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  1. 16. Examining dietary cadmium exposure levelswithin the population of a metal recycling villagein Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Marcus Hagberg; [2009]
    Keywords : Rice; Cadmium; Hazard Quotient; Vietnam; Exposure; Dietary; Contaminated;

    Abstract : Consumption of food crops contaminated with heavy metals is a major problem in manydeveloping countries. This report examines the dietary cadmium (Cd) exposure levelswithin the population of a metal re-cycling village in northern Vietnam, close to the cityof Hanoi. READ MORE

  3. 17. Integrated upgrading of a semi-urban village

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Högskoleingenjörsutbildning i byggteknik med arkitektur

    Author : Petter Fandén; Tobias Sjögren; [2009]
    Keywords : uppgraderings projekt; stadsplanering; nepal; låg kostnads hus; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The world has witnessed a remarkable growth over the last 50 years and the urbanisation is becoming a growing problem in many countries. In 1950 29 % of the world’s population lived in urban areas, in 2003 the urban population had grown to 48 %. READ MORE

  4. 18. Kvarteret Veiberg : från sluten innergård till öppen mötesplats

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

    Author : Lisa Therell; [2006]
    Keywords : gestaltningsprogram; kultur; historia; stadsplanering;

    Abstract : The object of the thesis is to propose a new design for the neighbourhood of Veiberg that is situated in the small Norwegian town Jessheim. My approach was to first make an analysis of the whole community and the structure of the town, and then gradually focus on the actual neighbourhood to continue the research there. READ MORE

  5. 19. Funktion och upplevelse : faktorer för en god boendemiljö applicerade på en plats i Tierp

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

    Author : Christian Wintenby; [2005]
    Keywords : bostadsområde; Tierp; trädgårdsstad; planering;

    Abstract : This thesis is a study of residential environments and a design concept for a proposed housing area in Tierp. The industrial era created a need for the central planning of housing. The confined environments that arised in cities during the 19th century, together with modernistic and democratic ideas, led to regulations in planning and housing. READ MORE

  6. 20. Urban living rooms in Duncan Village : a project focusing on public space

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Marie-Louise Öberg; Nina Pisto Berg; [2005]
    Keywords : public space; offentliga platser;

    Abstract : In September 2004 we left Sweden for South Africa where we in the township of Duncan Village, East London had situated our diploma work with a focus on public space. It was possible for us to do so after receiving a scholarship from SIDA, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. READ MORE