Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Agribusiness (1)
- Agricultural Economics (1)
- Agricultural Science (1)
- Agriculture (1)
- Anthropology (1)
-
- Arts and Humanities (1)
- Asian History (1)
- Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (1)
- Business (1)
- Business Administration, Management, and Operations (1)
- Civil Engineering (1)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (1)
- Construction Engineering and Management (1)
- Digital Humanities (1)
- East Asian Languages and Societies (1)
- Economics (1)
- Engineering (1)
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (1)
- Environmental Engineering (1)
- Environmental Policy (1)
- Environmental Sciences (1)
- Environmental Studies (1)
- Geography (1)
- History (1)
- Life Sciences (1)
- Marketing (1)
- Operations and Supply Chain Management (1)
- Other Business (1)
- Publication
- Publication Type
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Urban Studies and Planning
Landscapes Of Globalisation In Se Asia, Brian G. Mcadoo
Landscapes Of Globalisation In Se Asia, Brian G. Mcadoo
EnviroLab Asia
As economies continue to expand in Southeast Asia, urban and rural landscapes are undergoing industrial-scale change at a staggering pace. A number of growing industries are responsible for these changes, from soil and biodiversity loss caused by palm-oil deforestation to rainforest flooded in the interest of “climate neutral” hydropower. To best understand the wide-reaching effects of these transformations, a radically interdisciplinary approach is needed to unravel the intersection between environmental degradation, economics and culture. Is the quest for biofuels and carbon-neutral energy to support burgeoning largely urban populations, sometimes in other nations, effectively shifting the environmental costs to rural communities? …
Implementing Green Roofs On Movie Theaters And Shopping Centers: Business Cases In Profitable Sustainability, Ryan J. Miller
Implementing Green Roofs On Movie Theaters And Shopping Centers: Business Cases In Profitable Sustainability, Ryan J. Miller
Pomona Senior Theses
This thesis presents the business case for installing green roofs on movie theaters and shopping centers. These businesses can then derive increased profits from the environmental benefits of reduced energy use and increased stormwater retention. After presenting the basic design and benefits of a green roof, the thesis develops stand-alone business plans for a movie theater and shopping center. The author finds that green roofs are a profitable sustainability solution for the commercial enterprise.