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A brief outline introduces the problem of accidental injury, leading to an extensive literature review. Major weaknesses are established in current preventative measures and in accident data on which statistical analysis is based. The importance of design in reducing accidents in livestock buildings is stressed. Hypotheses are formulated and a systems approach adopted to structure analysis of human injury in livestock buildings. Data on agricultural accidents are statistically analysed producing histograms and measures of association between variables. Drawbacks of existing data and coding procedures are identified. A detailed coding frame is assembled and designed to retain relevant aspects of events and circumstances in accident causation. Enumeration of data enables univariate data description, and leads to investigation of variables by two- and three-way tables. Results and drawbacks of this analysis are discussed, and work is directed towards developing methods for data collection. This is based on fifty farms in Grampian region, and results in the design of an investigatory procedure for accidents at all levels of injury severity, using techniques such as interviews, questionnaires, observations, measurements and simulations. Cattle handling procedures are identified as an area of critical concern, and lead to a study of routine cattle handling by the application of observational methods. Analysis of data demonstrates methodological problems. Hypotheses are formed de novo and tested. Results are discussed and means of assessing stockmen's efficiency suggested. Research is integrated by considering the role of the designer in postulating preventative measures in cattle buildings, through an examination of five building types. Discussions with farmers, designers and HSE inspectors, results in a critical evaluation of problem areas. A conceptual framework and a broad sequence of decision making are presented to aid designers to establish preventative measures. Finally, hypotheses formulated previously are discussed in conclusion.

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Architecture has always been associated with the qualities of permanence and timelessness. The thesis investigates the notions of temporality and permanence in relation to the built environment. It recognizes that in the ever changing dynamic flux of the built environment, there is an architectural paradigm which is as important as the imagined timeless structures that constitute the architectural discourse.First, the notions of permanence are discussed. It is pointed out that what is considered to be permanent in architecture is, in fact, the `image' of the building, and not the actual structure as it constantly changing, deteriorating, and undergoing metamorphosis with time. The second part deals with the constructs of time and space through history; resultant architectural theories and its effects on the built environment.An attempt to understand the history of temporary architectures is made in the third part. Further analysis draws on the understanding of the difference in the western and the eastern perspective on temporary architecture. In the fourth part it is argued that there are alternative ways of looking at temporary architectures that need to be addressed. One of the ways of looking at them is how they affect the urban and the public realm.The fifth part of the thesis, discusses the various meanings of urban space and the formation of the public realm. The contrasting examples of the transforming urban space in Ahmadabad, India and San Francisco, USA give an insight of the ways temporary architectures can assist in the ever changing urban environment.The sixth part proposes a diagram of taxonomical organization through which temporary architecture(s) can be better understood; namely as `temporary structures',' temporary spaces', `temporary uses/users' and the resulting `temporary urbanisms.'The concluding chapter finally discusses the importance of recognizing this void in our understanding of temporary architecture; as also realizing their importance in creation of a successful urban realm. / Department of Architecture

Architectural salvage can be incorporated into historic preservation projects and new construction by following The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Buildings and the US Green Building Council’s LEED standards. Through an inventory of salvageable materials found within 20 abandoned and dilapidated homes throughout Muncie, Indiana and a survey of Midwestern salvage, deconstruction and demolition companies, it is determined that the supply and demand for architectural salvage is growing. Through an analysis of the cultural, economic and material value architectural salvage holds, it was also determined that cities throughout the United States should encourage landfill evasion through the use of deconstruction and architectural salvaging for all demolition projects. Overall, this thesis details where architectural salvage is found, how it is removed from buildings, and what materials are available for use within the preservation and construction fields. / Muncie, Indiana -- Historic preservation -- Salvage market -- Deconstruction -- Salvaged materials -- Sustainable design. / Department of Architecture

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