With the advancing issues relating to climate change, Fiji amongst other islands are in need of development to address these issues quickly. However, development must also relate to the socio-cultural aspects and avoid pacifying communities in their development. This project address these issues for a rural village in Fiji, proposing a design relevant to the indigenous community as well as a work process for developers.

The project deals with the revitalization and spatial cultivation of the Dominican monastery with adjacent parish in Znojmo. The monastery is located near the castle walls in the historic center of Znojmo, on the street Dolní Česká. Gradually, should be its conversion from the original method of use to a new use, in order not to delay construction and degradation due to an empty object. The complex, its location and the actual functionality offers precondition for the formation of a community center with associated social housing. The community center should use the premises of the monastery, along with commerce and parishes. Living on the contrary, the rectory and the newly created mass in the courtyard.

The aim of this project is a reconstruction of a former kindergarten building in Žďár nad Sázavou to a community center with several functional units. The existing building was bulit in 1960s. The site is located on the border of the old and new buildings – on one side, there is a Stalingrad housing estate from the 1950s built from brick houses in the socialist realism style. On the other side of the site are built new family houses, which are quickly expanding. The smaller part of the object is still used, the rest is abandoned. The house is surrounded by a large garden. The garden is defined by a fence and trees in a way, which creates a barrier, so the building does not communicate with surroundings in any way. The aim of the project is to create a centre of Stalingrad connected with surroundings and creating a meeting place for communities living in the area by using building interventions.

I en analys av Lidatorp, en mindre tätort i Nynäshamns komun, kom man fram till att aktivering av de kringliggande naturområde för rekreativa ändamål skulle ha en positiv inverkan på samhället både i form av välbefinnande och motion samt attraktion till området från regionen. Området runt Lidatorp-Björsta har på många sätt potential för friluftsaktivitet samt fungera som nod i ett större friluftssammanhang. Här passerar bland annat Sörmlandsleden och även föreningar såsom Ösmoscoutkår, Friluftsfrämjandet och Nynäshamns Brukshundsklubb saknar egna lokaler samt ett aktivt engagemang för sporter som klättring och paddling gör att ett center för friluftsliv och motion skulle vara ett önskat tillägg till området. Projektet ska bidra till att ge lokala medborgare, scouter, skolelever och sportintresserade nya möjligheter till ett aktivt friluftsliv i skolan eller fritiden. Ett klassrum i skogen samt en redskapsbank med cyklar, tält, camping utrustning, stormkök, kanoter, flytvästar etc. ska tillgängliggöra naturen och rörelse till fler. Mötesrum och lokaler för föreningsverksamhet ligger i anslutning för att göra byggnaden till en plats fylld av aktivitet hela dagen. Centret är menat att bli ett uppskattat utflyktsmål som vill främja intresset för att vistas och motionera i naturen strategiskt placerad med anknytning till pendeltåg från Stockholm och buss från Nynäshamn och Ösmo. Gestaltningen har präglats av att försöka tackla en svår terräng men samtidigt ha en försiktighet till landskap och natur där byggnaden ska relatera till och samspela. Programmet har styrt layouten av planen med huvudaktiviteterna som klättercentret (som öppnar upp för klättring på berghäll inomhus), kanothuset och samlingslokalerna som huvudnoder där terrängen både skapat utmaningar och möjligheter.  En annan huvudidé vid gestaltningen har varit att bevara en sorts känsla av en traditionell friluftsstuga trots ett stort program. Genom att leka med tanken om flera stugor sammansvetsade i en rad som sedan krängts och vridits till att följa terrängen likt en stig, har de skilda aktiviteterna i byggnaden länkats samman. Denna slingrande byggnadskropp har sedan lyfts upp på ben likt en varelse som vandrar uppför sluttningen den står på. Detta möjliggör för rumsligheter runt om och under byggnaden samt uppfyller önskan om varsamheten till landskap och natur. Den struktur som lyfter upp byggnadskroppen har inspirerats av de temporära surrade strukturer som oftast dyker upp vid scout- och friluftssammanhang där rep och slanor (stockar) brukas för att konstruera diverse sovplatser, torn, broar, matplatser och byggnadsverk. / In an analysis of Lidatorp, a smaller settlement in Nynäshamn municipality, it was concluded that activation of the surrounding nature area for recreational purposes would have a positive impact on society both in terms of well-being and exercise as well as regional attraction. The region around Lidatorp-Björsta exhibits significant potential for outdoor activities and can serve as a node within a larger sports and outdoor context. Notably, the presence of Sörmlandsleden and local associations such as Ösmoscoutkår, Friluftsfrämjandet, and Nynäshamns Brukshundsklubb, lacking their own premises, along with an active commitment to sports like climbing and paddling, underscores the need for a dedicated center for outdoor life and exercise in the area. This proposed project aims to provide local citizens, scouts, school students, and sports enthusiasts with new opportunities for active outdoor lifestyles during both school hours and leisure time. A classroom in the forest and an equipment bank stocked with bicycles, tents, camping equipment, canoes, life jackets, etc. will make nature and sports available to more people. The presence of adjacent meeting rooms and spaces for association activities enhances the vibrancy of the building, ensuring a constant buzz of activity throughout the day. The strategic location of the center, with convenient connections to commuter trains from Stockholm and buses from Nynäshamn and Ösmo, aims to establish it as a popular destination for excursions, promoting interest in outdoor activities and exercise in nature. The design has been characterized by trying to tackle a difficult terrain but at the same time being cautious towards the existing landscape and nature. The layout of the plan has been influenced by the program's requirements, with key activities such as the climbing center (providing indoor bouldering), the canoe house, and the meeting rooms serving as primary nodes that respond to both challenges and opportunities presented by the terrain. Furthermore, an important design principle has been to evoke the atmosphere of a traditional cabin despite the large-scale program. By conceptualizing the building as a series of interconnected cabins, adapted and contoured to mimic a forest trail, the distinct activities within the facility are seamlessly linked. This winding body is elevated on legs not unlike a creature ascending the slope it stands on. This allows for spaciousness around and under the building and fulfills the desire for cautiousness towards the surrounding landscape and nature. The framework that suspends the building is inspired by the temporary lashed structures commonly found in scouting and outdoor contexts where ropes and logs are utilized to construct various shelters, towers, bridges, dining areas, and structures.

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Washington D.C. has been ranked third among U.S. cities in terms of its percentage of youth who have reported a severe major depressive episode. Depression, stress, anxiety are the uninvited visitors of our day-to-day urban living. Most of the time we ignore our mental health unless we reach the threshold. We know nature is the best healer. The District also has reported the highest percentage of parkland but this statistic is not helping regarding Healing and Wellness. There might be a missing piece of the puzzle to reconnect with nature. To dive deep into the missing piece, I have looked back to the basics, into the four elements of the planet, Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. This thesis is an exploration of the most important natural element, Water, along with the other three elements, as active participants in our everyday urban life, not only as a means of reconnecting with nature but also aiding with natural healing to our depressed, tired soul. As with many other older cities, Washington D.C. mostly depends on the combined storm and sanitary sewer. During heavy rainfall, stormwater overflows the capacity of the sewage system and empties into the river with sewage. But there is an opportunity for the stormwater to be treated and reused at the site. Rainwater along with tapped groundwater as the perennial flow will be considered as the source of healing water in the dense downtown context of the District. The thesis will tell the story of the arrival of Water into the middle of the city. Water will be examined in all its forms and integrated with the Third Place, where the young working generation can come in the middle of the working day to catch a lunch break or after office rush hour to relax their stressed nerves and heal their inner soul. This design for a community learning center at First Street NE in NoMA neighborhood, Washington D.C. is an effort to trace the path of the long-lost Tiber Creek and to provide the inhabitants with a for Water and growth. / Master of Architecture / Washington D.C. has been ranked third among U.S. cities in terms of its percentage of youth who have reported a severe major depressive episode. Depression, stress, anxiety are the uninvited visitors of our day-to-day city life. Most of the time we ignore our mental health unless we reach the threshold. We know nature is the best healer. The District also has reported the highest percentage of the green area but maybe only the "Green" is not enough for healing. To dive deep into the missing piece of the puzzle, I have walked back to the basics, looking into the four elements of the planet, Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. This thesis is an exploration of the most important natural element, Water, along with the other three elements, in architecture and urban design, not only as a means of reconnecting with nature but also aiding with natural healing to our depressed, tired soul. As with many other older cities, Washington D.C. mostly depends on the combined storm and sanitary sewer. During heavy rainfall, stormwater overflows the capacity of the sewage system and empties into the river with sewage. In this research, rainwater is considered as the source of healing water in the dense downtown context of the District. This thesis also examined tapping groundwater and bring it to the city street level. The thesis will tell the story of the arrival of Water into the middle of the city. This design for a community learning center at First Street NE in NoMA neighborhood, Washington D.C. is an effort to trace the path of the long-lost Tiber Creek and to provide the inhabitants with a place for Water and growth.

and key words School as a community center - reality and possiblities of development of communtiy education Key words: local community, school as a community center, cooperation, community work, lifelong learning, case study. This thesis deals with the community schools in the Czech Republic and the possibilities of their development. Firstly, it defines basic concepts like community education in an international context and the notion of community schools itself. Secondly, it discusses certain theoretical assumptions and presuppositions as well as current challenges of development of the community schools. The research is based on a multiple case study and it describes the current situation of selected community schools. The current situation of the schools is compared to their situation and conditions six years ago. Basing on the diachronic comparison using the academic document "Analysis of environment in the Czech Republic and the possibility of the development of community schools" of 2008, the research revealed that community concepts in schools are almost unchanged. Finally, the work challenges possible causes of this stagnation of development. Its contribution is in addition to the design possibilities for further development of community schools in the Czech Republic. Further value added...

Reconciliation is important for reducing the likelihood of future conflict between groups but can be particularly difficult to achieve. This remains true within divided societies as the result of frozen conflict. This thesis asks why do some individuals, in the context of divided societies engaged in frozen conflict, have more positive reconciliatory attitudes than others? The approach of community center peacebuilding organizations (CCPB) was identified as one possible solution to this question. The hypothesis suggests that individuals who engage in such organizations will have more positive reconciliatory attitudes compared to the average community member. This is based on a theoretical framework that relies on contact theory, suggesting that the CCPB model establishes the necessary conditions for nurturing more reconciliatory attitudes in individuals. It is suggested to achieve this through positive intergroup contact that is generalizable to the outgroup as a whole.  A quantitative study based on 101 cases from original survey data is used to test this hypothesis. Using a logistic regression, support is found that establishes a significant positive correlation between engagement in CCPB and reconciliatory attitudes.   Key Words: reconciliation, contact theory, peacebuilding, community center, shared space, frozen conflict, divided societies, Cyprus

Caral fue una civilización que desde el Formativo Inicial se estuvo asentando en los márgenes del río Supe. Actualmente se encuentran descubiertos más de 20 sitios arqueológicos en todo el Valle. El descubrimiento fue hecho por la arqueóloga Ruth Shady en 1994, que a pesar de que ya era conocida la existencia de estos vestigios arquitectónicos no se habían realizado investigaciones hasta esa fecha y recién a partir de las invasiones es que se decide iniciar con el fin de detener las destrucciones (Shady, 2015). En la actualidad no ha mejorado el interés de las personas por informarse, proteger y mantener los sitios arqueológicos. Evidencia de esto son las noticias que informan sobre intenciones de algunos grupos de personas de apropiarse de zonas arqueológicas y sus respectivas áreas de amortiguamiento. Por ello es necesario plantear un espacio que permita al usuario recobrar su identidad y busquen poner en valor sus costumbres. En la presente investigación se hará un análisis histórico de la tipología del proyecto, así como del lugar. También se tendrá un análisis crítico de proyectos referenciales. Luego, se abordará el tema del lugar más a fondo junto con el análisis del usuario. Finalmente, con la información de lo hablado anteriormente se plantea la programación arquitectónica que tendrá el proyecto. En conclusión, esta investigación tiene como fin presentar el por qué la necesidad del proyecto, los usos y áreas propuestas y la aproximación arquitectónica final. / Caral was a civilization that since the Early Formative settled on the banks of the Supe River. Currently more than 20 archaeological sites were discovered throughout the Valley. The discovery was made by the archeologist Ruth Shady in 1994, that although it was already known the existence of these architectonic vestiges, no investigations had been carried out until that date and it was only after the invasions that it was decided to start with the purpose of stop the destructions (Shady, 2015). As of now, the interest of people to inform themselves, protect and maintain the archaeological sites has not improved. Evidence of this is the news that informs about intentions of some groups of people to appropriate archaeological zones and their respective buffer areas. For this reason, it is imperative to propose a project that allow the user to recover their identity and seek to value their customs. In the present investigation a historical analysis of the typology of the project will be made, as well as of the place. There will also be a critical analysis of referential projects. Then, the topic of the place will be addressed more thoroughly along with the user’s analysis. Finally, the architectural programming of the project will be proposed. In conclusion, this research aims to argue why the need of the project, the proposed uses and areas and the final architectural approach. / Tesis