Rymd-, geo- och miljövetenskap (SEE) // Space, Earth and Environment (SEE)
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Vi utgår från observationer av universum och vår planet för att utveckla modeller och verktyg som möter globala utmaningar kring resurser, energiförsörjning och klimatpåverkan.
Vart är vi på väg? Var kommer vi ifrån? På vår institution söker vi svaren på de riktigt stora frågorna. I ett långt tidsperspektiv ger stjärnor och galaxers livscykler en inblick i universums, jordens och livets uppkomst – och framtid. Vi observerar också vår planet och samspelet mellan samhälle, teknik och natur för att kunna utveckla teknik, modeller och verktyg som kan möta globala utmaningar inom naturresurser, klimatpåverkan och energiförsörjning.
För forskning och forskningspublikationer, se https://research.chalmers.se/organisation/rymd-geo-och-miljoevetenskap/
Observes the universe and our planet, to develop models and tools that meet global challenges regarding resources, energy supply and climate impact.
Where do we come from and where are we going? At our department we search for answers to the really big questions. In a long time perspective, the lifecycles of stars and galaxies provide an insight into the origin and future of the universe, earth and life. We also observe our planet and the interaction between society, technology and nature in order to develop technologies, models and tools that can meet global challenges regarding natural resources, climate impact and energy supply.
Studying at the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers
For research and research output, please visit https://research.chalmers.se/en/organization/space-earth-and-environment/
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- PostA Framework for Sustainable Renovation in the Inventory Phase - A case study in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg(2016) Böber, Elisabeth; Cardoso Martins, Maria Julia; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and EnvironmentThis thesis was written in Challenge Lab, a hub for integrative and transformative thinking at Chalmers University of Technology, where students are in the centre of academia, private, and public sector, acting as change agents to tackle sustainability development challenges. Through analysing the present situation of Gothenburg regarding urban development, major challenges were identified. Through the Backcasting method, the research problem has been analysed from different perspectives and with different disciplinary impact. One major deficit is the renovation of old building stock within the city of Gothenburg, especially multi-dwellings. There have been many attempts in research to achieve a sustainable renovation concept. Yet, industry and property owners focus mainly on energy efficiency, meaning the environmental-economic perspective rather than the social or well-being dimensions. In order to achieve a sustainable renovation, the different sustainability dimension need to be balanced and enhanced by an architectural and cultural-historical aspects. A case study of a renovation in a multi-dwelling in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg, was conducted. Interviews were held with the tenants, the property owner, an independent renovation consultancy company, and several experts, in order to understand the complexity of a renovation. It provided important insights into the practice of industry, and it was found out that the renovation framework provided by Boverket is rather insufficient and vague on how to proceed in the inventory phase of a renovation process. Therefore, the major outcome is a revised framework for the inventory phase of a renovation process, as it was found out this is a crucial phase to achieve a sustainable renovation
- PostAiming for sustainability in real estate through using LEED in construction projects(2011) Pettersson, Jonas; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and Environment
- PostCollaboration in a complex urban freight transport system(2019) Fischer, Nora; Persson, Per; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för rymd-, geo- och miljövetenskap; Holmberg, John; Holmberg, John
- PostImplementing Inland Waterway Transportation in Urban Logistics(2016) Jandl, Otto-Maximilian; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and EnvironmentUrbanisation puts tremendous stress on road infrastructure. Consequently, innovative solutions to cater for the growing population and subsequent need for increased transport of goods and waste in urban areas need to be explored. A modal shift from road transportation to inland waterway transportation can be beneficial for several reasons such as less pollution, traffic congestion, accidents and noise. This study analyses the necessary conditions for a successful implementation of a combined goods and waste transportation system on inland waterways based on the case of an urban planning project in the City of Gothenburg. Therefore, semi-structured interviews with stakeholders from the local urban supply chain, field trips and work group meetings have been conducted, attended and analysed. It was found that economic and operational factors, behavioural change, policy and regulations represent strong barriers for the implementation of such a transportation system. As weak drivers, public interest, environmental drivers, political incentives, regulations and technical development were identified. To overcome strong barriers, weak drivers need to be strengthened. More emphasis needs to be put on policy and regulations as those have strong power to influence the actions of stakeholders in the urban supply chain and thus, bring forward sustainable transportation. It is concluded, that building trust represents a core element in the implementation process of a new transportation system. Consequently, new systems need to prove their applicability and reliability on a small scale in the short run. In the long run, these new systems need to serve more areas, thus achieving economies of scale and profitability.
- PostPositive Impact on Wellbeing and Energy Related Behaviors on Office Buildings: The Challenge Lab 2015(2015) Endonio, Guillermo Sibaja; Bringas, Eduardo Navarro; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and EnvironmentAround 90% of the total costs of commercial buildings´ operations are attributed to the staff in terms of salaries and benefits. Energy-related behaviors of building occupants are directly related to high fluctuations of energy consumption in buildings. Evidently, Green buildings and upcoming sustainable building technologies will need to justify their impact on the occupants´ energy consumption along the whole building´s lifecycle. This MSc Thesis explores the relation between Wellbeing and energy-related behaviors during the operation and maintenance phase of the building. The aim is to find practices applicable to operations management that will have a positive impact on the occupant´s Wellbeing while fostering lower energy consumption. First, through an extensive literature review, this report organizes relevant concepts, theories and frameworks. Afterwards, the Center for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) is presented as a case study via the operation strategies undertaken to ensure health and comfort of the occupants. Semi-structured interviews with the post-occupancy evaluator and operations director at CIRS were performed. The interviews focused on the implications of applying such strategies and their relations. The results are presented via a 5-step framework highlighting awareness, competence and meaningfulness when operational strategies aim to ensure the wellbeing of occupants. Moreover, the CIRS strategies were organized in two frameworks (CAS & PAS). This, to visualize the processes and roles involved in the assessment of Wellbeing and energy-related behaviors. Finally, the applicability of the learned strategies from CIRS on the Swedish context is presented. A semi-structured interview was conducted with the environmental strategist on a Real Estate company in Gothenburg. The operational strategies and occupant´s practices involving Wellbeing and energy-related behaviors were identified. In order to progressively adapt the overall results in Gothenburg, a set of managerial recommendations and transitional practices is proposed.
- PostProbing Organizational Consciousness: How do personal and organizational perspectives of sustainability align?(2016) Berg, Lindsay; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and EnvironmentOrganizations have the potential to increase their output by increasing the engagement of their employees. However, in order to do so there must be alignment between personal values, current organizational values and desired values for where the organization intends to go. Unfortunately, this lack of alignment is commonly overlooked, and, in the context of sustainability there have been no systemic attempts to explore this alignment within an organization. Therefore, this study addresses: (i) how personal and organizational perspectives on sustainability align within an organization; and, (ii) what may a management group do to increase employee engagement and performance in the implementation of sustainability goals. To address these questions interviews were conducted with a management team of a local organization, consisting of 30-35 employees, followed by a focus group with interview participants. A multi-method approach was adopted to allow for data triangulation, flexibility and reflexivity. Data was analyzed using the Barrett Values Centre model for Organizational Consciousness. The results illustrated a limited perception of sustainability, different perspectives of sustainability between the participants’ personal lives and organizational lives, and, that little time if any has been spent envisioning a desirable state of sustainability for the organization. To overcome these barriers, it is recommended the organization takes time for individual and communal reflection, incorporates an active approach towards leadership training for all staff, and, applies a Backcasting through principles approach in order to nurture a shared mental framework. It may prove worthy to apply these research methodologies to other organizations to enhance their performance in the implementation of sustainability goals. This thesis has been conducted in an innovative educational setting, that of the Challenge Lab, at Chalmers University of Technology, whereby students are equipped with self-leadership training, dialogue and facilitation tools, systems thinking and design thinking methods to overcome societal barriers in the transition to a sustainable future.
- PostThe Impact of Sustainable Materials on Construction Innovation - The Case of Timber in Gothenburg(2016) Esteban, David; Jaanisoo, Ivo; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för energi och miljö; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Energy and EnvironmentThe global climate challenges and growing discrepancy between the availability and demand for natural resources have driven many industries to alter their practices. The construction industry is highly responsible for climate impact and natural resource usage. The pressure for the industry to change is apparent but lacking the required innovation capability as a major obstacle. At the same time, the call for new sustainable solutions provide great business opportunities for organisations. The aim of the study is to analyse the drivers and barriers for implementing sustainable materials into construction projects in Gothenburg, Sweden. The case of timber structures in multi-storey buildings represents a material that has recently been reintroduced to the Swedish construction industry. The theoretical basis is constructed upon current research on the topics of sustainability, socio-technical systems, resource analysis and construction innovation. The research involves three steps. Firstly, the perspectives of a diverse set of stakeholders are provided. Secondly, the case studies of twelve construction projects formulate the context of timber construction in Sweden. Thirdly, four in-depth perspectives are summarised from Gothenburg stakeholders that represent the public sector, private sector and academia. The results show the political pressure for implementing timber constructions in Gothenburg due to the associated sustainability benefits. However, the activities of various stakeholders hinder the progress. Similar innovations in other regions have required strong strategic orientations by municipalities, timber industry firms and property developers. The ensuing networks of organisations have provided the resource bases for successful innovation projects. In addition, stable relationships enable the industry to seek benefits from advancing the processes of timber construction, such as standardisation and prefabrication. The successful introduction of sustainable materials into construction requires intense collaboration between the public sector, private sector and academia. The findings of the research provide a framework which can explain and guide the enabling processes for sustainability transitions in the construction industry. Furthermore, with certain adaptations, the research methodology and process could be applied to other industries due to its suitability for explaining pressures on existing systems. Apart from further research, the results are applicable for regional policy-making and strategy formulation of existing and starting businesses.