This thesis includes an introduction to my bonsai container design along with a history of bonsai, discussion of the philosophies of key bonsai masters, the details of two bonsai containers based on Japanese courtyard culture and Japanese architectural philosophy. It also documents the design process of all 1:1 scale Bonsai containers and the exhibition space, which includes bonsai planted in each container on the presentation day.

This thesis includes an introduction to my bonsai container design along with a history of bonsai, discussion of the philosophies of key bonsai masters, the details of two bonsai containers based on Japanese courtyard culture and Japanese architectural philosophy. It also documents the design process of all 1:1 scale Bonsai containers and the exhibition space, which includes bonsai planted in each container on the presentation day.

This thesis includes an introduction to my bonsai container design along with a history of bonsai, discussion of the philosophies of key bonsai masters, the details of two bonsai containers based on Japanese courtyard culture and Japanese architectural philosophy. It also documents the design process of all 1:1 scale Bonsai containers and the exhibition space, which includes bonsai planted in each container on the presentation day.

Strängnäs is a small scaled eclectic city where houses date from different centuries. This is shown in their different architectural styles. Main idea with this project is to adjust the City Hall building to the place that we were assigned. I wanted to create a building that is going to meet the area requirements, which is around 1600 sqm of work and activity area, and at the same time is going to be experienced as a small-scale building. / Strängnäs är en småskalig eklektisk stad där husen daterar från olika sekelskiften och är därmed utförda i olika stilar. Huvudidén med mitt projekt är att anpassa den nya stadshallen till området. Jag vill skapa en byggnad som kommer att uppfylla kraven på det gene- rösa programmet, med ca 1600kvm arbets- och aktivitetsyta, men som ska kännas småskalig.

Theoretical part of the project is comprehensive summary which shows the basic problematics of treehouses and their build-up. It also points to the quality of the build-up by which should be the construction made. The practical part represents a real project of holiday property on specific place set by client. One of the main problem during the creation of the project was to face the treehouse to the perfect valley-view. The benefits of the project are simplicity and possibility to use the treehouse during the winter time. Client had no visual request in advance.

This thesis delves into the connection between childhood memories and how they shape our appreciation of architectural spaces as we grow older. While our inherent bond with nature and trees remains strong, modern cities and crowded neighborhoods have gradually overshadowed the charming image of gardens next to homes. This study aims to revive the concept of the garden within urban living, not merely as peripheral adornments, but as the heart of a home. By bringing people and their natural surroundings closer, this thesis seeks to redefine architecture's role beyond mere protection. Imagine a home coexisting with a forest or an orchard, offering not only shelter but sustenance. Collaborating with this coexisting green space, architecture comes to life through smart design and eco-friendly solutions, also addressing urban challenges like noise, pollution, and heat. The result of this scholarly exploration births a paradigmatic design precedent, and as an innovative building design where trees and homes are intertwined, creating a seamless unity that provides both refuge and nurture for residents, manifesting an embodiment of perpetual interconnectedness between the two. / Master of Architecture / Ever thought about how our memories of childhood play a role in the way we feel about the places we live as adults? We all have a natural connection to nature and trees, but in today's bustling cities and crowded neighborhoods, the idea of gardens alongside homes is no longer possible. This study aims to bring back the charm of gardens in our urban lives, not just as a side feature, but as the heart of our homes. Envision a scenario where our dwellings and nature become inseparable companions. This research wants to make architecture more than just walls – it wants homes to be like cozy forests or fruitful orchards where being at home is like having a picnic under a tree. By teaming up with a coresiding forest, the proposed architectural building doesn't only serve as a vessel to our childhood, but it also helps us deal with problems like noise, dirt, and city heat. The result from this thesis is an architectural model, a residential building type where trees and houses are like a perfect pair, creating spaces that wrap us in comfort and give us something back.

Often teachers are faced with the challenge of teaching more content with less time and resources. The use of trade books within the content areas allows teachers to integrate multiple skills in one lesson. The Magic Tree House series has been popular with students and teachers on the elementary level. Using books such as these would be a good way for teachers to use their allotted time to teach all of the content that they are accountable for. This thesis will explore the historical accuracy and educational connections within the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. The purpose of my thesis research is to determine, through the methodology of content analysis, if the facts provided within the Magic Tree House series are accurate enough to use as supplements within the classroom as well as what Next Generation Sunshine State Standards might be linked to particular books.