KoulutusalaLAB-ammattikorkeakouluEnergia- ja ympäristötekniikka
Viitteet 1-20 / 236
-
5S-menetelmän soveltaminen Stora Enson aaltopahvitehtaalla
(2021)Opinnäytetyön toimeksiantaja oli Stora Enso Packaging Oy ja se toteutettiin projektina Lahden aaltopahvitehtaalla. Tavoitteena oli soveltaa 5S-menetelmää aaltopahvitehtaan tuotannon työpisteissä. Työn tarkoituksena oli ... -
A Comparative analysis of the Cooling effects of Green Infrastructure Types on Peshawar's Urban Microclimate in Public Squares
(2023)This thesis conducts a comparative analysis of the cooling effects of green infrastructure (GI) types in Peshawar's urban microclimate, with a focus on three selected public squares. Utilizing Land Surface Temperature data, ... -
A comprehensive evaluation of urban and environmental quality in Glasgow’s deprived communities
(2024)Urbanization, driven by rapid population growth, significantly impacts the physical environment, transforming natural landscapes into impervious surfaces for infrastructure purposes. This change impacts the urban environmental ... -
A critical evaluation of different methods of urban climate mapping : a case study of Glasgow City
(2021)The urban climate is a modified urban atmospheric phenomenon shaped by urban morphology and land use pattern. Urban Heat Island (UHI) is an emerging urban climatic concern that increases the heat risk likelihood in urban ... -
A decision-making framework for suitability analysis of urban agriculture as a flood risk reduction strategy in vulnerable communities : a case study of Glasgow
(2022)Academic study emphasises Urban Agriculture's multifunctionality in its ability to address numerous benefits. However, at a time when natural/green infrastructures are becoming a preferred method of intervention in flood ... -
A hedonic pricing model in Helsinki, Finland : exploring the impacts of green infrastructure on apartment listing prices
(2022)Green Infrastructure (GI) is a critical element of urban sustainability that provides environmental, economic, and social benefits. Adoption, however, has been slow. It is critical to demonstrate the paybacks in localized ... -
Analysis on street tree planting strategies as an approach to reduce particulate matter in Glasgow city centre : in support of urban planning and LEZ
(2022)Urban air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats and health concerns of our time. Due to its adverse health effects, particulate matter (PM) is identified as the most frequent and toxic pollutant in cities. ... -
Application of Sponge City concept to address the issues of stormwater management in urban areas : Prohlis, Dresden
(2024)This thesis examines the application of the Sponge City concept as a sustainable stormwater management strategy in Dresden's Prohlis district. It investigates Sponge City's characteristics and benefits for stormwater ... -
Arjen palveluiden saavutettavuus Lahden kaupungin alueella : nykytilan tarkastelu ja kestävän liikkumisen edistäminen
(2021)Opinnäytetyön tavoitteena oli tutkia erilaisten arjen palveluiden, kuten matkakeskuksen ja terveydenhuollon palveluiden saavutettavuutta eri liikkumismuodoilla Lahden kaupungin alueella. Työ toteutettiin Lahden kaupungin ... -
Asemakaavamuutoksen valmisteluun vaikuttavia tekijöitä : case: Kettukallion asemakaavamuutos
(2022)Opinnäytetyön tarkoituksena oli tarkastella erilaisia kehittämisvaihtoehtoja Janakkalassa Tervakosken taajamassa sijaitsevalle Kettukallion alueelle asemakaavamuutoksen yhteydessä. Kehittämisvaihtoehdoissa tarkasteltiin ... -
Asikkalan järvien seurantasuunnitelma : suunnitelma Asikkalan alueen järvien tilan tarkkailuun
(2020)Opinnäytetyön tavoitteena oli laatia Asikkalan alueelle järvien tilan seurantasuunnitelma. Työn toimeksiantajana toimi Asikkalan kunnan ympäristötoimi. Seurantasuunnitelman taustalla on Asikkalan kunnan aikaisemmin toteuttama ... -
Assessing local climate functions of urban green open spaces : a case study on public and institutional open spaces in Glasgow
(2022)Urban Green Open Spaces are one of the essential elements that narrate a city's liveability and life-stream. Due to the emergence impact of global climate change and increasing urbanization, 21st century is at a critical ... -
Assessing sustainable mobility scenarios and their influence on street level air pollution : a comparative analysis in Kesselsdorfer Street in Dresden, Germany
(2023)Air pollution is a major threat to human health and the environment. For this reason, cities must control and assure better air quality for their citizens, by enhancing a more environmentally sound urban planning and ... -
Assessing the environmental performance of waste to energy gasification : life cycle assessment
(2022)This study employs Life Circle Assessment (LCA) approach to assess and compare the environmental performance of gasification using two main input parameters: (i) Feedstock inputs (Municipal Solid Waste and Refuse Derived ... -
Assessing the Influence of Urban Form on the Cooling Impacts of Urban Parks : A Case Study in Glasgow
(2023)Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect has been a growing concern in the UK; therefore, the mitigation of such effects would contribute to sustainable urban development. A review of literature indicates that green infrastructure ... -
Assessing the role of vegetation in enhancing infrastructure heat resilience : case study: the marketplace of Iitti
(2023)The subject of the thesis was the identification of eligible plant species with regard to heat resistance for the marketplace of Iitti, Finland. The thesis was conducted as a part of the Steps to prepare for climate change ... -
Assessing the systemic impact of solar energy projects for low-income communities in the United States
(2023)Equitable solutions are needed to address the climate crisis, as the impacts go beyond environmental challenges. Deploying solar in low-income communities addresses emissions mitigation, while providing benefits such as ... -
Assessment and adaption of urban cultural heritage assets as touristic destination towards the impact of UHI : case study: City of Edinburgh
(2022)Preserving cultural heritage sites has always faced many challenges in a rapidly growing and changing world, mainly in urban areas [Dastgerdi et al., 2019]. Overall, the urban environment faces imminent risks due to climate ... -
Assessment of intra-city urban heat island effect in relation to vulnerable stakeholders in Karachi, Pakistan via LCZ classification, Land Surface Temperature analysis and traverse surveys
(2020)Presently, the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon and its impacts are gaining momentum as a major research focus in South Asian urban climate literature. However, the case of Karachi, despite recurring heatwaves and ... -
Assessment of wind characteristics and urban heat island dynamics for urban planning : a case study of Toulouse, France.
(2020)To build liveable, resilient and climate responsive cities today, there is a need for city planners to understand the local complexities of the urban environments, especially in a changing urban climate. The prevailing ...
