Sökning: "environmental well-being"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 342 uppsatser innehållade orden environmental well-being.

1. 1. SOCIAL HERITAGE AS LEVERAGE: Recognising the Social Dimension of Heritage in Sustainable Urban Development

   Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Författare :Kajsa Lilja; [2024-01-26]
   Nyckelord :Sustainable cities; urban re development; social sustainability; social heritage; sense of place; public participation; power dynamics;

   Sammanfattning : In 2015, numerous countries committed to supporting the United Nations' Agenda 2030, which aims to address global challenges such as urban growth and climate change through the Sustainable Cities and Communities goal (SDG11). During this time, experts in heritage and urban development began emphasizing the significant role that cultural heritage plays in sustainable urban development. LÄS MER

3. 2. Testing a contemplative landscape method to design a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for the Mellanorrlands Hospice

   Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Författare :Anna Artemeva; [2024]
   Nyckelord :Therapeutic garden; contemplation; stress reduction; palliative care; hospice centre;

   Sammanfattning : This thesis explores the effectiveness of the Contemplative Landscape Method (CLM) in designing a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for Mellanorrlands Hospice, aimed at improving the well-being of palliative care patients. With the increasing importance of palliative care due to an ageing population and the growing demand for hospice services, this study addresses the pressing need for therapeutic landscapes that make a positive contribution to the emotional and psychological health of patients and staff. LÄS MER

4. 3. Using GIS and satellite data to assess access of green area for children living in growing cities

   Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Författare :Rebecca Borg; [2024]
   Nyckelord :Geography; GIS; Geographical Information System; Urban green space; children; schools; Malmö; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Sammanfattning : Urban green space (UGS) refers to open spaces within an urban context that are filled with greenery and nature. These can range from very small vegetation to expansive park areas. The common denominator is that they have proven to be beneficial for human health and well-being. Access to green spaces is also important for children. LÄS MER

5. 4. Bridging Nature and Care : nurturing Individuals with Dementia in a Residential Care Facility in Denmark

   Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Författare :Mia Therese Trnka; [2024]
   Nyckelord :quality Evaluation Tool; nature-based care culture; principal Model of Four Zones of Contact with the Outdoors; nature-based dementia care; key-players in nature-based care cultures; healthcare professionals; supporting environments in residential care facilities; nature-based interventions;

   Sammanfattning : The global demographic shift towards an aging population, with a projected 22% of the world over 60 by 2050, presents a significant challenge because of the soaring rates of dementia, carrying profound economic, political, and social consequences. Research emphasizes the potential of naturebased interventions in improving the well-being of individuals with dementia. LÄS MER

7. 5. Incorporating Environmental Psychology in Architectural Design Processes : creation of a Translation Tool based on Affordances

   Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Författare :My Gutke Lunsjö; [2024]
   Nyckelord :Environmental Psychology; Architectural Design; Tool Development; Affordances; Research Implementation; Applied Research;

   Sammanfattning : Considering the enormous investment society makes in developing and shaping the built environment, and the huge impacts that buildings have on people’s health and well-being, there is an urgent need to better understand how to design buildings for human welfare. In the realm of architectural practice, designers are increasingly met with demands to present evidence of how their designs perform from a user perspective. LÄS MER