Browsing Landscape Architecture Dissertations and Theses by Type of Research "Masters Thesis"
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Affected by covid-19: Investigating how to improve the resilience of existing parks
(2022)RESEARCH QUESTION How can public parks be more resilient to epidemic crises through their design? ABSTRACT Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2019, for the whole world, life has changed. This disease is currently spread ... -
AGRIHOOD : a new peri-urban agriculture system for Auckland : towards a sustainable farming centered residential development
(2016)With population growth predicted for Auckland, great food production will be required to feed the city (Auckland City Council, 2015). Auckland is already the country's largest customer of food markets, but the fossil-based ... -
At the confluence : heritage, landscape and the construction of belonging
(2014)Landscape architecture has a long history of engagement with heritage. Design practice frequently hones in on the expression of narrative associated with the design site to reflect, or promote, a sense of place. However, ... -
Beyond separatism : how can an understanding of domesticated animal behaviour enhance current models of subdivision design to privilege conservation and biodiversity goals in human settlements?
(2013)Traditional approaches to subdivision demonstrate a tendency towards an erasure of nature in favor of human habitation and therefore a trend to separatism. New Zealand's landscape reflects the historical clearing of bush ... -
Bicycle revolution : a new bicycle network for Auckland - towards an elevated cycleway development in Auckland CBD
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTION: Can an independent cycle network make bicycle use a primary form of transportation, to provide sustainable mobility for Auckland? A correlation between the increasing use of fossil fuels and ... -
The bioregional park : commemorating the visit of Captain Cook
(2018)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can mapping a bioregion and its ecological connections be used as a driver for landscape architecture: conservation, and public space strategies? SUBQUESTIONS: How can tourism/recreation and ... -
Cemeteries as healing landscapes
(2016-07)Cemeteries are a key cultural element with a long history that have played a vital role in our constantly changing and evolving society. Due to globalization, multiculturalism has brought with it a mix of death customs and ... -
A commemorative landscape in the Christchurch Residential Red Zone
(2018)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can a post-disaster landscape commemorate the collective loss of place felt by communities after the Christchurch earthquakes? The Canterbury Earthquake Sequence (CES) occurred between September ... -
Creating an effective public transport network while also developing attractive coastal communities via designing new water-borne transport nodes in Auckland
(2016)Transport infrastructure networks play a vital role in urban growth. Due to this reason, from the 1840s onwards, the transport network and roads have determined the urban growth of Auckland (Auckland Council, 2012). Auckland ... -
Daylighting waste : can community-based recycling depots become part of Auckland’s everyday life?
(2014)This project explores the potential role of landscape architecture in waste minimisation, specifically around the conceptualisation, siting and design of Community Recycling Centres as part of the Auckland Council’s zero ... -
Designing community appropriation : how can a change in infrastructure on Dominion Road facilitate community appropriation?
(2013)In this project I will investigate how a change in infrastructure can facilitate community appropriation. The type of community appropriation I am referring to is when the landscape allows people to take ownership, perhaps ... -
Designing for dementia : providing public spaces for inclusion, enjoyment and wellbeing
(2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can public spaces be designed to be friendly for relatively high functioning dementia sufferers? ABSTRACT: Dementia is a syndrome that generally affects people over 65 years of age. Sufferers ... -
The everyday collective laboratory.
(2010-11-23)How can the practice of painting and drawing contribute to site analysis in Landscape Architecture? This project investigates possible uses and applications of fine art to Landscape Architectural site analysis practice. ... -
The fires of ambition: Te Awa Tupua 2040
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can New Zealand cities be decolonised to re-establish mana whenua ahikātanga? SUB-QUESTION: How can design based on Whanganuitanga re-establish mana whenua ahikātanga at Pākaitore? ABSTRACT: Since ... -
From the external : landscape transformation
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can external objects based on the combination of eastern and western aesthetics be utilised in landscape design by photomontage? Art and landscape architecture have a historical and close ... -
The green guards: Mitigating urban heat island by small scale green interventions in high-density urban areas
(2022)RESEARCH QUESTION How do small green space interventions alleviate UHI effect in high-density urban areas with limited spaces in Lanzhou, China? ABSTRACT The development of urbanisation brings not only many benefits ... -
Groundwater-architecture : improving the social value of groundwater
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture improve the public awareness, understanding and appreciation of groundwater? ABSTRACT: Groundwater sources are disappearing from highly populated areas around the world. Over ... -
How can landscape function as a medium for integrating stadium events and surrounding suburbs? Eden Park, Kingsland
(2010)Eden Park Stadium is one of the major hosting stadia of 2011 Rugby World Cup. This research project explores how this and other events associated with Eden Park can integrate with the surrounding community and neighbourhood. ... -
How can landscape strategy make the unavailable coastal areas that are influenced by motorways more accessible?
(2018)Globally, there are more than 3.5 billion people living close to the coast, or within about 100 kilometres of it, which means this huge population relies heavily on the coastal and marine environment. The value and importance ... -
Living along the coast : building green defences to mitigate the negative effects of coastal erosion in Auckland
(2016)Coastal erosion is a global issue that threatens human habitation and development. It has far-reaching impacts on environmental, economic, social aspects. Natural factors and human activities combined with climate change ...
