Essays about: "smarter city"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words smarter city.

  1. 1. Urban Ergonomics - A study towards a smarter use of resources and space in external shopping centers in Sweden.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Mutaz Al-abtah; [2022]
    Keywords : Shopping centers; Shopping; Circular economy; Urban transformation; Big-box retail stores; Urban ergonomics; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : As a result of 20th-century car-centric planning, many urban districts had emerged designed to serve only one function. Different residential suburbs and trade areas were dispersed scattered within and outside the cities. This has led to more dependence on private cars to meet people’s daily needs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Geometric comparison of 3D city models for daylight simulations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Johannes Lande Nyborg; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography; Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; 3D city model; 3D building models; daylight access; daylight simulations; obstruction angle; free and open-source software; sustainable urban development; Geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : As cities keep densifying, essential resources such as daylight access become increasingly restricted. Therefore, prioritizing energy efficiency and enhancing the energy performance of our buildings is required for obtaining a sustainable urban environment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improved Driver Support in Smart Cities to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Trucks : Designing a concept for 2030

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för visuell information och interaktion

    Author : Alida Walfridsson; [2021]
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    Abstract : The transport industry is a key contributor to carbon dioxide emissions and climate change and heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for a quarter of the emissions from road transport in the EU. One way of reducing the energy consumption of a truck is improving driving skills by minimizing breaking for example. READ MORE

  5. 4. Smart City Development

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Albin Tegnér; Axel Kumlin; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The term Smart City is a frequently used term regarding cities' modern ICT solutions that contribute towards sustainable development and the improvement of the life quality of citizens. However, Smart City incorporates several areas of which can make a city smarter and is considered ambiguous in its very definition. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adoption of IoT Platforms: In Swedish municipalities for smart city initiatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Sinem Akpinar; Moritz Hofmann; Erik Månsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Adoption; Internet of Things platforms; Smart City; Municipalities; Technology-Organization-Environment Framework; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to understand what influences the adoption of Internet of Things [IoT] platforms in Swedish municipalities for smart city initiatives. The adoption of IoT platforms in Swedish municipalities is slow, but the effects of an IoT platform can enhance the processes and progression toward smarter cities. READ MORE