Master of Landscape Architecture / Department of Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning / Hyung Jin Kim / The senior population within the United States has increased by 1.5% from 2010-2014, whereas other demographics have either stayed the same or have decreased (US Census Bureau, 2014). Assisted living facilities focus on sustaining and enhancing the quality of life for the residents, and their physical and social environments should be modified to stimulate this focus. Studies have shown that is can be accomplished by increasing access to nature. Additionally, a diminished physical activity level among senior citizens is an additional research problem as it contributes to their quality of life. With these research problems in mind, the two research question being addresses are: How does access to nature affect physical activity levels of senior citizens living within assisted living facilities; and how can indoor and outdoor landscapes assist in promoting physical activity? To answer the research questions, the following aims were established in support of the research and design objectives of this study: (1) identify barriers limiting use, and (2) idenify how access to nature affects phyisical activity levels in senior citizens within assisted living facilities, (3) to improve access to nature, (4) to improve quality of outdoor spaces, and (5) to encourage outdoor activity. Research Methods include (a) focus group interviews and (b)an environmental audit to investigate user’s preferences of activities, existing access to nature, and barriers prohibiting the use of the natural environments, (c) literature analysis and research to identify relevant design strategies that have been used in similar studies, and in the design phase,this study synthesizes how design principals can be utilized to solve the identified issues. The findings were then used to create a matrix for design and to also develop design goals and solutions for Homestead. The result of this study identifies strategies used to overcome barriers limiting outdoor use. The focus group and staff interviews along with the environmental audit and the literature analysis findings were used for developing a framework for design. The design framework and research methods this study used could be applied at similar facilities based on the ability ranges of the residents to produce a design solution that encourages outdoor use and physical activity, and thus, enhance the quality of life of the residents in the assisted living facilities.

The aim of this Master's Thesis called The Nature Trail of Selected Manors of Prague 5 in Terms of the Regional History Learning Programme for Upper Secondary School Students is the creation of the historical study with the didactic overlap primarily focused on the regional history knowledge in case of the upper-secondary school students. The thesis is divided into the theoretical and practical part. The former is interested in the description, comparison and introdcution of the particular homesteads. It also covers their development in the area of Prague 5 in its historical and cultural context. The latter, practical, part deals with the didactic aim to make the upper- secondary school students become familiar with the historical, social and culturally historical aspects of people's life in the given area, taking into account their mutual context. The didactic focus is given on the knowledge of the region with the respect to the educational area A Man and Society. This part also includes the draft of the worksheets intended to the upper-secondary school students in accordance with the outcomes required by Framework Educational Programme for Basic Education. KEYWORDS Regional History, Development, Homestead, Košíře, Cultural Heritage, Excursions

Clarks Crossing, FbNo-24, is a farmstead site occupied during the late nineteenth century by John Fowler and Maggie Clark. It was during the excavation of this site during the Department of Archaeology Historical Archaeology Field School (2002-2005) at the University of Saskatchewan, under the direction of Dr. Margaret Kennedy, that interesting patterns in the ceramic assemblage were observed. There seemed to be a preference in the assemblage for moulded relief decorated white granite ware ceramics. This research was undertaken to explore that preference and possible meanings behind it. Three avenues of study are undertaken to accomplish the goal of learning more about the relationship between ceramics, consumer behaviour and the sociocultural landscape of the nineteenth century west. These avenues are as follows; a historical and archaeological study of the Clarks and the site of Clarks Crossing, a discussion of white granite ware ceramics and the issues regarding its classification, and an analysis of the ceramics at Clarks Crossing including an examination of the ware types, the makers marks, and the decorative technique and images found on the ceramics.<p> The behaviour of consumers can be influenced by several factors, including marketing and group membership or identity. Marketing can be a separate influence but it can also be seen as a factor in creating a perceived group identity. This thesis explores the influences on consumer behaviour in ceramics, specifically the ceramics of Clarks Crossing. It will discuss the implication that the ware type and decorative images on the ceramics act as the material manifestation of such influences.

Clarks Crossing, FbNo-24, is a farmstead site occupied during the late nineteenth century by John Fowler and Maggie Clark. It was during the excavation of this site during the Department of Archaeology Historical Archaeology Field School (2002-2005) at the University of Saskatchewan, under the direction of Dr. Margaret Kennedy, that interesting patterns in the ceramic assemblage were observed. There seemed to be a preference in the assemblage for moulded relief decorated white granite ware ceramics. This research was undertaken to explore that preference and possible meanings behind it. Three avenues of study are undertaken to accomplish the goal of learning more about the relationship between ceramics, consumer behaviour and the sociocultural landscape of the nineteenth century west. These avenues are as follows; a historical and archaeological study of the Clarks and the site of Clarks Crossing, a discussion of white granite ware ceramics and the issues regarding its classification, and an analysis of the ceramics at Clarks Crossing including an examination of the ware types, the makers marks, and the decorative technique and images found on the ceramics.<p> The behaviour of consumers can be influenced by several factors, including marketing and group membership or identity. Marketing can be a separate influence but it can also be seen as a factor in creating a perceived group identity. This thesis explores the influences on consumer behaviour in ceramics, specifically the ceramics of Clarks Crossing. It will discuss the implication that the ware type and decorative images on the ceramics act as the material manifestation of such influences.

Darbe analizuojamas akmenų pritaikymas šiuolaikinėje sodyboje, akmenų daugiafunkciškumas ir originalumas, akmenų panuadojimas senosiose lietuvių sodybose, jų cheminės bei fizikinės savybės, išskiriamas didžiausių akmenų dešimtukas ir įdomesni piešiniai ir įspaudai ant akmenų. Pateikiama Orvidų šiuolaikinės sodybos analizė. / In the bachelor’s Thesis, there is analysed adaptation of stones in a modern homestead, the multi-functionality and originality of stones, using of stones in old Lithuanian homesteads, their chemical and physical qualities, the top ten of the biggest stones is distinguished as well as the most interesting drawings and indentations on stones. The analysis of the modern homestead of the Orvidai is presented.

Magistrantūros studijų baigiamasis darbas, 65 puslapiai, 28 paveikslai, 4 lentelės, 42 literatūros šaltiniai, lietuvių kalba. Atlikto tyrimo objektas: Metelių regioninio parko sodybos ir pavieniai pastatai. Tyrimo tikslas – ištirti, kaip laikomasi norminiuose dokumentuose nustatytų sąlygų bei žemės ir kito nekilnojamojo turto naudojimo apribojimų ir kokia užstatytų teritorijų įtaka regioninio parko kraštovaizdžiui. Tyrimo uždaviniai: 1. Nustatyti, kaip laikomasi regioniniame parke nustatytų nekilnojamojo turto naudojimo sąlygų bei apribojimų; 2. Išanalizuoti, kokią įtaką užstatytos teritorijos turi regioninio parko kraštovaizdžiui; 3. Įvertinti sodybų būklę Metelių regioniniame parke ir šių sodybų savininkų nuomonę apie jiems taikomus teritorijų naudojimo apribojimus. Tyrimo metodai: literatūros šaltinių analizė, empirinis pažinimo metodas – stebėjimas, anketinė apklausa. Gauti duomenys apdoroti matematiniais statistiniais metodais ir pateikti lentelėse bei grafikuose. Tyrimo rezultatai parodė, kad iš analizuojamų 73 sodybų 49,3 proc. atitinka nustatytus apsaugos reglamento reikalavimus. 77,7 proc. šių sodybų yra įsikūrusios Barčių ir Obelninkų kaimuose bei Metelių miestelyje. 6,8 proc. sodybų, neatitinka regioninio parko apsaugos reglamento nustatymų. Net 43,8 proc. sodybų yra apleistų ir nebegyvenamų. Daugiausiai apleistų sodybų (62,5 proc.) yra Buckunų ir Nakruniškės kaimuose. Užstatytos teritorijos, kurios sudaro tik 2,3 proc. bendro parko ploto, šio parko... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Final work of University Master Studies: 65 pages, 28 pictures, 4 tables, 42 references, the Lithuanian language. Subject of the research: homesteads and individual buildings in the Meteliai Regional Park. Aim of the research: to investigate compliance with the conditions and use-restrictions of land and other real estate laid down in regulatory documents, as well as the impact of the built-up areas on the Regional Park landscape. Objectives of the research: 1. To determine compliance with the conditions and limitations of the real estate usage in the Regional Park; 2. To analyse the impact of the built-up areas on the Regional Park landscape; 3. To assess the conditions of messuages and their owners’ opinion about the land-use restrictions in the Regional Park. Research methods: review of sources of scientific literature, empirical knowledge (observation), questionnaire. The obtained data were processed using mathematical-statistical methods. The results are presented in tables and graphs. Research results: The results show that 49.3 per cent of the alysed homesteads meet the Protection Regulation Requirements. 77.7 per cent of these dwellings are located in the villages of Barčiai and Obelninkai and in the townsip of Meteliai. 6.8 per cent of homesteads don’t comply with the regulations for the Regional Park protection. Even 43.8 per cent homesteads are abandoned and desolate. Most abandoned homesteads (62.5 per cent) are located in the villages of Buckūnai and... [to full text]

Darbo objektas: Privačios sodybos Pakruojo rajono Karašilio kaime teritorija, želdiniai ir infrastruktūra. Bakalauro darbo tikslas: Pateikti privačios sodybos apželdinimo projektą. Darbo tikslui pasiekti iškelti šie uždaviniai: išanalizuoti sodybos esamą situaciją; pateikti sodybos apželdinimo koncepciją; parengti apželdinimo projektą; sudaryti projekto sąmatą.Atliekant baigiamąjį bakalauro darbą, naudotasi įvairiais darbo metodais: informacijos, literatūros ir kitų šaltinių rinkimas ir jų analizavimas; teritorijos aprašymas ir fotofiksacija; vizualinis aplinkos vertinimas; projektų rengimas. Naudojantis minėtąja metodika surinkta ir susisteminta informacija apie sodybas, jų planavimą, tipus, bei sodybų apželdinimo istoriją. Įvertintos gamtinės sąlygos apylinkėje bei esama padėtis sodyboje. Atsižvelgiant į šiuos aspektus projektuojama sodybos aplinka. Analizuojama sodyba yra Karašilio km, Pakruojo raj. Sodyboje yra nedekoratyvių, menkaverčių augalų, keli seni pastatai. Inžinerinių komunikacijų ir mažosios architektūros nėra. Sodyba skirta poilsiui, tad rengiant projektą didžioji sodybos teritorija paskirta šiam tikslui. Atsižvelgus į daugelį aspektų, teritoriją paskirstyta į 3 zonas: reprezentacinę, aktyvaus ir pasyvaus poilsio zonas. Suprojektuoti patogūs takai, apšvietimas bei įvairių augalų grupės. Įrengiami vandens telkiniai ir kiti poilsio įrenginiai. / Object of the final work: Territory, greenery and infrastructure of private homestead located in Karašilis village, Pakruojis district. Purpose of the final work: to prepare the project of greenery planting of private homestead. In order to execute this purpose, such tasks were set: to analyze the current situation of the homestead; to present the concept of greenery; to prepare the project of planting; to give an estimate for the project. Various methods were used during preparation of the final work: compilation and analysis of information from science literature and other sources; taking of photographs and describing current situation of territory; visual evaluation of surroundings; design. These techniques helped to compile and systematize information about homesteads, plans and types of them and about the history of greenery projects of homesteads. Next step was evaluation of current situation and natural conditions of the surroundings. The project was prepared considering all of these aspects. The homestead is located in Karašilis village, Pakruojis district. Currently there are several old buildings in the homestead, plants are non-decorative and do not have much value. Engineering infrastructure and small architectural elements in the site do not exist. The homestead is intended for recreation; therefore most part of the site is designated for that purpose. After considering many analyzed aspects, territory was divided in 3 areas: representational zone, area for... [to full text]

Diploma thesis adress the design of pension with a small brewery in the village Sebranice near Litomyšl. This project adresses two buildings. Reconstruction of homestead in pension with small brewery and reconstruction neighboring barn in detached hause of operator, which is desingns for four up to five people.

Some explanation is necessary of the method of procedure in compiling material for this thesis. The first step was really taken seven years ago. At that time the writer interviewed state officials at Sacramento, California, in the hope of obtaining state aid for educational finance in the Tule Lake section of the Klamath Irrigation Project. The Governor, the department of education, and the finance department were all consulted, but no legal way was discovered of using state money for the erection of school buildings in the district mentioned. Some county money was available for payment of teachers’ salary, but none for building purposes. Chapter V will relate in some detail how that particular problem was solved. The main study began in the fall of 1934 and was carried on up to mid-summer, 1935, Letters of inquiry were sent to all states that had or still have homestead lands. These letters contained a statement of the financial problem peculiar to homestead areas during the period of “proving up” on homestead entries. They requested information as to whether any study of similar nature had ever been completed in the United States. They also requested a list of sources of information. Without exception, replies to these letters indicated that no such study had been made. While some replies contained suggestions as to sources of information, none gave any direct solution to the problem, or pointed to any source that did. These letters of inquiry were sent to state departments of education, to state universities, to historical societies, to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and Office of Education, and to individuals noted as specialists in school finance. WHile awaiting these letters, the writer searched general histories, stories of pioneering in the West, histories of education, and periodicals of magazine articles relating to homesteads. In this research the librarians of the College of the Pacific and of the State Library at Sacramento gave all the assistance possible. At no time, however, during the whole years’ study did the writer obtain any information dealing absolutely and directly with the problem at hand. It seemed best, therefore, to obtain as accurately as possible a general picture of methods of financing education in homestead states during those periods most likely to have been affected by lack of finances for a building program. IN addition to this general study, a specific study was made of homestead areas now going through those five difficult years. This was done by means of personal visitation, by assistance of pamphlets and letters from superintendents of irrigation projects, and from educators now struggling with the perplexing difficulties of financing education in homestead areas. It was from these school men and from the writer’s own experience that information was received dealing directly with this special problem. The writer regrets that he could not visit the great homestead states east of the Rockies to obtain first hand a more direct knowledge of how the problem was handled there forty to sixty years ago. It is likely that pioneers still living could tell how the problem was solved, or was not solved, as the case might be. Also private letters, school minutes preserved, and similar unpublished documents might give valuable information. It is to be hoped that this research may be made and the material found summarized before available sources have passed out of existence.

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