Essays about: "sustainable housing"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 396 essays containing the words sustainable housing.

  1. 16. A VR carbon emissions calculator game to encourage sustainable lifestyle

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Hongyi Luo; [2023]
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    Abstract : The aim of this study is to introduce the design and implementation process of a Virtual Reality (VR) carbon emissions calculator game, with the goal of educating and encouraging participation in carbon offsetting activities. The objective of the game is to increase users' awareness of carbon footprints and environmental protection, and motivate them to adopt sustainable behaviors. READ MORE

  3. 17. Living with the surrounding conditions - Towards a more sustainable way of dwelling in an urban context

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

    Author : Raphael Börlin; [2023]
    Keywords : adaptive housing; performative dwelling; lowtech; typology; climate conditions; urban housing; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Historically, inhabitants have always altered their domestic spaces to adapt to different environmental conditions and to meet personal needs. Especially in rural dwellings, lowtech but very effective and simple ways of adaptations have been and are still in use. READ MORE

  4. 18. A Changing Utopia : A critical analysis of a heritage of change in a Swedish 20th century single-family housing area

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturvård

    Author : Jelrik Ate Hupkes; [2023]
    Keywords : cultural heritage; built heritage; change; authenticity; sustainable conservation; environmental humanities;

    Abstract : During the past decades there has been an increasing interest in the conservation of the cultural-historical character of 20th century single-family housing areas in Sweden. Many of these areas are characterised by the fact that they have changed significantly over time, creating highly diverse historic urban landscapes. READ MORE

  5. 19. Levande historia i Nilstorp : biologiskt kulturarv och hållbar stadsutveckling i 1950-talets omsorgsfulla stadsplanering

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

    Author : Ingrid Björkman; [2023]
    Keywords : biologiskt kulturarv; grönstruktur; landskap; kulturlandskap; hållbar stadsutveckling; kulturmiljöer; trädgårdsstad; omsorgsfull gestaltning;

    Abstract : Kulturhistoriska miljöer återfinns i många olika skepnader i dagens samhälle och gemensamt för alla kulturhistoriska miljöer är att de på ett eller annat sätt har formats eller skapats av människan. Biologiskt kulturarv är en del av vår kulturhistoria och handlar om hur människan nyttjat naturen för eget behov och brukande. READ MORE

  6. 20. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE