Atmosphere carries multi-faceted meaning when considered in the context of spatial design. In an architectural sense, we may speak of atmosphere as a spatial quality or in the way the built or natural environment is capable of moving us emotionally. Yet, when considered in a scientific register, atmosphere may be described as a complex of observabl . . .

Siheyuan is a traditional Chinese dwelling type. The term is made up with three characters: Si means four, He means enclosure and Yuan means yard. The literal translation of Siheyuan means quadrangle. I have a great childhood memory of living in such kind of environment. It has remained my study interest through the years as a Landscape Architectur . . .

This practicum is an exploration of the role of the “visionary community designer” described by Randolph Hester in his recommended participatory design process “a refrain with a view.” The question of this practicum is simply this: what lessons can be learned about how to function as Hester’s visionary community designer while conducting a particip . . .

Wooden grain elevators are purely functional buildings that store, dry, and move grain. These buildings were first introduced to the Canadian Prairies at the turn of the twentieth century and quickly became an icon, sometimes referred to as the cathedral of the prairies. With the improvement of production and technology the number of wooden grain e . . .

Flooding in the Assiniboine River Basin has increasingly resulted in major crop and infrastructure losses. Since the early 2000’s, flood events have occurred more frequently and with greater impact. As floodwaters travel over agricultural fields, soil particles and nutrients are carried downstream. These particles and nutrients are a major factor i . . .

This practicum develops the concept of Mapping Digital Landscape Narratives. It is an exploration of the use of social media as a passive form of community engagement in landscape architecture. Digital landscape narratives are stories about places that are created collectively by various agents, including people, groups, organizations and communiti . . .