Essays about: "sustainable building design"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 282 essays containing the words sustainable building design.

  1. 6. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Toyah Eglin; [2023]
    Keywords : affordable housing; sustainable buildings; local implementations; bioclimatic adaptations;

    Abstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE

  3. 7. Social sustainability within property management and development : Developing a framework for systematic validation of social sustainability aspects within management and development of commercial properties in northern Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Carolina Wiklund; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Social sustainability framework; Commercial properties; Building assessment tool; Property development; Property management;

    Abstract : Social sustainability is one of the three foundations in the definition of sustainable development. Despite this, there is no common overarching definition of social sustainability. Climate and environmental issues are defined and complemented by global and national agreements. READ MORE

  4. 8. Exploring daylight in two different hemispheres.

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Carolina Borgia Stagnaro; [2023]
    Keywords : Daylight; Climate adaptation; Regenerative evolution; Sustainable development;

    Abstract : Daylight is an essential element for both the built and natural environment. A careful design that acknowledges daylight performance can improve energy efficiency and environment protection, thus making construction more sustainable. However, allocating time to deeply evaluate all the aspects in a project might be challenging. READ MORE

  5. 9. Decolonizing architecture in Africa

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

    Author : Emaelaf Tebikew Yalew; [2023]
    Keywords : Decolonizing architecture; vernacular architecture; African architecture; co-working; Kenya; architecture; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : For many cultures, architecture represents more than just physical structures. It signifies culture, affiliation, and ownership within a specific society. READ MORE

  6. 10. Understanding Gender Equal Conflict Resolution – A Sociology of Law Perspective of Inclusive Education as One Pathway to Sustainable Peacebuilding

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

    Author : Michelle Gano; [2023]
    Keywords : gender equality; education; girls; conflict resolution; peacebuilding; global security; peace negotiation; peace processes; legal empowerment; legal feminism; legal security feminism; Law and Political Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The significance of access to education has, like women’s role in peacebuilding, previously been examined in various studies. However, the relationship between these two has rarely been touched upon. Particularly the discipline of Sociology of Law has been observed to discuss the topics in separate academic discussions. READ MORE