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This study forms part of three broader projects1 where school-based vegetable gardens have been implemented in nine primary schools in resourced-constrained communities in the Nelson Mandela Metropole, South Africa. The purpose of the current study was to explore teacher perceptions of the role of school principals in the success and sustainability of these school-based vegetable gardens. For the purpose of my research, I followed a qualitative methodological approach, and relied on interpretivism as epistemological paradigm. I utilised a multiple case study research design, applying Participatory Reflection and Action (PRA) principles. I purposefully selected 36 teachers from the nine schools involved in the broader project to participate in this study. For data generation and documentation, I relied on a PRA-based workshop, semi-structured individual interviews, observation, field notes, a research journal and audio-visual techniques. I completed inductive thematic analysis. Three main themes and related sub-themes emerged. The first theme highlights the value that teacher participants attach to school principals being informed and involved in vegetable gardens, by sharing the dream and being passionate, being informed of the garden team’s needs and challenges, and being actively involved. The second theme emphasises the importance of a principal providing support by motivating and encouraging teachers and learners to be involved, providing resources and fundraising opportunities, and networking with stakeholders. Finally, the last theme entails factors that may have a negative impact on the success of school-based vegetable gardens in terms of limited interest and involvement by the principal, and not recognising the value of the teachers or the school garden. The findings of the current study indicate that the majority of the teacher participants acknowledged the positive roles that their principals fulfilled, which they then linked to the success and sustainability of their school-based vegetable gardens. Teacher participants indicated that effective leadership can be demonstrated when school principals lead by example, provide the necessary resources, are well informed and knowledgeable about school gardens, and show support to those involved. / Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2019. / Educational Psychology / MEd / Unrestricted

The subject of master thesis is conversion of grounds of the former specialized school in in the centre of Rousínov town. It is placed senior housing, center for children and youth, starter flats for young people Into the existing building. New building of café continues to the exhibition area is placed on small square. The proposal deals in detail with surrounding area, which are part of the grounds and are directly linked to the buildings. Effort is to open currently closed grounds to the public, to create high quality of the public space with suitable fillings for its visitors and residents of the flats.

The subject of thesis is an urban revitalization solutions in the territory of Zlín Film Studios, its restoration for film production and other uses. Our vision is to be achieved in this area in the form of interconnected sub-objectives of a compact and fully functional, exceptional unit with the accumulation of education, specific entrepreneurship in the audiovisual industry, a number of civic services, temporary and permanent housing and even facilities for relaxation and sports. The intention reflects the unique history to the maximum possible extent, respects the environment and the existing urban-architectural solutions and creates a new multifunctional public space.

The image of the postindustrial city is formed by public spaces (streets, plazas and squares, parks, riverfronts and waterfronts) together with a wide range of underused urban spaces and long-term unused areas of stalled spaces. The subject of this work is research of different types of urban gardening spaces and their optimal spatial, operational and functional parameters in the context of urbanism and urban planning. The aim is to apply them to the structure of unused urban spaces. On the basis of the case studies included in the research, the success of placement of individual community projects in different types of public spaces and stalled spaces is assessed. Recommendations for planning practice are based on these evaluations. The results of the work show that spaces with possibilities of horticultural production are a suitable solution for the temporary and also long-term use of under-utilized urban areas with many benefits in social, economic and environmental areas.

Goal of this final thesis was reconstruction of the Chateau in Ivanovice na Hane and repurposing of it's spaces. The thesis is made on a level of architectual study. Studied area is located near the center of the Ivanovice, the object is part of the premises of the Bioveta a.s. corporation. The thesis deals with gentle repurposing of the object's spaces and the Chateau's garden. The intention of the investor was to have offices, small brewery, small accommodation and a café. The design is opening the object and the near garden for the public, there are newly created space for museum in the Chateau. The structure of the chateau was supplemented by glass lift in the yard. The utility room is located in the basement. The brawery, beer tasting, café and reception is on the first floor. Museum is located in the second floor complemented by seasonal exposure and accomodations. Museum is focused around Thirty Years’ War and the history of the chateau and Ivanovice. The offices are on the third floor, and they are made for interacting with the public. Connection of the chateau and the garden is an important part of the design, and its done formally and informally using also the linear objects. The garden was divided into three units on the southern side: The symetrical garden, space for holding an accompanying events and park. The space on the northern side was divided for parking of the employees of Bioveta and parking for visiters of the Chateau. The garden is opened for public and new connection between north-west and south entrances was made.

This work deals with the regulation of the water temperature in a small garden pool. The practical part consists of practical design control unit garden pool which is based on knowledge of the ambient air temperature and the temperature of the solar panel, evaluates and controls the filtration pump bypass valve and solar panel. Temperature sensing is done using digital sensors DS18B20 more 1-Wire bus. The control unit is formed by 2x4 matrix keyboard keys. All data are displayed on the alphanumeric display 2x16 characters. Control element is a microcontroller Atmel ATmega 3250PA. Furthermore, discussed in this thesis is data transfer using Bluetooth module.

The diploma thesis deals with a project documentation of the building kindergartens in Brno, on the estate Lesná. The design and architectural design of the building is based on a combination of mutually intersecting blocks, while in the spatial division of the building is put great emphasis on simple rectangular shapes. Building facade is completed unusual modifications that are in perfect harmony, and also contrast with the overall shape design construction. Business can complete single-storey building comprising two independent departments divided into four functional zones: preschool education, social, administrative and economic. Specializations in appropriate field are a part of the project.

A garden furniture design is solved in this diploma work. This concept contains a design of armchair, two table sorts and deck-chair. This work is focused on a wider relation between design of garden furniture and a general exterior of a garden and a house. A general impression from these components of this configuration corresponds with modern and fresh trends. This makes provision for constructional accidence solution. Chances of current used material are deeply verified and knowledge of using new materials is availed. This work aroused from consultations with authorities from this field of knowledge. An originated design is an adequate and completely useful.

The diploma thesis deals with the comparison of methods of valuation of the object type of holiday and a garden cottage in Nachod location and surroundings. In the first part is introduced location Nachod and concisely its surroudings. The next is a description individual valuation methods, which according to objects are valued. For the determination of the property valuation methods are used according to regulations, the valuation of substantive value, the valuation by comparing the price and yield valuation. The main part is the actual valuation of three real properties. The first is a holiday cottage V Kovarove dole, cadastral territory Nachod, the second holiday cottage is U Cihelny, cadastral territory Nachod and last is garden cottage, cadastral territory Kramolna. At the end of each chapter is a statistical summary and determination of current prices. On the Finally is the statistic summary of set prices and is determined the most appropriate method for property valuation for the type of holiday and garden cottage in location Náchod and its surroundings.