Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes special report study entitled : Modular co-ordination in building and precast concrete application. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes special report study entitled : Tackling landform architecture. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes special study report entitled : Study of shopping spaces in Hong Kong. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes special report study entitled: Movable architecture: a study of movable environment in the past, present and future. Also available in print.

Thesis (M. Hous. M.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

Thesis (M. Hous. M.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2005. / Advisor: R.G. Drysdale. Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-276). Also available online.

Wong Chak Yuen, Edmond. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2009-2010, design report." / "May 2010." / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English with some Chinese. / Chapter 0.0 --- TABLE OF CONTENT / Chapter 01 --- Defining Thesis / Chapter 1.0 --- Thesis Abstract / Chapter 02 --- Methodology / Chapter 2.0 --- Typological Revolution / Chapter 03 --- Catalysis for Mutation of Type / Chapter 3.1 --- Crave for New Density under ripid urbanization / Chapter 3.11 --- Urbanization Rate of China / Chapter 3.12 --- Economical Benefit of Rapid Urbanization / Chapter 3.13 --- Consequences of Rapid Urbanization / Chapter 3.14 --- Distorted Sustainability in China / Chapter 3.15 --- Social Costs / Chapter 3.16 --- Environmental Cost / Chapter 3.2 --- Loss of arable lands and its impacts / Chapter 3.21 --- National Food Crisis / Chapter 3.22 --- Increasing Population / Chapter 3.23 --- Disappearing Cultivated Land / Chapter 3.24 --- Food Crisis of Guangdong Province / Chapter 3.3 --- Tabula Rasa Development With Monotypes / Chapter 3.4 --- Displacement of Farmland by Urban Sprawl / Chapter 04 --- Resist The Generic / Chapter 4.1 --- Strong Crave for New Density in Shansan under Guangzhou-Foshan Intergration Policy / Chapter 4.2 --- Resit Monotonic &Tabula Rasa Urbanization Shansan / Chapter 4.3 --- Programme Rearrangements / Chapter 4.4 --- Symbiosis Of City And Village / Chapter 4.5 --- Phasing of Urbanization / Chapter 4.6 --- Schematic Sectoin / Chapter 05 --- Typological Mutation / Chapter 5.1 --- Typological Mutation -Inverted Tower Type As Farmland Saver And New Density Generator / Chapter 06 --- Typological Analysis / Chapter 6.1 --- Typological Analysis Of Inverted Towers In History / Chapter 6.2 --- Critique of Of Inverted Towers In History / Chapter 07 --- Typological Differentiation Of Shansan Inverted / Chapter 7.11 --- Typological Differentiation-Marco parametres / Chapter 7.12 --- Typological Differentiation-In-between parametres / Chapter 7.13 --- Typological Differentiation- Mirco Parametres / Chapter 7.21 --- Grasshoppper Scripting-Circular Type / Chapter 7.22 --- Variations of Structure- CircularType / Chapter 7.23 --- Structural Model- CircularType 1:100 / Chapter 7.24 --- Variations of Plans-CircularType / Chapter 7.31 --- Grasshoppper Scripting-3 Branches Type / Chapter 7.32 --- Variations of Structure- 3 Branches Type / Chapter 7.33 --- Structural Model- 3 Branches Type 1:100 / Chapter 08 --- Structural System- Branching To Generate Density / Chapter 8.1 --- Branching To Generate Density / Chapter 8.2 --- Clustering to Reinforce Stablility / Chapter 8.3 --- Rapid Prototyping Model- cluster of circular 1:500 / Chapter 09 --- Formation Of Network & Reduction Of Number Of Footings / Chapter 10 --- Site Responsive Transformation Of City Fabric / Chapter 10.11 --- Site Selection / Chapter 10.12 --- Villages in the Shansan / Chapter 10.2 --- Parametric Transformation / Chapter 10.3 --- Phasing of Urbanization / Chapter 10.4 --- Proliferations Of Fabric To Nearby Villages / Chapter 11 --- "Site Responsive, Multilevel And Diverse Programmes" / Chapter 11.1 --- Site plan showing the minimum no. of footings / Chapter 11.2 --- Sections Showing The Multi-Level Programmes / Chapter 11.3 --- Floor Plans Of Phase I Massing / Chapter 11.4 --- Overall Massing 1:1000 / Chapter 11.5 --- Symbiosis Of Existing Village & New City / Chapter 11.6 --- Part Plan Of 7F- Main Street & Mixed Use Of Programmes / Chapter 11.7 --- A City Network In The Air / Chapter 11.8 --- Partial Model 1:200 / Chapter 13 --- Case Studies / Chapter 12.11 --- Good Density- Kowloon Wall City / Chapter 12.12 --- Good Density- Silodam / Chapter 12.21 --- Typological Transformation- Perforated Hill by KelvinC hu Ka Wing / Chapter 12.31 --- Structural Sysytem-WaterCube by PTW / Chapter 12.32 --- Structural Sysytem- Grotto by Aranda/Lasch / Chapter 12.4 --- Phenomenon In Houseing / Chapter 12.5 --- Open Building System / Chapter 14 --- Bibliography

Buildings constitute a substantial percentage of most educational institutions' assets, user needs and operating costs. The performance level of this resource is therefore very critical to educational effectiveness. However, despite the crucial role of this resource in the education and construction sectors of the economy, evaluation of building performance is not a mainstream activity in Africa, particularly Nigeria. Presently, there is limited or no research/data in Nigeria to assess how extensively the use of or lack of building performance evaluation techniques affect teaching, learning spaces and overall organisational performance. The aim of this research was to develop an appropriate model for building performance evaluation in higher education institutions based on performance indicators, for improved awareness, understanding and practice. The research primarily focused on "user needs/requirements" within the organisational context. The methodology employed in the study included a review of the relevant literature and multiple case-studies conducted on four Federal Government universities in South East Nigeria. The target universities constituted the units of analyses and therefore provided opportunity for in-depth examination of the links between users, building facilities and organisational processes as established in the literature review. Epistemologically, the research is objectivist and paradigmically positivist. However, some qualitative aspects of data were relevant to the study and therefore used in a complementary manner. The case approach utilized mixed methods by applying a range of data collection techniques and evidence from multiple sources. The sampling technique was sequential involving both purposive and stratified random sampling. The study reveals apparent lack of a systematic mechanism for evaluating the success or performance of completed and occupied buildings and so the interaction between users and buildings did not add value to learning and working experiences in the target institutions. The bespoke methodology and conceptual process model developed in this research constitute an innovative and pioneering contribution to building performance evaluation as a developing field of knowledge. The study has established a basic level of awareness and understanding among construction practitioners that building performance evaluation can be used as a tool for delivering strategic objectives in the management of educational buildings. The study strongly advocates the inclusion of building performance evaluation as part of the building procurement process. The proposed model in the study provides a useful guide needed by the institutions to navigate to future competitive success in higher education built asset/facilities management.

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