Essays about: "sustainable housing development"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 251 essays containing the words sustainable housing development.

1. 26. Democratization of the Swedish Housing Policy

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Emelie Berglund; [2023]
   Keywords : Self-building; participatory design; autonomous architecture; demo- cratic housing policy; sustainable transitions; standardizations;

   Abstract : This report explores an alternative housing policy to Sweden’s overpriced and problematic housing situation. Research has revolved around how flexible frameworks of Swedish regulations and standardizations in the housing policy can improve sustainability through planning participation and self-building processes. READ MORE

3. 27. Post-Disaster Recovery &ʻTemporaryʼ Living

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

   Author : Gizem Caliskan; [2023]
   Keywords : natural disaster; post-disaster recovery; temporary housing; earthquake; sustainability; urban design; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the integration of post-disaster recovery into urban renewal to foster a more sustainable district. The complex and multidimensional nature of post-disaster recovery necessitates a comprehensive understanding of various disciplines. READ MORE

4. 28. A Modular Solution for Land Compasses : A new design that minimizes the number of components and contributes to a sustainable compass assortment

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

   Author : Felicia Widén; Linus Åberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Compass; Sighting compass; Modularization; Design for Disassembly; Design for Sustainability; Design for Repairability; Kompass; Syftkompass; Modularisering; Design for Disassembly; Design for Sustainability; Design for Repairability;

   Abstract : This report presents a master’s thesis in Industrial Design Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The project was conducted on behalf of Silva Sweden AB during the spring of 2023, with the goal of modularizing Silva’s current assortment of land compasses. READ MORE

5. 29. Pluvial urban flooding in a densified Sweden : do sustainable flood management and densification fit together?

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

   Author : Helena Arro; [2023]
   Keywords : urban flooding; pluvial urban flooding; sustainable urban flood management; technological fix; densification;

   Abstract : Pluvial urban flooding occurs in many parts of the world, including Sweden, often with severe consequences. Climate change and increased urbanization exacerbate the risk of urban flooding, and traditional urban drainage systems are unable to keep up. READ MORE

6. 30. Adaptable housing during crisis : Sustainable transition from tents to permanent accommodations.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

   Author : Alex Dam; [2023]
   Keywords : Modular housing; Crisis management; Sustainability; Thermal comfort;

   Abstract : This study delves into the development of a long-term, sustainable housing solution to address the challenges faced during crisis when people are in immediate need of an accommodation. While temporary tents have been traditionally employed as shelters, their inefficiency in colder climates and lack of sustainability necessitate the exploration of alternative options. READ MORE