Search for dissertations about: "international building"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 174 swedish dissertations containing the words international building.

2. 1. Change, Institutions, and International Organisations : Essays on the English School of International Relations

   Author : Charlotta Friedner Parrat; Sofia Näsström; Stefano Guzzini; Nicholas J. Wheeler; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; international relations; English School theory; international society; change; the United Nations; primary institutions; Statskunskap; Political Science;

   Abstract : The overall topic of this thesis is the English School understanding of international order, which I approach specifically by analysing the English School idea of international institutions and their change. The purpose is to develop the theory in a meta-theoretically conscious and coherent way. READ MORE

4. 2. Globalisation and Competitive Sustenance of Born Global : Evidence from Indian knowledge-intensive service industry

   Author : Nishant Kumar; Ali Yakhlef; Axèle Giroud; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; early internationalisation of firms; Indian knowledge-intensive born global firms; capability-based view; international entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial orientation; organisational learning; customer orientation; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

   Abstract : The survival and sustained competitiveness of born global firms constitute a complex and dynamic process that evolves under conditions of disruptive change and pervasive uncertainty. To date, whereas much of the research in the area has focused on the early and rapid internationalisation stages of the development of born global firms, it is not clear how these firms manage to survive the challenges of the early internationalisation stage and gain a sustainable competitive position in the global economy. READ MORE

5. 3. Building international institutions for environmental protection : The case of Baltic Sea environmental cooperation

   Author : Ronnie Hjorth; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; environmental protection; international cooperation; institutions; international regimes; epistemic communities; communicative action; sovereignty; the Baltic Sea; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses upon the ambiguity in international environmental law and practice, between, the principle of sic utere tuo ut alienum non iaedas, also referred to as the solidarity principle, and the sovereignty principle. Accordingly, the international regime for environmental protection could, on the one hand, be regarded as promoting policies out of concern for the common good, but on the other hand; the sovereignty principle restricts the possibilities for such policies. READ MORE

6. 4. Evaluating energy efficient buildings : Energy- and moisture performance considering future climate change

   Author : Björn Berggren; Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Net Zero Energy Building; passive house; thermal bridge; building envelope; energy performance; moisture performance; multi criteria decision making; climate change; climate scenarios; EN ISO 13789; EN ISO 10211;

   Abstract : One of the greatest challenges the world is facing is climate change. The need of reduction of energy use and an increased use of renewable energy in buildings constitutes important climate change mitigation measures. READ MORE

7. 5. Stabilitly analysis of large structures founded on rock : an introductory study

   Author : Fredrik Johansson; Håkan Stille; Anders Fredriksson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Byggnadsteknik; Building engineering; Byggnadsteknik;

   Abstract : Previous investigations of Swedish and international dams have shown difficultiesto assess the safety against failure in rock foundations. The problem was alsogiven additional interest in connection to the recent construction of the newbridge at Traneberg in Stockholm. READ MORE