Thesis (M. Arch. D.U.)--University of Notre Dame, 2006. / Thesis directed by Richard Bullene for the School of Architecture. "April 2006." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 263-270).

Bibliography: leave 167.

Bibliography: leaves 277-286.

Modern changes in lifestyle have inadvertently disconnected urban inhabitants from experiences known to be good for our well-being, including spending time in nature and having a sense of community and connectedness to those around us. We spend 90% of our time indoors in limited and artificial environments, mostly in our homes or places of work. The internet and a global pandemic have advanced this disconnection to our surroundings through the rise of remote work and a slew of apps ready to deliver whatever you desire to your front door. This thesis seeks to remedy these unintended consequences of modernity by reconnecting District of Columbia residents back to nature and to their surrounding communities through the design of a public library that incorporates nature to promote the holistic health of the community and the individual. The incorporation of nature into the built environment is proven to have physiological and psychological benefits and improve overall well-being. Neighborhood libraries have always been important institutions in our social infrastructure; functioning as places of self improvement, providing free resources, and acting as central public spaces in the communities they serve. In urban environments where public and private outdoor spaces are limited, a beneficial experience of nature can be one of the resources that public libraries provide to their communities. Through the use of natural materials, vegetation, passive ventilation, and natural light, this project utilizes biophilic design to promote wellbeing, enhanced cognition, and create a welcoming environment that draws District residents out of their homes and together to create a sense of community. The proposed project pairs D.C. Branch Library programming with outdoor spaces, including a courtyard and a public plaza, creating a permeable indoor/outdoor social center within the dense Washington D.C. neighborhood of Adams Morgan. The neighborhood is vegetated by a field of ginkgo trees taking over 18th Street and an lush internal courtyard between the library's volumes. Community oriented spaces are located on the ground level of the site while the traditional library volume becomes an urban oasis floating over the plaza in a sea of trees. / Master of Architecture / Living in urban areas and the continuing shift of professional and social interactions to online have disconnected people from experiences known to be good for our well-being, including spending time in nature and having a sense of community and connectedness to those around us. This thesis seeks to reconnect Washington D.C. residents back to nature and their surrounding communities through the design of a public library that incorporates elements of nature, which have physical and mental health benefits and improve overall well-being. Libraries have always been an important anchor in their neighborhoods, providing free resources and acting as central public spaces in the communities they serve. In dense urban environments where public and private outdoor spaces are limited, access to nature can be one of the resources that public libraries provide to their communities. This project incorporates elements of nature, like natural materials, plants, passive airflow, and natural light, to promote wellbeing, enhanced cognition, and create a welcoming environment that draws D.C. residents out of their homes and together to create a sense of community. The proposed project is a D.C. branch library with added outdoor spaces, including a courtyard and a public plaza, creating a permeable indoor/outdoor social center within the dense Washington D.C. neighborhood of Adams Morgan. The new plaza and courtyard are each populated by trees to green the neighborhood. Louder, gathering areas of the building are located on the ground level and the quieter traditional library spaces are located on the overhanging upper levels which become an urban oasis floating over the plaza in a sea of trees.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes special report study entitled: The Star ferry Pier & the bus terminus. Includes bibliographical references.

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Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes special report study entitled : The Star ferry Pier & the bus terminus. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Yuen Kit See Tina. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1996-97, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1. --- Personal Design Objectives --- p.1 / Chapter 2. --- The Subject --- p.2 / Chapter 3. --- The Client --- p.2 / Chapter 4. --- The Site --- p.2 / PROJECT / Chapter 1. --- Subject Analysis / Chapter 1.1 --- Brief Formation --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2 --- Precedents --- p.8 / Chapter 1.3 --- Building Material --- p.11 / Chapter 1.4 --- Architectural Language --- p.11 / Chapter 1.5 --- Landscape --- p.12 / Chapter 2. --- Client Profile / Chapter 2.1 --- HKSAR Government --- p.13 / Chapter 2.2 --- Legislative Council --- p.16 / Chapter 3. --- Site Analysis / Chapter 3.1 --- Development Potential --- p.19 / Chapter 3.2 --- Vista --- p.19 / Chapter 3.3 --- Transportation --- p.20 / Chapter 3.4 --- Climate and Environment --- p.21 / Chapter 3.5 --- Zoning and Height Limitation --- p.22 / PROCESS / Chapter 1. --- Urban Design Level --- p.23 / Chapter 2. --- Building Design Level --- p.27 / FINAL PRODUCT / Chapter 1. --- Urban Design Level / Chapter 1.1 --- Major Planning Strategy --- p.33 / Chapter 1.2 --- Landscape --- p.35 / Chapter 1.3 --- Transportation --- p.36 / Chapter 2. --- Building Design Level / Chapter 2.1 --- Site Planning --- p.37 / Chapter 2.2 --- Landscape --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3 --- "Massing, Structure, Functional Relationship" --- p.39 / Chapter 2.4 --- Elevation --- p.40 / APPENDIX / Chapter 1. --- Program for Urban Design Level / Chapter 2. --- Program for Building Design Level / Chapter 3. --- Final Drawings