Essays about: "toolbox for urban design"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words toolbox for urban design.

  1. 1. Wetter, Hotter Weather - Adaptation to climate challenges in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

    Author : Joel Carlos Lopez Criollo; [2022]
    Keywords : Climate; adaptation; heat; drought; increased rainfall; flooding; climate-smart; Buiksloterham; Amsterdam; Netherlands; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Climate change is happening, right now. Its effects will become more pervasive in our daily lives, and it is part of our task as urban designers to explore how to adapt our cities and communities. READ MORE

  3. 2. Winter is coming - Investigating urban design in a Winter city

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

    Author : Erica Välimaa; [2021]
    Keywords : Winter city; Urban design; Sustainable urban design; Kiruna; Arctic; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : All around the world is the form of the built environment playing a significant role in either enabling or inhibiting outdoor activities. When it comes to winter and Winter cities, it is a challenge how to enable and encourage outdoor activities and soft mobility as the harsh conditions often make it uncomfortable to spend longer periods of time outdoors. READ MORE

  4. 3. COOL IT DOWN - Tackling urban heat island effect in Singapore

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

    Author : Marcin Zebrowski; [2021]
    Keywords : urban heat; urban heat island effect; tropical; climate; microclimate; sustainable urban design; marina bay; singapore; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This master thesis aims to propose sustainable solutions to influence the microclimate, tackle the urban heat island effect and provide a climate-sensitive design for Marina Bay in Singapore. During the site visit and research, the main challenges for Downtown Singapore were identified. READ MORE

  5. 4. Guidelines for Integrated Flood Control Design in the Informal Settlements of Cape Town Municipality : A case study of Kosovo Informal Settlement in Philippi District

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Erasmus Mseleku; [2021]
    Keywords : climate change; community participation; flooding; informal settlements; integrated water management systems; nature-based solutions; spatial inequality; sustainability; urban flooding;

    Abstract : Flooding over the last few years has become the most frequent and devastating of the natural disasters. This has accounted for approximately half of the death-rate and a third of economic losses as a result of weather-related events. READ MORE

  6. 5. Cultural Production in urban environments - An investigation of the possibilities to make space for culture in coexistence with housing

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

    Author : Matilda Alsterberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Culture; Cultural production; Urban design; Urban planning; Urban environments; Cultural industries; Housing; Malmö; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The Brundtland report envisioned three sustainable dimensions for development: economic growth, ecological balance, and social inclusion with the aim to incorporate these dimensions into local, national, and global plans for sustainable development. In recent years, discussions about our society’s competitiveness and whether the three dimensions of sustainable development include all aspects of our global society, have resulted in the inclusion of culture as the fourth dimension of sustainable development. READ MORE