Essays about: "skyscrapers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word skyscrapers.

  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. Geely Sooyun

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Wanyi Du; [2021]
    Keywords : Vertical mobility; vehicle interior design; future of transportation; megacities;

    Abstract : Part of the inspiration for this project is the excellent development and changes of Shanghai, where the author lives. At present, urbanization is more and more serious, and the urban population density continues to increase. To deal with this kind of phenomenon, the infrastructure and transportation of the city should be developed continuously. READ MORE

  5. 4. The New Skyline of Berlin : A 3D GIS shadow and visibility analysis at the Alexanderplatz

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Mario Paß; [2021]
    Keywords : Sun Shadow Frequency; Urban visibility; 3D City Model; Skyline; Berlin;

    Abstract : The capital of Germany Berlin will undergo a change in its skyline in the next few years.Due to a new housing policy that allows the construction of higher buildings, Berlinwill soon have several skyscrapers over 130 m high directly at Alexanderplatz as wellas next the Berlin landmark, the Berlin TV Tower. READ MORE

  6. 5. Är ekologiskt hållbar arkitektur och stadsplanering ekologiskt hållbar? : vertikal skog i förhållande till ekologisk hållbarhet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Sofie Sjöstedt; [2018]
    Keywords : ekologisk hållbarhet; hållbar utveckling; urbanisering; vertikal skog; gröna tak; omställning; humanekologi;

    Abstract : Att planera och bygga hållbara städer och miljöer för framtiden diskuteras febrilt till följd av urbanisering, befolkningsökning och klimatförändringar. Integrerad grönska på fasader och tak är ett vanligt hållbarhetsverktyg att använda för att göra den täta staden grönare och genera ekosystemtjänster. READ MORE