Search for dissertations about: "urban planning 2015"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words urban planning 2015.
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1. Urban Ecosystem Services : The Value of Green Spaces in Cities
Abstract : In an ever more urban world, the role of green spaces in cities is increasingly highlighted for their capacity to provide ecosystem services for human well-being. Yet, the value of urban green spaces is still widely overlooked in urban policy and planning. READ MORE
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2. Modeling urban energy flows at macro and district levels : towards a sustainable urban metabolism
Abstract : The urban sustainability is a growing importance in the built environment research. Urban areas play a key role in planning for sustainable city development. Urbanization has implications for future energy systems and energy-related emissions. READ MORE
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3. Planning for Solar Buildings in Urban Environments
Abstract : Energy use in buildings accounts for a significant proportion of the total energy use in many countries. While past and current buildings have solely been energy consumers, future buildings will, besides using less energy, also need to produce (part of ) the required energy on site with renewables. READ MORE
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4. Low-Carbon City Initiatives in China : Planning Approaches, Dilemmas and Opportunities
Abstract : In order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, tackle climate change and move toward sustainable development, the central government in China has proposed low-carbon city development as the national strategy and relevant initiatives have been taken by local governments. This thesis analyses current low-carbon city programmes and planning approaches in China, identifies limitations and proposes a metabolic approach that could be used to account for physical resources, monitor GHG emissions and involve stakeholders in the planning process. READ MORE
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5. Climate regulation provided by urban greening - examples from a high latitude city
Abstract : Cities exert a strong influence on urban climate, and consequently on human health and wellbeing. This increases the importance of considering climate issues in urban planning, particularly in the context of global climate change. One of the key adaptation strategies in climate-sensitive planning is urban greenery. READ MORE