ MORE

  3. 7. End of Life Wind Turbine Blade Recycling : Challenges From an Environmental, Economic and Practical Viewpoint

    University essay from

    Author : Daniel Hagfeldt; [2022]
    Keywords : Wind power; Wind turbine; Wind Turbine Blade; Recycling; Glass fibre; Carbon fibre; Centre-of-gravity method;

    Abstract : The goal of the European Union is to make strides towards a circular economy. This means recycling or re-using as much of the material in the economic system as possible. The wind industry faces a great challenge in the years to come as huge quantities of increasingly larger wind turbines reach the end of their service-life. READ MORE

  4. 8. If war comes, where do I go? : Analyzing accessibility to shelters in Sweden using GIS

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Esther Eliasson; [2022]
    Keywords : Shelters; Sweden; Stockholm County; Civil defense; Accessibility; GIS; Location-allocation; Skyddsrum; Sverige; Stockholms län; Civilförsvar; Tillgänglighet; Geografiska informationssystem;

    Abstract : Shelters have been a significant part of the Swedish civil defense for a long time. In times of war in Europe, questions have been raised regarding the 64,000 shelters in Sweden and the civil population’s access to them. READ MORE

  5. 9. Winkilab: Light and Migration: a communication tool in emergency situations

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Ana Karen Isaac Membrila; [2022]
    Keywords : forced migration; refugee camp; language barrier; light therapy; pipe post.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the topic of light and migration and what actions through light can be done to improve the life quality of the inhabitants of temporary shelters/refugee camps. In this ambiance where there is the feeling of pain, destruction, unsafety, uncertainty and limited access to basic needs, only relying on the support of institutions. READ MORE

  6. 10. A Crisis Within a Crisis: A case study on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women’sshelters and support services in Sweden and their work with men's violence against women

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Anna Persson; [2022]
    Keywords : Men’s Violence Against Women; COVID-19; Domestic Violence; Women’s Shelters; Shared Trauma;

    Abstract : As the number of cases of the COVID-19 virus spread across the world in the beginning of 2020, governments decided to take measures to stop the spread of the virus. These measures limited individual’s freedom of movement and soon thereafter, the number of domestic violence cases increased. READ MORE