Essays about: "sustainable construction"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 616 essays containing the words sustainable construction.

  1. 21. 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. 22. 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

  4. 23. The obscuration of climate-induced mobility : A discourse analysis of the EU governance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Josefin Sjöberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability science; mobilities; EU; Governmentality; Vulnerability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate changes and disasters are evidently contributing to migration and displacement of people all over the world, including Europe, and yet, climate-induced mobilities seem to be neglected in EUs internal policies. The aim of this study is to use discourse analysis and the Foucauldian inspired framework “analytics of governance”, to analyze and understand the shaping and construction of EU policies on climate-induced mobility. READ MORE

  5. 24. INTERWEAVE - Food production interweaving with cultural programs, housing, and public places in Slakthusområdet, Stockholm.

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Md Ratin; [2023]
    Keywords : Slakthus; Incest farming; Vertical farming; Lab-based farming; Culture;

    Abstract : Slakthusområdet, a historically significant slaughterhouse district in Stockholm, stands as a testament to the dynamic nature of urban landscapes, characterized by the relentless tide of rapid urban change. Over the years, this district has undergone multiple transformations, mirroring the shifting needs and aspirations of the city. READ MORE

  6. 25. En kritisk granskning av kalkylverktyget BIMitigation : möjligheter och begränsningar i ett användarperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Nils Vestlund; [2023]
    Keywords : BIMitigation; bygg- och anläggningsprocessen; hållbar stadsplanering; LCA; växthusgasutsläpp; materialval; Revit;

    Abstract : Detta arbete undersöker nyttan med BIMitigation, ett verktyg som beräknar och visualiserar utsläppen av växthusgaser från anläggningsprojekt. Växthusgasutsläpp från mänsklig aktivitet orsakar varmare temperaturer vilket i sin tur leder till stigande havsnivåer och extremväder såsom skyfall och värmeböljor (Masson-Delmotte et al. READ MORE