Thesis. 1976. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / Microfiche copy available in Archives and Rotch. / Bibliography: leaves 74-84. / by Rosalia E. Ennis. / M.Arch.

The urban architectural environment in modern day life places a variety of additional unnecessary stresses upon people which affects social interaction and well-being. This dissertation is aimed at developing an understanding of what social interaction and well-being is in architecture and how important it is to design architectural environments that enhance these two principles. The research investigates the benefits and design tools of a more appropriate approach to the built environment through the exploration of the theories of Biophilia, Image Of The City and New Urbanism. The theories seek to provide architects and the designers of the built environment with tools that can be used to create architectural environments that enhance social interaction and the well-being of building users. It further endeavours to highlight the destructive qualities that affect well-being and social interaction in the architectural environment on both a macro (city context) and a micro level (the building) to create an awareness in those responsible for the design of these environments and the impact they have on society. The designers of the built environment should consider the social and well-being needs of the people as this will convert architectural environments into spaces that have physical and physiological benefits to its users. / Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2012.

The project addresses the role of urban parks and open spaces in the downtown community through written document and as well as through conceptual design of proposed project using the principles derived from some current movements, the traditional American towns, and some successful cases. The goal of this project is to study how to revitalize downtown's community through the physical design of urban parks and open spaces in the community. Heekin Park and surrounding neighborhoods in Muncie, Indiana are selected as the sites for this study. Literature reviews, case studies, and analysis of site context are included in the study. Design recommendations for the open spaces in surrounding neighborhoods and a concept for Heekin Park are the written and graphic product of the project. The solutions can be used as a general recommendation to improve the conditions of open spaces in downtown community. The concept for Heekin Park will be used to illustrate the potential of the site as an attractive space for the people of Muncie, IN. / Department of Landscape Architecture

Orientador: Daniel de Carvalho Moreira / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-21T10:38:44Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ferreira_SaraBeloti_M.pdf: 24510882 bytes, checksum: 9a555af21d7fdcf40d0dd120ffa5abd1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Resumo: A pesquisa discutiu conceitos que tratam da exploração da materialidade no processo de projeto, partindo da discussão sobre os métodos de projeto - conforme a literatura - e das questões que determinam as propriedades físicas e materiais da composição arquitetônica. Verificou-se que as possibilidades oferecidas pelas novas tecnologias no desenvolvimento de materiais e de técnicas construtivas representam um fator relevante na investigação, exploração e aplicação dos materiais durante a atividade projetiva. Esta constatação é demonstrada na revisão teórica que trata sobre a aplicação de novos materiais na construção - como o ferro na metade do séc. XIX, o concreto armado no início do séc. XX - até as técnicas mais recentes de desenvolvimento da forma, como a fabricação digital, e que se tornaram elementos-chave para uma mudança do vocabulário arquitetônico. No entanto, verificou-se, também, que a experiência adquirida pela prática é um fator que capacita o arquiteto desenvolver um trabalho complexo de investigações dessa materialidade. A atividade projetiva do arquiteto João Filgueiras Lima (Lelé) demonstra esta condição no domínio do conhecimento e das habilidades construtivas. Além do conhecimento prático, observou-se que, quando o projetista assume o estudo dos materiais como parte fundamental de seu trabalho, o seu desenvolvimento e os resultados obtidos adquirem outro valor: a mensagem do arquiteto não só se torna mais clara, mas desenvolve-se o campo de possibilidades de expressão com a criação e reconfiguração de significados, sensações e efeitos espaciais / Abstract: The research discussed concepts that deal with the exploration of materiality in the design process, starting with the discussion of design methods - according to literature - and the issues that determine the physical properties of materials and architectural composition. The possibilities offered by new technologies in the development of building materials and construction techniques represent an important factor in research exploration and application of materials during the design activity. The latest design techniques - such as digital manufacturing - became a key element in changing architectural vocabulary of design studies. However, there was also the experience gained through practice, enables the architect to develop his work with the investigation of building materials. João Filgueiras Lima (Lelé) is a clear example of this condition - only reached the architectural quality having mastered all the knowledge and skills necessary for constructive practice. Besides knowledge, it was observed that when the designer takes the study of material as a fundamental part of their work, their development and results acquire another value - the message of the architect not only becomes accurated and increases the field of possibilities / Mestrado / Arquitetura e Construção / Mestra em Engenharia Civil

Timbuktu is a city in Mali, North Africa. lt has been a real and legendary city, and the Islamic center of North Africa. The program proposes a major international, multi-disciplinary University which will focus the world’s attention to the problems prevalent in that area and address them. If Islamic is not an adjective defining a religious quality, should it be understood as a word that identifies a special kind of Architecture, that of a civilization reflecting or determined by special qualities inherent in Islam as a cultural phenomenon? The design is an attempt in discussing the spatial elements in Islamic architecture which appear to be typical and an attempt is made to explain those elements as expressions of culture created by Islam. The design solution is an expression of the place incorporating those elements of Islamic architecture which are still prevalent and which address the ecological, cultural, and social issues endemic to Timbuktu. / Master of Architecture

In the act of building, man places himself between earth and sky. Where a wall is raised, a place becomes divided. Architecture occurs. One wall in one place begins to define three physical realities. The form and matter of a wall exist as one thing. Each side of the wall exists separately and face opposing parts. The wall is a barrier, yet acts as an architectural element that joins the two sides. / Master of Architecture

Structures of perfect symmetry, order, and beauty exist in both discoveries of science and objects found in natures. With careful observation and analysis, creative applications of these interesting forms can be and have been applied in many architectural structures with great success. In this project the utilization of these forms can not only bring out the purpose of this Museum of Nature and Science, but because these forms are derived from natural studies, they can also give viewers a sense of familiarity and peacefulness. / Master of Architecture

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The importance of public place in the United States of America as an environment for communication, the transmission of cultural values and for the enhancement of society and community, using a comprehensive notion of entertainment as a catalyst.creative projectThis project intends to develop a catalogue of design implications for the design of a public place that successfully serves the community enhancement and the cultural transmission. This catalogue of design implications will be the result of the extensive research on the American culture, on the elements of cultural expression with emphasis on the use of entertainment as a catalyst, on the elements of urban history and the urban environment as well as on the social and commercial success of public place.contextThe context of this research is the number of issues American urban environments are facing. Most of the problems in their combination are the source of numerous urban issues. Some of the key issues that have developed on this basis are e.g. the loss of human scale or e.g. the need for a collective vision, community and cultural identity. These issues are strongly interrelated with another.issueThese are some of the deficiencies that lead to the key issue of this project: the loss of community manifested by urban isolation and fragmentation and problems relating to the humane environments and settings. Nevertheless community and cultural enhancement can help to create a greater awareness for the prerequisites for a healthy living environment. Community and cultural enhancement help to stimulate greater self-sufficiency helping to address the previously mentioned issues at their sources. The premise is that community is an essential ingredient in cohesive urban and suburban neighborhoods and is part of the positive image of a well designed and maintained city fabric.positionThe focus of this work is the community, the public place and the cultural expression with emphasis on entertainment. In the same order they represent the issue, the place and the catalyst. This work claims that entertainment can be used to design an environment enhancing community and communication. The assumption related with entertainment is that social interaction and collective well being are essential parts of community structure and therefore activities related to entertainment help to foster a collective vision.methodThe first step to prove this position is to identify the issues concerning urban settlements in the United States of America. The urban context has to be defined. The second step is to define the cultural context and to analyze the notion of entertainment as a means of cultural expression and its potential to serve as a catalyst. The third step is to identify the elements of social and commercial success of a public environment using at least two models defining those elements. Each of the three steps concludes in a set of architectural values and design elements. The fourth step is to deduce a catalogue of design implications from the information collected. This last step proposes the practical application of this research. The anticipated results of this project should be regarded as a suggestion for the practical application of this research based on the observation of and reflections on the research results, hopefully resulting in the identification of additional questions for further research. / Department of Architecture

Yuen Kit See Tina. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1996-97, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1. --- Personal Design Objectives --- p.1 / Chapter 2. --- The Subject --- p.2 / Chapter 3. --- The Client --- p.2 / Chapter 4. --- The Site --- p.2 / PROJECT / Chapter 1. --- Subject Analysis / Chapter 1.1 --- Brief Formation --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2 --- Precedents --- p.8 / Chapter 1.3 --- Building Material --- p.11 / Chapter 1.4 --- Architectural Language --- p.11 / Chapter 1.5 --- Landscape --- p.12 / Chapter 2. --- Client Profile / Chapter 2.1 --- HKSAR Government --- p.13 / Chapter 2.2 --- Legislative Council --- p.16 / Chapter 3. --- Site Analysis / Chapter 3.1 --- Development Potential --- p.19 / Chapter 3.2 --- Vista --- p.19 / Chapter 3.3 --- Transportation --- p.20 / Chapter 3.4 --- Climate and Environment --- p.21 / Chapter 3.5 --- Zoning and Height Limitation --- p.22 / PROCESS / Chapter 1. --- Urban Design Level --- p.23 / Chapter 2. --- Building Design Level --- p.27 / FINAL PRODUCT / Chapter 1. --- Urban Design Level / Chapter 1.1 --- Major Planning Strategy --- p.33 / Chapter 1.2 --- Landscape --- p.35 / Chapter 1.3 --- Transportation --- p.36 / Chapter 2. --- Building Design Level / Chapter 2.1 --- Site Planning --- p.37 / Chapter 2.2 --- Landscape --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3 --- "Massing, Structure, Functional Relationship" --- p.39 / Chapter 2.4 --- Elevation --- p.40 / APPENDIX / Chapter 1. --- Program for Urban Design Level / Chapter 2. --- Program for Building Design Level / Chapter 3. --- Final Drawings