Thesis (B. Arch.)--Roger Williams University, 2009. / Title from title page screen (viewed on Feb. 12, 2010) Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rutgers University, 2008. / "Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry." Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-113).

Thesis (B. Arch.)--Roger Williams University, 2009. / Title from title page screen (viewed on June 21, 2010) Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

A indústria da construção civil gera grande volume de resíduos durante a execução de seus empreendimentos e a causa desta geração está muitas vezes relacionada à forma de execução das tarefas inerentes ao processo construtivo. Na maioria dos empreendimentos não existe formalização do processo produtivo e problemas como alterações de projeto, especificação inadequada de materiais, erros de execução e falta de planejamento contribuem para agravar o problema. O processo produtivo na construção civil se caracteriza por constante ciclo de produção de novos empreendimentos, alterações no processo durante o desenvolvimento da obra, o processo produtivo é organizado por empreendimento, pouca interação entre os membros da equipe de projeto e prazo de desenvolvimento do produto bastante variável. Nesta pesquisa utiliza-se o Modelo de Referência Trevo Fractal para mapear o processo produtivo na construção de edificações residenciais com o objetivo de se propor melhores práticas que venham a reduzir a geração de resíduos. O processo de aplicação deste modelo de referência é interativo e iterativo, a escolha do ponto de partida para sua aplicação é aleatória e depende do caso que esteja sendo analisado. A abordagem do problema foi qualitativa e empregou-se como técnica a pesquisa de campo com caráter exploratório descritivo. A coleta de dados se deu através de entrevistas com engenheiros e mestres de obras e observações em obras residenciais na cidade de Ponta Grossa. Observou-se que as duas grandes causas de geração de resíduos são os erros envolvidos nas atividades de projeto e execução dos empreendimentos. Com relação aos projetos, as principais falhas são a falta de compatibilização dos mesmos e alterações no projeto durante a execução do empreendimento. Durante a execução, a geração de resíduos está relacionada a erros durante a execução das atividades devido à falta de qualificação da mão de obra e falta de planejamento e gestão da execução do empreendimento. A aplicação do modelo apontou como melhores práticas a compatibilização de projetos, o repasse de informações e possibilidade do projeto ao cliente, a qualificação da mão de obra e o gerenciamento e planejamento adequado para a execução do empreendimento. / The construction industry produces large amount of waste during the execution of their projects and the cause of this generation is often related to the way of executing the construction processes tasks. In most businesses there is no formalization of the production process and problems such as design changes, inadequate specification of materials, execution errors and lack of planning contribute to this situation. The production process in construction is characterized by constant production cycle of new developments, changes in process during the development of the work, the production process is organized by project, little interaction between team members design and product development period quite variable. In this research it was used the Fractal Clover Reference Model to map the production process in construction of residential buildings in order to propose best practices to reduce waste generation. The application process of the reference model is an interactive and iterative process, the choice of starting point for its application is random and depends on the case which is being analyzed. The approach to the problem was qualitative and employed as a technical field research with an exploratory descriptive. Data collection was through interviews with engineers, workers and observations in residential construction in Ponta Grossa city. It was observed that the two main causes of waste generation are the errors involved in project activities and implementation of projects. Regarding to projects, the main flaws are the lack of compatibility and design changes during the execution of the project. During the task execution, the generation of waste is related to errors during the performance of activities due to worker’s lack of qualification and lack of planning and management of the implementation of the project. The application of the Fractal Clover Reference Model showed as best practices the compatibility of projects, the transfer of information and feasibility of the project to the client, the qualifications of the workforce and proper management and planning for the implementation of enterprise.

A indústria da construção civil gera grande volume de resíduos durante a execução de seus empreendimentos e a causa desta geração está muitas vezes relacionada à forma de execução das tarefas inerentes ao processo construtivo. Na maioria dos empreendimentos não existe formalização do processo produtivo e problemas como alterações de projeto, especificação inadequada de materiais, erros de execução e falta de planejamento contribuem para agravar o problema. O processo produtivo na construção civil se caracteriza por constante ciclo de produção de novos empreendimentos, alterações no processo durante o desenvolvimento da obra, o processo produtivo é organizado por empreendimento, pouca interação entre os membros da equipe de projeto e prazo de desenvolvimento do produto bastante variável. Nesta pesquisa utiliza-se o Modelo de Referência Trevo Fractal para mapear o processo produtivo na construção de edificações residenciais com o objetivo de se propor melhores práticas que venham a reduzir a geração de resíduos. O processo de aplicação deste modelo de referência é interativo e iterativo, a escolha do ponto de partida para sua aplicação é aleatória e depende do caso que esteja sendo analisado. A abordagem do problema foi qualitativa e empregou-se como técnica a pesquisa de campo com caráter exploratório descritivo. A coleta de dados se deu através de entrevistas com engenheiros e mestres de obras e observações em obras residenciais na cidade de Ponta Grossa. Observou-se que as duas grandes causas de geração de resíduos são os erros envolvidos nas atividades de projeto e execução dos empreendimentos. Com relação aos projetos, as principais falhas são a falta de compatibilização dos mesmos e alterações no projeto durante a execução do empreendimento. Durante a execução, a geração de resíduos está relacionada a erros durante a execução das atividades devido à falta de qualificação da mão de obra e falta de planejamento e gestão da execução do empreendimento. A aplicação do modelo apontou como melhores práticas a compatibilização de projetos, o repasse de informações e possibilidade do projeto ao cliente, a qualificação da mão de obra e o gerenciamento e planejamento adequado para a execução do empreendimento. / The construction industry produces large amount of waste during the execution of their projects and the cause of this generation is often related to the way of executing the construction processes tasks. In most businesses there is no formalization of the production process and problems such as design changes, inadequate specification of materials, execution errors and lack of planning contribute to this situation. The production process in construction is characterized by constant production cycle of new developments, changes in process during the development of the work, the production process is organized by project, little interaction between team members design and product development period quite variable. In this research it was used the Fractal Clover Reference Model to map the production process in construction of residential buildings in order to propose best practices to reduce waste generation. The application process of the reference model is an interactive and iterative process, the choice of starting point for its application is random and depends on the case which is being analyzed. The approach to the problem was qualitative and employed as a technical field research with an exploratory descriptive. Data collection was through interviews with engineers, workers and observations in residential construction in Ponta Grossa city. It was observed that the two main causes of waste generation are the errors involved in project activities and implementation of projects. Regarding to projects, the main flaws are the lack of compatibility and design changes during the execution of the project. During the task execution, the generation of waste is related to errors during the performance of activities due to worker’s lack of qualification and lack of planning and management of the implementation of the project. The application of the Fractal Clover Reference Model showed as best practices the compatibility of projects, the transfer of information and feasibility of the project to the client, the qualifications of the workforce and proper management and planning for the implementation of enterprise.

Magister Artium - MA / Telecentres in Malawi are being established to bridge the digital divide. Though the basic assumption is that once telecentres have been established many will adopt them, they are being used by a relatively small percentage of the population. However, limited systematic research has been done to understand why. The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing the acceptance and use of telecentres and their services in Malawi. Specifically, the study aimed at establishing: the access and usage patterns of telecentres and their services; relevance of telecentre service to the community members; factors affecting the usage of telecentres; and challenges facing telecentres and their users. The study employed Rogers’s Diffusion of Innovation Theory which explains how innovations are taken up. This was a quantitative and qualitative case study of one Multipurpose Community Telecentre: Lupaso Telecentre. Questionnaires were given to 130 users who visited the Telecentre during a two-week data collection period in May 2014. Face to face interviews were conducted with three telecentre staff and management committee; and one Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority staff, the implementers of the project. Document and records analysis and observation were used to verify data from the Telecentre users, staff and the management committee; and to formulate some questions for interviews with some key informants. The study reveals that a majority (94.6%) view the Telecentre as an important project; it is improving human skills, increasing the finances and strengthening social capital of the community members and many (85%) users are satisfied with Telecentre service. The negative finding is that only a few people use and benefit from the Telecentre; there is uneven access: users are generally male, young, with low educational and income levels, farmers and Nkhondes; and the ICTs are not the chief attraction. The study finds that convenience and cheaper services; compatibility of services with community’s needs; communication channels, social system, visibility of the benefits of using the Telecentre; and complexity of ICTs influence the use and non-use of the Telecentre. Furthermore, the Telecentre and users are facing several challenges that have a negative impact on telecentre usage. Some of the challenges are: lack of Internet searching skills, frequent blackouts, lack of local content and high costs of services. The study concludes that working on these factors and challenges may help in increasing user base. Hopefully, the results will help those implementing and operating the telecentres on how best to attract more users to the telecentres. The results also add to the body of literature in general

Design of multipurpose town house on Křížová street nearby Mendel square. Land is situated on vacant site and designed house is following current block.

Cheung Tin Yan Jessica. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2007-2008, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Some text also in Chinese. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Lui Hung Wai Keith. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2005-2006, design report." / Chapter > --- thesis statement / Chapter > --- research studies + conclusions / Chapter > --- the project / Chapter > --- the final design

Law Pui Yin, Kathy. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2009-2010, design report." / "May 2010." / Includes bibliographical references (p. [102]-103). / 01 / BACKGROUND / Introduction / Case Study - Political Borders / HKSZ Border Future Speculation (Timeline Study) / Criticisms on HK Government / ISSUE / Interface / Urban Polarity / PROGRAM / Program Research / Program Proposal (Whole Border) / 02 / SITE / Site Selection / Site Planning / 03 / DESIGN CONCEPT / Case Study - Habitable Bridge / Case Study - River as a Physical Border / Design Concept / the DESIGN / Situated At Site / Program / Terraces / Types of Space / Types of Space: Truss BoxPartition / 04 / REFERENCE