Search for dissertations about: "green building"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 78 swedish dissertations containing the words green building.
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6. A Triply Green Revolution : Building water resilience for SDGs on food and poverty for Africa
Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa is confronted with the urgent challenge of ensuring food security in the face of changing demographics, climate change and water vulnerability, which can lead to potential crop failure. Despite the high advocacy for technological solutions, such as irrigation, rainfed agricultural systems, which account for more than 90% of the region's food production, often remain overlooked. READ MORE
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7. The Social Construction of Green Building: Diachronic and Synchronic Perspectives
Abstract : AbstractAlthough environmental issues have been on the agendas of governments, businesses and scientists for at least three decades, there still remain conceptual difficulties concerning what environment or green actually encompass. The concepts are in constant flux, shifting as actors who represent different social relevant groups struggle to find support for their specific interests. READ MORE
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8. Victimization, Positioning, and Support : Young Victims' Experiences of Crime
Abstract : Victimization early in life can result in a number of different short and long-term consequences, for which young people might need help and support. However, from previous research it is unclear what kind of support young people perceive as supportive. READ MORE
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9. Efficient Modeling of Modular Multilevel Converters for HVDC Transmission Systems
Abstract : The drive towards getting more and more electrical energy from renewable sources, requires more efficient electric transmission systems. A stronger grid, with more controllability and higher capacity, that can handle power fluctuations due to a mismatch between generation and load is also needed. READ MORE
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10. Building Green - Perspectives on Environmental Mangagement in Construction
Abstract : Over the last two decades the construction industry has made efforts to develop green building practices. Researchers within the field have provided theoretical knowledge on how to design green buildings and analytical environmental management tools have been developed to guide the practitioners. READ MORE