This case study explores the relationship between the planned and the lived as distinct ways of understanding and attributing value to place. The study is situated within the context of cultural heritage planning, where ...

Since 1979 when homosexuality no longer was classified as an illness the Swedish authorities have been working on increasing the LGBTQ community’s rights and living conditions. How is this work reflected within the Cultural ...

In Sweden, organic adhesives are often used to re-establish adhesion of delaminating Orthoceratite limestone. The injection of organic adhesives may alter the performance characteristics of the stone, with risk of further ...

Amongst the published literature researching wet cleaning of paper there is a limited amount of studies conducted researching the method simmering water treatment. There are even less studies conducted on how simmering ...

This thesis explores the use of Marseille soap, a traditional, plant-based true soap, as a potential alternative to synthetic surfactants in the conservation of linen textiles. While alkaline washing solutions are generally ...

This thesis explores possible consolidants to stabilise the decohesive, lime-based plaster of the two 20th century plaster reliefs by Robert Nilsson, located in the Humanities Library at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. ...

Mary Gardens represent a connection between Christian tradition and religious devotion through plant symbolism. In Sweden, as many as 60 plant names are associated with the Virgin Mary, reflecting a Marian tradition ...

ntroduction: With an increased awareness of sustainability issues, there is a growing interest in urban gardening in Sweden's major cities, reflected in the expanding network of gardening communities and gardens. By ...

The construction of the forge has changed depending on time and geography, but all variants have derived from the idea of adding oxygen to a fire that heat iron into a malleable state. As of the 10th century, with the ...

This thesis examines how illustration can be used in park and landscape management as part of the documentation process and the method for increased understanding of maintenance efforts and their long-term effects. By ...