Search for dissertations about: "impact of climate change in urban planning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words impact of climate change in urban planning.

  2. 1. Urban Design and Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Warm Climates. Studies in Fez and Colombo

    Author : Erik Johansson; Boende och bostadsutveckling; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; marklära; geomorfologi; Fysisk geografi; climatology; cartography; pedology; geomorphology; Physical geography; Urban planning; Urban design; Urban climate; Tropical areas; Thermal comfort; Sri Lanka; Planning regulations; Morocco; Microclimates; Land-use; Fez; Humid tropics; Colombo; Developing countries; Climatic design; Climate; Arid zones; Built environment; Physical planning; kartografi; klimatologi; Town and country planning; Stads- och glesbygdsplanering; Fysisk planering;

    Abstract : In many developing tropical countries, rapid urban growth leads to several problems, including increased thermal stress. This has negative consequences for people's health and well-being, and affects social and commercial outdoor activities negatively. READ MORE

  4. 2. Advancing urban analytics for energy transitions : Data-driven strategic planning for citywide building retrofitting

    Author : Oleksii Pasichnyi; Olga Kordas; Jörgen Wallin; Fabian Levihn; Fredrik Gröndahl; Thomas Olofsson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Urban analytics; building energy data; building retrofitting; urban building energy modelling; data quality; data applications; strategic planning; decision-making; energy transitions; climate-neutral cities.; Міська аналітика; дані щодо стану енергоефективності будівель; енергоефективна модернізація будівель; моделювання енергосистеми міських будівель; якість даних; застосування даних; стратегічне планування; прийняття рішень; енергетичні переходи; кліматично-нейтральні міста.; Stadsanalys; byggnadsenergidata; renovering av byggnader; urbana energimodeller; datakvalitet; datatillämpningar; strategisk planering; beslutsfattande; energiomställning; hållbara städer; klimatneutrala städer.; Industriell ekologi; Industrial Ecology;

    Abstract : Decarbonisation of the building stock is essential for energy transitions towards climate-neutral cities in Sweden, Europe and globally. Meeting 1. READ MORE

  5. 3. Urban stormwater systems in future climates : assessment and management of hydraulic overloading

    Author : Karolina Berggren; Adrian Saul; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; VA-teknik; Urban Water Engineering;

    Abstract : Increasing global temperatures and tendencies of more frequent extreme weather events have been observed over the recent decades, and the continuation of this trend is predicted by future climate models. Such climatic changes impact on many human activities and hence the interest in, and focus on, climate change has increased rapidly in recent years. READ MORE

  6. 4. Improvements in addressing climate factors in urban planning and design

    Author : Saeed Ebrahimabadi; Petter Naess; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Architecture; Arkitektur;

    Abstract : Urban settlements located in subarctic regions have particular characteristics due to their climate. Climate and weather conditions influence people’s attendance in public spaces, their travel habits and recreational activities. In the subarctic regions, this influence is more visible due to greater seasonal differences. READ MORE

  7. 5. Buildings in municipal climate change mitigation strategies : towards life cycle thinking

    Author : Nicolas Francart; Tove Malmqvist; Martin Erlandsson; Paula Femenias; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; building; lca; requirement; environmental performance; futures studies; backcasting; environmental engineering; sustainable urban planning; Planering och beslutsanalys; Planning and Decision Analysis; Byggvetenskap; Civil and Architectural Engineering;

    Abstract : Fulfilling climate targets requires ambitious changes. The building sector is a large contributor to emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), but also offers opportunities for climate change impact reductions. READ MORE