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Detailed cost estimation for landscape architecture: an indicator of final construction costs in the DFW metropolitan area
(2015-12-10)This thesis uses quantitative research methods to study detailed cost estimating to determine how accurately this estimating procedure helps landscape architects forecast construction costs in the Dallas - Fort Worth ... -
Perceptions of Thermal Comfort: Landscape Design Attributes Based on The Shops At La Cantera in San Antonio, Texas
(2015-12-09)The focus of this thesis was to understand people’s perceptions of thermal comfort. Understanding design attributes that affect thermal comfort in outdoor spaces is necessary, as it will have a major influence on the ... -
Community Perceptions of Golf Course Landscapes: Lessons Learned from Arlington, Texas Case Studies
(2015-12-09)The purpose of this study is to identify the resident perceptions of golf course landscapes in communities around golf courses within Arlington, Texas. It specifically focuses on the residents’ feelings evoked by the golf ... -
STREAM DAYLIGHTING RESTORATION AS GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: A VISUAL PREFERENCE SURVEY FOR THE FUTURE REVITALIZATION OF DALLAS' MILL CREEK
(2015-11-24)The purpose of this research is to study the visual design elements of stream daylighting through a visual preference survey and apply them to a site along the Mill Creek flowline in Dallas, Texas. This research begins ... -
Study Of Environmental Variables Affecting Walkability: Learning From Main Street In Downtown Fort Worth
Walking has widely been considered by researchers to be important for physical health and a key to increasing social interactions in the local community (Layden, 2003), as well as a mode of transportation in such an era ... -
The Relationship Between Park Characteristics And Human Social Behavior: Learning From Main Street Garden In Dallas, Texas
The objective of this thesis is to study the relationship between park characteristics and human social behavior in Main Street Garden Park in Dallas. Whyte highlights several characteristics that promote the successful ... -
Restraints On Design: Adventure Playgrounds And Landscape Architecture
AbstractRESTRAINTS ON DESIGN:ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Karen Dawn TeagueThe University of Texas at Arlington, 2015Supervising Professor: Pat D. Taylor This thesis examines minimally designed adventure ... -
Complete Streets Design Elements And Their Impact On Travel Behavior: Learning From The Bagby Street Reconstruction In Houston, TX
There are several studies linking travel behavior to various other topics within urban design but none directly examine Complete Streets. This travel behavior study is significant in that it looks at specific streetscape ... -
The Connections Between Lynch's Four Methods Of Increasing Adaptability And Fort Worth's Urban Villages Program
(Architecture, 2014-09-17)The purpose of this thesis is to identify the relationship between Lynch's (1981) four methods of increasing adaptability and the planned changes in city form of Fort Worth's Urban Villages program. The four methods of ... -
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 ... -
The Design Attributes Of Identity In Revitalized Commercial Districts: Implications Of Stakeholders' Perceptions Of The Bishop Arts District
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-07-14)This thesis uses qualitative research methods to study the design attributes of identity in revitalized neighborhood commercial districts. Using the Bishop Arts District as a case study, the thesis analyzes the perceptions ... -
Landscape Fragmentation As An Impact Of Shale Gas Drilling In North Texas
(Architecture, 2014-07-14)The objective of this study is to determine the degree to which shale gas drilling contributes to the fragmentation of landscapes in North Texas, especially in prairies. The study is conducted on the Barnett Shale area ... -
Users' Perceptions Of Open Space Benefits In Master Planned Communities In North Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-07-14)This study examines the relationship between users and open spaces benefits in North Texas. Specifically, it probes the residents' perception of open spaces benefits in master planned communities. The importance of open ... -
Perspectives On Environmental Landscape Performance Indicators And Methods: Learning From Landscape Architecture Foundation's Case Study Investigation Program
(Architecture, 2014-07-14)Case studies are frequently utilized in landscape architecture to evaluate finished projects and to inform future education and practice (Francis, 1999 and 2003; Ahern et.al., 2007). The effective dissemination of developing ... -
Planting Design And Its Impact On Efficacy In Therapeutic Garden Design For Dementia Patients In Long-term Care Facilities In North Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-07-14)This research addresses planting design and its therapeutic benefits for bringing lifeenhancing therapy to people dealing with dementia. The senses heightened by plants have proven to be powerful stimulators of early, ... -
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 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. ... -
The Impact Of Green Walls And Roofs To Urban Microclimate In Downtown Dallas, Texas: Learning From Simulated Environments
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-03-12)Microclimate refers to a localized zone where the climate is different than the surrounding area. In dense urban areas, climate is affected by "urban thermo-physical and geometrical characteristics, anthropogenic activities ... -
Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Wetlands: Understanding The Barriers To Implementation In The Landscape
(Landscape Architecture, 2014-03-12)The purpose of this research is to address the barriers to implementation of, the role of landscape architects in, and the potential for acceptance of constructed subsurface flow wastewater treatment wetlands. Landscape ... -
The Utilization Of Social Spaces Near Soccer Fields By Attendees Of Hispanic Soccer League Matches In Dallas, Texas
(Landscape Architecture, 2013-10-22)The purpose of this research is to observe and identify the social interactions in pedestrian spaces immediately surrounding soccer fields during Hispanic soccer league matches in Dallas, Texas. The research uses passive ...