Essays about: "sustainable buildings"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 443 essays containing the words sustainable buildings.

  1. 36. Extreme renovation of concrete buildings

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Simon Hardo; Daniel Maher; [2023]
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    Abstract : The global climate crisis and the need to reduce carbon emissions have brought attention to the construction and real estate sector, which has a significant environmental footprint. However, many real estate developers opt for demolition and new construction instead of renovating existing buildings due to challenges such as low floor heights and stringent sustainability requirements. READ MORE

  3. 37. Modeling and Control of Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids for Residential Buildings

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Carl Svensson; Mikael Lidman; [2023]
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    Abstract : As the world moves away from fossil fuels, microgrids have garnered attention for their ability toaid the deployment of sustainable energy alternatives. Residential microgrid technology hasproven to be a useful aid in the design of the power grid of the future. READ MORE

  4. 38. Solar electricity potential at a district level: a case study of Västervik, Sweden : KTH Master Thesis Report

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Marta Ibáñez Mollá; [2023]
    Keywords : Photovoltaic; Solar energy; Energy production; Energy markets; Urban modeling; Urban building energy modeling UBEM ; Light Detection and Rangin LiDAR ; 3D models; Sustainable energy production; Sustainable cities.;

    Abstract : Greenhouse emissions worldwide have been increasing since the beginning of their registration. According to The Global Carbon Project [8], more than 50% of these were emitted from the 90s, that is, in just 30 years. READ MORE

  5. 39. Flood Simulation in the Colombian Andean Region Using UAV-based LiDAR : Minor Field Study in Colombia

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Simon Höglund; Linus Rodin; [2023]
    Keywords : UAV; Unmanned aerial vehicle; LiDAR; Light detection and ranging; UAV-based LiDAR; UAV photogrammetry; Aerial photogrammetry; Flooding Colombia; UN Sustainability Development Goals; UAV; Obemannade flygfordon; LiDAR; Ljus- och avståndsdetektion; UAV-baserad LiDAR; UAV-fotogrammetri; Flygfotogrammetri; Översvämning Colombia; FN; hållbarhetsutvecklingsmål;

    Abstract : Flooding is a worldwide problem that every year causes substantial damage for the environment and stakeholders nearby, and this impact relates to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Colombia is specially prone to flooding as 17% of its surface area is at risk of extreme flooding. READ MORE

  6. 40. We shape our buildings, but do they shape us? Exploring the influence of green urban design on pro-environmental behaviour: a case study of Schoonschip in Amsterdam, NL.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Borea Malnoury; [2023]
    Keywords : Pro-environmental behaviour; green urban design; nudging; behaviour change; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In the context of escalating environmental consciousness, this thesis scrutinizes urban sustainability, with a specific focus on Amsterdam's Schoonschip sustainable housing project. The investigation delves into the nuanced realm of green design, probing its potential and constraints in steering residents towards sustainable practices. READ MORE