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Showing 1 to 20 of 154 for “"Open spaces"”.
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Open spaces in urban dwelling environments : Medellin, Colombia
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982.
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Litter in open spaces of multi-family housing sites.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Thesis. 1973. M.Arch.A.S.
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A survey of seating preferences in urban open spaces
The design of urban open spaces often does not address the physical and psychological comfort needs of the users with regard to the type, location and orientation of the seating that is present within those spaces. In order for urban open spaces to be used by the urban population, it is important …
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Wide open spaces: place, empire, and U.S.-indigenous relations, 1816-1907
Wide Open Spaces: Place, Empire, and U.S.-Indigenous Relations, 1816-1907 investigates the changing borders of the U.S. settler nation-state and Native nations throughout the nineteenth century. The project looks at three key sites, Florida, Cuba, and Oklahoma, to unpack how statehood debates …
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Open spaces in urban dwelling environments : regulations and realities, Taipei, Taiwan.
… density is so high and people need interior spaces so urgently, the open spaces in Taiwan are always limited to the minimum acceptable standards, set by regulations. Open spaces are not considered as important urban components, and are usually misused, and, in addition, regulations-in Taiwan …
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An Alternative Planting Treatment for Turf Open Spaces in Conservation Subdivisions
… in popularity, large tracts of community open spaces are being created. The typical landscape treatment is usually reminiscent of the English Landscape School: acres of turf providing little wildlife habitat or environmental benefits. Many homeowners are sold on the idea of great expanses …
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THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACES IN THE CITY CENTRE OF ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
… and affecting the quality of their public open spaces. However, little attention has been paid to the specific characteristics and conceptions of quality associated with particular cultures. This research aims to develop an approach to qualitative appraisal which is sensitive to the …
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Activating the back-quarters: strategies of acupuncture for the neglected open spaces of Delft South
… private realm. It is evident that public spaces within these environments become neglected due to a lack of ownership and management. The intention of this research is to find strategies of enhancing public life through encouraging shared open spaces – the urban commons. This thesis is …
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Study of the domestic open spaces in low-rise dwelling units in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
… standard contemporary house design. The domestic open space of each unit is the space surrounding the form of the house. This contemporary domestic open space has failed to meet the basic cultural need for privacy and the demands of the local climate. The aim of this study is to describe the need …
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The planning and urban design of liveable public open spaces in Oman : case study of Muscat
Public open space has performed a considerable role in society since the first human settlements. Since the 1960s the understanding of liveable public open space has grown dramatically as exhibiting good quality and being well-used by the public. There is evidence of the social, economic and …
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Sustaining Clinical Competency in Wide Open Spaces: A Communities of Practice Case Study of Rural School Psychologists
The practice of a rural school psychologist is challenging and can be fraught with aspects of isolation, role confusion, and burn out (Hargrove, 1986). In many rural communities, the only qualified mental health professional may be a school psychologist. Thus, rural school psychologists require …
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Change and permanence of urban open spaces : analysis of change and permanence of open space patterns in expanding urban environments
… is fixed on the patterns of change of urban open spaces. The intend of the study is to produce some design guidelines for changing urban environments with provided continuity of patterns. In its sequence the thesis illustrates three chapters. The first chapter clarifies the adapted premises …
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Open spaces in the North End, Boston : guidelines for community control over the functional and formal characteristics of the physical structure.
Thesis. 1978. M.Arch--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture.
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Factors that Influence the Social Life and Vitality of Public Open Spaces in Maracaibo - Venezuela. Case Study: Plaza de la Madre and Plaza de la República
… of use, and more meaning and attachment to those spaces. The study also showed that Plaza de la República had more favorable attributes that contributed to its enjoyment and livability than Plaza de la Madre. People preferred to be in spaces where others congregated and socialize for security …
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The provision and use of urban public spaces for female physical activity in Saudi Arabia
… structures has changed. The need for public open spaces has increased and the purpose of visiting these spaces has also changed. In previous studies the focus has been on the visits to public open spaces in the urban context of the city for the recreation of family members. In recent years …
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The contribution of design in sustaining social activities in central urban squares within large cities: the case of Belo Horizonte
… the performance of social activities in urban open spaces. Although recent literature has acknowledged that visual and non-visual sensory aspects should be taken into account in the design of environments, most theory, practice and teaching of urban design have focused on the visual qualities …
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Unlocking the potential of the Lotus River canal as a sustainable public open space
Public open spaces are major environmental, social and economic resource, but, these spaces are depleting at an alarming rate and are often undervalued (Cilliers, 2015). Within a South Africa context there are many challenges that coincide with public open spaces especially in informal settlements …
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Locally Responsive Public Open Space Design: Special Reference to Beijing, China
… in China. This is especially evident in public open spaces in many Chinese cities due to rapid economic development. Recent urban projects in Beijing specifically have shown limited responsiveness to local context and needs of users. This is due to a political focus on financial returns, and has …
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Made in Hong Kong : re-envisioning the pedestrian interface
… an interest in the diversity and ambiguity of open spaces in a consumption oriented society: Hong Kong. The hustle and bustle of informal markets, together with the traditional pedestrian streets that ow from the mountains down to the waterfront are typical examples of such open spaces. …
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The Cape Flats Urban Park : guidelines for multifunctional open space planning
… thought concerning the potential roles of urban open spaces has resulted in the necessity of urban management to become vigilant with regard to the collective aspects of city life. Urban open spaces are especially significant in this regard. In giving attention to the scale, continuity, …
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