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Upprustningen av utemiljöer på Linero
Full text linkUpprustningen av utemiljöer på Linero – Från den vita till den gröna staden är en fallstudie av stadsdelen Linero i Lund. Frågeställningarna som behandlats i arbetet är hur utemiljön på ursprungliga Linero har förändrats från att stadsdelen byggdes fram till idag, samt vilka visioner, gestaltnings- och stadsbyggnadsideal med fokus på sociala aspekter som legat bakom dessa förändringar. Metoden som använts i studien är en kombination av en litteraturstudie, en intervju, analys av kart- och bildmaterial samt platsbesök. Området som har studerats är ett bostadsområde som ägs av Lunds kommunala fastighetsbolag (LKF) och som byggdes som en del av miljonprogrammet mellan år 1969 och 1972.
Arbetet har delats upp i fem olika avsnitt. Efter inledningen kommer en historisk bakgrund som behandlar miljonprogrammet och de ideal som format gestaltningen av utemiljöer under denna period. Det efterföljande avsnittet behandlar ursprungliga Linero och miljöförbättringsprojekt som genomfördes där på 1980-talet. Den utredande delen av uppsatsen avlutas med att förklara nutida visioner och planeringsideal, till största del genom information som framkommit i intervjun med representanter från LKF. Det femte och sista avsnittet utgör en diskussion som sammanfattar vad studien har kommit fram till.
Studien visar att det studerade bostadsområdet på Linero har genomgått stora förändringar sedan stadsdelen byggdes. Bostadsgårdarna fick en rejäl upprustning genom miljöförbättringsprojektet år 1984. Då tillkom det mycket grönska som tidigare saknades och gårdarna fick nya funktioner i form av nya lekmiljöer, cykelparkeringar och gemensamma uteplatser. På 2010-talet genomfördes en förtätning av området i samband med att Vikingavägen smalnades av och det anlades nya gång- och cykelbanor längs med denna. Mellan år 2016 och 2021 genomfördes en omfattande ombyggnation av de ursprungliga husen på Linero samtidigt som det bland annat anlades en ny park på en tidigare parkeringsyta. Studien kom fram till att de modernistiska idealen har präglat Lineros ursprungliga utformning. De efterföljande förändringarna uppstod till stor del som reaktioner på olika utmaningar som behövde åtgärdas.The Renovation of Outdoor Environments in Linero – From the White to the Green City is a case study of the district Linero in Lund. The research questions addressed in this study concern how the outdoor environment in the original Linero has changed from the time the district was built until today, as well as the visions, design principles, and urban planning ideals, focusing on social aspects, that have guided these changes. The methodology used in the study combines a literature review, an interview, analysis of maps and visual materials, and site visits. The studied area is a residential neighborhood owned by the municipally owned housing company of Lund (LKF) and was built as part of the Swedish Million Programme between 1969 and 1972.
The study is divided into five sections. Following the introduction, a historical background discusses the Million Programme and the ideals that shaped the design of outdoor environments during that period. The next section focuses on the original Linero and the environmental improvement projects carried out there in the 1980s. The investigative part of the study concludes by explaining contemporary visions and planning ideals, primarily based on information obtained from interviews with representatives from LKF. The fifth and final section presents a discussion summarizing the study’s findings.
The study reveals that the examined residential area in Linero has undergone significant changes since the district was first built. The courtyards received a substantial upgrade through the environmental improvement project in 1984, introducing much-needed greenery and new functions such as playgrounds, bicycle parking, and communal outdoor spaces. In the 2010s, the area was further densified as the street Vikingavägen was narrowed, and new pedestrian and bicycle paths were constructed alongside that street. Between 2016 and 2021, a major renovation of the original buildings in Linero was carried out, accompanied by the development of a new park on a former parking lot. The study concludes that modernist ideals influenced the original design of Linero. The subsequent changes largely emerged as reactions to various challenges that needed to be addressed
Estimation of forage yield and quality using UAV multispectral imagery
Full text linkThe quality of forage is a critical factor influencing animal health, productivity, and the nutritional value of derived products. Accurate assessment of forage quality and yield is essential for optimizing livestock nutrition, improving productivity, and promoting animal welfare. While
laboratory analyses provide precise nutritional parameters, they are often labor intensive and time consuming. Remote sensing technology offers a promising alternative by enabling rapid, large scale monitoring of forage characteristics. Widely regarded as a key tool in precision agriculture, remote sensing facilitates efficient field monitoring and data-driven decision-making. This study
investigates the potential of multispectral imaging technology to estimate both the quantity and quality of forages. Over a two-year period, data on grass-legume mixtures were collected in Northern Sweden using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) equipped with RGB and multispectral cameras. Captured images underwent radiometric corrections and were processed into orthoimages to extract reflectance data. To predict the key forage quality indicators Dry
Matter (DM) yield, Crude Protein (CP), Neutral Detergent Fiber (aNDFom), Organic Matter Digestibility (OMD), and Metabolizable Energy (ME), four statistical models were tested: Multiple Linear Regression (ML), Partial Least Squares (PLS and caretPLS), and Support Vector
Machine (SVM). Model performance was evaluated using Root Mean Square Error (RMSE),Relative RMSE (RRMSE), and Coefficient of Determination (R²). Among the models, PLS
demonstrated a superior performance in predicting certain parameters in the mixed grass and clover dataset. Specifically, PLS achieved an R² of 0.71 for ME and 0.75 for DM yield. ML exhibited the lowest RMSE and RRMSE values and the highest R² values across all parameters.The ML results were likely effected by overfitting as evidence of multicollinearity was observed, suggesting potential redundancy among predictor variables. CP and aNDF showed a lower reliability due to the missing data. These findings underscore the potential of forage quality prediction using UAVs while emphasizing the need for feature selection to address multicollinearity issues
Die Auswirkungen von Infiltrationsraten der Bodenbedeckung auf die Hochwassermodellierung
Full text linkFlooding caused by extreme rainfall events has gained increased attention. To predict the potential extent and risks of such floods, dynamic flood model tools are crucial. However, flood simulation efforts lack standardized data on infiltration rates across different soil and land cover types. This study develops a standardized soil land cover (SLC) infiltration rate table, including both infiltration rate ranges and Manning coefficients. The table was constructed through a comprehensive literature review, analysis of the Soil Water Infiltration Global (SWIG) database, and logical estimations where data gaps existed. The aim of this table is to support urban planners, municipalities, and other hydrological modelers in more realistic flood simulations. The table was applied to a case study in Lomma Municipality (Sweden) using high-resolution GIS data and the dynamic flood model tool in ArcGIS Pro.
Flood simulations were conducted using minimum and maximum infiltration scenarios in a 10-year return rainfall event. Results show significant differences in flood extent depending on infiltration input, especially in flood depths greater than 30cm, where the area experiences ca. 33% less in the maximum infiltration scenario. Notably, SLCs on sandy soils with high infiltration showed substantial flood reduction potential, whereas clay-dominated areas remained flood-prone.
This study demonstrates the crucial role of accurate infiltration data in flood modelling and highlights the benefits of integrating soil and land cover characteristics. The developed SLC infiltration table offers a valuable planning tool for improving flood risk assessments and promoting climate-resilient urban design in Sweden and other regions with similar climate conditions
From seed to seed - cultivating future alternatives
Full text linkSeeds are an intrinsic part of our cultural and agricultural heritage and has been saved and cultivated for generations. Today farmers and food growers across the world have lost the practice and surrounding knowledge of seed saving due to the industrialisation and commodification of agriculture. In particular in the global north where this process began and is more prevalent. As a reaction, a seed sovereignty movement, spearheaded by La Via Campesina (LVC), a global coalition, has led campaigns and worked for the access and right to seeds. In countries where there is no such organisation or where seed saving culture has fallen out of the majority's shared memory, less is known about the extent of the seed saving, how it is carried out and organised.
The phenomenon of seed saving and its related culture and organisation, has been explored as a Multi Sited Ethnographic Study to be able to find the scattered communities and individuals working with seeds. It has been applied as a case study, to explore the situation in Sweden. Sweden, as here, little information is publicly available on the extent and organisation of seed saving.
To make sense of the empirical data the theory Communities of Practice(CoP) has been applied. This theory has allowed for understanding the communities and the domain of seed saving, how and why, people engage in the practice and how a culture is created. CoP also allows for understanding the wider context and world that the communities act within and is a reaction to. Field visits, semi structured interviews and collected material has been gathered as an observer-participant by the researcher.
The analysis presents an overview of the domain of seed saving, the main actors and communities that act within it. The analysis and result offer an understanding of the specific context of Sweden that has motivated the participants of the domain to engage in a practice. It states that there is not a united organisation of seed savers, instead there is a multitude of CoP’s, all working towards seed sovereignty for varied reasons.
Their practices are wide, diverse and mirror the agroecological landscape. In relation to the seeds, diverse types of plants and crops are included, old varieties and those suitable for Swedish climate and changing food habits. In relation to practices: farmers, researchers, hobby growers, artists, scientists, consultants are among the included perspectives. The commercial sector and grassroots perspective are represented, as are science-based solutions together with artistic and more intuitive practices.
This study is significant as it attempts to map and understand the wider domain of seed saving practice, which has not (knowingly) been done previously. Neither in Sweden or found in the literature, where other studies focus on a specific actor or community within the domain. The analysis of the future that participants wish for suggests that there is potential for seed sovereignty to gain momentum
Permeabla hårdgjorda markmaterial i urban miljö
Full text linkKlimatförändringarna medför ökade nederbördsmängder och ställer allt högre krav på dagvattenhantering i urbana miljöer. Hårdgjorda och ogenomsläppliga ytor av konventionell asfalt förhindrar naturlig infiltration i marken, vilket vid intensiv nederbörd kan leda till översvämningar och stora ekonomiska konsekvenser för samhället. Den här studien undersöker funktion, tillämplighet och hållbarhet för permeabla material som alternativa ersättare till konventionell asfalt i förtätade miljöer. Därtill undersöktes även vilken typ av information och forskning som finns att tillgå relaterade till de permeabla materialen och anläggningarna. Litteraturstudien kompletterades med en intervjustudie som undersökte generella tankar och erfarenheter gällande permeabla material i stadsmiljöer med sakkunniga respondenter från kommunerna Lund, Helsingborg och Malmö samt representant från skötselbranschen.
I studien framkommer flera utmaningar för de permeabla ytorna, såsom felaktig skötsel, för hög belastning och trafik utöver vad ytan är avsedd för. Det kan orsaka sättningsskador samt riskera att porstrukturerna täpps igen av sediment och smutspartiklar. Även ökade kostnader för anläggning, skötsel och underhåll är några av de utmaningar som finns. Kompetensen rörande permeabla material upplevs som bristfällig, eftersom forskning samt beprövade och lyckade exempel och metoder inte når ut till beställare, projektörer eller anläggare. I studien betonas även vikten av att anpassa både ytskiktet och överbyggnaden för platsens specifika förutsättningar. Före anläggning av hårdgjorda permeabla slitlager bör även det som finns under slitlagret beaktas. En genomsläpplig terrass, med exempelvis sandigt material och stora porer fungerar bra för snabb infiltration, medan en lerig terrass som är tätare i sin porstruktur snabbt blir mättad och har begränsade infiltrationsmöjligheter. Dock finns det, oavsett terrassens infiltrationskapacitet, olika system som kan anläggas för att hantera den platsspecifika situationen. Det går exempelvis att leda dagvattnet via dräneringsrör i bärlagret till andra dagvattenlösningar såsom dagvattenmagasin, dagvattenkassetter eller liknande under markytan om infiltration ner i terrassen inte är möjlig eller önskvärd.
Resultatet av studien visar att permeabla hårdgjorda material med rätt förutsättningar har goda möjligheter att fördröja och infiltrera stora mängder dagvatten och kan bidra med att minska belastningen på städernas dagvattenledningar. För att uppnå bästa effekt behöver de permeabla ytorna kombineras med andra typer av dagvattenlösningar såsom grönytor, svackdiken och regnbäddar.Climate change is leading to increased precipitation, placing growing demands on effective stormwater management in urban environments. Hard, impermeable surfaces made of conventional asphalt prevent natural infiltration in the ground, which, during heavy rainfall, can result in flooding and significant economic consequences for the society. This study aims to investigate the function, applicability, and durability of permeable materials as potential alternatives to conventional asphalt in dense urban areas. In addition to improving infiltration and stormwater management, these materials must withstand the stress and loads found in urban settings. Through a literature review, the study highlights differences, as well as advantages and disadvantages, between conventional asphalt and permeable alternatives. It also examines the availability of research and practical information related to permeable materials and construction methods. The literature review was supplemented with interviews exploring general views and experiences regarding permeable materials in urban environments, conducted with experts from the municipalities of Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö, as well as a representative from the maintenance sector.
The study identifies several challenges, such as improper maintenance, excessive load, and traffic beyond the surface’s intended capacity, which may cause structural damage and clogging of the pores by sediment and debris. Higher installation, maintenance and operating costs are also recognized as key obstacles. The study notes a general lack of knowledge within the industry, as research and successful case studies do not sufficiently reach contractors, planners, or developers. It also emphasizes the importance of adapting both the surface layer and the substructure to site-specific conditions. If infiltration into the subgrade is limited, stormwater can be directed through drainage pipes to the other solutions such as sedimentation basins or stormwater crates beneath the surface.
The results show that, under the right conditions, permeable hard surfaces have great potential to delay and infiltrate large volumes of stormwater, thereby reducing pressure on urban drainage systems. For optimal effect, these surfaces should be combined with other sustainable stormwater solutions such as green areas, swales and rain gardens
Att stärka Malmös kustlandskap
Full text linkKlimatförändringar och urban exploatering har lett till förlust av ekologiska funktioner i många kustnära miljöer. Denna studie undersöker hur naturbaserade lösningar kan tillämpas för att gestalta en resilient och biologiskt rik kustzon i norra Västra hamnen i Malmö, ett område där hårdgjorda strukturer dominerar. Genom litteraturstudier, platsanalys och intervjuer med experter inom kustplanering och marina miljöer har gestaltningskonceptet Blåväv Västra utvecklats. Konceptet skapar en dynamisk övergång mellan land och hav genom åtgärder som konstgjorda rev, musselbankar och kustnära våtmarker. Dessa stärker både ekosystemtjänster och blå biologisk mångfald. Gestaltningskonceptet integrerar även rekreativa och pedagogiska inslag för att synliggöra undervattensmiljöer och öka människors relation till havet. Studien visar att naturbaserade lösningar är genomförbara även i urbana miljöer, men kräver tydliga ansvarsfördelningar, samverkan mellan aktörer och hållbara finansieringsmodeller. Resultatet visar på potentialen i att förena klimatanpassning, ekologisk återhämtning och social hållbarhet i framtidens kustlandskap.Climate change and urban exploitation have led to the loss of ecological functions in many coastal environments. This study explores how nature based solutions can be applied to design a resilient and biologically rich coastal zone in northern Västra Hamnen, Malmö, an area dominated by hard engineered structures. Through literature review, site analysis, and expert interviews in coastal planning and marine environments, the concept Blåväv Västra was developed. The concept creates a dynamic transition between land and sea through measures such as artificial reefs, mussel beds, and coastal wetlands. These enhance both ecosystem services and blue biodiversity. The design also integrates recreational and educational elements to make underwater environments more visible and strengthen peoples connection to the sea. The study demonstrates that nature based solutions are feasible even in urban settings but require clear allocation of responsibilities, collaboration between stakeholders, and sustainable financing models. The results highlight the potential of uniting climate adaptation, ecological restoration, and social sustainability in the coastal landscapes of the future
Dystoki hos nöt
Full text linkDystoki kan vara en djurvälfärdsfråga då det är väldigt smärtsamt för korna och är i värsta fall rent dödligt för både ko och kalv. År 2021 skedde i Sverige dystokier vid 2,21 % av kalvningar där mödrarna var kvigor och 1,42 % av kalvningarna där mödrarna var kor. För bonden innebär det ofta både ekonomiska och emotionella förluster.
Dystoki kan ha många olika orsaker, några av dem undersöks i denna studie. Framför allt tas kalvens födelsevikt upp som en orsak då det sedan tidigare är en känd orsak till dystoki. Problemen kommer när kalven är för stor i relation till kons födelseväg. Kon får då antingen kämpa hårt för att få ut kalven eller så måste hon få hjälp.
Syftet med denna studie är att utvärdera om dystoki orsakat av kalvens storlek har någon påverkan på kons fortsatta fertilitet. Studien undersökte också om det finns andra bidragande faktorer som påverkar risken för dystoki samt koppla en kalvvikt till varje dystokigrad och på så sätt hjälpa till i skapandet av referensvikter för kalvar av mjölkras då det inte finns i Sverige idag.
Studien är retrospektiv och baseras på insamlade data från 124 kalvningar mellan 2017–2022 på Lövsta Forskningsanläggning. Det samlades in data för ett antal parametrar (ålder vid insemina-tion, laktationsnummer, tidsintervall mellan kalvning till första insemination (KFI), tidsintervall mellan kalvning till sista insemination (KSI), kon och tjurens ras, kalvvikt, komplikationer etc.).
På Lövsta (liksom i resten av Sverige) använder de skalan "lätt utan hjälp”, ”lätt med hjälp”, ”svår utan hjälp” och ”svår med hjälp” för att klassa dystokier vilket har ändrats till en sifferskala (dystokigrad 1–4) för att underlätta arbetet. Det var väldigt få djur som haft en kalvning med dystokigrad 4 (alltså svår kalvning med hjälp) som passade in i inklusionskravet att de skulle ha klarat sin kalvning och blivit bekräftat dräktiga igen. Av den anledningen är det betydligt färre individer i den gruppen jämfört med de andra vilket gör att några definitiva slutsatser gällande konsekvenser av svåra dystokier på kons fertilitet inte kan dras.
Studien fann att kor som fått hjälp med sin kalvning tog längre tid på sig att bli dräktiga igen. Våra resultat tyder på att hjälpen under kalvningen kanske inte alltid har varit nödvändig. Kor som behövde hjälp under kalvningen tog längre tid att återfå fertiliteten. Detta tyder på att korna i vissa fall kan ha kunnat föda utan hjälp och ändå återfå sin fertilitet snabbare. Detta skulle kunna leda till tolkningen att vissa fall av hjälp kan ha lämnats i förebyggande syfte eller överdrivet. Man kunde även se att laktationsnummer, dystokigrad och kalvens födelsevikt följde varandra, alltså; en ko med högt laktationsnummer fick kalvar med högre födelsevikt vid högre dystokigrad. Detta stämmer överens med resultat från tidigare studier.Dystocia can be an animal welfare issue as it is considered to be very painful for the cow and can become fatal for both the cow and the calf. In 2021, in Sweden, 2.21% of all parturitions were dystocias where the dam was a heifer and 1.42% of all parturitions were where the dam was a cow. For the individual farmer this usually means both a financial and an emotional loss.
Dystocia may be caused by different factors, some of which are reviewed in this study. A calf with a high birthweight is a well-known cause of dystocia. The problem arises when the calf is too big compared to the cow’s pelvis. The cow will then either struggle very hard to get the calf out on her own or they will require help from either the farmer or a veterinarian. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if dystocia caused by the size of the calf has any effect on the cow’s fertility in the future. The study also evaluates whether there are other contributing factors that affect the risk for dystocia, as well as establishes a connection between the birthweight of calves and the degree of dystocia, aiming to potentially provide a frame of reference for farmers, as such resources are currently unavailable in Sweden.
The study is retrospective and is based on collected data from 124 calvings that occurred between 2017 and 2022 at the Lövsta research center. The collected data included various variables such as age at insemination, number of lactations, interval from calving to first insemination or con-ception, the breed of the dam and sire, birthweight of the calf, complications and more.
At Lövsta, as well as in the rest of Sweden, they use the scale to classify levels of dystocia, which includes categories such as “easy without help”, “easy with help”, “difficult without help” and “difficult with help from veterinarian”. For the purpose of this study, this scale has been converted to a numerical scale ranging from 1 to 4 to facilitate the analysis and reporting.
It’s worth noting that there were very few animals that experienced calvings with a dystocia of four (i.e. difficult with help from veterinarian) and met the inclusion criteria, which required them to have become pregnant again after their initial parturition. As a result, there are substantially fewer individuals in this group compared to the others, and therefore, no statistically significant conclusions can be drawn regarding the consequences of severe dystocias on the continued fertility of the cow.
The study found that cows that had received assistance during calving took a longer time to become pregnant again compared to those that had calved unaided. Our findings suggest that the assistance provided during calving might not have always been necessary. Cows that required assistance during calving took longer to regain fertility. This implies that, in some cases, cows might have been able to give birth without assistance and still recover their fertility more quickly. This could lead to the interpretation that some instances of assistance might have been provided preemptively or excessively.
In addition, the study also found a correlation between the number of lactations, the grade of dystocia and the birthweight of the calf. In other words, cows with a higher number of lactations had calves with a higher average birthweight when they experienced a higher grade of dystocia. Our results align with the existing literature on contributing factors to dystocia
Three decades of change in the character and charge density of dissolved organic matter in Swedish surface waters
Full text linkOver the recent three decades, dissolved organic matter (DOM) have increased in Swedish surface waters, contributing to brownification. Previous research has evaluated the quantity of DOM, although its character is less explored and evaluated. This study investigates the character of DOM through evaluations of long-term trends, through both quantity and quality of DOM on over 130 watercourses in Sweden using chemistry data from the MVM data portal. The character of DOM was evaluated using four different variables, or proxies: total organic carbon (TOC), coloured dissolved organic matter (CDOM), specific visible absorbance (sVISa) and organic matter charge density at pH 5.6 (OMCD5.6). Generalized additive mixed models (GAMMs) were applied to evaluate temporal trends, while a non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test followed with a Dunn’s test was used to examine differences between three determined time periods: 1990-1997, 1998-2012, 2012-2024. Results showed that although DOM concentrations have increased, its acid-base properties have changed. In specifics, the OMCD5.6 values have seen a reduction in negativity, indicating a reduction in dissociation of acidic functional groups. This suggests that DOM reflects weaker acidity and reduced overall charge, which affects DOM’s solubility and binding affinity with metals at pH 5.6, and presumably at other pHs in proximity to 5.6. By integrating OMCD5.6 as a proxy of DOM character, this study provides new insight on how DOM chemistry in Swedish surface waters is evolving
Swedish Forest Soils and the Soil Monitoring Law : comparing selected soil properties in the SFSI and the LUCAS Soil Survey and assessing the requirements laid down by upcoming EU legislation
Full text linkIn this project the Swedish Forest Soil Inventory (SFSI) and the LUCAS Soil Survey were analysed in order to compare them regarding their methodologies and results for selected soil properties (OC, N, pH, soil texture) and assess their compliance with the soil monitoring system requirements laid down in the EU's upcoming Soil Monitoring Law. To achieve this, the two soil inventories were compared to a stratified random sampling scheme which was generated using an approach recommended by the EU's Joint Research Centre, to design and optimize a soil monitoring system in line with the new directive. It was shown that the SFSI has a good spatial coverage of Swedish Forest Soils that may fulfil the requirements, except for certain soil properties such as soil texture which will need to be measured in more detail. The LUCAS Soil Survey's sampling methodology is not well suited to the characteristics of forest soils due to only considering the upper 20 cm of the mineral soil and ignoring humus layers. But it could serve as a supplementary data source to the SFSI in reporting under the Soil Monitoring Law for soil properties where the SFSI data is not at the required level.
Variance in OC and N was found to be very high in both the SFSI and LUCAS, with coefficients of variation around 1.0. It was shown that dividing the country in soil units based on administrative borders and soil regions as proposed in the Soil Monitoring Law does not result in less variability in the data. Instead, a considerable reduction in variance could be achieved by analysing soils with and without peat layer separately
Play naturally : design proposal for Emiliaskolan’s schoolyard
No full textAllteftersom barns rörelsefrihet i det offentliga rummet minskar blir skolgårdar allt viktigare för lek och naturkontakt. Detta masterarbete föreslår en gestaltning av Emiliaskolans skolgård i Höör för att skapa en trygg, inspirerande och naturrik miljö som främjar barns lek, motoriska utveckling och sociala samspel. Genom kartanalyser, platsbesök och samtal med pedagoger har platsens befintliga kvaliteter och utvecklingsmöjligheter identifierats.
Gestaltningen bygger på konceptet lekotop, där landskap och lek sammanflätas för att stimulera kreativitet och variation. Fem centrala principer, topografi, vegetation, lösa material, klassiska lekredskap och en gnutta magi, används för att skapa flexibla och inkluderande miljöer som låter barn vara medskapare av sin lekmiljö. Barnperspektivet har varit vägledande, särskilt genom begreppet affordance som betonar barns förmåga att använda miljöer på kreativa sätt.
Resultatet är ett förslag som förstärker skolgårdens naturliga lekvärden och pedagogiska inslag, och visar hur programmerade lekytor kan integreras i landskapet för att skapa hållbara och rika utemiljöer för lek och lärande.
Arbetet består av två delar: ett gestaltningsförslag presenterat i planscher samt denna tillhörande kappa som beskriver processen, reflektioner och utgångspunkter. Arbetet riktar sig främst till landskapsarkitekter, pedagoger och beslutsfattare som arbetar med utformning av utemiljöer för barn och unga.As children’s freedom of movement in public spaces decreases, schoolyards become increasingly important for play and connection to nature. This master’s thesis presents a design for Emiliaskolan’s schoolyard in Höör that transforms it into a safe, inspiring, and nature-rich environment fostering children’s play, motor skills development, and social interaction. Through map analyses, site visits, and conversations with educators, the site’s existing qualities and development opportunities were identified.
The design is based on the concept of lekotop, or playotope, where landscape and play are intertwined to stimulate creativity and variety. Five central design principles: topography, vegetation, loose materials, classic play equipment, and a touch of magic are used to create flexible and inclusive environments that allow children to co-create their play spaces. The child’s perspective has been central to the proposal, especially through the concept of affordance which highlights children’s ability to use environments creatively.
The result is a proposal that enhances the schoolyard’s natural play values and educational elements demonstrating how programmed play areas can be integrated into the landscape to create sustainable and rich outdoor environments for play and learning.
The work consists of two parts, a design proposal presented in posters and this accompanying report that describes the process, our reflections, and design principles. The project is primarily intended for landscape architects, educators, and decision makers involved in designing outdoor environments for children and youth