Essays about: "sustainable buildings"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 443 essays containing the words sustainable buildings.

  1. 6. Norrbotnia Line Dance

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : David Janson; [2023]
    Keywords : Piteå; Train; Norrbotnia Line; Repurposing; Addition; Relocation; Moving;

    Abstract : The Norrbotnia Line Dance project focuses on the expansion and densification of Piteå, a small city in northern Sweden. To accommodate the expected population growth, the thesis explores interventions to urban sprawl by reorganizing existing buildings along Kyrkbrogatan, a main street in the city. READ MORE

  3. 7. If a Tree Falls in the Forest - Three Interventions in the Swedish Forest to Come

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Nils Chigot Eriksson; Hampus Thysell; [2023]
    Keywords : Forest; timber industry; foraging; hunting; industry; industrial buildings; infrastructure; CCF; clear-felling; Norrland; Ångermanland;

    Abstract : Our thesis project consists of three architectural interventions: The Mushroom, The Gnat and The Snake, fitting into a vision of a Swedish forest managed in a more sustainable way. A future in which the practice of clear-felling has been abandoned in favor of alternative methods falling under the umbrella term Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF). READ MORE

  4. 8. Methodology for Designing Bespoke Air Handling Units

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Alexandra Malysheva; [2023]
    Keywords : bespoke air handling unit; evaporative cooling system; two-stage crossflow heat exchanger; 3D-modeling; platsbyggt luftbehandlingsaggregat; evaporativt kylsystem; tvåstegs motströmsvärmeväxlare; 3D-modeling;

    Abstract : This master's thesis explores the role of bespoke air handling units in enhancing energy efficiency in existing buildings. The context for the study is set against the backdrop of global initiatives, including the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 7, which emphasizes the need to improve energy efficiency to combat climate change. READ MORE

  5. 9. Creating safe, lively and attractive street spaces in city centres : A case study of Nygatan and Järnagatan in Södertälje

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Bakhaya Jeanette; Felicia Norlin; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; safe; alive; attractive; street space; city centre; street; design; urban form; mobility; environment; social; enjoyment; movement; public places; pedestrian friendly; hållbarhet; trygg; levande; attraktiv; gaturum; stadskärna; gata; utformning; stadsform; mobilitet; miljö; socialt; njutning; rörelse; offentliga platser; gångvänligt;

    Abstract : Throughout time, cities have been built in different ways and city structures can look different in different places in the world. The urban planning ideal has changed and small narrow alleys in the city have today been replaced by large roads adapted for cars. READ MORE

  6. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF USING RECYCLED MATERIALS IN WALL INSULATION : Energy management for sustainable cities, ETC building project.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Karima Alothman alsaghir; [2023]
    Keywords : Residual buildings; Walls insulation; Recycled materials; Thermal conductivity; IDAICE software; Climate-smart building; Thermo-environmental assessment; Thermo-economic assessment.;

    Abstract : Recycled material has attracted extensive interest due to its positive impact on decarbonization in the building sector. At the same time, utilizing these materials is limited. The main objective of this degree project is to provide a better understanding of recycled materials and their role in environmental and economic aspects. READ MORE