Essays about: "tree and human"
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1. Magic Tree - Development of a technology mediating multi-sensory musical instrument
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : This thesis is part of the MISK-project, Musik, Interaktiv design, Sinnesstimulering och Kvalitet (Music, Interactive design, Sensory stimulation and Quality). The MISK-project is a collaborative project between Certec at LTH, Furuboda Folkhögskola and Eldorado Resurscenter, developing musical instruments for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. READ MORE
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2. Behaviours of older adults in urban outdoor environments during warm days
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : As a result of climate change, heat waves are expected to increase in frequency, duration, and severity, which is particularly threatening to the urban population. Vulnerable groups, including the older population, are more likely to be affected by adverse health effects due to heat exposure. READ MORE
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3. PERCEPTION OF URBAN TREES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Global urbanization is one of the most wide-ranging, irreversible, and rapid land-use changes in modern history. Natural elements, such as trees, should be incorporated into cities to produce sustainable urban environments. READ MORE
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4. CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all trees are immune to extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, especially in cities. READ MORE
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5. ACCESS TO URBAN COOL AND GREEN SPACES FOR OLD ADULTS IN GOTHENBURG – A GIS-BASED ANALYSIS OF RADIANT HEAT
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Old adults are particularly vulnerable against heat stress. Considering the ageing society and the projected increase of heat events, planning for heat-resilient urban environments for old adults will become increasingly important. READ MORE