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Kwong, Kwok-tung Vincent, and 鄺國棟. "A new general Post Office." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1997. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31983406.
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Ng, Yuk-sang Daniel, and 吳毓生. "Condominium with home office in Tai Kok Tsui." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2001. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31985993.
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Moreno, Carlos Nestor. "The home/office : a design exploration of a communal settlement for corporate and/or private use." Virtual Press, 2000. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1191713.
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Today, with the availability of new technologies and the advancements in the science of communication, business organizations and entrepreneurs possess the ability to break down the walls of the conventional workplace and bring about a resurgence of the "union" between the place of work and the place of home. In spite of the efforts made in combining these two seemingly opposing environments, the architecture and planning of this union still deserve further exploration. This exploration requires an understanding of how these environments came to be and how they can be manipulated, treated and combined in an effort to create more conducive and all inclusive "home/work" environments. Further, while the requisites of domestic comfort, commodity and delight can be coupled with the functional attributes of the workplace, it is by the expansion of this idea that their combination can potentially be implemented into home/work community developments. Here, while still remaining home-based, the exchange of ideas and information can be maintained in the spirit of corporate unity.Department of Architecture
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Cohen, Valerie. "An exploration of a hyperbolic paraboloid as an office building." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/53345.
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The purpose of this thesis was to create a structure that is a result of a hyperbolic paraboloid shell (hypar). As a result of this, a certain order evolved which dictated the form, the structure, and the environmental aspects of the two buildings designed. Through the design of the hypar walls, came the opportunity and/or need for daylighting. This is the conscious design of a building form to use direct sunlight for illumination and thermal benefit. Buildings so designed respond both to direct sunlight and to sunlight modified through diffusion or reflection by the sky vault, clouds, natural or man—made elements of the landscape, and the buildings, themselves. The workers occupying these buildings spend a major portion of their day in a place that could have psychological and physiological effects. Sunlight gives reassuring orientation to time, a place, and weather, as well as producing interior environments that are comfortable, delightful, and productive.Master of Architecture
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McJannet, Lawrence George 1952. "REALIZATION OF A REGULAR FACILITY BLOCK PLAN FROM AN ADJACENCY GRAPH USING GRAPH THEORETIC BASED HEURISTICS." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/275537.
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Chau, Yuet-chu, and 周月珠. "A future newspaper office building." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1996. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31982748.
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Lai, Kwok-leung Horace, and 勵國樑. "Union office in West Kowloon reclamation area." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2001. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31985774.
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Reader, James Weatherston. "Hydrographic office & chart Information centre." Thesis, Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1995. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B25946432.
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陳健輝 and Kin-fai Chan. "Office development for the future C.B.D." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1994. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31981926.
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Ma, Chi-fai Jeff, and 馬志輝. "Hong Kong Mail Centre." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2000. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31985956.
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Faleide, Ronald G. ""Building"." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/53210.
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I guess my concern is for building.
This thesis became a search for form. It did not start that way.
The start was a search for reasons, for methods, for a way. It was, however, the pursuit of an understanding of the essence of an object that proved the most rewarding. How l design has come from investigating WHAT I design.
The thesis has not left me with answers, but with questions. And what are those questions?
The thing:
The thing as OBJECT: it seems to boil down to - how is it made?
The thing as EVENT: it seems to boil down to - what is it like to be there?
The thing as DESIGNED: it seems to boil down to what do I want its nature to be? What will inform my forms?Master of Architecture
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Kalinsky, Ray. "Urban microcosm." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/77736.
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Over the course of time, the built environment has been a manifestation of human ideals and aspirations. Although these ideals, diverse and varied in each case, are only present in a small few of the buildings that are actually constructed, it ls my belief that they are the givers of meaning and identity to human culture and history. ln this thesis, l have created, at least on an embryonic level, an expression of my vision and dream of the coming together of human, urban life and nature.Master of Architecture
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McManus, Joseph F. "Unbuilding architecture: a non-normative exploration." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/52137.
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On the following pages are images of an architecture which pushes the limits of design. Conceived as an amalgamation of semiautonomous fragments, the thesis project strives to decompose into complete disarray. At the verge of structural (compositional) collapse, the building asks the question 'where does structure break down, and chaos begin?'. A table I have designed and built is an experiment in spontaneity, and questions the validity of traditional ways of building furniture. Building analysis drawings I have included at the end of the book are compositional exercises and have, from a graphic perspective, some of the density and formal complexity of the images of the thesis.
While I have relied upon Deconstructionist terminology to describe the building represented, I must admit that the building is not truly Deconstructed. It is fragmented. Some visual continuity between design elements remains. If I were to produce a deconstructed building, I would have to go beyond playing formal games and question what forms signify. Then, perhaps, I could find alternative significations; I might also be able to make a new link between the signifier and the signified. I think I would be searching for a new conception of form, one free of convention, of precondition.Master of Architecture
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Liu, Yiwei. ""Atrium type" collective housing in Suzhou: : applying bioclimatic principles in open building design." Virtual Press, 2000. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1191712.
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iDuring the past twenty years, China has been making dramatic progress in both the quality and the quantity of collective housing construction. However, many old problems still exist, and many more new problems have emerged, especially in some historical and compact but now fastgrowing cities, such as Suzhou, a 2500-year historic city with more than one million people.The objective of this study is to explore a design strategy to improve the collective dwelling environment --- the most popular dwelling type in China today --- in such a fast growing context. In order to provide an improvement in urban dwelling environments for residents, it is necessary to rethink the interaction between the individual resident and his or her dwelling. "Because building a house is a cultural phenomenon, its form and organization are greatly influenced by the cultural milieu to which it belongs."' In concurrence with this statement, this study examines not only the contemporary urban situation and typical residential environment but also the traditional urban fabric and housing settlement.Based on the principle that a harmonious environment results from "a whole range of sociocultural factors"Z, this study seeks several equilibriums: between the urban tissue and the building, between the building and the dwelling, between nature and the human being. The author's longterm goal is to apply the knowledge gained in this study in future practice.In the first part of this report, theoretical research is presented concerning the evolution of Chinese housing. Narrowing its geographical focus, this study selects Suzhou, a medium-size city at Yangtze Delta --- one of the most rapidly growing and developing plains in China --- as the site for the study. The historical dwelling pattern and current public housing style have been studied. Drawing on extensive research and field observation, the scope of the study is confined to rebuilding the harmony between human beings in all their diversity and common needs, and the morphological, functional and environmental aspects of residential environments.In the second part, a design model is proposed. Inspired by traditional interdisciplinary design strategies, as well as by a brief study of contemporary social needs, the author has proposed a new housing type: bio-climatic "atrium type" collective housing. This type links bioclimatic design principles to the framework of Open Building. On this basis, an experimental design proposal is next presented. In a specific site, it examines a way to help people exercise control of their immediate living environment, with both individual and social sustainable perspectives in mind.Department of Architecture
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Rochat, Olivier. "An urban intervention in Milan." Thesis, This resource online, 1993. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-03172010-020725/.
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Kašpárková, Eliška. "Středoevropské forum Olomouc." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2015. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-394019.
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The presented diploma thesis was elaborated as an architectural study of a Central European Forum in Olomouc (SEFO). Campus SEFO will be created as an reconstruction of the Museum of Modern Art (MUO) in Denis street and building in a neighboring vacant lot. The proposal involves urban, architectural, operational layout, design and material solutions objects in spatial context. Within SEFO and MUO they are created each operation - stand-alone units. Objects SEFO and MUO are interconnected. It is necessary to respect the separation of publicly accessible areas of compartments accessible only by employees. Architectural study includes space for exhibitions, library, multi-purpose space with facilities, vestibule usable for exhibition openings and other cultural activities, chamber music performances, as well as facilities for education, technological facilities of the building, the depositary (transport and central), photo studio restoration studio, office space, locker rooms and restrooms personnel. SEFO specific aim of capturing the diverse manifestations of visual culture of Central Europe after World War 2, the building's permanent exhibition, acquisition activity, temporary exhibitions, including larger medium-shows (eg. The biennial or triennial), discussion forums and other supporting cultural events.
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Hayden, Michele Andrea. "Adaptations: an office building in Vancouver." Thesis, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/8132.
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This thesis project began with an interest in how architecture provides for both permanence
and temporality and how contemporary conditions may impact upon architectural form. An, office
building was chosen as the subject of exploration due to its ubiquitous nature and the requirement
that it be adaptable to the changing needs of its occupants. The need for a flexible and economic
architecture also presented the problem of anonymity and a lack of experiential richness. The
intention of the investigation was to discover in what ways, if any, the permanent and temporal
elements of a building might act in conjuction to create an enduring artifact which could respond to
and register the complexities of everyday life.
The project was inspired by observations in the city of Vancouver where development has
occurred in a rapid and often irregular manner. The eastern part of the downtown centre and
Yaletown were identified as particular areas of study. Patterns of development exhibit many
smaller sites left empty or used as parking until being developed. These sites revealed an
opportunity for the design of a medium-sized building which might maintain the smaller grain
characteristic of these areas. As a "type", it could be adapted to the particularities of its location as
well as the changing requirements of its occupants. A number of sites from four to six lots in width
were identified in the study area. Various configurations were then devised to adapt the building
model to particular site conditions including double party-wall versus corner locations and
different orientations.
The final project consists of the adaptation of this type to a site located on Homer Street near
Pender Street. It is adjacent to an alley which marks the change in grid orientation in the area and
allows three elevations of the building to be explored . The building employs an asymmetrically
situated atrium and a core divided into two separated pods which would allow for increased
penetration of natural light and ventilation. Structure, envelope and space dividing elements
operate independently. The building envelope is separated out into two layers: the interior layer
consists of a four foot wide grid of openings which may be filled with birch clad panels, bookcases or
glazed panels or fitted with operable louvered windows. Random placements of panels allow the
human inhabitation to be registered on the exterior of the building. The exterior skin then
superimposes a composition of glazed panels which responds to the scale and order of the city and
deals with environmental elements. A carved out entry lobby and two storey terrace along with
landscaped roofdeck provide gradations of public and private common areas.
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"Working with nature: a prototype for an ecological high-rise office building in Hong Kong." 2009. http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b5893933.
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"A future workplace: headquarters of China Light and Power." 1997. http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b5889084.
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Fung Chi Ho Michael."Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1996-97, design report."
Includes bibliographical references.
Preface
Acknowledge
Chapter 1.0 --- INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1.1 --- Design Mission
Chapter 1.2 --- Design Objectives
Chapter 1.3 --- Client/users
Chapter 1.4 --- Need
Chapter 1.5 --- Brief
Chapter 1.6 --- Site Issues
Chapter 1.7 --- Planning(Statutory)Constraints
Chapter 2.0 --- DESIGN/PLANNING/ZONING STRATEGY:
Chapter 2.1 --- Design Concept
Chapter 2.2 --- Zoning Strategy
Chapter 2.3 --- Transport: Pedestrian / Vehicular Access
Chapter 2.4 --- Office Space Organization
Chapter 2.5 --- Design Development
Chapter 2.5 --- Final Design Solution
Chapter 3.0 --- ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN:
Chapter 3.1 --- "Microclimate Concept (acoustics, ventilation, lighting, energy strategy)"
Chapter 3.2 --- Services Layout
Chapter 3.3 --- Computation Fluent Analysis (CFD)
Chapter 4.0 --- LIFE SAFETY:
Chapter 4.1 --- Means of Escape
Chapter 4.2 --- Fire Fighting Strategy
Chapter 5.0 --- STRUCTURE:
Chapter 5.1 --- Structural Concept
Chapter 5.2 --- Computation Structural Analysis
Chapter 5.3 --- Option Studies
Chapter 6.0 --- CONSTRUCTION:
Chapter 6.1 --- Construction Sequence
Chapter 6.2 --- Approach to External Skin
Chapter 6.3 --- Approach to Maintenance
Chapter 7.0 --- MATERIAL SELECTION:
Chapter 7.1 --- Insulating Mechanism
Chapter 7.2 --- Material Properties
Chapter 8.0 --- COST:
Chapter 8.1 --- Source of financial
Chapter 8.2 --- Cost Analysis
Chapter 9.0 --- SPECIAL STUDY: DAYLIGHTING:
Chapter 9.1 --- Day Lighting / Artificial Lighting Concept
Chapter 9.2 --- Design Criteria
Chapter 9.3 --- Computation Day Lighting Analysis
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Ndwamato, Awelani. "Housing layout design and crime reduction in RDP developments : a case study of Chesterville, Durban in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11244.
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It is argued that housing designs and layout systems for crime prevention can have either
positive or negative implications on the actual prevention of crime. Therefore, this research
explores the exact implications that housing designs and layout systems have in relation to
crime in RDP development neighbourhoods. Various principles such as defensible space
principles and crime prevention through environmental design are emphasized in this study:
Surveillance, territoriality, access control, image and milieu. Other supporting characteristics
like housing design principles including housing structures, support activities and gated
communities are highly elaborated, as well as street layout. These analytical criteria were
used to examine the Chesterville RDP developments. Procedurally, the evaluation entailed
analysing both street layout and housing design and analysing the views and perceptions of
people living in the area. The findings indicate that residents of Chesterville display high
level of perception of safety although they do acknowledge that there is petty crime once in a
while. The researcher asserts that overall housing design and layout systems for crime
prevention have positive implications on crime reduction in residential areas.
The study also investigated the type of criminal activities that occur in the area. The study
analysed the types of criminal activities which were related to housing and layout in
Chesterville RDP developments. Data was collected by conducting household surveys and an
interview with the community leader. Local and international case studies that were used
revealed interesting scenarios of the usage of environmental design to aid crime prevention.
In the context of Chesterville the main findings showed that there is a sense safety in the area
although assault was found to be high. The study thus proposed recommendations in an
attempt to improve crime reduction in Chesterville as a whole.
This dissertation is structured as follows: The chapter one introduces the research problem,
research questions, hypothesis, and the research method used to conduct the study. Chapter
two provides both the theoretical framework and the literature review for the topic being
studied. International and national case studies are used to support the flow of the argument.
Chapter three introduces the geographical and historical background of case studies in which
the study was conducted. This historical background is linked to the topic of study to help to
understand the phenomenon of crime prevention. Chapter four deals with the presentation and analysis of data collected and in chapter five conclusions are drawn from the findings and
recommendations are made.Thesis (M.Housing)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2013.
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Blom, Marjorie. "Biophilic architecture and its influence on human behaviour and well-being : a proposed urban multi-use office park development." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11123.
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Dealing with the issue of buildings showing characteristics of sick building syndrome, could result in
occupants suffering negative side effects. Healthy living is a primary need for society. Everyday pollution
in society has led to these negative outcomes of physical and psychological well-being of space users.
When investigating factors such as natural light, colour, fresh air, visual contact with water and nature or
noise pollution, it is found that exposure to such natural elements positively influences human behaviour,
health and productivity in a live, work and play environment.
This dissertation is aimed at developing an understanding conducted under the hypothesis of how
architectural environments, through the theory of environmental psychology: a study of the relationship
between natural environments, affect human behaviour and well-being. A healthy environment requires
regular contact with nature promoting physical and psychological benefits, crucial to an individual’s
health and happiness. By reducing sick building syndrome, it could increase performance and improve
overall health and well-being.
Occupants of the chosen case studies completed questionnaires through distribution and structured
interviews personally conducted, focusing on a qualitative method. Assessing and evaluating the aims,
objectives and key questions and understanding of how Biophilic Architecture influences human
behaviour and well-being was obtained.
Case (Alexander Forbes and Nedbank Ridgeview) and precedents studies (Prisma Nürnberg and Khoo
Teck Paut Hospital) were investigated through Edward, O. Wilsons’ Biophilia hypothesis theory of mans
affiliation with nature and incorporating it into building forms, showing how architectural design can
evoke human behaviour through natural design elements. Architectural design is about humanity’s ‘sense
of place’ (concept of Genius Loci) in nature and where the natural environment fits into the physical
environment. Biophilic designs’ sensory rich world affects human health, productivity, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual well-being, as well as reducing stress levels and eases pain.
Biophilic Architecture could be the solution through a link of natural and physical environments,
positively influencing human behaviour and well-being. Futuristic sustainability should have the
combination of biophilic design and low environmental impact, resulting in a restorative nature based
design: a true result of a positive psychological environment, a ‘sense of place,’ people want to
experience, that is healthy, nurturing, and delightful to its occupants, improving the experiential quality of
architectural space.Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2013.