Search for dissertations about: "urban green management information systems"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words urban green management information systems.
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1. Management of Sustainability in Construction Works
Abstract : The present global environmental condition is a consequence of the increasing consumption of natural resources whose depletion exceeds what is physically possible to sustain in the long term. The construction sector is a considerable contributor to this resource depletion and sustainability is adopted in the form of the theory of ecological modernization. READ MORE
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2. Hydrological modelling of green urban drainage systems : Advancing the understanding and management of uncertainties in data, model structure and objective functions
Abstract : The use of green urban drainage systems such as green roofs, swales and pervious areas has in recent years become a popular option to reduce flood risk and water quality problems in a more sustainable way than with traditional pipe-based drainage systems. Computer models are valuable tools for the management of such systems. READ MORE
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3. Gentle Remediation Options (GRO) for Managing Risks and Providing Ecosystem Services at Contaminated Sites
Abstract : Soils are a non-renewable resource and comprise a key component of the world's stock of natural capital. Due to industrialisation, urbanisation and other patterns of unsustainable development, widespread land degradation in the form of contamination, soil sealing, compaction, etc. READ MORE
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4. Towards a Scenario-based Spatial Dynamic Modeling for Predicting Urban Land Use Change : Planning Tools and Comparative Analysis
Abstract : As global urbanization progresses, cities worldwide are growing in size, which leads to many economic, environmental, and management challenges. Recent advancements in spatial data analysis and algorithmic geography have also led to the development of various urban model-based planning support systems (PSS) for urban planning. READ MORE
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5. Potential and problems related to reuse of water in households
Abstract : There is a growing demand in society for the introduction of decentralised sanitary reuse systems and the main reason for this is that centralised urban sanitation systems are expensive and resource-intensive. A second is water shortage and one way to reduce the need for freshwater is to reuse wastewater on-site. READ MORE