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An Investigation Of Creativity In The Practicing Field Of Architecture:A Case Study Of Seven Albuquerque Architects., Robert Jenner Philips

Architecture and Planning ETDs

One of architecture's most cherished foundations is the notion of creativity. If the architect is to be charged with the responsibility of the "innovator" and an "agent of change," then much of his work will revolve around being able to exercise his creativity. There appear to be some discrepancies between what architecture is all about in literature and the classroom vis-a-vis in actual practice. The thrust of this thesis is directed to the apparent discrepancy between architectural training and practice. A case study method has been chosen for this investigation. Seven architects were chosen to be interviewed. With five areas …

An Examination Of Mud Brick Architectural Forms In Iran With Experimental Applications In The Southwestern United States., Paul Graham Mchenry Jr

Architecture and Planning ETDs

Mud, in a variety of forms, is the oldest and most widely used building material in the world. Its uses in various ways, and the logical development of extremely sophisticated architectural forms occurred independently in many parts of the world. The complexity of the forms that were developed were dependent on the length of time the material was in use, and the local environment which limited possibilities and created the necessity for particular uses. As social and intellectual patterns become more complex, with the attendant prosperity, accumulation of wealth, ostentation, and other aspects of a more complex social order, the …

An Enlightening View Of Design Appointed In Georg Simmel's Philosophy Of Life, Syh-Hai Liang

Architecture and Planning ETDs

This study is concerned with the fundamental issues in architecture. The proposed perspective is visualized from a philosophical point of view which is central in the thoughts of Georg Simmel, a German sociologist and philosopher. Intrinsi­cally speaking, architecture belongs to a kind of II form-giving" activity. As such, architeicture brings about physical interme­diaries to facilitate the realization of human purposes in other aspects of culture.

The argument is introduced by reconciling “form" and

''function” with each other. In essence, the two notions refer to one entity; Wright asserts: "form and function are one." It is contended that the primary concern …

A Survey Of Selected Environmental Groups Active In New Mexico And The Southwest, Spring 1974, May Louise Holbrook

Architecture and Planning ETDs

The operations of seven environmental groups which are currently active in New Mexico and Colorado are discussed, including their history, successes, and failures. Structure, financial support, and individual priorities are described in detail, as well as response to social and racial issues. A common thread in the testimony of surveyed executives has been the declaration of need for dedicated personnel to broaden the activities of the organizations. Comparisons and contrasts in the groups' operations are pointed out for those who seek environmental information and data and for those who may be interested in working with such groups.

A Feasibility Study For Apartments, Roger Easley

Architecture and Planning ETDs

This study seeks to provide a method which can be used to obtain the information necessary for the design of apartments within the limitations imposed by prevailing market conditions, financial considerations and investor needs. This is accomplished by presenting first, a method of market analysis designed to determine if a market exists in a given locality and delineating specifics about that market which would affect the design. A method is also developed for translating the market conditions into a form which wold indicate whether or not a proposed apartment project is economically feasible and what its probable value would be …

Site Planning Study Of Subsidized Housing Projects In Albuquerque, New Mexico, John Platt Friedman

Architecture and Planning ETDs

The need for subsidized housing is a growing problem in both the United States and Albuquerque, New Mexico. This study was based on the assumption that any attempt to meet the need should be based on consumer-oriented housing research. A large sample of residents from three Turnkey III housing projects in Albuquerque were interviewed to gain an understanding of their major housing objectives and to compare site planning at the three sites. A brief summary of the results of this introductory study were as follows:

-respondents had a strong identification with specific areas of the city which influenced their preferences …

Architectural Energy Conservation Design: Mechanical System Manipulation For Solar Application To Multi-Story Construction, Donald Killough Fitzgerald

Architecture and Planning ETDs

At the very time the world economy, particularly the economies of the industrialized countries, is becoming increasingly dependent on the consumption of energy, there is a growing realization that the main sources of this energy, the earth's nonrenewable fossil fuel reserves, will inevitably be exhausted. The eventual solution to this energy problem depends not only on developing alternative sources of energy but also on devising new methods of energy conversion. Solar energy is diffuse, but its abundance makes it a major energy resource for the United States and for the world. Being an incoming source of energy, solar energy is …

Residential Infill Development In The City Of Albuquerque, Bruce Alan Briggs

Architecture and Planning ETDs

Rapid expansion took place in the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1950 through 1970. The new developments often occurred some distance away from the existing city. This pattern of growth has resulted in vacant, undeveloped parcels of land scattered throughout the city. These undeveloped areas reveal the economic disadvantages of annexing new land to the existing city limits when so much vacant land is available for development within.

There are three major problem areas which discuss possible methods for prompting residential development on some of these vacant parcels. Problem area number one discusses one method for lowering land costs …

Hillside Housing In Taipei, Sing-Shoung Lin

Architecture and Planning ETDs

This study presents an overview of the needs and the problems involved in hillside housing, concentrating on the example of Taipei, Taiwan, Due to population growth and mountainous geographic conditions, hillside dwellings are being developed now and could become necessary in other countries in the same situation. It examines the ways in which housing on slopes is different from housing on flat land analyzes the problems involved on sloping-site housing.

In brief, this report accomplishes the things:

1. Analyzes the problems involved on sloping site housing.
2. Develops a methodology for planning criteria.
3. Recommends direction for further research which will be necessary …

The Downtown Planning Process: An Analysis Of The Albuquerque Experience, David Walter Klein

Architecture and Planning ETDs

The thesis began with the question: What process is involved in the shaping of downtown Albuquerque? Consequently, an inductive pattern of research was used in gathering information. For the most part, this information came from a number of Albuquerque City Planning Reports and studies, Urban Renewal Reports, personal inter­views, and field inspection.

The findings indicate that the downtown has been in a continuous state of change throughout its history of development. These changes have taken place in an incremental and continuous manner being modified and altered by trends and influences of the time. An area in change such as this …