Essays about: "sustainable housing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 396 essays containing the words sustainable housing.

  1. 11. 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. 12. Lessons for municipalities to steer the sustainable development of alternative housing : A case study of two co-housing projects in Helsingborg and Hamburg

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändring

    Author : Jule Jeske; [2023]
    Keywords : co-housing; co-living; alternative housing; sharing; sustainable housing; Co-Housing; Co-Living; alternatives Wohnen; Sharing; nachhaltiges Wohnen;

    Abstract : Decades of globalisation and urbanisation are posing intersecting social, economic, and environmental pressures on urban housing markets, that are pushing conventional housing provision to its limits. Accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, alternative approaches to housing are coming to the fore. READ MORE

  4. 13. 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

  5. 14. 15 minute city: Revolution in Södertälje? : A study on how the concept of 15 minute city can be applied to Södertälje.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Nora Syaush; Lukas Chamoun; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: “15 minute city”; Carlos Moreno; density; proximity; diversity; active mobility; TRAST; the urban area Södertälje; Ronna; Case study.; Nyckelord: “15 minutersstaden”; Carlos Moreno; täthet; närhet; mångfald; aktiv mobilitet; TRAST; Södertälje tätort; Ronna; Fallstudie.;

    Abstract : In a society where everything must be within the vicinity and accessible, people face challenges like climate, segregation and inequality. All people have the right to services such as education, care, work and housing without being prevented by unsustainable urban planning. READ MORE

  6. 15. Managing diversity : the forest development types as a framework for management within mixed forest systems

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Pernilla Fridberg; [2023]
    Keywords : urban forestry; urban woodland; recreational forests; forest structure; vegetation structure; forest development types; mixed forest systems; forest management; close-to-nature management; Scanian forest systems; sustainable forest management; ecological values; resilience; sustainable cities; biodiversity; ; profile diagrams; conservation efforts; herbaceous mixed stands; species diversity; reference landscapes; forest communities;

    Abstract : The demand for both biodiversity and recreational forests is increasing. Management methods under the umbrella term Close-to-Nature management, which aims to incorporate natural successional patterns and disturbances, is considered preferable to traditional forest management methods in terms of both recreational and ecological values (Wimberly et al. READ MORE