The intent of this thesis is to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and physical morphology of Steinbach, Manitoba, considering the influence of historical, theological, cultural and sociological transformations through time. The following dialogue is intended to reveal a unique Mennonite response to settlement, evident in the creation and . . .

Attempting to bound my project into some concrete truth has been like trying to grasp a fist full of Manitoba clay; the tighter I squeezed, the more of it slipped through my fingers. I would then scoop up the droppings, compact it again, and squeeze with all my might; only to find little left in my hand once more. The repetition of this movement be . . .

This study focuses on 'Perception'--human and cultural perception--as the medium through which humanity understands, experiences, and interacts with the physical world. An exploration of perceptions surrounding the urban postindustrial landscape is carried out, and a philosophy which suggests that designing for the human perceptual experience shoul . . .

We all live upon the land--we all have left our imprint in some form or another and, for each and every one of us, there are places which hold special meanings and messages. Cultural landscapes are such an integral part of our everyday lives, yet, it is only within recent years that we are taking the initiative to recognize the value of these lands . . .

This practicum is not a prescriptive model for urban design solutions. lt is a specific solution for a specific context; a unique place in a particular time. The project site is an anomaly in the urban center of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The intentions are to illustrate potential forms and functions of urban structures to provide opportunity for inte . . .

There is no holistic means to consistently measure and compare the relationship between humans and the built environment from an architectural perspective. Consequently, it is difficult to simultaneously evaluate the physical and social state of our communities, or the impact of changes we make to them. One approach to making this type of comprehen . . .