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1	Hartbeespoortdam Butterfly Conservancy : an ecological splurge Pettey, Ryan Patrick 28 May 2004 (has links) The thesis focuses on different habitable spaces which have been designed to promote the existence of a number of South African butterfly species. The architecture responses to the context as well as to one of the largest insect groups, the order L e p i d o p t e r a. Following a sustainable approach, more ecological knowledge is at the core of the design. Instead of human functional needs driving the design, site components respond to the indigenous spatial character, climate, topography, soils, and vegetation as well as compatibility with the existing cultural context. / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Architecture / unrestricted Environmentally responsive architecture Sustainable Environment Vegetation Tent structure Cycles Natural ventilation Climatic zones Passive systems Nature Fynbos biome Savanna biome Tourist attractions Hartbeespoortdam Hartbeespoort North west South africa Damdoryn Butterfly conservancy Heat and energy conservation Autonomous design Environmental design Local skills Magaliesberg Context Biomes UCTD