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Full-Text Articles in Architecture
The Moderating Effects Of Vegetation On Human Violent Behavior Caused By Environmental Stressors, Jieun Lim
The Moderating Effects Of Vegetation On Human Violent Behavior Caused By Environmental Stressors, Jieun Lim
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
Numerous studies explain the relationship between the environment and human behavior using the term "environmental stressor." Some examples of environmental stressors are temperature, air pollution, noise, and density and crowding. The negative effects of these environmental stressors on humans occur in the form of mental fatigue and lead to increased anger, aggression, and even violence. Environments such as urban forests provide a number of benefits for one's quality of life. People living in vegetated areas feel lower levels of fear, and have less aggressive and violent behavior. In this light, this study hypothesizes that population density in urbanized areas can …
Analysis Of The Congress Of New Urbanism Landscape Design Principles And Social Interaction, David Bartz
Analysis Of The Congress Of New Urbanism Landscape Design Principles And Social Interaction, David Bartz
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
The Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) is a relatively new topic among urban developers, planners, and city leaders. It seeks to change the way cities and towns are built by creating compact neighborhoods that encourage pedestrian activity. This study was an exploration of the design principles of the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) as they relate to contemporary neighborhood design research and how effective they are at stimulating social interaction through increased use of outdoor areas. The context of the study stems from the CNU implying that friendly sociable neighborhoods can be physically designed (Talen 2002). More specifically the CNU …
The Connection Between Landscape Architecture And Water Quality: A Survey Of Landscape Architects In Texas, Andrea Lora Davis
The Connection Between Landscape Architecture And Water Quality: A Survey Of Landscape Architects In Texas, Andrea Lora Davis
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For local jurisdictions and consumers, water quality has become importantas development pressures and expanding population has increased the strain on existing water supplies. Aging infrastructure, limited financial resources, and environmental regulations are forcing many users to seek alternatives to traditional water treatment and storm conveyance systems. Landscape architects can utilize many environmentally sound methods and technology to protect water quality. The opportunity is there to incorporate measures such as buffers, low-impact development, open space design, rain gardens, basins, and native plantings in the design process. A survey of practicing landscape architects in Texas demonstrated the trends of alternative measures applications …
Prospect-Refuge Theory Revisited: A Search For Safety In Dynamic Public Spaces With A Reference To Design, Priti Ramanujam
Prospect-Refuge Theory Revisited: A Search For Safety In Dynamic Public Spaces With A Reference To Design, Priti Ramanujam
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Prospect-refuge theory (Appleton 1975) is based on habitat theory (Darwin 1958) which states that the ability to see (prospect) but not be seen (refuge) is basic to many biological needs. According to Appleton, the ability to see without being seen increases perceived safety which increases the esthetic pleasure experienced in the environment. Wekerle and Egan (1991) state that the perception of safety is necessary for feelings of enjoyment and comfort in urban open space. Appleton's hypothesized factors--prospect and refuge--are known to affect people's perception of how safe an environment appears to be. This thesis studies perception of safety in dynamic …
The Green: Building A Viable Program For Forgotten Public Space In Uptown Dallas, Larry Biff Sturgess
The Green: Building A Viable Program For Forgotten Public Space In Uptown Dallas, Larry Biff Sturgess
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
The Uptown area of Dallas has seen rapid and drastic change over the last fifteen years. The conversion of the former Missouri-Kansas-Texas (KATY) Railroad line into the KATY Trail has instigated measurable increases in adjacent property values, while new middle and high-end condominiums and townhomes have replaced older and often dilapidated single- and multi-family structures. Extended trolley service and new light rail service now provide multiple means of access into the area from further-reaching regions. The overall result has provided Uptown with a vibrant mix of new residential, retail and business opportunities, with a quality of life that has visible …
The Moderating Effects Of Vegetation On Human Violent Behavior Caused By Environmental Stressors, Jieun Lim
The Moderating Effects Of Vegetation On Human Violent Behavior Caused By Environmental Stressors, Jieun Lim
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
Numerous studies explain the relationship between the environment and human behavior using the term "environmental stressor." Some examples of environmental stressors are temperature, air pollution, noise, and density and crowding. The negative effects of these environmental stressors on humans occur in the form of mental fatigue and lead to increased anger, aggression, and even violence. Environments such as urban forests provide a number of benefits for one's quality of life. People living in vegetated areas feel lower levels of fear, and have less aggressive and violent behavior. In this light, this study hypothesizes that population density in urbanized areas can …
Analysis Of The Congress Of New Urbanism Landscape Design Principles And Social Interaction, David Bartz
Analysis Of The Congress Of New Urbanism Landscape Design Principles And Social Interaction, David Bartz
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
The Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) is a relatively new topic among urban developers, planners, and city leaders. It seeks to change the way cities and towns are built by creating compact neighborhoods that encourage pedestrian activity. This study was an exploration of the design principles of the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) as they relate to contemporary neighborhood design research and how effective they are at stimulating social interaction through increased use of outdoor areas. The context of the study stems from the CNU implying that friendly sociable neighborhoods can be physically designed (Talen 2002). More specifically the CNU …
Towards A "Critical Regionalism" For Rapidly Developing Areas Of Texas., David Dumez Hopman
Towards A "Critical Regionalism" For Rapidly Developing Areas Of Texas., David Dumez Hopman
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
The published intellectual discourse on "Critical Regionalism" is more prolific in the literature of architecture and planning than that of landscape architecture. As a result, the existing parameters used to define regional elements are not always useful to landscape architects, particularly in rapidly developing areas in which there are few, easily recognizable, regional components to the landscape. This thesis uses the ideas embodied in Critical Regionalism as a means to reveal how selected landscape architects and landscape designers interpret the landscapes and architecture of Texas through their individual landscape design philosophies and methodologies. Specific methodologies for extracting regional elements from …
A Sensory Garden For The Dallas Arboretum, Betty Bornefeld Presnall
A Sensory Garden For The Dallas Arboretum, Betty Bornefeld Presnall
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
Design is most often carried out as an aesthetic exercise in visual affect and spatial treatment. If more stimulation of other human senses (orienting, auditory, smell / taste, visual, and haptic) were to occur in a place, perhaps the place would become more meaningful and memorable. In an effort to address this hypothesis, a Sensory Garden was designed, and hopefully will be implemented. As far as can be determined no other gardens in the United States exist which were designed explicitly to stimulate all the senses. There is a Fragrance Garden at the Strybing Arboretum at Golden Gate Park in …
City Hall Square, Waco, Texas, Paul Weathers
City Hall Square, Waco, Texas, Paul Weathers
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
A Town Square has existed in Waco since the city was established in 1850. The history of the square in Waco is similar to the development of other cities and open spaces in the nineteenth century American west. In attempting to create a Square for Waco certain issues are addressed concerning the application of appropriate urban forms to a site which has drastically changes in the last twenty years. Urban renewal razed many of the structures which defined the urban fabric. Newer structures were erected on the open site which had no relation to the historical and physical context of …
Program For Development Of Harvest Baptist Church, Watauga, Texas, Randall L. Mayne
Program For Development Of Harvest Baptist Church, Watauga, Texas, Randall L. Mayne
Landscape Architecture Masters & Design Theses - Archive
This text represents the comprehensive planning efforts for the development of twenty acres of land owned by the Harvest Baptist Church, located in the City of Watauga, Texas. Synthesis of the available data will take the form of the Master Plan and the initial and current information will serve as the base from which decisions can be made during the development process. The master plan process is a suitable approach for the Church to maximize the potential of their land..