Essays about: "the aesthetic for sustainability"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 49 essays containing the words the aesthetic for sustainability.

  1. 36. Ecosystem Services in Rating Systems : evaluating rating systems for sustainable design through case studies of ecosystem services in residential yards

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

    Author : Johanna Spjuth; [2016]
    Keywords : certification; biotope area factor; green area factor; grönytefakorn; sustainablesSites initiative; CEEQUAL; ecosystem services; sustainable development; landscape architecture; residential yards; Western Harbour; Västra Hamnen;

    Abstract : In a world where climate change is a fact, there is an imminent need for a more sustainable development. Design that includes ecosystem services is an important part of creating more sustainable cities. However, in most development projects the short-term economic interest gets to determine how the development is executed. READ MORE

  3. 37. Långsiktig grönyteförvaltning i teori och praktik

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

    Author : Anna Sunding; [2015]
    Keywords : long term; green space; management; maintenance;

    Abstract : Urbana publika grönytor har idag allt högre krav på sig att uppfylla en rad olika funktioner. Oförutsägbarheten i klimatförändringar och föränderliga användningsmönster gör att kraven på multifunktionalitet, långsiktighet och hållbarhet ökar. READ MORE

  4. 38. New Fashion Minimalism in an Affluent Society : A Paradigm Shift?

    University essay from Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Corinna Karg; [2015]
    Keywords : Minimalism; Sustainability; Paradigm Shift; Blogs; Trend;

    Abstract : During the last several years, a fast growing interest in minimalist chic has been observed among fashion bloggers around the world. Many of them mention being tired of trends, a shift to inner values and a desire for more simplicity as a moving cause. READ MORE

  5. 39. How do we experience parks? Social benefits of ecosystem services with an increased connectivity of sub-urban parks

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Hildur Hreinsdóttir; Lea Meyer zu Bentrup; [2015]
    Keywords : Parks; Ecosystems; Ecosystem Services; Connectivity; Green Corridors; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Our motivation for this research is the interest we have for positive influences of green areas on people's well-being and social improvement. We see nature, the ecosystems and its services, integrated with humans as a whole, making our lives physically and mentally more sustainable. READ MORE

  6. 40. In search for sustainable alternatives to lawns : connecting research and landscape design

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

    Author : Ameli Hellner; Julia Vilkénas; [2014]
    Keywords : Alternative lawns; Sustainable lawns; Lawns; Landscape design history; Sustainability; Ecosystem services; Design; Ultuna; Demonstration Trail; Lawn trail; Sustainable design;

    Abstract : A large part of Sweden’s green, urban landscape is covered by lawns. Approximately 80 000 ha of maintained grass lawns are part of public courtyards, schoolyards, parks, golf courses, sport fields and traffic environments. Beyond this figure, the lawn is also an essential element in most private villa-gardens. READ MORE