Search for dissertations about: "configuration of the built environment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words configuration of the built environment.

  2. 1. Patterns of co-presence : Spatial configuration and social segregation

    Author : Ann Legeby; Lars Marcus; Laura Vaughan; Daniel Koch; Julienne Hanson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; co-presence; spatial configuration; public space; urban segregation; urban design; public life; spatial affordance;

    Abstract : This thesis notes that there is a lack of systematic research investigating segregation patterns based on how public space is used and frequented by citizens. In order for understanding of urban segregation to reach beyond residential segregation, the extent to which public space facilitates co-presence between social groups is a key issue. READ MORE

  4. 2. Energy efficiency measures in the built environment - some aspects to consider in Sweden

    Author : Mattias Gustafsson; Björn O. Karlsson; Mats Rönnelid; Louise Ödlund; Jan-Olof Dalenbäck; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; primary energy; energy efficiency; district heating; building regulations; electric meter; low-voltage distribution networks; electric vehicles; primärenergi; energieffektivitet; fjärrvärme; byggregler; elmätare; elnät; elfordon; Hållbar stadsutveckling; Sustainable Urban Development;

    Abstract : The traditional energy system as we know it today will change in the future. There is a worldwide concern about the global warming situation and there are different actions implemented to limit the consequences from, mainly, the use of fossil fuels. READ MORE

  5. 3. On the performance of stratified ventilation

    Author : Ulf Larsson; Bahram Moshfegh; Per Heiselberg; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Hållbar stadsutveckling; Sustainable Urban Development;

    Abstract : People nowadays spend most of their time indoors, for example in their homes, cars, in trains, at work, etc. In Sweden, the energy demand in the built environment is a growing issue. READ MORE

  6. 4. A Theory of Architectural Objects to support Design Configuration

    Author : Fredrik Wikberg; Projekteringsmetodik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; architectural design; architectural object; design configuration; BIM; product platforms;

    Abstract : The thesis presents the results from a research project targeting architectural design and house-building in a setting of industrialized design process and product platforms. During the early stages of a traditional design process, architects manage a degree of problem complexity, besides technical aspects, also includes user function, material, environment, aesthetics etc. READ MORE

  7. 5. The urban form and the sound environment - Tools and approaches

    Author : Laura Estévez Mauriz; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; road traffic noise; prediction; Urban sound planning; modelling; quiet side; urban systems; traffic dynamics;

    Abstract : Cities are always confronted with transition and adaptation. Awareness on urban environmental quality is leading the vision about the built environment’s resilience and sustainability, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary framework for urbanisation processes. READ MORE