Theseus - Selaus asiasanan mukaan "urban design"
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Heritage as Commons - A Methodology for Urban Real-Estate Regeneration and Management : Lessons from Civic Initiative-led Heritage Conservation in Mumbai
(2023)This thesis presents a comprehensive framework for urban regeneration through commoning, focusing on the sustainable development of heritage precincts. The framework is developed based on an in-depth analysis of urban ... -
Integrating photovoltaic systems and green roofs : exploring green roof design options with photovoltaics to enhance urban climate and foster social integration : an exemplary case study in Dresden city
(2024)The rapid pace of urbanization has intensified the issues of overheating and the urban heat island effect, leading to deteriorated urban climates and weakened social cohesion. This thesis ventures into a novel solution: ... -
Investigating the relationship between outdoor thermal comfort and user behaviour patterns in public open spaces in a winter city : an empirical study of Oodi Library Plaza in Helsinki
(2024)Urban microclimates significantly influence outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) and, consequently, human behaviour within public spaces. This study delves into the intricate relationship between these factors, with a specific ... -
Livable public waterfront : Case study: Teivas shoreline
(2020)Over the last years, cities worldwide have started to develop their waterfront areas for recreation and public use. The shoreline in the south-eastern part of Lake Vesijärvi and that closest to the city centre of the city ... -
Live pole drains for cities (LPD4C) : an easy-to-build nature-based solution (NbS) alternative to conventional sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
(2022)Rapid urbanization and the intensification of weather events due to climate change are only some of the drivers altering the water cycle in urban environments. Consequently, the total volume of stormwater runoff rises ... -
Mapping Thermal Hotspots in Malé, Maldives : Assessing the Relationship Between Urban Heat Islands, Climate, and Heat Risk for Sustainable Urban Planning
(2023)This study aims to support climate-conscious urban development in greater Male’, Maldives, based on characterizations of the local microclimate. It explores intra-urban temperature variations, identifies heat risks and ... -
Microclimatic analysis to mitigate urban heat islands using urban climatic map approach : Toulouse, France
(2021)Cities are urbanising at a fast phase to accommodate more people, which leads to global and local warming. Due to urbanisation, European cities are facing summer heatwave issues. The air temperature reaches up to 40 degrees ... -
MUrCS Proceedings 2020
The Publication Series of LAB University of Applied Sciences, part 15 (LAB University of Applied Sciences, 2021)The European Master programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) project (www.murcs.eu) is pleased to bring out this “summary for practitioners” publications arising from the students’ thesis work. Rapid anthropogenic ... -
MUrCS Proceedings 2021
(LAB University of Applied Sciences, 2021)The second MUrCS (Master in Urban Climate and Sustainability) proceedings introduces 15 articles by students graduated from the programme in 2021. The articles are classified under the main themes Climate change adaptation ... -
MUrCS Proceedings 2022
(LAB-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2023)The third MUrCS (Master in Urban Climate and Sustainability) proceedings introduces 22 articles by students graduated from the programme in 2022. The articles are classified under the main themes of urban climate resilience, ... -
MUrCS Proceedings 2023
(LAB-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2024)The MUrCS Project presents the fourth volume of the Student Thesis Projects to highlight efforts towards knowledge transfer to link research into the practice of sustainable management of urban climate. By continuing with ... -
Planning for a cooler future : heat risk assessment and mitigation in Lahti
(2024)With the rapidly changing climate, heat risk is increasing rapidly in colder regions as well. Finland is projected to see higher rise in temperatures than the global average and thus needs to be prepared to mitigate these ... -
Plot allocation using developer obligations as a tool for more sustainable construction : housing developers´ views on the energy and sustainability criteria used in Finnoo, Espoo
(2023)Municipalities following the national and international goals are now trying to find effective methods for limiting climate warming. In Finland over one third of the emissions and consumed energy come from the built ... -
Potential Green Infrastructure Impacts on air quality in Different Local Climates Zones of Brindisi, Italy.
(2023)Half the world's population lives in cities, and over 80 % is exposed to poor air quality. Europe has declared air pollution as the single most significant environmental health risk, as it generates premature death and ... -
Prediction of outdoor thermal comfort changes and uncovering mitigation strategies based on machine learning algorithm : a decision support tool for climate-sensitive design : a case study of Glasgow, UK
(2022)Cities are becoming increasingly warm as a result of climate change and increasing population (Dimoudi et al., 2013). It forewarns severe weather and climate catastrophes happening considerably sooner than initially ... -
Pylväät ja portaalit tuoteperhe : Opinnäytetyönä toteutettu Helsingin kaupungin pylväät ja portaalit kaupunkikalusteryhmän muotoilu- ja selvitystyö
(2019)Helsingin kaupungin pylväät ja portaalit tuoteperheen muotoilu uudistettiin opinnäytetyönä (teollisen muotoilun AMK-tutkinto) yhdessä yhdyskuntarakentamisen asiantuntijayrityksen WSP:n kanssa. Muuttuva ympäristö luo tarpeen ... -
Quantifying the effect of anthropogenic and climate parameters on urban heat island using machine learning
(2022)The intensity of UHI in today's developed areas indicates the extent of environmental modification. Replacing natural surfaces with artificial materials has been the main difference between rural and urban areas. Therefore, ... -
Reorienting SUDS : an integrated approach to urban regeneration and flood mitigation in Glasgow
(2022)Existing post-industrial cities frequently face a conundrum between urban renewal, addressing the demands for economic resilience and community well-being on the one hand, and coping with the unpredictability intrinsic ... -
Safeguarding Coastal Cities: Linking Nature-Based Solutions to Sea Level Rise Adaptation : a Case Study of Florianópolis, Brazil.
(2023)Coastal cities face various additional risks associated with climate change, including sea level rise, storm surges, and coastal flooding from high tides. Conventional approaches, such as the use of hard infrastructure, ... -
Simulation model as a tool for assessing air quality in cities and further urban planning: Quantifying PM emissions in Russian industrial city - Kemerovo
(2023)Poor air quality is a recognized major issue in urban areas, and effective urban planning is vital to mitigate this problem. However, not all decisions are equally effective, and it is crucial to consider a comprehensive ...


















