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Lyon House, Amanda Brown, Kimberly Burton, Steven Busch, Jennifer Corcoran, Valerie Deweerth, Nancy Gadberry, Thomas Lee, Laura Lembas, Charlie Miller, Hilary Morrish, Chris Mrozcka, Maysyly Naolu, Erin Parr, Cameron Sexton, Betsy Trope, Lillie Ward

Heritage Preservation Projects

Prepared by the Fall 2008 Conservation of Historic Building Materials class. This Historic Structure Report contains historical information of the Lyon House and the surrounding acreage, architectural descriptions, conditions assessments, maintenance plans, and recommended treatments and uses for the building and site features. The purpose of this document is to serve the stewards of the Lyon property as a reference point for any and all projects suggested for the building and site. The report is a dynamic resource that facilitates the documentation of preservation practices applied to the property.

Historic Preservation Program Newsletter, University Of Vermont. Historic Preservation Program.

Historic Preservation Program Newsletter

2008. UVM Historic Preservation Program newsletter. Issue for 2008 called: Wheeler Gazette.

Architecture News: The Newsletter Of The Syracuse School Of Architecture, N.5 Fall 2008, Mark Robbins

Newsletters from School of Architecture - ArchitectureNews

Architecture News: The Newsletter of the Syracuse University School of Architecture No. 5, Fall 2008.

Susceptible Landslide Environments Along The Gig Harbor Shoreline, Heather Gates

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

Delineation Of Watershed Regions Supplying Spirit Lake At Mount St. Helens, Wa, Cameron Marshall

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

Neighborhood Perception: The Effects Of Population Density And Income Rate On Ones Idea Of Neighborhood Size, Ryan Augustin

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

Counter Mapping Tacoma’S Hilltop: Illustrations Of Identified Community Values And Assets, Claude Holmes

GIS Certificate Projects

Introduction:Tacoma’s hilltop community has a rich history of community cohesion and social capital with several groups and councils involved in sustaining neighborhood viability. The area itself is a Mecca for cultural activity with various members of different ethnic, social and economic classes. After meeting with community council members and neighborhood leaders it was clear they have unique nodes, districts and landmarks that represent cohesion and residential fondness. Therefore the purpose of this project is to illustrate what residents of the neighborhood identify as community values and assets. This type of “counter mapping” is designed to high positive aspects of …

Broadening The Accessibility Of Farmers Markets For All Residents Of Tacoma, Rebecca Quandt

GIS Certificate Projects

Introduction:The presence of Farmers Markets can be beneficial to households of all income levels; however they currently do not have a strong rapport with lower-income communities and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) users. This map displays five alternatives site locations for Tacoma Farmers Markets. These locations are intended to enhance the productivity of Farmers Markets while accommodating not only low-income residents of Tacoma, but maintaining the current accessibility of Farmers Markets for all residents in Tacoma.

Gis Analysis: Re-Routing Metro Parks Service Vehicles, Jason Pfingston

GIS Certificate Projects

Abstract:The purpose of this research was to create the most efficient driving routes for Metro Parks service vehicles using ESRI’s ARC GIS software. Currently the Metro Parks service vehicles do not have predetermined routes, or any sort of tracking devices like GPS. The results of new efficient driving routes include reduced drive time, reduced fuel costs, and more accountability for drivers.

Determining Health In The Puget Sound Region: Using Indicators And Demographics, Ashley Nepela

GIS Certificate Projects

Introduction:Health issues that we see in modern American are often contributed to lack of exercise or genetics. However, many studies have shown that there are other socioeconomic factors that may be responsible for health issues such as diabetes, fetal death, obesity, cancer, stroke, depression and low birth rate (Link et al. 1995). Health and education are related, as outlined by Ross and Wu (1995), education is associated with health in three categories: work and economic conditions, socio-psychological resources and healthy lifestyles, because well-educated people have higher incomes in a full-time job with fulfilling work, and do things in moderation. …

Washington State Regions Of High Population Density With Air Pollution From Point & Mobile Sources With Focus On King & Pierce Counties Schools And Parks, Kelly Scholting

GIS Certificate Projects

Introduction:There are various forms of air pollution with some of the most common caused by human activities. Some types of air pollution are from point sources and from mobile sources. Point sources of air pollution replaces that are stationary, usually major industrial facilities that put out a certain amount of pollutants each year. Mobile sources include automobiles such as cars, trucks and buses. Automobiles have been closely linked with increasing levels of air pollution in urban areas (Bhandari, et al. ND). The most common form of traffic pollution is carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides (Hansen et al 2007). With …

Growing Communities Through Education: An Analysis Of Future Locations For Community Gardens In Tacoma, Wa, Christopher M. Thomas

GIS Certificate Projects

Introduction:Community gardens have become an integral part of most major U.S. cities. From Washington DC to Seattle, community gardens have played a role in providing quality produce in both urban and suburban areas within a supermarket-driven climate. An important utility of community gardens is not only the supply of quality food to a community, but also to educate children on the importance of a healthy and diverse diet of fruits and vegetables for them and their families (Lautenschlager & Smith 2007; McCullum, et al.2005; Robinson-O’Brien, Story, and Helm 2009). School programs are effective in educating children on healthy eating …

Tarrazu Valley, Costa Rica: Study In Coffee Farming, Katri Rahkonen

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

Jane Jacobs' Sidewalk Safety, Tacoma Elementary Schools & Gis, Rebecca Campbell

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

Estimated Damage To Washington Army National Guard Armories In A 7.2 Seattle Fault Earthquake Scenario, Shelly Tilly

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Profile Of Education In Grays Harbor County, Wendy Larson

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

Mountain Time Wellness Site Selection, Gregory Lund

GIS Certificate Projects

No abstract provided.

Survey Of Historic Structures In Olympic National Park, Frank Malfet

GIS Certificate Projects

Abstract:This map displays the geographic extent of Olympic National Park. In addition, 139 historic structures and the existing primary trails and roadways that run through park boundaries are present. Extent rectangles on this map correspond to inset maps of the same color. These maps highlight areas of specific ilocation and provide a description of a historic building of particular interest. The map to the right of the base map shows the routes of the Press and O'Niel Expeditions of the late 19th century. The lines in red represent modern trails and roads. This map is designed to provide a …

Bryn Mawr College Outline Concept Plan Update. Final Development Report: A Range Of Options, Venturi, Scott Brown And Associates

Reports and Plans

From the Introduction: "Bryn Mawr College has chosen to update and re-evaluate its 1997 Outline Concept Plan as it completes its Challenging Women campaign and prepares for a new president. A revised and updated Concept Plan can provide a renewed framework for making decisions, accommodating expansion or change, and setting priorities among projects. In this report, which marks the end of our study, we outline our impressions of the campus and our interpretation of its development, describe the changes made since our 1997 plan, and sketch out our understanding of Bryn Mawr’s aspirations, issues and opportunities related to campus development."

2008 - The Thirteenth Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

The full program book from the Thirteenth Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, held on April 14, 2008. Includes abstracts from the presentations and posters.

Collier Heights, Emilie Arnold, Neil Bowen, Renee Brown-Bryant, Stephanie Cherry, Parinya Chukaew, Erica Danylchak, Emily Eigel, Hilary Morrish, Melina Vasquez, Lillie Ward

Heritage Preservation Projects

This resource was created by the Case Studies class in Spring of 2008 as a Historic District Information Form. It includes data on the neighborhood known as Collier Heights, as well as pertinent newspaper clippings, permits, blueprints, maps, and other primary sources.

City Of Stone Mountain, Emilie Arnold, Steven Busch, Stephanie Cherry, Parinya Chukaew, Emily Eigel, Nancy Gadberry, Patrick Haynes, Jeff Johnson, Charles Miller, Chris Mroczka, Ingrid Sciscoe, Betty Trope, Jared Wilson

Heritage Preservation Projects

Students from the Spring 2008 Preservation Planning class compiled and presented these design guidelines to the City of Stone Mountain. The design guidelines were meant to be used as a blueprint for rehabilitation or alteration of historic buildings and new construction. The guidelines present recommended and discouraged courses of action within the historic district. Three character groups are defined, commercial Main Street, a residential area centered on East and West Mountain streets, and Shermantown.

Architecture News: The Newsletter Of The Syracuse School Of Architecture, N.4 Spring 2008, Mark Robbin

Newsletters from School of Architecture - ArchitectureNews

Architecture News: The Newsletter of the Syracuse University School of Architecture No. 4, Spring 2008.

Kraigher House By Richard Neutra, Brownsville, Texas, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College

Digital Books

In 2005, The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College entered into an agreement with the city of Brownsville to restore the nearby, endangered Kraigher House, a gem designed by renowned architect Richard Neutra.

Planning Abaco: A Proposal To Restroe A Sustainable Tradition On Great Abaco Island, The Bahamas, The 2008 Urban Design Studio, Andrew C. Von Maur, Tony Homenchuk

Books

This document is intended to help restore a sustainable conservation and settlement tradition on Great Abaco Island, The Bahamas. Its fundamental purpose is to serve the people of Abaco as a guide for future deliberations and decisions that affect the way people build and live. It is a broad proposal that advocates the building of civil communities, the pursuit of economically and environmentally sustainable development practices, and the building and preservation of places that are useful, beautiful and meaningful.

Planning Abaco was prepared to be a useful document with realistic ambitions, despite the fact that its tone is set by …

Edra 39: Bibliography Of Books On Display, Kathleen Demsky

Bibliographies

edra 39 | Linking Differences / Defining Actions - Asumiendo Diferencias / Definiendo Acciones | Veracruz, México

Porchscapes: Between Neighborhood Watershed And Home, Community Design Center

Project Reports

Located on the Ozark Plateau, this 43-unit housing development is a LEED-ND (Neighborhood Development) pilot project to be built for $60/sf plus $2.3 million in infrastructure costs. The studio objective is to design a demonstration project that combines affordability with best environmental practices as designated by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Porchscapes is a pioneering Low Impact Development (LID) project funded under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Section 319 Program for Nonpoint Source Pollution. LID manages stormwater runoff through ecological engineering technologies. A contiguous network of rainwater gardens, bioswales, infiltration trenches, sediment filter strips, green streets, and wet meadows …

Design Miami Temporary Structure, Aranda/Lasch

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Opaque vinyl fabric.

Material used: Exterior finish held up by slender aluminum poles.

Properties of material: Vinyl coated woven polyester mesh fabric; delivers exceptional durability under intense wind and weather conditions. Helps to regulate the thermal effect. Provides privacy and comfort without obstructing the view.

The School Of Visual Arts Of Oaxaca, Mauricio Rocha

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Compacted earth

Material used: Stone & compacted earth.

Properties of material: This organic material not only gives the buildings its character, with its irregularities and textures, but also provides a construction system that contributes to creating a microclimate that is perfect for the extreme climatic conditions of Oaxaca city, as well as acoustically isolating the classrooms.

Stone Creek Camp In Bigfork, Montana, Andersson Wise Architects

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Stone

Properties of material: Regionally sourced stone is used on some of the exterior walls. These walls create thermal mass for the building, and the aesthetic blends in with the surrounding landscapes.