Search for dissertations about: "Built environment"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 459 swedish dissertations containing the words Built environment.

2. 6. Psychological consequences of moral labelling in the built environment

   Author : Andreas Haga; Patrik Sörqvist; Maria Johansson; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Eco-label effect; performance; perception; judgment; moral labels; social judgement; lamp; label; miljöetiketteringseffekt; prestation; perception; bedömning; moraliska etiketter; sociala bedömningar; lampor; etikett; Hållbar stadsutveckling; Sustainable Urban Development;

   Abstract : Climate change is strongly linked to human behavior and technologies, and many of the barriers to sustainable behavior are rather psychological than technological. More sustainable technologies and food products have been introduced to combat climate change, most often labeled with morally loaded labels such as “organic” or “environmentally friendly”. READ MORE

4. 7. Concentration Difficulties in the School Environment - with focus on children with ADHD, Autism and Down's syndrome

   Author : Catrin Tufvesson; Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Down s syndrome; concentration; children; building process; ADHD; the Human Environment Interaction-model; individual adjusment; learning; indoor environment; school environment; Psykologi; Psychology; Humanities; Humaniora; autism;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to identify environmental factors that affect children with ADHD, autism, and Down's syndrome and their ability to concentrate in their learning environment at school. The issue of this research is not to dismiss any of the additional resources these children are in need of; instead it is to suggest how to arrange learning environments in the most supportive way possible based on the initial needs of these children. READ MORE

5. 8. Institutional complexity in Swedish built environment regulation : exploring the interface with industrialized house-building

   Author : Viking Anders; Lars Stehn; Paul Chan; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Träbyggnad; Timber Structures;

   Abstract : The industrialized house-building movement has emerged as aresponse to recurring criticism of the construction sector. It seeks toemulate management practices prevalent in manufacturing industries,including the use of standardized work processes and building systems. READ MORE

6. 9. Building resilience beyond the passive house era. Project-based change and innovation towards the social-ecological performance of the built environment. Swedish experiences

   Author : Barbara Rubino; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Sweden.; built environment; sustainability; change and innovation; project-based practice; resilience; socio-ecological systems SESs ; building sector;

   Abstract : The building sector needs a radical change in order to make its contribution towards sustainable development. The sector is claimed to be conservative and characterized by fragmented one-off activities. At the same time, demonstration projects are present as current strategies of the transformation of the sector. READ MORE

7. 10. Solar Variability Assessment in the Built Environment : Model Development and Application to Grid Integration

   Author : David Lingfors; Joakim Widén; Jan Kleissl; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Solar Variability; Photovoltaics; Grid Integration; Distributed Generation; LiDAR; GIS; Engineering Science; Teknisk fysik;

   Abstract : During the 21st century there has been a rapid increase in grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) capacity globally, due to falling system component prices and introduction of various economic incentives. To a large extent, PV systems are installed on buildings, which means they are widely distributed and located close to the power consumer, in contrast to conventional power plants. READ MORE