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1. 1. Stockholm's Primary Cycle Paths - Are They for Everyone? : A study of How the Design of the Cycling Infrastructure Affects Perceived Safety and Comfort

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

   Author : Elin Carlsson; Joel Persson; [2023]
   Keywords : traffic planning; bicycle planning; bicycle typologies; bicycle infrastructure; trafikplanering; cykelplanering; cykeltypologier; cykelinfrastruktur;

   Abstract : The bicycle as a means of transport is an important part of a more transport-efficient society as well as to reach Sweden's and the world's climate goals. It also has other advantages, it is a healthy, flexible, and surface-efficient means of transport that does not cause noise and thus provides socio-economic benefits. READ MORE

3. 2. Potential for Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal in an activated sludge system for greywater

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Mehrzad Ghassemi; [2022]
   Keywords : Greywater; EBPR; Phosphorus; Biological treatment; Water and environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : As the world's population grows, concerns about water scarcity and rising pollution such as phosphorus and nitrogen have increased significantly. Greywater has been considered by researchers as an ideal alternative to fresh water for decades, and several projects have been implemented to treat and recycle it for various reuse purposes. READ MORE

4. 3. Norrtullsgatan living street : A public life investigation and design proposal

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Veronica Rivas Plaza; [2021]
   Keywords : living street; public space; placemaking; pedestrian-friendly environments; street network; walkable city; summer and winter streets;

   Abstract : ‘Norrtullsgatan Living Street’ is a public life investigation and design proposal to increase accessibility and attractiveness for people along Norrtullsgatan in Vasastaden, Stockholm. It is a response to the Levande Stockholm Programme, an urban place-making strategy to test potential pedestrian streets by restricting traffic and introducing pop-up furniture during the summer and winter months to create pedestrian-friendly environments. READ MORE

5. 4. The Copenhill Crisis. The Dark Side of Planning The Greenest Waste-fired Power Plant Ever Seen

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

   Author : Ulrik Kohl; [2019]
   Keywords : urban politics; power plant; neoliberal planning; iconicity; city marketing; sustainable energy; waste-to-energy; dark side of planning;

   Abstract : This thesis is about the making of a power plant. It sheds light on how neoliberal ideas shape large public investments in sustainable energy infrastructure. It tells the story of how the City of Copenhagen decided to build what was claimed to be the greenest waste-fired power plant in the world: Copenhill. READ MORE

6. 5. A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Algorithms for Short-Term Building Cooling Load Predictions

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : David Thinsz; [2019]
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   Abstract : Buildings account for a large part of the total energy demand in the world. The building energy demand increases every year and space cooling is the main contributor for this increase. In order to create a sustainable global energy system it is therefore of great importance to improve the energy efficiency in buildings. READ MORE