Browsing by Author "Pelo, Marja"

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    Green factor in built environment
    (2012) Pelo, Marja; Vallinkoski, Mervi; Arkkitehtuurin laitos; Taiteiden ja suunnittelun korkeakoulu; School of Arts, Design and Architecture; Sinkkilä, Jyrki
    This master's thesis is a pilot project ordered by the City of Jyväskylä. This thesis aims to introduce the principles of green factor projects already followed around the world and to consider the possibilities of adapting the green factor method in Jyväskylä. This work serves as a basis for any further development and application of the green factor method as a part of developing and planning the built environment. Green factor strives, in particular, to respond to the problems in built environment caused by the climate change. Green factor promotes solutions which, for example, support the natural treatment of storm water as well as richer use of vegetation. Green elements help to reduce the storm water runoff, enhance microclimate, reduce air pollution, create habitats for animals and also increase the diversity and appearance of urban areas. Green factor as a method offers one solution to respond to the challenges posed by the climate change in built environments. The thesis presents the background of the green factor method, reasons for developing it, and ways in which it is formed and applied. The work introduces three green factor projects already running around the world, Biotopflächenfaktor in Berlin (Germany), Green factor in Seattle (USA) and Grönytefaktor in Malmö (Sweden). The thesis concludes with a section reporting experiences from the application of principles of the green factor method to pilot sites in Jyväskylä; a one-family housing block in The Housing Fair of Jyväskylä 2014 area and an apartment building block in the center of the city. Green factor targets were defined, score sheets drawn, and plans for the sites made, based on the green policy and climate program, the overall principle being increasing the amount and diversity of the green infrastructure in the built environment. The green factor calculation sheets and schematic plans were devised to reach these objectives. Upon request from City of Jyväskylä, architect Wim Havinga drew two complementary plans for the center site, on which an examination of the region's green factor was based. The plans aim to examine the application possibilities of green factor in Jyväskylä as well as the formability of the green factor method according to the built environment and to the target set.
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    Suomenoja osana Espoon viheraluerakennetta
    (2008) Pelo, Marja; Susi-Wolff, Kati; Insinööritieteiden ja arkkitehtuurin tiedekunta; Rautamäki, Maija