Essays about: "skyscraper"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word skyscraper.

  1. 1. AI image generation tools as an aid in brainstorming architectural visual designs

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : August Millwood; Clara-Cecilia Dias-Taguatinga; [2023]
    Keywords : AI inpainting; architecture; brainstorming; sketching;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the potential of AI generated images as a means to enhance the design, sketching and brainstorming processes in architecture. The study addresses the challenges faced by architects in generating innovative ideas and overcoming cognitive biases during their sketching phase. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Othering Heights : A critical urban approach to the narratives embedding the proposed Österskans development in Halmstad, Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Anna Stohr; [2022]
    Keywords : Urban studies; conviviality; convivial urbanism; Halmstad; Österskans; Sweden; critical urbanism; socio-spatialisation; placemaking; urban design; social sustainability; the built environment; segregation; urbanisation; public space; cityscape; neoliberal planning; densification; social mobility; spatial theory; uneven geographical development; the right to the city; David Harvey; thinking spatially; discourse;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the proposed Österskans development in Halmstad, Sweden from the approach of critical urbanism. With a steady increase of population growth for the past decades and despite the income level of the municipality's population being above the national average - the socio-economic segregation in Halmstad is prevalent. READ MORE

  5. 4. "I don't care if they put trees on it, it's still a skyscraper" Exploring activists' dissensus against Milan's urban greening and sustainability approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Lucia Di Paola; [2019]
    Keywords : Eco-urbanism; urban political ecology; green gentrification; right to the city; urban dissensus; sustainability science; Milan; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Eco-urbanism is today’s mainstream approach to urban greening and sustainability. This approach, however, remains disconnected from issues of social justice. As a reaction, urban political ecology (UPE) argues for greater engagement with urban activists’ dissensus as a strategy to develop more just sustainable cities. READ MORE

  6. 5. An Alternative Plan for the Re-development of the Kathputli Colony, New Delhi

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Andre Kullmar; [2018]
    Keywords : Arkitektur; Stadsplanering; Indien;

    Abstract : This project is an alternative urban design scheme for the re-development of the Kathputli Colony in New Delhi, India. The Colony, approximately half the size of Gamla Stan, is located 30 minutes west of the City Centre and consist of a myriad of improvised dwellings. READ MORE