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Victoria University of Wellington

1. Garcia, Emilio Jose. The Application of Ecological Resilience to Urban Landscapes.

Degree: 2013, Victoria University of Wellington

► The understanding of resilience is a key concept for improving the adaptive capacity of cities to deal with and take benefits from unpredictable changes while… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Reslience; Urbanism; Architecture

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Garcia, E. J. (2013). The Application of Ecological Resilience to Urban Landscapes. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3034

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Garcia, Emilio Jose. “The Application of Ecological Resilience to Urban Landscapes.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3034.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Garcia, Emilio Jose. “The Application of Ecological Resilience to Urban Landscapes.” 2013. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Garcia EJ. The Application of Ecological Resilience to Urban Landscapes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3034.

Council of Science Editors:

Garcia EJ. The Application of Ecological Resilience to Urban Landscapes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3034

Victoria University of Wellington

2. O'Byrne, Colin. Evaluating the Influence of Governance on the Built form: The Redevelopment of Wellington, New Zealand’s Waterfront Precinct.

Degree: 2016, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5449

► Because there are many ways of structuring and managing a land development process, this research asks the question: What influence do different decision making approaches… (more)

▼ Because there are many ways of structuring and managing a land development process, this research asks the question: What influence do different decision making approaches have on the built form of the Wellington waterfront redevelopment? The form of the built environment is shaped by existing physical and economic conditions; the values of those involved in the planning and design of it; and, the activities of those who occupy it. However, the social structure and mechanisms of decision making (i.e. the governance) within the urban planning and design stages of the development process act as a filter for identifying and prioritizing factors that will have the greatest influence on the form. Because of the filter effect, this thesis argues the governance of a development process has observable effects on the built form of the associated development project. A review of urban design, urban morphology, and land development literature identified related research on the governance-built form relationship. Studies in urban design and development processes have generally identified single, overall governance approaches for development projects and have not effectively identified relationships with the built form. Recent work in the field of urban morphology has more effectively identified relationships between governance practices and the evolution of the built environment; however, these studies have tended to treat governance as a single process rather than a sequence of different governance approaches. Therefore, this study examined the redevelopment of the Wellington waterfront to look for and identify the different governance approaches that were used over the study period and how these influenced the resulting built form. To address the question of what effect different governance approaches had on the built form, the history of the redevelopment was analyzed in depth. Through analysis of written records, semi-structured interviews with participants involved in a variety of redevelopment related roles, and site visits, it was possible to characterize different governance approaches within the overall project and how these have influenced the form of the built environment. Triangulation of the three methods was used to provide a richer description of the redevelopment and improve confidence in the findings. Between 1974 and 2012, Wellington transitioned through seven separate governance approaches, each having some influence on the form of the redevelopment. Each governance approach was marked by different driving values and forms of stakeholder involvement that affected the redevelopment. For example, periods dominated by top-down or corporate approaches resulted in larger and more internally focused buildings and building sites than periods with more inclusive governance arrangements. Characterizing the governance approaches and their effects on the built form provided a useful tool for evaluating and understanding the development process and the evolution of the built form of the Wellington waterfront. This… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda.

Subjects/Keywords: Urban design; Governance; Waterfront development; Land development; Wellington

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O'Byrne, C. (2016). Evaluating the Influence of Governance on the Built form: The Redevelopment of Wellington, New Zealand’s Waterfront Precinct. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5449

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

O'Byrne, Colin. “Evaluating the Influence of Governance on the Built form: The Redevelopment of Wellington, New Zealand’s Waterfront Precinct.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5449.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

O'Byrne, Colin. “Evaluating the Influence of Governance on the Built form: The Redevelopment of Wellington, New Zealand’s Waterfront Precinct.” 2016. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

O'Byrne C. Evaluating the Influence of Governance on the Built form: The Redevelopment of Wellington, New Zealand’s Waterfront Precinct. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2016. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5449.

Council of Science Editors:

O'Byrne C. Evaluating the Influence of Governance on the Built form: The Redevelopment of Wellington, New Zealand’s Waterfront Precinct. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5449

Victoria University of Wellington

3. Field, Carmeny. The Ecological Footprint of Wellingtonians in the 1950s.

Degree: 2011, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1807

► Population and economic growth lead to increased demand for resources; these resources rely on land or water, which are both finite resources on Earth. Globally… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Ecological footprint; Wellington; 1950s

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Field, C. (2011). The Ecological Footprint of Wellingtonians in the 1950s. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1807

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Field, Carmeny. “The Ecological Footprint of Wellingtonians in the 1950s.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1807.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Field, Carmeny. “The Ecological Footprint of Wellingtonians in the 1950s.” 2011. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Field C. The Ecological Footprint of Wellingtonians in the 1950s. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1807.

Council of Science Editors:

Field C. The Ecological Footprint of Wellingtonians in the 1950s. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1807

Victoria University of Wellington

4. Barrie, Charles William. The Emergence of Collective Dreams: An Exploration of Community Development Based Collaborative Landscape Design.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2734

► This thesis explores the nature of a landscape design process that could ensure the resilience and sustainability of suburban public space. Utilising a literature review… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Landscape design; Collaborative process; Sustainability

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Barrie, C. W. (2012). The Emergence of Collective Dreams: An Exploration of Community Development Based Collaborative Landscape Design. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2734

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Barrie, Charles William. “The Emergence of Collective Dreams: An Exploration of Community Development Based Collaborative Landscape Design.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2734.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Barrie, Charles William. “The Emergence of Collective Dreams: An Exploration of Community Development Based Collaborative Landscape Design.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Barrie CW. The Emergence of Collective Dreams: An Exploration of Community Development Based Collaborative Landscape Design. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2734.

Council of Science Editors:

Barrie CW. The Emergence of Collective Dreams: An Exploration of Community Development Based Collaborative Landscape Design. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2734

Victoria University of Wellington

5. Bakshi, Nilesh. Designing for an Active Community Focus.

Degree: 2013, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4563

► This research dissertation set out to determine what form the design and integration of a suburban community centre as a catalyst for moving towards a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Walkability; Sustainability; Centre; Center

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Bakshi, N. (2013). Designing for an Active Community Focus. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4563

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bakshi, Nilesh. “Designing for an Active Community Focus.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4563.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bakshi, Nilesh. “Designing for an Active Community Focus.” 2013. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Bakshi N. Designing for an Active Community Focus. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4563.

Council of Science Editors:

Bakshi N. Designing for an Active Community Focus. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4563

Victoria University of Wellington

6. Hall, Min. Earth and Straw Bale: An Investigation of Their Performance and Potential as Building Materials in New Zealand.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2529

► Is there a future for ‘natural’ or ‘alternative’ building systems in New Zealand? Do they have a role to play in the quest for more… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Earth; Straw bale; Building

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Hall, M. (2012). Earth and Straw Bale: An Investigation of Their Performance and Potential as Building Materials in New Zealand. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2529

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hall, Min. “Earth and Straw Bale: An Investigation of Their Performance and Potential as Building Materials in New Zealand.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2529.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hall, Min. “Earth and Straw Bale: An Investigation of Their Performance and Potential as Building Materials in New Zealand.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Hall M. Earth and Straw Bale: An Investigation of Their Performance and Potential as Building Materials in New Zealand. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2529.

Council of Science Editors:

Hall M. Earth and Straw Bale: An Investigation of Their Performance and Potential as Building Materials in New Zealand. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2529

Victoria University of Wellington

7. Gjerde, Morten. Street perceptions: A study of visual preferences for New Zealand streetscapes.

Degree: 2015, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5647

► City leaders often make reference to their built and natural environments when they compete domestically or internationally for financial investment, tourism spending and high quality… (more)

▼ City leaders often make reference to their built and natural environments when they compete domestically or internationally for financial investment, tourism spending and high quality workers. These leaders are aware that people in the workforce, investors and tourists would prefer to be associated with vibrant and attractive places. Research has confirmed the important role the appearance of the built environment plays in people’s physical, financial and psychological wellbeing, not the least of which is helping to foster a sense of individual and community pride. However, there is also literature critical of the appearance of many individual buildings and urban streetscapes, particularly those that have arisen through the well-intentioned but uncoordinated efforts of those involved in the development of individual sites. Recognising that wider public interests have not always been well-served by private development, governments and local authorities become involved to control development outcomes. One aspect of development control is design review, which aims to improve the quality of urban places by influencing the design of individual buildings. However, given that design review is administered by professional experts and that design guidance is based on normative expressions of what good design should be, what assurances are there that urban transformation meets with public expectations? The research reported in this thesis addresses this question. This research seeks to identify those streetscape design characteristics that are best liked by people and those that they dislike. A methodology based on mixed research methods was developed. An initial study sought people’s preferences for six different urban streetscapes, as depicted photographically. Analysis of nearly 200 responses to the survey questionnaire identified several building and streetscape characteristics that were consistently liked and disliked. To explore these and other responses from another perspective, a second study was designed that would examine people’s preferences in more detail and on the basis of their actual experience of the streetscapes. Study Two was developed around three separate case studies and two focus group discussions. Demographic information about the 156 survey respondents was collected, along with their aesthetic perceptions about individual buildings, relationships between buildings and overall streetscapes. This enabled comparisons to be made on the bases of gender, age and occupational background. Of particular interest was to understand the streetscape preferences of lay members of the public, those whose interests design review aims to ensure, and change professionals, who make the design and planning decisions. Two focus group discussions were convened, one for change professionals and the other for lay people, to explore findings from the survey in more detail. The results indicate that people prefer older buildings whose façade designs are based on more traditional composition patterns, and… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Bond, Sophie.

Subjects/Keywords: Urban streetscape; Environmental aesthetics; Design control; Aesthetic preferences

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Gjerde, M. (2015). Street perceptions: A study of visual preferences for New Zealand streetscapes. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5647

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gjerde, Morten. “Street perceptions: A study of visual preferences for New Zealand streetscapes.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5647.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gjerde, Morten. “Street perceptions: A study of visual preferences for New Zealand streetscapes.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Gjerde M. Street perceptions: A study of visual preferences for New Zealand streetscapes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5647.

Council of Science Editors:

Gjerde M. Street perceptions: A study of visual preferences for New Zealand streetscapes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/5647

Victoria University of Wellington

8. Bakshi, Nilesh. A life cycle analysis of living: Measuring behaviour and the impact of dwelling rather than the dwelling alone.

Degree: 2017, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6590

► This research addresses the need for a more sustainable way of living by arguing that the current approach to green architecture, limited by the current… (more)

▼ This research addresses the need for a more sustainable way of living by arguing that the current approach to green architecture, limited by the current criteria, needs to be refined in response to the needs of the finite world. In comparison with earlier ways of living, modern society has a large dependence on technology. This dependence only further reinforces the overall detrimental environmental impacts of human behaviour. The original contribution to knowledge this thesis contributes is to establish the effect of behaviour on the total impact of a dwelling by measuring behaviour in the act of dwelling in New Zealand households. The thesis maps human behaviour; first looking at global practices and raw materials extraction: and second New Zealand's interaction with the global market. The inherent relationship between manufacturing nations and countries like New Zealand entails an indirect link revealing how international policies can be influenced by the average New Zealand household. By means of an in-depth life cycle assessment, approximately 400 households are examined to identify the embodied energy in the act of dwelling, including ownership of the various household items that use finite raw materials in both operation and manufacture. This research identifies the existence of crucial "Hidden Emissions" that are currently not considered in national and international CO₂ accounting methods. This research also identifies the links between appliance ownership, its usage and how these vary for different types of appliances. The outcome of this research posits, first, a theoretical framework for establishing impact as a result of behaviour, dubbed the “Effect on Operation” formulae, making it possible to measure behaviour in total emissions and how this impacts climate change. Second, this work identifies key changes in both the energy generation sector and in household behaviour to meet current emissions reduction targets. The hypothetical reduction scenarios presented in this thesis identify the possibility of a prospective change in the relative importance of embodied energy when compared to the impact of operational energy. This reveals a possible future in which embodied energy may well account for over sixty per cent of total emissions associated with household behaviour, suggesting several avenues for further research. Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Robert, Vale, Brenda.

Subjects/Keywords: Climate-change; Emissions; Behaviour; LCA; Effect-on-Operation; Life Cycle Assessment

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Bakshi, N. (2017). A life cycle analysis of living: Measuring behaviour and the impact of dwelling rather than the dwelling alone. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6590

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bakshi, Nilesh. “A life cycle analysis of living: Measuring behaviour and the impact of dwelling rather than the dwelling alone.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6590.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bakshi, Nilesh. “A life cycle analysis of living: Measuring behaviour and the impact of dwelling rather than the dwelling alone.” 2017. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Bakshi N. A life cycle analysis of living: Measuring behaviour and the impact of dwelling rather than the dwelling alone. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6590.

Council of Science Editors:

Bakshi N. A life cycle analysis of living: Measuring behaviour and the impact of dwelling rather than the dwelling alone. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6590

Victoria University of Wellington

9. Dudding, Michael. New Zealand Architects Abroad.

Degree: 2017, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6680

► This thesis is an oral history based investigation of four recently graduated architects (Bill Alington, Maurice Smith, Bill Toomath and Harry Turbott) who individually left… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Architecture; New Zealand; Modern Architecture; Oral History; Modernism

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Dudding, M. (2017). New Zealand Architects Abroad. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6680

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dudding, Michael. “New Zealand Architects Abroad.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6680.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dudding, Michael. “New Zealand Architects Abroad.” 2017. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Dudding M. New Zealand Architects Abroad. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6680.

Council of Science Editors:

Dudding M. New Zealand Architects Abroad. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6680

Victoria University of Wellington

10. Bahho, Mazin. A Demonstration Sustainable Building: A tool for investigating environmental values.

Degree: 2017, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6781

► This study explores the engagement of groups from tertiary education and the community in the refurbishment of an existing log cabin structure to function as… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sustainable buildings; Demonstration project; Tipping point; Psychological distance; Pro-environmental behaviour; Retrofitting; Social and cultural sustainability

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Bahho, M. (2017). A Demonstration Sustainable Building: A tool for investigating environmental values. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6781

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bahho, Mazin. “A Demonstration Sustainable Building: A tool for investigating environmental values.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6781.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bahho, Mazin. “A Demonstration Sustainable Building: A tool for investigating environmental values.” 2017. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Bahho M. A Demonstration Sustainable Building: A tool for investigating environmental values. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6781.

Council of Science Editors:

Bahho M. A Demonstration Sustainable Building: A tool for investigating environmental values. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6781

Victoria University of Wellington

11. Yavari, Fatemeh. House Conversions and Sharing for an Ageing Population in New Zealand.

Degree: 2019, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8116

► With the rise in the number of people aged 65+ in New Zealand, it seems increasingly important that there is a supply of appropriate housing… (more)

▼ With the rise in the number of people aged 65+ in New Zealand, it seems increasingly important that there is a supply of appropriate housing so they can remain in their communities and ‘age in place’ for as long as possible. Evidence from both literature and statistics showed a mismatch between current and projected household characteristics and the existing housing supply in New Zealand. Therefore, this research investigated the potential for converting existing dwellings to address the housing shortfall and ageing in place in New Zealand. The aim was to make the selected houses both smaller and more age-friendly, as a means of achieving ‘ageing in place’ in well designed, and easy to heat and maintain homes. Two New Zealand housing types were investigated (villa and state house). Using the New Zealand Lifemark 3-star standard, both were redesigned with different degrees of shared space. Three designs were produced for each house, ranging from subdivision (conversion to two smaller units), to having some shared spaces such as a guest bedroom, to private en-suite bedsitting-rooms and all living spaces shared. Using a mixed methods approach, the schemes were evaluated by client and expert participants in three steps. 1. The aim of the questionnaire-based survey was to obtain comments on the conversions, particularly regarding the levels of sharing. Following the two pilot surveys and subsequent revisions, a web and paper-based questionnaire survey was undertaken by 441 respondents aged 55-85. 2. To assess the designs and specifically whether they incorporated appropriate housing standards for people aged 55+, they were evaluated by five built environment and ageing population experts. 3. To probe the reasons behind the survey results, two rounds of client focus groups of 17 participants aged 55+ were conducted. What was clear from the results, and which aligns with other studies, was that a high proportion of older people would prefer to age in place, either in their existing house or in a more suitable dwelling within their community. However, the cost of house conversions was perceived as problematic, as people felt that they would not be in a position to afford to do this, even if they could sell or let the new unit they would not occupy. On the other hand, the significant benefits of upgrading a house for older people include reduced energy bills through effective design strategies, such as thermal insulation and double-glazed windows, and incorporation of future-proof design features such as the installation of assistive devices like stair lifts. Generally, schemes with higher degrees of sharing were not attractive to many respondents and those aged 75-85 were more likely to dislike these than the younger age groups. However, both expert and client groups agreed the acceptability of sharing depends on people’s personal preferences, culture, and background. Findings from this research also show that having a spare multi-purpose room, a private deck and a good-sized dwelling with plenty of sunlight are… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Isaacs, Nigel.

Subjects/Keywords: Housing conversions; New Zealand; Ageing population; Sharing; Housing; Conversions

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APA (6^th Edition):

Yavari, F. (2019). House Conversions and Sharing for an Ageing Population in New Zealand. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8116

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yavari, Fatemeh. “House Conversions and Sharing for an Ageing Population in New Zealand.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8116.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yavari, Fatemeh. “House Conversions and Sharing for an Ageing Population in New Zealand.” 2019. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Yavari F. House Conversions and Sharing for an Ageing Population in New Zealand. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8116.

Council of Science Editors:

Yavari F. House Conversions and Sharing for an Ageing Population in New Zealand. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8116

Victoria University of Wellington

12. Shen, Shanshan. The Environmental Impact of Expositions: A Study of Some Contributing Factors.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2034

► Since the Great Exhibition of 1851, the exhibition industry has grown steadily in significance. As a result, this thesis argues that associated large environmental impacts… (more)

▼ Since the Great Exhibition of 1851, the exhibition industry has grown steadily in significance. As a result, this thesis argues that associated large environmental impacts have emerged invisibly. Because they are invisible, these impacts have not been paid adequate attention. Few relevant studies have attempted to investigate the consequence of the impacts of expositions and especially current “sustainable” expositions. This thesis investigates the whole life cycle energy use, carbon footprint and ecological footprint of large-scale exhibitions in terms of the contributing factors, including exhibition buildings, visitor-related transportation, and exhibition-related economic aspects. The aim of this research is to determine, within this scope, the environmental impact of large-scale exhibitions and define what a real sustainable exposition and sustainable exhibition building might be. More specially, it creates an appropriate and specific methodology for assessing the environmental impacts generated from exhibition-related factors. A mixed methods research approach through integration of Life Cycle Analysis and Ecological Footprint Analysis is used. This is to account for whole life cycle energy and resource use and the resulting environmental impacts generated from exhibition buildings (over the construction, operation, maintenance, and demolition phases), different transport modes for visitor travel, and the exhibition-related economic aspect of four case studies. These are the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, the National Exhibition in Shanghai, Expo 2000 in Hannover, and Expo 2010 in Shanghai. The results of comparative analysis confirm that the total energy and resource consumption of large-scale exhibitions is increasing. The exhibition-related economic aspects consumed most energy and resources, and these rise in relation to the number of visitors, especially visitors from outside the host city. For visitor travel, the choice of visitor transport modes can significantly affect the overall environmental impact. Foreign visitors going to expos by airplane lead to more energy usage than the average travel energy consumption for an expo. For local travelling, using public transport modes can effectively help to reduce energy and resource usage in host cities. For buildings, using the hightech approach currently does little to mitigate the energy and resource usage of large expo pavilions. Due to the short useful life, current sustainable exhibition buildings do not perform as well as their designers imagined. Therefore, the energy flow of sustainable exhibition buildings as influenced by actual useful life needs to be paid more attention in the process of environmental assessment. Furthermore, it is proposed that the assessment method developed in this research can be used to evaluate the impacts of large-scale events, similar to expositions, on the environment in terms of their energy and resource consumption. The results suggest that the analysis boundary for assessment of event-related environmental… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Robert, Vale, Brenda.

Subjects/Keywords: Sustainable exhibition building; Visitor travel; Exhibition-related economic aspects

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APA (6^th Edition):

Shen, S. (2012). The Environmental Impact of Expositions: A Study of Some Contributing Factors. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2034

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shen, Shanshan. “The Environmental Impact of Expositions: A Study of Some Contributing Factors.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2034.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shen, Shanshan. “The Environmental Impact of Expositions: A Study of Some Contributing Factors.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Shen S. The Environmental Impact of Expositions: A Study of Some Contributing Factors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2034.

Council of Science Editors:

Shen S. The Environmental Impact of Expositions: A Study of Some Contributing Factors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2034

Victoria University of Wellington

13. Mahravan, Abbas. Eco-Tourism and its Architecture: A Methodological Framework for Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2462

► This thesis proposes a composite framework for the evaluation of the environmental impact of tourism development on host destinations. In this study, the environmental impact… (more)

▼ This thesis proposes a composite framework for the evaluation of the environmental impact of tourism development on host destinations. In this study, the environmental impact of tourism is considered as a social-ecological phenomenon that can be categorized into the two aspects of natural and social-cultural impacts. Ecotourism is introduced as a type of sustainable tourism in that its policies and principles for development are based on conservation of environmental heritage (including natural and cultural heritage) via engagement of local people and communities in the tourism development process. The proposed composite framework arises from the integration of an ecological and a cultural framework for the sustainable development of tourism. This framework places the conservation of natural resources as the main ecological outcome for eco-tourism. The proposed framework uses the ecological footprint (EF) of the main tourism activities and services (including transportation, food and accommodation services) as the ecological indicator for evaluation of ecotourism development to ensure it is ecologically compatible. Ecological footprint (EF) is a way of measuring environmental impact. It assumes that everything needed for living, including all energy, goods and services can be obtained from land, and that any wastes produced can be absorbed by land (Wackernagel and Rees, 1996:9). Because land productivity varies considerably around the world the average global productivity is the normal measure, and this is called global hectares (gha). The ecological footprint of a product or activity produced/ consumed and conducted by a defined group of people can be measured through the following equation: EF (gha) = Lifecycle energy use of a given group of people (product and activity pro-duced or conducted) Gigajoules (GJ) / carrying capacity of the Earth (GJ/gha). The above equation determines the area required to produce resources and to absorb pollutants like carbon dioxide generated in the lifecycle energy use of the product or activity through using fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). Through using an ecological perspective, this thesis views culture as a system that links a group of people or a community to their surroundings through their use of local mate-rials and energies, and the production and consumption of products from these. The proposed framework determines the main cultural outcomes for ecotourism development such as conservation of heritage and making the host people aware of their cultural values. In addition, it introduces related activities such as social events, conservation of heritage and producing and consuming local products as contributive activities for achieving the outcomes stated above. Furthermore it investigates and refines a number of indicators that can be used as tools for evaluation of the cultural footprint of the development of ecotourism. Within these, local gross domestic product (GDP) as a social-economic indicator arising from tourism activities is also considered. This thesis… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Vale, Robert.

Subjects/Keywords: Eco-tourism; Architecture; Sustainability

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Mahravan, A. (2012). Eco-Tourism and its Architecture: A Methodological Framework for Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2462

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mahravan, Abbas. “Eco-Tourism and its Architecture: A Methodological Framework for Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2462.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mahravan, Abbas. “Eco-Tourism and its Architecture: A Methodological Framework for Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Mahravan A. Eco-Tourism and its Architecture: A Methodological Framework for Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2462.

Council of Science Editors:

Mahravan A. Eco-Tourism and its Architecture: A Methodological Framework for Assessing Progress towards Sustainable Development. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2462

Victoria University of Wellington

14. Pedersen Zari, Maibritt. Ecosystem Services Analysis for the Design of Regenerative Urban Built Environments.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2491

► Humans will need to mitigate the causes of, and adapt to climate change and the loss of biodiversity, as the now inevitable impacts of these… (more)

▼ Humans will need to mitigate the causes of, and adapt to climate change and the loss of biodiversity, as the now inevitable impacts of these changes become more apparent and demand urgent responses. The built environment cannot solve these issues alone. Because it contributes significantly to these problems however, and because it is the main site of cultural and economic activities, it could potentially make a contribution to addressing these problems. Typical built environment focused responses to climate change and biodiversity issues are inadequate given the urgency and scale of the predicted impacts. They tend not to take advantage of the interconnected nature of the causes and effects of climate change and biodiversity loss. Aiming for ‘neutral’ environmental impact buildings in terms of energy, carbon, waste or water sets worthwhile and difficult targets. It is becoming clear however, that built environments may need to go beyond having little negative environmental impact in the future, to having positive environmental benefits. Regenerative design could be useful in this regard because it works to mitigate the causes of climate change and ecosystem degradation (and therefore biodiversity loss). Regenerative design ideally increases the health of ecosystems and resilience to change by utilising the mutually reinforcing aspects of mitigation, adaptation and restoration strategies. The goal of the research is to identify whether regenerative design is possible in urban settings, and to determine where key leverage points for system change may be within the built environment. Regenerative design is in need of further definition and exploration, and lacks quantitative evidence of its potential either by monitoring of built examples, or basic theoretical measurements. Regenerative design literature suggests that mimicking organisms or ecosystems could be an important part of such an approach to design. This is often termed ‘biomimicry’. The concept and practice of biomimicry is also in need of critical investigation for its potential contribution to increased sustainability outcomes. Different kinds of biomimicry exist in terms of type, underlying motivation, and environmental performance outcomes. The thesis examines current understandings of ecological systems in relation to the built environment, and aims to define an ecosystem biomimetic theory for the practical application of regenerative design in urban environments. In order to do this, ecosystem services are examined and potential key ecosystem services that are applicable to a built environment context are identified. The research primarily investigates one area of human knowledge (ecology and biology) for its transferable applicability to another (the urban built environment). Finally, the research determines how such theory could be practically applied to urban and architectural design and tests this through conducting a case study of an existing urban environment. It is posited that the incorporation of an understanding of the living world into… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Robert, Vale, Brenda.

Subjects/Keywords: Architecture; Biomimicry; Sustainable

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Pedersen Zari, M. (2012). Ecosystem Services Analysis for the Design of Regenerative Urban Built Environments. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2491

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pedersen Zari, Maibritt. “Ecosystem Services Analysis for the Design of Regenerative Urban Built Environments.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2491.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pedersen Zari, Maibritt. “Ecosystem Services Analysis for the Design of Regenerative Urban Built Environments.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Pedersen Zari M. Ecosystem Services Analysis for the Design of Regenerative Urban Built Environments. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2491.

Council of Science Editors:

Pedersen Zari M. Ecosystem Services Analysis for the Design of Regenerative Urban Built Environments. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2491

Victoria University of Wellington

15. Ghavampour, Ensiyeh. The Contribution of Natural Design Elements to the Sustained Use of Public Space in a City Centre.

Degree: 2014, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3566

► An increasing similarity in urban designs negatively impacts on urban space through a loss of meaning. Although the importance of meaning is stressed in the… (more)

▼ An increasing similarity in urban designs negatively impacts on urban space through a loss of meaning. Although the importance of meaning is stressed in the literature, this aspect of urban space has been neglected in the recent past at a time when sustainable development is also needed. A review of literature reveals that natural elements within physical settings have meaning for people and that the meanings are socially constructed by the users of the spaces. The contribution of meaning, activity, and physical elements in urban space is described in the Theory of Place. Investigating the affordance of these three components in the sustained use of small urban spaces in a city centre, where public space is at a premium and compatibility of design elements a pre‐requisite, forms the focus of this study. This research aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by using the Theory of Place to assess natural design elements in small urban spaces. An investigation of theory, design characteristics and activity was conducted in four small urban spaces in the city centre of Wellington, New Zealand. The investigation used structured surveys with a facet approach, and photographic observation and GIS mapping of behaviour to answer the research question: Is it possible that natural design elements in public spaces influence the sustained use of a place? In addition, if observations of sustained use are related to natural design elements, is there a theoretical basis for this assertion and can it be examined through research? To answer these questions Study One examines the linkages between physical setting, social activity and meaning by investigating the behavioural and cognitive‐affective affordance of natural elements. With the results indicating a preference for natural over artificial design elements, Study Two investigated more closely how natural and artificial elements combine in design and which physical elements are likely to have strong links with other components of place. Study Three tests the validity of the theoretical findings of the initial studies by mapping user’s behaviour in small urban spaces. The convergence of the theoretical and observational research results emphasises the advantages of using both approaches in an investigation of place. Investigation of the link between meaning and activity through observation is an inferential interpretation which gives rise to the need to use complementary theoretical research with reliable predictive power. While designers should consider theory in design they should also be aware of the practical importance of creating meaningful combinations of design elements that meet the diverse needs and changing users and uses over time. Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Gjerde, Morten.

Subjects/Keywords: Place making; Natural design elements; Public space; Affordance Theory; Theory of Place

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Ghavampour, E. (2014). The Contribution of Natural Design Elements to the Sustained Use of Public Space in a City Centre. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3566

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ghavampour, Ensiyeh. “The Contribution of Natural Design Elements to the Sustained Use of Public Space in a City Centre.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3566.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ghavampour, Ensiyeh. “The Contribution of Natural Design Elements to the Sustained Use of Public Space in a City Centre.” 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Ghavampour E. The Contribution of Natural Design Elements to the Sustained Use of Public Space in a City Centre. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3566.

Council of Science Editors:

Ghavampour E. The Contribution of Natural Design Elements to the Sustained Use of Public Space in a City Centre. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3566

Victoria University of Wellington

16. Alsaif, Fatimah Mohammed. New Zealand learning environments: The role of design and the design process.

Degree: 2014, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4281

► Learning environments are important spaces because these are where primary school children spend many hours. These environments can vary from single cell classrooms to modern… (more)

▼ Learning environments are important spaces because these are where primary school children spend many hours. These environments can vary from single cell classrooms to modern open plan learning studios. As the design of these learning environments can affect the learning outcomes of students, their design and the design process behind them are important fields of investigation. Involving the users of learning environments in the design process is an important factor to be considered. Studies overseas stress the importance of involving teachers and students in the design process of learning environments. However, studies about learning environments in New Zealand show less consideration for the internal layout of classrooms and the involvement of users in their design process. Thus, this thesis studies and compares the design process behind learning environments in New Zealand with those overseas and the effect of this involvement on the design of primary school internal learning spaces, specifically classrooms. The aim of this thesis is create an understanding of the design process behind primary school classroom learning environments in New Zealand. To achieve the aim, this thesis undertakes five phases of study. The first phase is surveying primary school teachers and architects who design educational spaces, about the design and design process of learning environments in New Zealand. The survey results show that both teachers and architects support participatory design in schools and wish for more student user involvement. The second phase is a trial using social media to encourage more teacher and student participation in designing learning environments. Wordpress and Facebook groups were used for this experiment and teachers and students of primary schools in New Zealand were invited to participate. The trial result appears to indicate that social media does not work in encouraging students and teachers in thinking about the design of learning environments in general without having a specific project as a focus. The third phase is a workshop gathering five teachers and one architect to discuss the detail of the design process behind learning environments in New Zealand. The workshop result suggests that again participants support participatory design but suggest the need for guidance on how to do this, possibly from the Ministry of Education. The fourth phase is a case study of the early stages of a re‐build project for Thorndon Primary School in Wellington city. The case study included interviews, focus groups, observations, and collecting documentation. The main conclusion from the case study is that all parties to the project were in support of participatory design but would have benefitted from guidance as the whole design process and user involvement in it is unclear. The last phase is also case studies but here the focus is on the design process for rearranging the internal layout of two classrooms in two primary schools in Wellington city. The case studies covered observing the involvement of students in… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Mackay, Christina.

Subjects/Keywords: Primary school; Participatory design; Design process

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Alsaif, F. M. (2014). New Zealand learning environments: The role of design and the design process. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4281

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Alsaif, Fatimah Mohammed. “New Zealand learning environments: The role of design and the design process.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4281.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Alsaif, Fatimah Mohammed. “New Zealand learning environments: The role of design and the design process.” 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Alsaif FM. New Zealand learning environments: The role of design and the design process. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4281.

Council of Science Editors:

Alsaif FM. New Zealand learning environments: The role of design and the design process. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4281

Victoria University of Wellington

17. Isaacs, Nigel. Making the New Zealand House 1792 – 1982.

Degree: 2015, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4804

► A systematic investigation was undertaken of the techniques (materials and technologies) used to construct the shell of the New Zealand house (envelope and interior linings)… (more)

▼ A systematic investigation was undertaken of the techniques (materials and technologies) used to construct the shell of the New Zealand house (envelope and interior linings) between 1792 and 1982. Using census, manufacturing and import statistics with analysis of local and international archives and publications, principal techniques were selected and documented. A review of local construction and building publications provide a background to the development of construction education and training, as well as the speed of change. Analysis of census data showed that from 1858 to 1981 the majority of dwelling walls in terms of construction (appearance) were timber, brick, board or concrete, while the structure was timber frame. Analysis of import data for seven materials (galvanised iron, asbestos cement, cement, window glass, wood nails, gypsum and roofing slate) from 1870 to 1965 found the UK was a majority supplier until 1925, except for USA gypsum. For the rest of the period, the UK continued to play a preeminent role with increasing Australian imports and local manufacture. Examination of archival and published information on techniques used for the sub-floor, floor, wall (construction and structure), fenestration, roof and thermal insulation provide an overview of country of orign, decade of arrival, spread of use and, if relevant, reasons for failure. Forty materials (including earth and brick, stone, cement and concrete, timber and ferrous metals) and twenty-four technologies are documented. Revised dates of first NZ use are provided for eight of these e.g. the shift from balloon to platform framing occurred in the early 1880s rather than 1890s. Three case studies examine different aspects of the techniques (nails 1860 to 1965, hollow concrete blocks 1904 to 1910 and camerated concrete 1908 to 1920). The research shows that timber was the predominant structural (framing) material from 1792 to 1982. From the 1930s there was a shift away from timber construction (external appearance) to a wider range of products, including brick, board (asbestos- and more recently fibre-cement) and concrete. A new chronological classification of house development is proposed. These techniques travelled in a variety of ways and at speeds which indicate over this time New Zealand was technologically well connected and supported an innovative construction sector. The techniques covered are: Boards: asbestos, and cellulose fibre-cement, particle, plywood, pumice, softboard, and hardboard; Bricks: double and veneer; Building paper; Cement and lime: local and imported; Concrete: hollow block, monolithic, reinforced, Camerated, Oratonu and Pearse patents; Fired earth: bricks and terracotta roof tiles; Floors: concrete slab, suspended, and terrazzo; Framing: balloon, braced, light steel, and platform; Insulation: cork, fibreglass, macerated paper, perlite, pumice, foil, and mineral wool; Iron and Steel: cast and wrought iron, steel; Linings: fibrous plaster, plasterboard and wet; metal tile, shingles and slates; Nails: cut,… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Kernohan, David.

Subjects/Keywords: House; Technology; History; Timber

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Isaacs, N. (2015). Making the New Zealand House 1792 – 1982. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4804

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Isaacs, Nigel. “Making the New Zealand House 1792 – 1982.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4804.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Isaacs, Nigel. “Making the New Zealand House 1792 – 1982.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Isaacs N. Making the New Zealand House 1792 – 1982. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4804.

Council of Science Editors:

Isaacs N. Making the New Zealand House 1792 – 1982. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4804

Victoria University of Wellington

18. Nuttall, Eli. Building at the Speed of Light: Prefabrication, Transport, and Assembly.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2450

► This thesis will examine the logistical strategies and construction techniques used in the making of the First Light house. First Light was the 2011 team… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Prefabrication; Solar; Transportable

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Nuttall, E. (2012). Building at the Speed of Light: Prefabrication, Transport, and Assembly. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2450

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nuttall, Eli. “Building at the Speed of Light: Prefabrication, Transport, and Assembly.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2450.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nuttall, Eli. “Building at the Speed of Light: Prefabrication, Transport, and Assembly.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Nuttall E. Building at the Speed of Light: Prefabrication, Transport, and Assembly. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2450.

Council of Science Editors:

Nuttall E. Building at the Speed of Light: Prefabrication, Transport, and Assembly. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2450

Victoria University of Wellington

19. Kouzminova, Anya. The Adaptive Reuse of Warehouse and Factory Buildings into Residential Living Spaces in Wellington, New Zealand.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2689

► Adaptive reuse does not only mean successfully putting new uses into an old shell. At best the impression is given that a building at the… (more)

▼ Adaptive reuse does not only mean successfully putting new uses into an old shell. At best the impression is given that a building at the moment of its conversion has finally achieved its true destiny. Constructed during the industrial era, often utilitarian and non-descript in their design, warehouse and factory buildings were constructed to store and manufacture goods. Upon their obsolescence, due to containerisation, the closure of business, and subsequent dereliction through disrepair or disuse, these largely structurally sound buildings were left vacant until a cultural movement began in America, converting them into living and studio spaces. The adaptive reuse of these buildings resulted in a new programme, which was to provide residence and ‘store’ people. Much later, in the 1990s this movement spread to Wellington, New Zealand. This delay raises the issue of what makes a successful conversion of a warehouse or factory building to loft-style living space, and through which architectural approaches, criteria and methods may we examine these buildings? This thesis first examines pioneering examples of loft and warehouse living in SoHo, New York, from the initial subversive beginnings of the movement, when artists illegally occupied these spaces. It looks at the gentrification of neighbourhoods and how the loft eventually emerged as a highly sought after architectural living space, first in SoHo, New York before spreading globally to Wellington, New Zealand. Four Wellington warehouse and factory buildings that were converted into residential living spaces are examined and compared. The aim is to understand the conversion process and necessary strategies required to instil a new architectural programme within an existing warehouse or factory building, recognising the unique conditions in such converted architectural spaces. A reused, converted warehouse or former factory can acquire characteristics unique to that building: a certain patina of age, a residue of industrial history, imbedded qualities of surface, a unique architectural structure, as well as the location of the building itself. The case studies show how these imbedded characteristics, can be preserved when the building is converted, thereby retaining the building’s former history while providing a new function. This thesis then analyses whether any commonalities and differences in warehouse and factory living existed between Wellington and SoHo New York, in terms of the evolution of the cultural movement and architectural design. The thesis shows that successful approaches to conversion of factories or warehouses can both save the buildings from demolition, preserve and highlight their heritage and create an architecturally unique space, with inherent qualities that cannot be recreated in a new building. Thus, only upon conversion, can the building gain a sense that it has achieved its true destiny. Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Mackay, Christina.

Subjects/Keywords: Warehouse; Adaptive reuse; SoHo

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Kouzminova, A. (2012). The Adaptive Reuse of Warehouse and Factory Buildings into Residential Living Spaces in Wellington, New Zealand. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2689

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kouzminova, Anya. “The Adaptive Reuse of Warehouse and Factory Buildings into Residential Living Spaces in Wellington, New Zealand.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2689.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kouzminova, Anya. “The Adaptive Reuse of Warehouse and Factory Buildings into Residential Living Spaces in Wellington, New Zealand.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Kouzminova A. The Adaptive Reuse of Warehouse and Factory Buildings into Residential Living Spaces in Wellington, New Zealand. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2689.

Council of Science Editors:

Kouzminova A. The Adaptive Reuse of Warehouse and Factory Buildings into Residential Living Spaces in Wellington, New Zealand. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2689

Victoria University of Wellington

20. Farrow, Anna. Inside the First Light House: Interior Design for New Zealand’s Entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2452

► This thesis documents a two year journey to design and build a most unconventional kiwi bach. It reports on the applied research undertaken in order… (more)

▼ This thesis documents a two year journey to design and build a most unconventional kiwi bach. It reports on the applied research undertaken in order to meet the specific requirements of a particular construction project: the development of a transportable, modular, demountable, entirely solar-powered house built in New Zealand to compete in the US Department of Energy’s 2011 Solar Decathlon, held in Washington DC. This challenge was initially taken on by a small team of undergraduate students with very little previous experience in the construction process. The team faced a set of technical and logistical hurdles that would have been daunting for even the most experienced practitioner to negotiate, let alone a group for whom an architectural career was just beginning. Such challenges included: - Creating a house design that would comply with two sets of building codes, endure 18,000 kilometres of transport over two months, expedite assembly by a team of unskilled labourers, and enable comfortable inhabitation after seven days; - Optimising the thermal performance and liveability of one building for two climates in two hemispheres; - Using architecture, landscape and interior design to explain New Zealand and its lifestyle to an American audience of 200,000; - Realising an entire and complex project that required 100% external funding and in-kind support from as-yet unknown parties. By predisposition, then, the project was not going to be simple: very little of the process and very few of the construction details were going to be standard in any way. This thesis focuses on the critical design developments of the house interior, from a hypothetical design to the full-scale assembly of a ‘kiwi bach’ in the heart of Washington DC. The research and outcomes presented here are not necessarily all precedents for future building projects, but rather ‘best-fit’ solutions for the highly particular and constrained design situation brought about by the interaction of the range of logistical, legislative and economic controls, the dynamics of the wider team, and the demands of the Solar Decathlon competition. The project as a whole can, and should, act as a valid precedent for future architectural projects with regard to research into modular construction, prefabrication, and the collaborative building process. The students that were involved will embark on their professional careers with the Solar Decathlon experience as a foundation for their future contribution to the construction industry. Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Vale, Robert.

Subjects/Keywords: Prefabrication; Bach; Interior design

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Farrow, A. (2012). Inside the First Light House: Interior Design for New Zealand’s Entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2452

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Farrow, Anna. “Inside the First Light House: Interior Design for New Zealand’s Entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2452.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Farrow, Anna. “Inside the First Light House: Interior Design for New Zealand’s Entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Farrow A. Inside the First Light House: Interior Design for New Zealand’s Entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2452.

Council of Science Editors:

Farrow A. Inside the First Light House: Interior Design for New Zealand’s Entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2452

Victoria University of Wellington

21. Jagersma, Ben. The 10 Day Bach: A Net Zero Home.

Degree: 2012, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2453

► Held every two years in Washington DC and run by the US Department of Energy the Solar Decathlon is a competition that challenges architecture and… (more)

▼ Held every two years in Washington DC and run by the US Department of Energy the Solar Decathlon is a competition that challenges architecture and engineering students from all over the world to come up with new and innovative ways to design and construct low energy homes. For the first time in the competition’s history a team from New Zealand was selected to compete in the 2011 competition. This thesis documents the design process of the First Light house from concept to construction focusing on the relationship between energy and architecture in a New Zealand home designed for the Solar Decathlon. The challenge for the young architects and engineers competing in the competition is to develop ways of reducing energy consumption and to raise awareness of the energy saving benefits of highly efficient home design to the public. Despite this being the underlying philosophy, this thesis suggests that the competition is structured in a way that rewards technology over passive design innovation in architecture. A typical Solar Decathlon house is epitomized by a large solar array generating the power needing to run an oversized mechanical system. The New Zealand entry challenges this trend with the design of a home that is focused on ways to improve passive strategies for reducing energy use first before relying on technology. The question is whether a home designed with this philosophy in mind can still meet the strict requirements set out in the ten contests embedded in the Solar Decathlon? Designing a home to meet these requirements was also, in many ways, contradictory to the house’s philosophy. The conceptual driver of the First Light house was the iconic ‘kiwi bach.’ Commonly defined as “something you built yourself, on land you don’t own, out of materials you borrowed or stole,” the bach gives a unique model of comfort and how people might live in a space. Its values are associated with a relationship with the outdoors, a focus on the social aspects of the home and a simple use of technology. As the project developed it was also apparent ‘the bach’, if it were used all year round, could become a symbol for the current state of many New Zealand homes; cold, damp, unhealthy and wasteful of energy. Finding ways to improve this while maintaining the essence of the bach became one of the major motivations throughout the design process. The challenge with this was that the goals associated with designing a ‘kiwi bach’ for a New Zealand climate were, in many ways, conflicting with the requirements of the Solar Decathlon competition. Using comprehensive thermal modelling the First Light house was designed as a net zero energy home that could meet the requirements of two quite unique briefs for two distinctly different climates. Throughout this thesis the often contradictory relationship between the First Light house as a Solar Decathlon entry and the First Light house as an energy efficient ‘kiwi bach’ is explained. Broken into three parts the thesis looks at the passive design of the home and the optimization of the… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Vale, Robert.

Subjects/Keywords: Energy; Solar; Passive

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Jagersma, B. (2012). The 10 Day Bach: A Net Zero Home. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2453

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jagersma, Ben. “The 10 Day Bach: A Net Zero Home.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2453.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jagersma, Ben. “The 10 Day Bach: A Net Zero Home.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Jagersma B. The 10 Day Bach: A Net Zero Home. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2453.

Council of Science Editors:

Jagersma B. The 10 Day Bach: A Net Zero Home. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2453

Victoria University of Wellington

22. Azhar, Jasim. Exploring the potential of Urban Leftover Spaces.

Degree: 2019, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8559

► A city’s spatial environment emerges from the ongoing negotiation between the constructed environment, urban processes, and bodily experience. Many spaces do not represent a static… (more)

▼ A city’s spatial environment emerges from the ongoing negotiation between the constructed environment, urban processes, and bodily experience. Many spaces do not represent a static notion but are continually challenged and reconstituted, including spaces that appear to be ‘leftover’. The ability to recognise leftover spaces in the urban context is an integral part of the urban redevelopment process, where structured and layered approaches become useful in understanding how to transform these spaces into places. Consequently, leftover spaces in the urban fabric can be seen both as having potential and as threatening. Researchers have pointed out the issues, conditions, and importance of the positive utilisation of leftover spaces. These spaces can be designed, transformed, and integrated into the main urban fabric to achieve environmental and social gains. Creative and flexible design should lead to psychologically healthy places by improving the image of a city from within. However, there is insufficient information available on how to go about designing such spaces. The revitalisation and aesthetic quality of leftover spaces could expand the dynamism of a city through strategic design interventions. This study explores how the visual perception of leftover spaces in Wellington City that influences both personal experiences and their potential usage could be enhanced. The research aims to investigate the potential of different types of urban leftover spaces, which could be used in a more effective way than they are present. The mixed methodology undertaken in this study seeks to inform planning initiatives by knowing what people feel about leftover spaces and their aspects that need improvement. This research, therefore, examines how such leftover spaces are defined and can be redesigned to become part of a built environment. The research thus consists of three studies starting with an initial visual preference study to understand human perceptions that could lead to better design solutions. The second study explored the differences in design preferences among participants coming from different fields of study, forming the main visual preference study. Visual preferences can guide behaviour and the emotional responses of different users in the redesign of such spaces and their essential attributes. Lastly, focus group discussions were held with built and non-built environment participants. To sum up, the results revealed that providing more vegetation is a critical design attribute for such spaces. The study contradicts theories that hold there are differences in the ways built and non-built environment experts perceive the environment. Advisors/Committee Members: Gjerde, Morten, Vale, Brenda.

Subjects/Keywords: Urban leftover spaces; Environmental perception and aesthetics; Visual preference study

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Azhar, J. (2019). Exploring the potential of Urban Leftover Spaces. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8559

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Azhar, Jasim. “Exploring the potential of Urban Leftover Spaces.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8559.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Azhar, Jasim. “Exploring the potential of Urban Leftover Spaces.” 2019. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Azhar J. Exploring the potential of Urban Leftover Spaces. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8559.

Council of Science Editors:

Azhar J. Exploring the potential of Urban Leftover Spaces. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8559

Victoria University of Wellington

23. Moradibistouni, Milad. Assessment of Zero Energy Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of New Zealand Housing Needs.

Degree: 2020, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8805

► Problem statement: The demographics of New Zealand are changing and the country is getting older. The literature shows the housing needs of older people are… (more)

▼ Problem statement: The demographics of New Zealand are changing and the country is getting older. The literature shows the housing needs of older people are different, and that many would prefer to stay in their existing neighbourhood and age in place. In addition to the shortage of houses, low residential densities, the fast growth of land and house costs over income, and an aging population are all current issues in New Zealand housing. Projections also show the shortage of energy resources and environmental pollution will affect the future of housing, as the housing industry is responsible for over one-third of global energy use and CO₂ emissions. Aim of the research: This thesis aims to design and evaluate the practicality and efficiency of a prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) as a partial response to New Zealand housing needs. Prefabrication was selected as the method of construction as it has been claimed to be more efficient in terms of energy and material use, as well as leading to a shorter construction time and lower environmental impacts. The use of ADUs could increase residential density and add to the housing stock by using existing developed land and infrastructure. ADUs also offer smaller houses within the existing social context, which the literature suggests is the main housing requirement of older people. As a result, the ADU in this research was designed to suit older residents, whilst recognising that it would also be suitable for small households of all ages. Methodology: This research used design as a tool with which to explore the potential of prefabricated ADUs as a contribution to New Zealand housing needs. The design was then tested against housing needs by using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). This part of the research was conducted in the three phases of life-cycle energy, life-cycle cost, and life cycle CO₂ emissions of the ADU as designed. Results: While the transport limitations pushed the design to be narrow (the maximum allowed load width was 2.55m), the Lifemark accessibility standard asked for doors, corridors, and spaces wide enough to ease the movement of disabled people. Despite these difficulties, it was possible to design an ADU which could be manufactured in New Zealand and transported anywhere in the country without any need for over-dimension load permissions. However, the analysis in the last phase, looking at the ADU during its life span, showed there was no substantial difference between its performance and that traditionally made houses. The results of the analysis suggest that, despite the importance of the construction method, the building energy efficiency, CO₂ emissions and cost, the environmental impact of a house is more dependent on the choice of materials than the method of making it. Future research: The results suggest the importance of further investigation into the choice of materials used to make residential buildings and the effect such choices have on life-cycle impact. There is also a need to seek feedback on the ADU as designed from both… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Isaacs, Nigel.

Subjects/Keywords: Housing needs; Life Cycle Analysis; Prefabrication; LCA

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Moradibistouni, M. (2020). Assessment of Zero Energy Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of New Zealand Housing Needs. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8805

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moradibistouni, Milad. “Assessment of Zero Energy Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of New Zealand Housing Needs.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8805.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moradibistouni, Milad. “Assessment of Zero Energy Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of New Zealand Housing Needs.” 2020. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Moradibistouni M. Assessment of Zero Energy Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of New Zealand Housing Needs. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8805.

Council of Science Editors:

Moradibistouni M. Assessment of Zero Energy Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of New Zealand Housing Needs. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8805

Victoria University of Wellington

24. Imani, Marzieh. A thermo-bio-architectural framework (ThBA) for finding inspiration in nature: Biomimetic energy efficient building design.

Degree: 2020, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8875

► Design inspired by nature has been known as biomimicry or biomimetic design that is believed to transform human technologies into a sustainable status through translation… (more)

▼ Design inspired by nature has been known as biomimicry or biomimetic design that is believed to transform human technologies into a sustainable status through translation of biological models, systems, and processes. Considering energy efficiency as one of the aspects of sustainability in the concept of bio-inspired building design, the problem was how to access the solutions best matched to the design problem. Various tools for finding existing knowledge from a different domain are described but as yet there appears to be no tool for allowing building designers to access the efficient ways found in nature of producing energy, using energy, and recycling resources. What the research investigated was to find if it is possible to develop a generalised thermo-bio-architectural (ThBA) framework by use of which architects would be able to improve the energy performance of buildings in a wide range of climates, by following a systematic process that methodically connects design thermal challenges to thermal adaptation principles used in nature. The ThBA was developed by studying biology to find how thermal regulation strategies used by living organisms can be classified and generalised. The proposed ThBA was confirmed and evaluated before it was used for the rest of the research. The biological part of the ThBA was assessed by biological experts within a focus group session. Having the ThBA confirmed, the research also investigated how the heat transfer principles in buildings can be articulated to be linked to the generalised thermal adaptation strategies in nature. For this, a series of case studies were selected and for each an energy simulation was run to analyse its thermal performance and identify its thermal challenges. Then, the ThBA was used to introduce innovative solutions for improving the thermal performance of the case studies with big energy use to reveal unexpected techniques or technologies. This, however, necessitated its reconfiguration so as to be useful for architects. Testing the ThBA for two extreme climates in New Zealand, highlighted the fact that the simple translation of the majority of biological thermal adaptation principles are being used by architects, although for some, the architectural equivalents did not function in exactly in the same way as biological thermoregulation strategies. The differences were seen either in the central thermoregulatory principles or the broader properties within which the key principles fitted. Apart from that, for both architectural and biological thermoregulatory strategies the heat transfer parameter and methods were the same. Given that, in a context where biomimicry is understood as the imitation of complicated thermoregulatory solutions in nature for which innovation is evolutionary achieved, the term biomimetics seems to not have a place in the context of bio-inspired energy efficient design considering the current state of technology. The ThBA, however, suggested a few strategies that might address opportunities for designing a new generation of… Advisors/Committee Members: Donn, Michael, Vale, Brenda.

Subjects/Keywords: Biomimetic design; Energy efficiency; Sustainable design; Thermal performance; Thermoregulation; Thermal adaptation; Bio-inspiration; Biomimicry

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Imani, M. (2020). A thermo-bio-architectural framework (ThBA) for finding inspiration in nature: Biomimetic energy efficient building design. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8875

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Imani, Marzieh. “A thermo-bio-architectural framework (ThBA) for finding inspiration in nature: Biomimetic energy efficient building design.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8875.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Imani, Marzieh. “A thermo-bio-architectural framework (ThBA) for finding inspiration in nature: Biomimetic energy efficient building design.” 2020. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Imani M. A thermo-bio-architectural framework (ThBA) for finding inspiration in nature: Biomimetic energy efficient building design. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8875.

Council of Science Editors:

Imani M. A thermo-bio-architectural framework (ThBA) for finding inspiration in nature: Biomimetic energy efficient building design. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8875

Victoria University of Wellington

25. Lawton, Ella Susanne. Footprinting New Zealand urban forms and lifestyles.

Degree: 2013, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4774

► More than 90% of New Zealand’s ecological footprint results from the lifestyle choices of individuals, although the size and impact of their lifestyle footprint depends… (more)

▼ More than 90% of New Zealand’s ecological footprint results from the lifestyle choices of individuals, although the size and impact of their lifestyle footprint depends on the type of urban form in which they live. The aim of this research is to highlight the degree to which New Zealanders are living beyond their fair earth share and how this appears through lifestyles. As the population continues to increase and resources become scarce, it is vital that both governments and communities have effective resource accounting tools to inform further urban development, given its influence on resource use. The thesis highlights how urban form could reduce barriers to people’s future wellbeing and it identifies the types of lifestyles that support a shift towards lower footprint living. To understand how the ecological footprint of New Zealand’s communities is generated by a combination of the community members’ lifestyle choices and interaction with their urban form, the research comprised five steps. 1. Designing a footprint method and calculating local footprint yields for the New Zealand context. 2. Calculating the New Zealand footprint in nine categories: food and beverages, travel, consumer goods, holidays, household energy, housing, infrastructure, government and services. 3. Creating a calculator and survey, and collecting household footprint data from five New Zealand communities. 4. Processing data and analysing community results highlighting differences and similarities between them. 5. Using the community output creating fair earth share scenarios which highlight those footprint categories within each urban form that provide the best opportunity for reducing a community’s footprint. Throughout this project the ecological footprint has been an effective indicator which has provided the means to communicate complex environmental data in a simplified form to diverse groups. The project used the ecological footprint to measure and communicate the trends that are putting pressure on the planet’s finite availability of land; a growing demand and the decreasing supply. It was found to be an effective communication tool for both communities and local government organisations that formed a way of discussing how to reduce their footprint in the future. Although many New Zealand lifestyles exist in a variety of types of urban form, some lifestyle types are more typical in certain urban forms. Food was found to be the predominant driver of a household’s footprint. Use of commercial land for growing, on-farm inputs and food processing made up the largest portion of the food footprint. Holidays and pets were also large contributors to an individual’s footprint. Due to the high amount of renewable energy that goes into producing New Zealand’s electricity, household energy was proportionally much less than found in similar international footprint case studies. The final scenarios show that fair earth share living in New Zealand is possible; some individuals are already doing it. However bringing about large-scale… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Vale, Robert.

Subjects/Keywords: Ecological; Footprint; New Zealand

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APA (6^th Edition):

Lawton, E. S. (2013). Footprinting New Zealand urban forms and lifestyles. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4774

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lawton, Ella Susanne. “Footprinting New Zealand urban forms and lifestyles.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4774.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lawton, Ella Susanne. “Footprinting New Zealand urban forms and lifestyles.” 2013. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Lawton ES. Footprinting New Zealand urban forms and lifestyles. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4774.

Council of Science Editors:

Lawton ES. Footprinting New Zealand urban forms and lifestyles. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4774

Victoria University of Wellington

26. Petty, Margaret Maile. Cultures of light: Electric light in the United States, 1890s-1950s.

Degree: 2016, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6121

► Cultures of Light is set within a period that stretches from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century in the United States, an era in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Electric light; 20th century; United States

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Petty, M. M. (2016). Cultures of light: Electric light in the United States, 1890s-1950s. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6121

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Petty, Margaret Maile. “Cultures of light: Electric light in the United States, 1890s-1950s.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6121.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Petty, Margaret Maile. “Cultures of light: Electric light in the United States, 1890s-1950s.” 2016. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Petty MM. Cultures of light: Electric light in the United States, 1890s-1950s. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2016. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6121.

Council of Science Editors:

Petty MM. Cultures of light: Electric light in the United States, 1890s-1950s. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6121

Victoria University of Wellington

27. Chicca, Fabricio Ribas. Developing a Label for Excellence in Design for Urban Sustainability.

Degree: 2013, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2647

► The thesis investigates the impact caused by urban development on the environment. In addition, the thesis proposes and tests a methodology and a prototype tool… (more)

▼ The thesis investigates the impact caused by urban development on the environment. In addition, the thesis proposes and tests a methodology and a prototype tool for assessing the environmental performance of urban environments. The first section of the research briefly discusses some of the important environmental performance rating systems available on the market, such as USGBC-LEED, BREEAM, ISO 14000, NABERS and CASBEE. Their use for assessing urban developments is investigated critically. The thesis points out relevant flaws in the methods of these institutions, exposing a gap in knowledge of urban environmental assessment. The next step of the thesis begins by considering some historical societies and their urban models in order to understand how those making urban developments have approached the environment and its limitations. Indeed, the analysis of these historical models was based on selected speculative aspects, since confirmed by the investigation, as being essential for an ecologically balanced society. The thesis dedicates a chapter to describing the impact caused by the progressive monetarization of ancient society on the relationship between the urban environment and nature. The chapter introduces a discussion about how money has interfered with and speeded up the process of job specialization in urban areas, and how it has been shaping urban areas today. The thesis then reflects on important urban problems from an ecological point of view, pointing out relevant issues in modern urban development. Additionally, the research connects the problems of modern urbanism and the economics that have acted as a major force in shaping cities and their expansions. Finally the research proposes a methodology for environmental assessment, based on the ecological footprint. The prototype tool developed puts together all relevant environmental aspects. It also includes personal habits, combining these with urban design, transportation, consumption and energy resources to measure the footprint impact. The research recognises that the footprint cannot be treated as a static number; therefore, the research also presents a second instrument, which calculates the biocapacity per capita, according to population and economic growth, serving as a numerical ecological parameter for the first prototype tool. This enables the environmental impact of proposed changes, such as urban growth, to be assessed. A number of case studies using the tools are presented. These include three new urban developments which have a label for more sustainable urban design (LEED). The measurement prototype tool is also applied to some of the ancient societies previously studied, in order to compare the present urban and life style model with that of ancient urban societies. The thesis ends by comparing results from LEED for Neighbourhood Development with those of the new prototype tool, including comparison of modern and historical urban models. Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Abreu e Lima, Daniele.

Subjects/Keywords: Urban sustainability; Ecological footprint

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Chicca, F. R. (2013). Developing a Label for Excellence in Design for Urban Sustainability. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2647

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chicca, Fabricio Ribas. “Developing a Label for Excellence in Design for Urban Sustainability.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2647.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chicca, Fabricio Ribas. “Developing a Label for Excellence in Design for Urban Sustainability.” 2013. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Chicca FR. Developing a Label for Excellence in Design for Urban Sustainability. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2647.

Council of Science Editors:

Chicca FR. Developing a Label for Excellence in Design for Urban Sustainability. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/2647

Victoria University of Wellington

28. Balador, Zahra. Increasing the use of reclaimed and recycled building materials in New Zealand: Stakeholder perceptions.

Degree: 2020, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/9170

► This study investigated the perceptions of stakeholders in the building construction industry regarding the use of reused and recycled building materials (RRBMs) as a sustainable… (more)

▼ This study investigated the perceptions of stakeholders in the building construction industry regarding the use of reused and recycled building materials (RRBMs) as a sustainable action in terms of using fewer natural resources and generating less waste. The aim was to find challenges to and opportunities for using RRBMs and provide recommendations for the relevant actors. Different occupations participated in this study including architects and designers, builders, manufacturers and suppliers, environmentalists, regulators and consumers. An explanatory-sequential, mixed-method approach was used to collect quantitative data and explore these more deeply with qualitative data to answer the research questions. The involvement of many different stakeholders was helpful in creating a multidimensional conceptualisation towards reaching sustainable construction goals. The roles, expectations, interrelationships, and demands of stakeholders were identified. The architect was perceived to be most influential construction industry stakeholder in the building project team on the uptake of RRBMs. The aim of this study was to create a big picture of the situation to show to decision-makers and other relevant audiences and give suggestions that could help to increase the use of RRBMs and ultimately lower the environmental impacts of buildings in New Zealand. The groups of stakeholders had different levels of environmental attitudes, although the mean score was in the pro-ecological range. Education level, occupation and ownership of property also influenced environmental attitudes. Of the stakeholders not directly associated with environmental activism, the architects had more environmentally friendly attitudes. Analysing the behaviour of stakeholders in terms of socio-demographic data and occupation indicated that women and people with tertiary education were more likely to engage in reuse and recycling activities and occupation also had an influence on this. Consumers had the least and architects the most knowledge of regulations and certification in this area. Examining the Theory of Planned Behaviour showed that architects with higher environmental attitude scores had stronger intentions to do more recycling or buy more recycled materials; however, their intentions were also influenced by factors affecting green purchase behaviour. Knowledge of related regulations and certificates also influenced their behaviour. Although the behavioural models differed for the other stakeholder groups, environmental attitudes and perceived behavioural control were strong predictors of behaviour involving reuse and recycling and particularly the use of RRBMs for all groups. Price and self-satisfaction were the most influential factors on green purchasing in this study, although age, gender, and income were also influential. The results of the quantitative and qualitative studies were different in the evaluation of material characteristics. In the qualitative results it was felt cost was most important whereas, in the quantitative results, it… Advisors/Committee Members: Gjerde, Morten, Vale, Brenda, Isaacs, Nigel.

Subjects/Keywords: Recycled Building Materials; Waste Reduction; Sustainable Architecture

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Balador, Z. (2020). Increasing the use of reclaimed and recycled building materials in New Zealand: Stakeholder perceptions. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/9170

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Balador, Zahra. “Increasing the use of reclaimed and recycled building materials in New Zealand: Stakeholder perceptions.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/9170.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Balador, Zahra. “Increasing the use of reclaimed and recycled building materials in New Zealand: Stakeholder perceptions.” 2020. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Balador Z. Increasing the use of reclaimed and recycled building materials in New Zealand: Stakeholder perceptions. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/9170.

Council of Science Editors:

Balador Z. Increasing the use of reclaimed and recycled building materials in New Zealand: Stakeholder perceptions. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/9170

29. Petrović, Emina. Building Materials and Health: A study of perceptions of the healthiness of building and furnishing materials in homes.

Degree: 2014, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3187

► This thesis explores people's perceptions of building and furnishing materials in domestic interiors in relation to human health. Although recently there has been an increase… (more)

▼ This thesis explores people's perceptions of building and furnishing materials in domestic interiors in relation to human health. Although recently there has been an increase in discussion of the adverse impacts building and furnishing materials have on human health, it is also noted that change in removing 'risk' materials from the market is not happening fast enough. Rather than focusing on professional views or the regulative changes that have effected some improvements, this thesis focuses on popular views, as these are currently an under-researched but significant factor for change. Popular perception of the healthiness of materials directly relates to everyday choices which might influence indoor air quality in people's homes. Hence understanding these perceptions is an important element in improving this situation. The primary question of this thesis is how informed, or knowledgeable, the general population is about risks to human health associated with building and furnishing materials, and secondarily, whether any predictors of people's views can be observed. Because of the limited availability of similar studies this thesis is exploratory. It consists of two main studies: - The core survey of 247 participants from three countries (61 NZ general, 65 NZ architects, 60 US, and 61 UK) explores what people think about the healthiness of common materials and evaluates this data for any demographic or psychological predictors of knowledge; and - The follow-up trial evaluates the effectiveness of an educational intervention and provides more detailed mixed-method data on the views of 12 participants. The studies use quantitative approaches that are commonly used in psychological research. The thesis shows that there are significant limitations in the existing knowledge of risks associated with building and furnishing materials especially amongst the general population, which poorly differentiates between the health impact of similar looking materials such as vinyl and linoleum, and particleboard and MDF with and without formaldehyde. This leads to the conclusion there is need for improvement in the general level of knowledge about the healthiness of materials. In terms of predictors, gender is found to be the strongest predictor of recognition of risks with women tending to rate materials more accurately in terms of their risk to health, and males rating all materials higher. Similarly, women demonstrated greater change in their ratings and actions following the educational intervention. Experience with asthma and allergies was also a predictor of more accurate rating of materials but this trend was milder. When the five personality traits were evaluated, openness mildly but consistently correlated with more accurate health ratings of materials, while agreeableness correlated with tendency to give high ratings regardless of how healthy materials were. No clear patterns were found for extraversion, emotional stability and conscientiousness. No clear pattern for the environmental concerns was found in the core… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda.

Subjects/Keywords: Hazardous building materials; Health and architecture; Perception of architecture

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APA (6^th Edition):

Petrović, E. (2014). Building Materials and Health: A study of perceptions of the healthiness of building and furnishing materials in homes. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3187

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Petrović, Emina. “Building Materials and Health: A study of perceptions of the healthiness of building and furnishing materials in homes.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3187.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Petrović, Emina. “Building Materials and Health: A study of perceptions of the healthiness of building and furnishing materials in homes.” 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Petrović E. Building Materials and Health: A study of perceptions of the healthiness of building and furnishing materials in homes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3187.

Council of Science Editors:

Petrović E. Building Materials and Health: A study of perceptions of the healthiness of building and furnishing materials in homes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/3187

30. Rios Calleja, Jaime Jesús. Environmental impact assessment of vernacular thatch building tradition in Mexico: Case studies of three palm species and related technology along the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

Degree: 2015, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4675

► This project involves research into vernacular buildings, in particular traditional and contemporary coastal palm thatch buildings in the middle-west coast deciduous forest environments in Mexico.… (more)

▼ This project involves research into vernacular buildings, in particular traditional and contemporary coastal palm thatch buildings in the middle-west coast deciduous forest environments in Mexico. The fieldwork-based grounded theory research investigates the natural materials and techniques involved in constructing thatched vernacular buildings using three different palm species (Attalea guacuyule, Brahea dulcis and Sabal rosei) in different climatic contexts along the Trans Mexican Volcanic Belt (TMVB). The aim is to achieve a holistic approach to the environmental assessment of these building types through a life-cycle assessment. The present research emerges from the premise that vernacular buildings are generally taken for granted as sustainable, and yet they are under-investigated meaning this assumption may not be correct. In general the performance of vernacular buildings in terms of sustainability and in relation to their embodied energy is under reported, particularly in terms of vernacular case studies in Mexico. However the deterioration of the environments where such buildings are located through anthropogenic causes is of world-wide importance, therefore it is a priority for this research to study the relationship of the vernacular traditions with their immediate environment. The first section of the thesis analyses theoretical frameworks for sustainability and vernacular architecture. Both terms are widely used and carry many different meanings, so it is important to establish the definitions used in this research to better set the boundaries of the study as a basis for seeking the best methods for assessing the environmental impact of the selected vernacular thatch building technologies. The second section undertakes qualitative and quantitative fieldwork on traditional practices of palm thatch buildings in selected regions of Mexico and related case studies, six in total. The fieldwork was combined with investigation into ethnographical, ethnobotanical and historical records and data for the three palms used for thatching and their related materials and technologies in order to derive data concerning yield factors, lifespan of the building materials, carrying capacities, embodied energy of transport and embodied energy of materials. The third section applies the collected information for a life-cycle environmental assessment (LCA) of two typical buildings for each of the three different palm species and the diverse techniques involved. The assessment is carried out based on various assumptions that are commonly used in LCA to give a carbon account and an ecological footprint for each building component both after construction and for a 50 year building life. However, during the research particular variables in the analysis were revealed, such as operating energy, recycling of building elements, durability of materials and transport practices, which can vary widely from case to case, therefore the limits and scope of the assessment excluded such data for a better comparative scenario of the… Advisors/Committee Members: Vale, Brenda, Vale, Robert.

Subjects/Keywords: Architecture; Vernacular; Sustainability

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APA (6^th Edition):

Rios Calleja, J. J. (2015). Environmental impact assessment of vernacular thatch building tradition in Mexico: Case studies of three palm species and related technology along the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4675

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rios Calleja, Jaime Jesús. “Environmental impact assessment of vernacular thatch building tradition in Mexico: Case studies of three palm species and related technology along the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 27, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4675.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rios Calleja, Jaime Jesús. “Environmental impact assessment of vernacular thatch building tradition in Mexico: Case studies of three palm species and related technology along the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Rios Calleja JJ. Environmental impact assessment of vernacular thatch building tradition in Mexico: Case studies of three palm species and related technology along the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4675.

Council of Science Editors:

Rios Calleja JJ. Environmental impact assessment of vernacular thatch building tradition in Mexico: Case studies of three palm species and related technology along the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4675

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