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GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH

Search or browse through research completed by MLA graduates at the University of Manitoba. Our goal is to create a collective research database for all Landscape Architecture programs across Canada.

Transitional geo-landscape network at University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus

Dai, Tian

2008

During this century, the movement called Geo-space Urban Design emerged to address horizontal urban sprawl by focusing on the development of vertical space extending from above to below ground. This work is an examination of Geo-space Urban Design with a specific focus on landscape architecture. This design approach is to research Geo-space through . . .

From patent -- to(wards) prototype

Prokopchuk, Alaina

2008

The design of a product called sWell which was conceived in the studio environment, served as the precursor to its continued development after the completion of the course. This practicum titled, "FROM PATENT-TO(wards) PROTOTYPE," has been the process of turning concept into reality: to explore the process of design idea, through to patent, to(word . . .

OnRamp

Taylor, Ian

2007-09-24

The proliferation of the automobile as a personal environment and the construction of freeways in the North American urban landscape during the mid to late 20th century are often blamed for noise and air pollution, the sprawling homogeneous metropolis, the erosion of the neighbourhoods, streets and communities, and a generally destructive quality o . . .

Field works: explorations in the tall grass prairie landscape

Wreford, Liz

2007-04-11

‘FIELD WORKS’ explores landscape experiences that were once common to the tall grass prairie region of Manitoba. The route through this project winds in and out of urban surfaces to reveal memories embedded in the land. It documents forgotten and dormant prairie events so that they might be woven back into the fabric of the city. The purpose of thi . . .

Productive rooftop

Fisher, Darcy

2007

How do you create a productive outdoor roof space to benefit the practices and mandates of a not-for-profit organization? Meeting evolving eco-hostel practices with sustainable and self-sufficient urban agriculture production are some of the considerations Hostelling lnternational Manitoba Region is facing with its move to an expanded downtown Winn . . .

Rekindling local neighborhood culture : a new residential development in Guangzhou, China

Yu, Jian Yi

2007

China is experiencing rapid development in various fields. The real-estate marketing is an indicator of booming development and housing development is the most important component in this market. Rapid development of varying housing developments raises concerns about how to create a distinct character for a neighborhood: what will or should be the . . .

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