published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Landscape Architecture

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Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes special study report entitled: Study of foothill neigborhoods south of Queen's road. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes special study report entitled : Study of foothill neigborhoods south of Queen's road. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

This project is an investigation into issues surrounding the placing of a building into the context of a sloped site. The study manifests itself through the design of a farmer's market, restaurant and retail space on a site defined by a change on volumetric disposition, movement pattern and structural system. / Master of Architecture

Li Pui Yee. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2003-2004, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Thesis / Chapter 01 --- Preface / Chapter 02 --- Background / Chapter 03 --- Phenomenon (Tsuen Wan & North Point) / Chapter 04 --- Current situations and problems / Chapter 05 --- Issues / Chapter 06 --- Thesis Intention / Research Study 01 (Local Study) / Research Study 02 (Precedent Study) / Documentation

Lai Hing Fun Sandy. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1996-97, design report." / INTRODUCTION / PROLOGUE START / INITIAL APPROACH SITE INFORMATION / Chapter a. --- MACRO-SCALE / location / zoning / existing access / Chapter b. --- MICRO-SCALE / topography / problems on slope / vegetation / STRUGGLING DESIGN PROCESS / Chapter a. --- DESIGN ISSUES / Chapter 1. --- "Criteria and options checklist 1,2 &3" / Chapter 2. --- concerns for circulation / Chapter b. --- PINPOINT BUILDING LOCATION / Chapter 1. --- path / Chapter 2. --- altitude / Chapter 3. --- latitude / Chapter c. --- SLOPE-CUTTING / Chapter 1. --- ways of cutting slope / Chapter 2. --- volume of space gained vs. Volume of earth dig out. / Chapter d. --- POTENTIAL ACCESS / Chapter 1. --- vehicle / Chapter e. --- SETTING OUT / Chapter f. --- GRID / Chapter g. --- TRUSS / Chapter 1. --- design concept / Chapter 2. --- dimensions-1 & 2 / Chapter 3. --- elevated height from slope / Chapter 4. --- Vertical fins of the truss match with the col. / Chapter 5. --- slab related with the truss / Chapter 6. --- bracing of the truss / Chapter h. --- SUPPORTING COLUMN / FINAL CONCEPT DESIGN ANALYSIS / Chapter a. --- SITE ACCESSIBILITY / Chapter 1. --- vehicle / Chapter 2. --- people / Chapter b. --- STRUCTURE / Chapter 1. --- supporting structure / Chapter 2. --- skin and material / Chapter 3. --- environmental consideration / Chapter c. --- ZONING / Chapter 1. --- space 1 & 2 / Chapter 2. --- circulation / building as a whole 9th segment / Chapter 1. --- building as a whole / Chapter 2. --- segment / Chapter d. --- SERVICE / Chapter 1. --- building as a whole / Chapter 2. --- 9th segment / Chapter e. --- SPACE QUALITY / Chapter 1. --- along the cultural path / Chapter 2. --- inside building complex / Chapter 3. --- space details / EVALUATION

台灣地區目前所實施之非都市山坡地開發許可制，已稍具土地開發許可制 之雛形，現行制度雖較以前改善許多，但在運作上仍有缺失，例如未有土 地使用計畫來指導開發許可制之實施及對異議之處理不盡完善等，導致許 多土地開發及使用等問題的產生，極待檢討與改進。英國土地開發許可制 度實施至今已有四十多年的歷史，其制度較完整，對於土地之開發利用與 使用管制之經驗，已漸引起國人的重視，其內容甚具參考價值，可供我國 借鏡以改善現行制度之缺失。本研究經由(一)理念；(二)計畫與組織體系 ；(三)運作方式；(四)權益問題處理方式等四方面，對於英國制度加以探 討，及分析檢討台灣地區非都市山坡地現行制度之缺失，提出制度實施之 改進方向與配合措施。

published_or_final_version / abstract / toc / Ecology and Biodiversity / Master / Master of Philosophy

This thesis is an investigation of the impacts of extreme weather on the livelihoods of households in the hillside communities of the Jesus de Otoro Valley, Honduras. Extreme weather events can have profound negative impacts on livelihoods that rely heavily on natural resources, such as agriculture. The reliance of hillside households on agriculture and related activities for survival makes this population critically vulnerable to the negative impacts of extreme weather. This study found that the livelihood resources of this group that are most affected by extreme weather events are cash income and human health. Strong rains, drought and extreme temperatures have several direct impacts on household income, not only for hillside farmers themselves, but also for the merchants whose businesses have been developed to serve them. Extreme weather events also have multiple direct impacts on human health. Increased incidence of bacterial infections and communicable diseases are serious effects of strong rains, drought and temperature extremes. This study found a clear positive feedback link between decreased income and deterioration of health. Climate change studies predict that extreme weather events will become more frequent and severe. If these predictions are correct, hillside households will suffer potentially devastating impacts on their livelihoods. The coping strategies currently employed by hillside households in the face of extreme weather events are unlikely to provide the resources needed for households to survive under more severe and unstable weather conditions. / SSHRC, CIDA, Students for Development