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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Architecture) by Supervisor "Breed, Ida"
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)South Africa is one of the leading countries globally when it comes to mining and extracting minerals from the Landscape. Mining companies in South Africa are not satisfying their legal responsibilities by effectively ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Rapid urbanisation worldwide since the 1950’s has led to the depletion of ecosystem carbon pools and a loss of biodiversity, particularly in the urban environment. Urban expansion not only possess many threats to human ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2012)The purpose of this dissertation was to explore how a landscape architect may help to address environmental decay and the threat of food scarcity that are the results of rapid urban growth. For this urban renewal scheme, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2009-04-30)The significance of open space in addressing the socio-economic and historical content of townships (former homelands) specifically in Hammanskraal.
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)This dissertation is an effort towards a better understanding of public open space within Pretoria [Tshwane]. The author identified a lack of freedom of expression within the Pretoria parks and that people actually have a ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2012)Traditionally cultural landscape of the past involved a dialogue between natural system, human modifications and the value given by humans to the landscape, ultimately nurturing a healthy interaction between human and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-12)Globally, researchers advocate the potential of green infrastructure applications to contribute to inclusive, safe and sustainable cities as captured by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 11. Socio-economic ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2010)The dissertation investigates suitable living environments for the healing and rehabilitation of people in crisis in South Africa, focusing on the human experience of space. Through the understanding of the problem and the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2009)The purpose of this thesis was to explore the potential of a designed physical outdoor environment to improve the social environment and thereby enhance the psychological healing process at Psychiatric institutions. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2010-07-17)The purpose of this thesis was to explore the potential of a designed physical outdoor environment to improve the social environment and thereby enhance the psychological healing process at Psychiatric institutions. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)Urban renewal responds to physical deterioration within cities to improve the quality of urban life. Urban renewal in Africa is undertaken in once colonial societies with their existing spatial built forms undergoing changes ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)In South African Townships, socio economic activities of the second economy such as informal trading typically manifest themselves in low quality, left over open spaces along roadsides and transport interchanges. These ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-12-03)Through investigating nature relationships in the South African urban context of the City of Tshwane, this study aims to find insights into community perceptions and opinions as well as the type of nature relationships ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2010-07-16)This research dissertation explores how the symbolic space of public space, and therefore memory and meaning attached to a place, could inspire the process of the design for a landscape intervention. The research argues ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2008)Mamelodi is a multi-cultural township located 20kms east of the Tshwane city centre. It is a vibrant and complex place, alive with opportunity, diversity, talent and creativity. It is also however, afflicted by many problems, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2009-04-20)South Africa is more than ever, in need of a public transport system integrated within its surroundings. A successful transportation network needs an environment where users can change transport systems with ease and peace ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)The Johannesburg, Cottesloe, Gas Works is located within the Witwatersrand zone of integration, between the University of Johannesburg and Witwatersrand. According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Open Space System ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2011)Many past events go unmarked and unremembered, and eventually lose their significance. One such area is the Wonderboom fort, tree and the Nature Reserve. The research investigates how the landscape design can strengthen ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2011)The South African population has been experiencing an unprecedented rate of urbanization that has left government bodies struggling to meet the qualitative and the infrastructural demands of the emergent sector in undeveloped ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2011)Quality play is fundamental to the healthy development of a child. Children living in high-density residential areas in Pretoria are deprived of necessary play experiences, due to the nature of the existing playgrounds. ...
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