This thesis addresses the need for nurturing the human soul in the manmade environment. Qualities definable as nurturing to the human soul were selected from research writings in psychology, specifically those of Carl Jung, James Hillman, and Thomas Moore. Of the varied forms of soul care, four qualities were selected (for this study) based on their applicability to the built environment. The four qualities include Religion, Orientation, Beauty, and Solitude. The traditional Japanese family dwelling, minka, was selected for studying the possible forms and manifestations of these four qualities in the manmade environment. In the minka, Religion was revealed in its varied aspects including Gods, sacred reality, personification, symbols, myths, religious rituals and practices. The quality of Orientation was defined by Vernacular and Cosmic dimensions of space and time: vernacular orientation was provided by the vernacular nature of the minka; cosmic space was perceived through symbolic representation; and cosmic time was manifested by the celebration of seasonal festivals. Beauty, in the form of fine arts and crafts, was revealed in the nature and purpose of the tokonoma and the daily household chores. And Solitude was revealed by the harmony perceivable in the living environment by the human senses of sight, sound, touch, and smell. Thus, throughout the minka, the four soul-nurturing qualities were present either as direct expressions of the built environment or as experiences resulting from human involvement and interaction with the built environment. Analysis of the minka environment was used to draw conclusions fo1 contemporary living environments. / Master of Landscape Architecture

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Chan King Tak Alfred. / On double leaves. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2001-2002, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-106). / thesis statement --- p.2 / research methodology --- p.6 / interpretation in dance --- p.7 / Chapter - --- definition / Chapter - --- "thinking in folk, ballet & modern" / Chapter - --- boundary / Chapter - --- sets application / interpretation in architecture --- p.23 / Chapter - --- definition / Chapter - --- architectural theory / Chapter - --- transformation / Chapter - --- surface study / program --- p.40 / Chapter - --- program selection / Chapter - --- prcedent study / site selection & analysis --- p.51 / Chapter - --- TST East / Chapter - --- Pok Fu Lam / Chapter - --- Tai ̐ơ□ / design process --- p.69 / Chapter - --- research summary / Chapter - --- design methodology / Chapter - --- design development / Chapter - --- special study / appendix --- p.103 / Chapter - --- time schedule / Chapter - --- interview / Chapter - --- biblography

Lee Chi Kin. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2001-2002, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (p. 66). / Chapter 1.0 --- Synopsis --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Architectural Question / Chapter 1.2 --- Statement / Chapter 1.3 --- Approach / Chapter 2.0 --- Research on ideas of nature --- p.7 / Chapter 2.1 --- Perception of Nature / Chapter 2.2 --- Precedent Study / Shonandai Cultural Center / Expo 2000 Dutch Pavilion / Chapter 3.0 --- Programming --- p.15 / Chapter 3.1 --- Programme Brief / Chapter 3.2 --- Subject Study / Chapter 3.3 --- Present Situation of Fitness Centre / Chapter 3.4 --- Views on Recreational Exercise (Interview) / Chapter 3.5 --- Schematic programme of Walking Journey / Chapter 3.6 --- Programme Requirement / Chapter 4.0 --- Site --- p.27 / Chapter 4.1 --- Site Selection / Chapter 4.2 --- Site Analysis / Chapter 5.0 --- Design Process --- p.41 / Chapter 5.1 --- Establishment of Concepts / Chapter 5.2 --- Design Process / Chapter 5.3 --- Topic Research / Structure and ideas of nature / Chapter 5.4 --- Special Study / Water in Architectural design / Chapter 5.5 --- Final Design / Chapter 6.0 --- Bibliography --- p.66 / Chapter 7.0 --- Appendices --- p.67 / Chapter 7.1 --- Schedule of Accommodation / Chapter 7.2 --- Essay -Architaiture and Ideas of Nature / Chapter 7.3 --- Reference Materials / Acknowledgement

Mu Jun. / Thesis submitted in: December 2005. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 181-183). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 2. --- Issues and Background --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1. --- Why Ecological Architecture? --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1.1. --- Fossil Fuels and Environmental Issues --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1.2. --- The Buildings' Role in the Issues --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2. --- Knowledge in Ecological Design --- p.11 / Chapter 2.2.1. --- About Ecological Architecture --- p.11 / Chapter 2.2.2. --- Thermal Study ~ A Significant Way to Ecological Architecture --- p.13 / Chapter 2.2.3. --- What is Suitable Ecological Architecture for Loess Plateau areas of China --- p.16 / Chapter 3. --- Defining the Future Ecological Architecture in Loess Plateau Areas --- p.20 / Chapter 3.1. --- Economy for Building --- p.20 / Chapter 3.1.1. --- Situation --- p.20 / Chapter 3.1.2. --- Technological Strategies towards a Cost-effective Ecological Approach --- p.22 / Chapter 3.1.3. --- Alternative-Technological Approach --- p.24 / Chapter 3.2. --- Climate --- p.25 / Chapter 3.2.1. --- Climatic Characteristics --- p.25 / Chapter 3.2.2. --- A climatically Responsive Approach ~ Selective Environmental Design --- p.32 / Chapter 3.2.3. --- Climatic Response of Thermal Design Guidelines --- p.33 / Chapter 3.2.3.1. --- Minimizing Heat loss through Building Fabrics --- p.34 / Chapter 3.2.3.2. --- Utilization of Available Natural Energy --- p.37 / Chapter 3.3. --- Benefits from Vernacular Architecture --- p.45 / Chapter 3.3.1. --- Earth ArchitecturéؤVernacular Architecture on Loess Plateau --- p.45 / Chapter 3.3.1.1. --- Classification --- p.46 / Chapter 3.3.1.2. --- Environmental Performance --- p.53 / Chapter 3.3.2. --- Literature Review of Studies on Earth Architecture --- p.58 / Chapter 3.3.2.1. --- Properties of Earth-based Materials --- p.58 / Chapter 3.3.2.2. --- Literature on Earth Architecture --- p.60 / Chapter 3.3.3. --- Issues and Development --- p.76 / Chapter 3.3.3.1. --- Limitation in Existing Earth Architecture of Loess Plateau --- p.76 / Chapter 3.3.3.2. --- Recent Research on Developing Earth Architecture in Loess Plateau Areas --- p.77 / Chapter 3.3.3.3. --- Considerations --- p.81 / Chapter 3.4. --- Conclusion --- p.82 / Chapter 4. --- Making of the Classroom as Designed for the Thermal Study --- p.84 / Chapter 4.1. --- Why a Classroom? --- p.84 / Chapter 4.2. --- The School Project and the Classroom Simulated --- p.85 / Chapter 5. --- Thermal Study by Simulating Experiments --- p.88 / Chapter 5.1. --- Research Methodology --- p.88 / Chapter 5.2. --- Program Validation --- p.89 / Chapter 5.3. --- Experimental Series of Simulation and Model Setup --- p.93 / Chapter 5.4. --- Thermal Mass and Insulation --- p.95 / Chapter 5.4.1. --- External Wall --- p.95 / Chapter 5.4.2. --- Roof Study --- p.97 / Chapter 5.4.3. --- "Windows, Doors and Glazing" --- p.100 / Chapter 5.4.4. --- Incorporated Performance --- p.103 / Chapter 5.5. --- Passive system for natural energy use --- p.106 / Chapter 5.5.1. --- Passive Solar System Study --- p.106 / Chapter 5.5.1.1. --- Wall-based Passive Solar System --- p.106 / Chapter 5.5.1.2. --- Roof-based Passive Solar System --- p.125 / Chapter 5.5.1.3. --- System Comparison in Thermal Performance --- p.135 / Chapter 5.5.2. --- Natural Ventilation System with the Heat Exchanger --- p.137 / Chapter 5.5.2.1. --- Pre-warming Effect of the Solar Space --- p.139 / Chapter 5.5.2.2. --- Effect of the Earth-air-tunnel --- p.142 / Chapter 5.5.2.3. --- Incorporation with the Chimney --- p.153 / Chapter 5.5.2.4. --- Comparison in Performance --- p.158 / Chapter 5.6. --- Summary --- p.159 / Chapter 6. --- Design Improvement and Performance Prediction --- p.162 / Chapter 6.1. --- System Incorporation and Design Improvement --- p.161 / Chapter 6.2. --- Thermal Performance Prediction --- p.167 / Chapter 7. --- Conclusion --- p.174 / Appendix --- p.179

Thesis (MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / This project proposal looks at the construction of a high school for the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation in South Africa using ecological design principles and Vastu Architecture as guiding strategies. The document discusses the need for sustainable development in relation to the built environment. The mechanisms, objectives and reasons for existence of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation are also discussed. The proposal also introduces the science of Vastushastra as a science that can benefit human beings on both material and spiritual levels. The proposal lists the various alternative technologies that are available to make the built environment more sustainable and then goes further to present the relevant technologies that will be used in the project.

Thesis. 1976. Ph.D. cn--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: leaves 446-449. / Ph.D.cn

By examining the Minimalist ethos, joint and junctures and light, it is my intention to propose that Minimalist architecture easily and naturally accommodates the environmental ethos of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering. More over, Minimalism, which draws widespread admiration as all good architecture does, allows us to graft inspiration and inherent environmental queues onto the ever-expanding yet distinct branch of green architecture. Producing a possible hybrid that initiates a new type of architectural discourse, one that moves beyond contemporary convention into the future reality of conservation. I present to you the UBC School of Journalism. Although, this building presently exists, I chose to design and develop the School of Journalism on the basis of green architecture, which means designing with nature in an environmentally responsible way.

Tao Yuen Ting, Josephine. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2009-2010, design report." / "May 2010." / Includes bibliographical references (p. [86-87]). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Chapter 1.0 --- synopsis : site background . the urbanization procedure? . compelling factors for an alternate urbanization . farming an opportunity . hypothesis --- p.6 / Chapter 2.0 --- research : farming in social potential . farming in energy potential . farming in water potential . farming practice . cases study . density study --- p.22 / Chapter 3.0 --- site design : site criteria . retaining the local farming entities . layout strategy . optimizing building with farming --- p.46 / Chapter 4.0 --- building design : massing component . compositiong strategy --- p.62 / Chapter 5.0 --- bibliography : --- p.86

By examining the Minimalist ethos, joint and junctures and light, it is my intention to propose that Minimalist architecture easily and naturally accommodates the environmental ethos of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering. More over, Minimalism, which draws widespread admiration as all good architecture does, allows us to graft inspiration and inherent environmental queues onto the ever-expanding yet distinct branch of green architecture. Producing a possible hybrid that initiates a new type of architectural discourse, one that moves beyond contemporary convention into the future reality of conservation. I present to you the UBC School of Journalism. Although, this building presently exists, I chose to design and develop the School of Journalism on the basis of green architecture, which means designing with nature in an environmentally responsible way. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), School of / Graduate