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A Cultural Landscape Assessment of Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas
In 2014, having just been sold, Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas closed for the final time having been open for over 100 years also producing two of the top ten golfers in PGA history, Ben Hogan and Byron ... -
A STUDY OF THE ADAPTATION OF PARAMETRIC COMPUTER DESIGN AMONG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONALS IN TEXAS
(2017-05-12)Parametric design utilizes algorithmic-based software to produce computational, generative, responsive, and immersive three-dimensional models for use in landscape architecture, planning, and architecture (Cantrell & ... -
Addressing Issues Relating to Food Deserts Through Empowerment; A Community Garden Design Proposal for The Glencrest Neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas
(2018-12-10)The high rate of population growth in urban areas over the past century has contributed to the creation of food deserts, which are areas characterized by the lack of access to affordable fresh and healthy foods. Food ... -
Addressing Obsolescence in Fort Worth Public pools: Enhancing Forest Park Public City Pool
(2023-05-22)The city of Fort Worth, Texas has strived to ensure high-quality recreational water activities, which resulted in the closure or demolitions of several demolished aquatic parks in 2009. With many parks exceeding their ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE USE HAND, DIGITAL AND HYBRID GRAPHICS IN CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE
(2016-05-10)Visual representation is a critical component of professional landscape architecture practice. The tools that are used for visual representation production are hand, digital and hybrid graphics. This thesis evaluates the ... -
Analysis Of The Congress Of New Urbanism Landscape Design Principles And Social Interaction
(Landscape Architecture, 2007-08-23)The Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) is a relatively new topic among urban developers, planners, and city leaders. It seeks to change the way cities and towns are built by creating compact neighborhoods that encourage ... -
Anti-terrorism Site Design Guidelines For U.S. Military Installations: An evaluation of the implementation process at U.S. Army forts in Texas and Louisiana
(Landscape Architecture, 2010-07-19)is of vital importance to accommodate the need for security in site plans and designs on all military installations. Terrorism prevention, referred to as force protection by the United States Department of Defense, is ... -
Application Of The Historic Preservation Index Strategy to Historic Vernacular Landscape
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-08-08)The aim of this study is to form a matrix for the understanding and preservation approach for Historic Vernacular Landscapes applying the Historic Preservation Index strategy. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) Historic ... -
Art And The Built Landscape In The Central Business District Of Dallas: Influences From An Identifiable Era In the Late Twentieth Century
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-08-08)In the mid to late 1970s, Dallas' emergence as a center of culture and art became outwardly evident in the urban landscape. International and local designers were commissioned to make their mark on the grided environment; ... -
ASSESSING ELEMENTS OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACE UNDER ELEVATED FREEWAYS: APPLICATION TO THE WEST END’S DALLAS
(2018-12-13)This thesis investigates the revitalization of spaces found underneath elevated freeways into valued urban public spaces. These spaces are created when elevated freeways carve through dense city centers. Literature addressing ... -
Assessing Knowledge About Hydrology Among Landscape Architects In North Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-03-12)The purpose of this study is to determine the level of knowledge in hydrology a landscape architect needs in professional practice versus the hydrological knowledge, and resulting skill, gained from his or her education. ... -
Assessing Residents' Perceptions of Waterfront Landscapes in Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas
(2016-05-11)The purpose of this study is to assess the residents’ perceptions of the waterfront landscapes in man-made environments, specifically in the Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas. From in-depth interviews and passive ... -
Assessing Stormwater Runoff With "SWAT" In Mixed-use Developments: Learning From Southlake Town Square And Addison Circle In North Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2010-07-19)Recognizing environmental problems associated with sprawl, North Texas communities are looking at options for future growth. Higher density mixed-used developments (MXDs) are being considered as an alternative to the ... -
Assessing The Economic Value Of Linear Landscapes: Learning From The Katy And Santa Fe Trails In Dallas, Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-07-14)This research is an economic value study for linear landscapes. Additionally, the research builds upon relevant landscape architecture literature in concern to the economic value of landscape. Specifically, the focus occurs ... -
Assessing The Impacts Of Converted Rail-trails In North Texas Communities: Learning From The Stakeholders' Perspectives
(Landscape Architecture, 2012-04-11)Converting abandoned rail lines to trails is a strategy to enhance green infrastructure and provide recreational amenities for large metropolitan area dwellers. Literature on rail to trail conversions emphasizes several ... -
Assessing The Value Of Multiple Design Degrees For Landscape Architects: Learning From Professionals In North Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-07-14)Many of the early professionals in the landscape architecture profession had other previous design education (Tishler, 1989). For example, Hideo Sasaki and Lawrence Halprin had exposure to other academic fields, like ... -
ASSESSING USERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CAMPUS LANDSCAPES: LEARNING FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
(2016-05-10)The purpose of this study is to assess users’ perceptions of The University of Texas at Arlington’s campus landscape. This research focuses on The University of Texas at Arlington’s campus landscape design element and ... -
Assessment and Attitudes: Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes of North Central Texas
North Central Texas is expected to undergo increased population growth and density inside and outside of current municipal boundaries. As development increases to meet the needs of the growing population, the landscape ... -
ASSESSMENT OF EXPANDING LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEMS VERSUS HIGHWAY SYSTEMS: INFLUENCE ON LAND USE CHANGE AND HABITAT FRAGMENTATION
(2018-07-12)The purpose of this research is to assess and investigate the impact of expanding the Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems versus conventional highway systems for land use change, land formation, and habitat fragmentation in ... -
Awareness Of Psychological Based Strategies And Modes Of Perception By Landscape Architects In North Texas
This research presents a study of the diffusion of innovation (Figure 2.8) as it relates to the manipulation of psychological responses through landscape architecture that enhance the user’s experience and achieves the ...