Klimatanpassad stadsutveckling i Norrbotten : En studie om hur blågröna strukturer kan implementeras för att stärka sociala värden i ett förändrat klimat.

Sammanfattning

This study examines how architectural solutions can contribute to climate adaptation in urban development in Norrbotten, with particular emphasis on human comfort in Luleå, Jokkmokk, and Kiruna. The conditions for spending time outdoors in subarctic cities vary substantially over the course of the year. Periods of both prolonged and limited daylight, as well as major variations in temperature and weather, are aspects that must be considered in the development of cities and the life between buildings. The focus of this study therefore concerns how climate adaptation measures can be integrated into urban development in order to create attractive and sustainable communities. The study is based on a literature review, with the aim of mapping existing material and recurring themes related to the subject and its development areas. On the basis of these insights, a digital conceptual model was developed to visualise selected climate adaptation methods identified in the literature review. The model was also complemented by a solar study, which was used to demonstrate variations in access to light and shade throughout the year. A digital workshop was conducted with representatives from the municipalities involved, in which the model, the solar study, and the themes of the literature review formed the basis for a discussion session with a semi structured format. The purpose of the workshop was to establish a clearer anchoring with the selected municipalities, while also supplementing the research based themes and models of the study with practical experience. The results show the significance of microclimate factors, such as wind and access to natural sunlight, for perceived outdoor comfort and thereby for the conditions that enable a pleasant urban life in Norrbotten. The study also demonstrates how blue and green elements can contribute to the pursuit of climate adapted cities, while simultaneously supporting and promoting social values by creating safe and inviting urban environments. In conclusion, the study as a whole indicates how the combination of academic research, visualisation methods, and municipal dialogue can make climate related issues more concrete and easier to discuss already within planning processes.