Search for dissertations about: "Management of Sustainability in Construction"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 62 swedish dissertations containing the words Management of Sustainability in Construction.
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16. Sustainability and Flexural Behaviour of Textile Reinforced Concrete
Abstract : Concrete reinforced with conventional steel is one of the most commonly used building materials, yet it has historically shown disadvantages in terms of durability and vulnerability to corrosion attack. Various remedial methods have been applied to overcome the shortcomings of this building material, such as increasing the concrete cover, which, however, leads to an increased self-weight of the structure. READ MORE
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17. Improving the Sustainability Performance of Building Materials: An Approach from Life Cycle Thinking
Abstract : The construction industry is expected to play a vital role in meeting the global societal challenge of ensuring sustainable development. Due to the increasing importance of the embodied impact of materials, this thesis investigates how the sustainability performance of building materials can be improved. READ MORE
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18. A Life Cycle Approach to Environmental Sustainability in Aggregate Production Systems
Abstract : Rock materials, such as sand, gravel, and crushed rock, serve as the foundation of our society. Known collectively as aggregates, these materials are essential for building foundations, concrete, and roads, making them the second most extracted material globally after water. READ MORE
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19. Improvement of Thermal Comfort in Buildings through Passive Design
Abstract : In hot humid regions the high outdoor temperature has negative effects on the indoor temperature of buildings that are not designed to cope with the local climate. This leads to discomfort for the occupants. READ MORE
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20. Mapping coordination within a competitive dialogue process : Studying the setting of sustainability goals and their fulfillment in municipality urban development
Abstract : Several of Sweden’s municipalities have coordinated some of their urban development in dialogues processes to increase the fulfillment of stated sustainability goals (SGs). This thesis aims to increase the knowledge of how coordination occurs within a Competitive Dialogue Process (CDP) between and within the municipality and the building actors. READ MORE