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Waste Characterization & Quantification & Composting - Cape Maclear, Malawi
(2024)This study examines the challenges of waste management, soil quality and food security in Cape Maclear, Malawi. Rising waste volumes, inadequate waste treatment, as well as declining soil quality and rising fertiliser prices are putting pressure on villagers, their agricultural activities and threatening food security. The research questions aim to investigate the sizen and composition of waste streams, the current disposal routes of the ...Master Thesis -
Willingness to Pay and Economic Feasibility for Waste Management in Cape Maclear, Malawi
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Construction of a Glass Crusher and Evaluation of Waste Valorization Pathways for Cape Maclear, Malawi
(2024)In Cape Maclear, Malawi, a nonprofit organization called Sustainable Cape Maclear has been working on the development and implementation of a solid waste management strategy to address the village’s struggle with waste build-up at informal dumpsites. The desired outcome is an improved quality of life for the community and the preservation of the village’s status quo as one of the country’s major tourist destinations. To support the effort, ...Master Thesis -
Quantify the Unquantifiable: Social Framework for a Regenerative Built Environment
(2024)Certification and rating systems aim to reduce harm. However, they still fall under a degenerating system, resulting in incremental changes. This highlights the need to shift towards regenerative systems to create a positive impact. Blockchain technology can address design structures and mental models highlighted by regenerative design principles. Therefore, this study explores how blockchain technology can facilitate the transition from ...Master Thesis -
Development of a Low-Cost Incinerator in Cape Maclear, Malawi
(2024)While waste collection and disposal are well-controlled in economically developed countries, the situation differs in low-income countries like Malawi, where open dumping and open burning of waste are prevalent practices. This thesis, along with others, aims to introduce a waste collection, recycling, and disposal system for the village of Cape Maclear. Specifically, it evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of constructing ...Master Thesis -
Heatwave and Drought Adaptation to Enhance Health and Livelihood Resilience in Kenya - A Policy Review
(2024)Climate change poses substantial threats to the resilience and wellbeing of people in Kenya, especially concerning their health and livelihoods. Recognizing its vulnerability to climate change, Kenya underscores the critical importance of adaptation and resilience as primary responses to climate change. Recent developments such as the new medium term climate adaptation plans published in 2023 have reshaped climate adaptation planning in ...Master Thesis -
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BIM-Based Circularity Assessment for Swiss Architecture Competitions
(2024)This thesis aimed to provide quantitative methods to assess circular construction strategies in Swiss architecture competitions. Its methodology consisted of three steps: Firstly, current practices in architecture competitions were identified. Secondly, current assessment methods were revised and, thirdly, integrated into a BIM-based competition delivery process. Very few Swiss architecture competitions that explicitly targeted circularity ...Master Thesis -
Solving the Elastic Wave Equation with Physics-Informed Neural Networks: A Robust and Critical Assessment
(2024)Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) have recently emerged as a promising approach for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), offering a meshfree alternative that integrates physical principles into the learning process. This presents a new paradigm compared to traditional discretization methods and purely data-driven machine learning techniques. While promising, PINNs are not a panacea; they inherit challenges such as spectral ...Master Thesis -