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This thesis proposes a new architectural approach for elderly housing in Selfoss, a town located approximately 45-50 minutes from Reykjavík. It is experiencing increased housing demand due to its growth as a service and commuter hub. Rather than directly adopting common local apartment typologies, the project reconsiders their form, spatial qualities, and relationship to the site, aiming to meet t
In this text we develop a model of countries deciding on mitigation levels of CO2 in a tit-for-tat manner. Taking key ideas from earlier papers, we construct a payoff framework which describes free-riding incentives and which assesses the utility of countries' discounted future output - an output which is reduced by both abatement costs and climate damage. We then, by means of a differential e
The Second Battle of Passchendaele (October 26 - November 10, 1917) remains one of the most enduring symbols of the Canadian experience in the First World World, yet its historical prominence contrasts with a limited comprehension of the geographic realities faced by the soldiers. This gap stems largely from the absence of geographic contextualization in teachings of military history, compounded b
This project seeks to contribute to the ongoing shift in how we respond to climate change—approaching it with the urgency it demands. It is located in Vienna’s 15th district and builds on spatial analysis, mapping of underused areas, and a contextual reading of socio-climatic conditions to highlight both spatial restrictions and hidden potentials. The selected site serves as a test field for a vis
Kan politisk retorik omvandla en rättighetsfråga till en fråga om nationell säkerhet? Denna uppsats undersöker hur abort i Donald Trumps retorik kan förstås som ett säkerhetshot, och hur en sådan problemformulering kan påverka den diskursiva förståelsen av kvinnors reproduktiva rättigheter. Med utgångspunkt i säkerhetiseringsteori och Carol Bacchis WPR-modell (What’s the Problem Represented to be?
Historic events in motions for resolutions tabled by the parliament’s party groups between 1995-2025. While recent research trends within memory studies - under the influence of sociology - have tended to focus on agency, this thesis targets the content of memory politics by using historical research to confront political memories with their historical contexts. The thesis targets motions for reso
This thesis examines the Climate Mass held in Stockholm Cathedral in September 2023. The aim is to understand the theology of the Climate Mass and how it terms and theologically processes and interpret the climate crisis in a Swedish church sermon. The thesis also investigates how the context matter for theology in eco-theological preaching in the Church of Sweden. Using an eco-theological framewo
This thesis aimed to analyze how the Taiwanese government narrates the Russo-Ukrainian war and why, regarding their foreign policy efforts and the articulation of a Taiwanese national identity. Twenty-nine articles from the Taiwanese Office of the President published between January and August 2022 were examined. In its discourse, Taiwan drew a parallel with the situation in Ukraine, portraying bo
This master thesis investigates the legal foundations for training of artificial intelligence (AI) models using personal data, with an emphasis on compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The core issue addressed is the lack of clear legal basis for AI training processes that involve the collection and use of personal data (gathered directly or indirectly thr
Purpose: This investigation was designed to examine the effects of self-monitored training combined with the use of delayed auditory feedback (DAF), on the accuracy of articulation in acquired apraxia of speech (AOS). Background: The increased number of stroke survivors leads to higher societal costs when it comes to e.g., rehabilitation. Speech and language deficits post stroke can be diminished
Forests are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, regulate climate, and provide economic and social value. Their resilience is strongly influenced by harvesting methods, with selective cutting and rotation forestry having noticeably different impacts on carbon dynamics. Understanding these effects requires accurate data on the number and location of felled trees. Although modern harvesters c
This study investigates the potential for sustainable building practices in the sub-Saharan regional context, using small- and medium-scale sandcrete block production in Tanzania as a case study. The research combines a literature review on sustainability challenges in the region with insights from two semi-structured interviews. One with a local practitioner who regularly collaborates with small-
This thesis examines the Energy Charter Treaty's (ECT) Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET) standard, how it was modernized in 2024, and how this modernization affects the legal position of developing and energy-exporting nations, especially those in the Caspian Sea region. The goal is to determine whether modernization broadens states' regulatory latitude to pursue the energy transition and
In the centre of Malmö, Caroli Church stands in quiet suspension—its doors closed, its future uncertain. Neither abandoned nor alive, it occupies a space between preservation and possibility. In a society where churches are increasingly disconnected from their original function, the question lingers: what becomes of the sacred when it no longer serves the ritual? And who, ultimately, decides what
Sweden's rural landscape faces significant challenges as contemporary planning practices increasingly favor urban development, leaving villages and small settlements underserved. This thesis investigates how supplementary planning documents can support sustainable rural development in southern Sweden, specifically examining the potential of Village Guides as participatory planning tools. The
Uppvärmning av byggnader är en betydande del av Sveriges energianvändning, vilket gör värmepumpar till en viktig lösning för att minska både energibehov och klimatpåverkan. Prestandan beror dock på byggnadens utformning, isoleringsnivå och lokalt klimat. Tillverkares COP och SCOP värden är baserade på standardiserade test förhållanden som skiljer från svenska klimatet, vilket kan leda till överskaHeating of buildings is a substantial part of Swedens energy use, making heat pumps an important solution for reducing both energy demand and climate impact. However performance depends on building design, insulation and local climate. Manufacturer COP and SCOP values are based on standardized test conditions that differ from Swedish climates which may lead to overestimated efficiency. This thesi
