The design of a retirement home: bridging the gap for the elderly generation through the design of a retirement complex in the heart of a growing city core located in Walmer, Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Watson, Robin Anthony
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Adult day care centers -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction , Nursing homes -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction , Older people -- Dwellings -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Planning , Old age homes -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/39185 , vital:35054
- Description: This treatise has been developed from a combination of a specific programme and site related issues. The project centred around the design of a new retirement complex in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. The specific urban condition is of particular interest as the site is centrally located at a meeting point of three different spatial urban conditions, namely commercial, institutional and suburban residential. The programme developed from the need to develop a new typology of elderly housing for the growing elderly population in Port Elizabeth in order to address the often overlooked issues of the existing typologies. These issues were looked into, leading to the understanding that the existing retirement options available within Port Elizabeth are based on the functional separation of the different levels of care required by the elderly in establishments that are isolated from the greater community and are, in some cases, institutional in nature. However, when looking at models for retirement facilities available within other contexts, it is clear that new and innovated models have been developed which have advantages over these 'traditional' establishments. This treatise aims at developing a retirement model within the suburb of Walmer that supports a variety of unique residential options and comprehensive services that meet the needs of recently retired persons who remain active, as well as frail residents. The identifiable challenge is the establishment of an architectural model that provides its occupants with privacy and identity while allowing them to integrate with their environment and avoids the need to move as they grow older.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Watson, Robin Anthony
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Adult day care centers -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction , Nursing homes -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction , Older people -- Dwellings -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Planning , Old age homes -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/39185 , vital:35054
- Description: This treatise has been developed from a combination of a specific programme and site related issues. The project centred around the design of a new retirement complex in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. The specific urban condition is of particular interest as the site is centrally located at a meeting point of three different spatial urban conditions, namely commercial, institutional and suburban residential. The programme developed from the need to develop a new typology of elderly housing for the growing elderly population in Port Elizabeth in order to address the often overlooked issues of the existing typologies. These issues were looked into, leading to the understanding that the existing retirement options available within Port Elizabeth are based on the functional separation of the different levels of care required by the elderly in establishments that are isolated from the greater community and are, in some cases, institutional in nature. However, when looking at models for retirement facilities available within other contexts, it is clear that new and innovated models have been developed which have advantages over these 'traditional' establishments. This treatise aims at developing a retirement model within the suburb of Walmer that supports a variety of unique residential options and comprehensive services that meet the needs of recently retired persons who remain active, as well as frail residents. The identifiable challenge is the establishment of an architectural model that provides its occupants with privacy and identity while allowing them to integrate with their environment and avoids the need to move as they grow older.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of a school model rural school for the rural Transkei, province of the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Van der Walt, Louwrens
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: School buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans Elementary school buildings -- South Africa -- Transkei -- Design and construction , School buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15422 , vital:28243
- Description: This treatise investigates the issues and processes involved in the school provision systems used to provide schools in the former Transkei area of the Eastern Cape. The purpose of the treatise is to better understand the contextual, spatial, physical and theoretical nature of the rural areas at present of the Transkei and how these provision systems have responded to this. From this understanding a set of architectural issues are identified from which an appropriate building is designed, along with an appropriate provision system. Several precedents of provision systems used in the Transkei are investigated, along with several architectural precedents according to their particular responses. This is done in order to uncover the spatial relationships, material and physical aspects, as well as theoretical issues, from which an appropriate architectural language can be identified. The need for the provision systems to be investigated is established along with the identification of four sites within the Transkei area which are to be investigated. The selected site on which the design will be implemented is located on a tar road between Dutya and Willowvale as it has similar attributes to most existing school sites in the former Transkei and therefore functions as a good testing ground for developing an appropriate design that can be implemented on multiple sites. In order for the design of the provision system and building to be appropriate, an in-depth contextual analysis is done on the Transkei area as a whole from which a set of constraints and informants are derived to better guide the design.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Van der Walt, Louwrens
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: School buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans Elementary school buildings -- South Africa -- Transkei -- Design and construction , School buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15422 , vital:28243
- Description: This treatise investigates the issues and processes involved in the school provision systems used to provide schools in the former Transkei area of the Eastern Cape. The purpose of the treatise is to better understand the contextual, spatial, physical and theoretical nature of the rural areas at present of the Transkei and how these provision systems have responded to this. From this understanding a set of architectural issues are identified from which an appropriate building is designed, along with an appropriate provision system. Several precedents of provision systems used in the Transkei are investigated, along with several architectural precedents according to their particular responses. This is done in order to uncover the spatial relationships, material and physical aspects, as well as theoretical issues, from which an appropriate architectural language can be identified. The need for the provision systems to be investigated is established along with the identification of four sites within the Transkei area which are to be investigated. The selected site on which the design will be implemented is located on a tar road between Dutya and Willowvale as it has similar attributes to most existing school sites in the former Transkei and therefore functions as a good testing ground for developing an appropriate design that can be implemented on multiple sites. In order for the design of the provision system and building to be appropriate, an in-depth contextual analysis is done on the Transkei area as a whole from which a set of constraints and informants are derived to better guide the design.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of a skills training centre in Grahamstown, Province of the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Rieger, Clare Mary
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: College buildings -- South Africa -- Grahamstown -- Designs and plans Campus planning -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/19113 , vital:28774
- Description: The objective of the first component, which outlines the research, is to start with a contextual exploration in order to analyse the nature of Grahamstown and in particular the Fingo Village. This was done to establish the background to the problem and identify the particular issues which impact the criteria established for the urban implementation strategy. As a result of the urban design strategies, certain issues were identified within a focused precinct and generated a relevant design response for a 21st century building. This response is then further supported by a brief investigation of current trends within a similar context. Furthermore the research component explores the defined design project with an emphasis placed on understanding the nature of the type, analysing relevant precedent studies and further conducting a technical investigation of the building type. In order to establish an appropriate response to the immediate context, the conclusions which are made from the issues and investigation will allow for good architectural approaches. Component two is concerned with the development of the design. Taking into account the established criteria, a brief for the design was formulated including the required functions to be accommodated in order to finally execute the design, up until technical resolution. The desired outcome of this treatise is the formulation of an urban spatial framework with an appropriate design that is born out of the particular characteristics of the area chosen.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Rieger, Clare Mary
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: College buildings -- South Africa -- Grahamstown -- Designs and plans Campus planning -- South Africa -- Grahamstown , Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/19113 , vital:28774
- Description: The objective of the first component, which outlines the research, is to start with a contextual exploration in order to analyse the nature of Grahamstown and in particular the Fingo Village. This was done to establish the background to the problem and identify the particular issues which impact the criteria established for the urban implementation strategy. As a result of the urban design strategies, certain issues were identified within a focused precinct and generated a relevant design response for a 21st century building. This response is then further supported by a brief investigation of current trends within a similar context. Furthermore the research component explores the defined design project with an emphasis placed on understanding the nature of the type, analysing relevant precedent studies and further conducting a technical investigation of the building type. In order to establish an appropriate response to the immediate context, the conclusions which are made from the issues and investigation will allow for good architectural approaches. Component two is concerned with the development of the design. Taking into account the established criteria, a brief for the design was formulated including the required functions to be accommodated in order to finally execute the design, up until technical resolution. The desired outcome of this treatise is the formulation of an urban spatial framework with an appropriate design that is born out of the particular characteristics of the area chosen.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of a student resource centre in central Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Jacobs, Lize-Mari
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Library architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Libraries -- Space utilization , Library buildings -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18908 , vital:28748
- Description: The city centre of Port Elizabeth houses a large percentage of the city’s student population. The primary tertiary institution, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, is decentralised from the city centre. Thus, many students sacrifice a lot of time and money travelling far distances between the campus and home every day. The treatise proposes a Student Resource Centre in Central Port Elizabeth as an appropriate building that will provide the students with appropriate learning spaces and access to resources in close proximity to home. The treatise seeks to understand the aspects that influence the design of learning spaces. Students and pedagogy are constantly changing within the current age of technology. Learning spaces should be designed to satisfy student needs and reinforce current pedagogy. The treatise also investigates the challenges and opportunities of an identified site located within a precinct that is inaccessible and in a state of urban decay that causes segregation within the city. The Student Resource Centre will act as a central gathering and learning space serving the many varied needs of the students within its constituency, while also positively contributing to the urban context of the city as a whole.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Jacobs, Lize-Mari
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Library architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Libraries -- Space utilization , Library buildings -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18908 , vital:28748
- Description: The city centre of Port Elizabeth houses a large percentage of the city’s student population. The primary tertiary institution, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, is decentralised from the city centre. Thus, many students sacrifice a lot of time and money travelling far distances between the campus and home every day. The treatise proposes a Student Resource Centre in Central Port Elizabeth as an appropriate building that will provide the students with appropriate learning spaces and access to resources in close proximity to home. The treatise seeks to understand the aspects that influence the design of learning spaces. Students and pedagogy are constantly changing within the current age of technology. Learning spaces should be designed to satisfy student needs and reinforce current pedagogy. The treatise also investigates the challenges and opportunities of an identified site located within a precinct that is inaccessible and in a state of urban decay that causes segregation within the city. The Student Resource Centre will act as a central gathering and learning space serving the many varied needs of the students within its constituency, while also positively contributing to the urban context of the city as a whole.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of a tannery near Bulawayo, Republic of Zimbabwe
- Authors: Sibanda, Sinqumo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Factories -- Zimbabwe -- Designs and plans Architecture, Industrial -- Zimbabwe -- Designs and plans , Tanneries -- Zimbabwe -- Designs and plans Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18707 , vital:28709
- Description: The purpose of this research is to develop a design for a tannery using alternative tanning methods where natural chemicals would be used in the place of metal based acid. There are unprecedented levels of contamination in the natural water systems due to partially processed chemicals coming out of industries with tanneries producing a significant amount of untreated effluent. The aim of the research is to investigate the process of reclamation, rehabilitation and reuse of the animal hides as well as the reproduction of the inherent context, where a mutually beneficial interaction between the program and the context will be realized. This will involve a process of reclamation of the existing waste land, the remodeling of the existing dilapidated sewerage treatment infrastructure such that the existing structures and the waste treatment processes are adapted for the benefaction of the tannery. The design will explore the symbiotic nature and the contrasts that are inherent in factories as a type, with high volumes of waste and the envisaged mitigation mechanism this facility will have to the natural environment. Spatial concepts dealing with these programmatic contrasts, that is, containment and openness, heavy and light, interiority and exteriority, threshold and termination will be interrogated.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Sibanda, Sinqumo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Factories -- Zimbabwe -- Designs and plans Architecture, Industrial -- Zimbabwe -- Designs and plans , Tanneries -- Zimbabwe -- Designs and plans Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18707 , vital:28709
- Description: The purpose of this research is to develop a design for a tannery using alternative tanning methods where natural chemicals would be used in the place of metal based acid. There are unprecedented levels of contamination in the natural water systems due to partially processed chemicals coming out of industries with tanneries producing a significant amount of untreated effluent. The aim of the research is to investigate the process of reclamation, rehabilitation and reuse of the animal hides as well as the reproduction of the inherent context, where a mutually beneficial interaction between the program and the context will be realized. This will involve a process of reclamation of the existing waste land, the remodeling of the existing dilapidated sewerage treatment infrastructure such that the existing structures and the waste treatment processes are adapted for the benefaction of the tannery. The design will explore the symbiotic nature and the contrasts that are inherent in factories as a type, with high volumes of waste and the envisaged mitigation mechanism this facility will have to the natural environment. Spatial concepts dealing with these programmatic contrasts, that is, containment and openness, heavy and light, interiority and exteriority, threshold and termination will be interrogated.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of a water treatment and research facility for the shark river in Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth
- Van der Westhuizen, Leon Vercueil
- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Leon Vercueil
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Sustainable architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century Architecture -- Environmental aspects -- 21st century , Water -- Purification -- Biological treatment -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18740 , vital:28718
- Description: This treatise was born out of an ecological concern for the abandoned Boet Erasmus stadium in Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth. The derelict state of the stadium along with polluted urban waste water and contaminated water from the Shark River, has caused severe destruction to the unique ecosystems only found in this part of the metropole. The current environmental status of the stadium provides the foundations for investigations into an architectural intervention of a remedial nature to rehabilitate the valley and implement water remediation strategies to filter the polluted and contaminated water. The treatise further seeks to create environmental awareness of how important these ecosystems are in urban environments and what services they can provide for its citizens. The research conducted focused on the relationship between man and nature and how to successfully integrate the natural and built environments. This provided unique responses in developing an architectural and urban intervention that responded to the ecological issues of the derelict site and re-introduced nature into the city to enrich the natural environment to the advantage of both man and nature. Rhizofiltration has been employed as an water remediation strategy for the site, through using various aquatic plants such as water lilies to filter the contaminants and heavy metals in the water. The associated agricultural practices and water cleaning systems are managed by the architectural intervention. The project starts off as a series of wetland systems and a basic water lily farm which then develops into a water treatment and research facility, to harvest, process and research the flower by-products produced by the Rhizofiltration process. The water lilies have the ability to absorb the heavy metals and when saturated they are harvested and used as test subjects to extract and smelt the heavy metals to produce precious jewellery pieces. Through the process of biologically filtering the polluted and contaminated water, water lilies will thrive in the landscape and provide opportunity for cultivating indigenous plants to form part of the rehabilitation process of Happy Valley. As a result, the treatment process will provide natural public swimming areas to promote public awareness and participation. A site specific and an regenerative type of architecture will be investigated to facilitate the changing nature of the biological treatment processes and return the site to an environmentally sound state, which will contribute to the rehabilitation of Happy Valley.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Leon Vercueil
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Sustainable architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century Architecture -- Environmental aspects -- 21st century , Water -- Purification -- Biological treatment -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18740 , vital:28718
- Description: This treatise was born out of an ecological concern for the abandoned Boet Erasmus stadium in Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth. The derelict state of the stadium along with polluted urban waste water and contaminated water from the Shark River, has caused severe destruction to the unique ecosystems only found in this part of the metropole. The current environmental status of the stadium provides the foundations for investigations into an architectural intervention of a remedial nature to rehabilitate the valley and implement water remediation strategies to filter the polluted and contaminated water. The treatise further seeks to create environmental awareness of how important these ecosystems are in urban environments and what services they can provide for its citizens. The research conducted focused on the relationship between man and nature and how to successfully integrate the natural and built environments. This provided unique responses in developing an architectural and urban intervention that responded to the ecological issues of the derelict site and re-introduced nature into the city to enrich the natural environment to the advantage of both man and nature. Rhizofiltration has been employed as an water remediation strategy for the site, through using various aquatic plants such as water lilies to filter the contaminants and heavy metals in the water. The associated agricultural practices and water cleaning systems are managed by the architectural intervention. The project starts off as a series of wetland systems and a basic water lily farm which then develops into a water treatment and research facility, to harvest, process and research the flower by-products produced by the Rhizofiltration process. The water lilies have the ability to absorb the heavy metals and when saturated they are harvested and used as test subjects to extract and smelt the heavy metals to produce precious jewellery pieces. Through the process of biologically filtering the polluted and contaminated water, water lilies will thrive in the landscape and provide opportunity for cultivating indigenous plants to form part of the rehabilitation process of Happy Valley. As a result, the treatment process will provide natural public swimming areas to promote public awareness and participation. A site specific and an regenerative type of architecture will be investigated to facilitate the changing nature of the biological treatment processes and return the site to an environmentally sound state, which will contribute to the rehabilitation of Happy Valley.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of a yacht manufacturing facility for Robertson & Caine in the East London harbour
- Authors: Tobbell, Kay-leigh
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Factories -- South Africa -- East London -- Designs and plans , Architecture -- South Africa -- East London -- Designs and plans , Architecture, Industrial -- South Africa -- East London -- Designs and plans , Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18729 , vital:28713
- Description: This treatise deals with the design of a new yacht manufacturing facility for Robertson and Caine in the East London harbour. It arose from issues with the degradation of the precinct and social and economic issues relating to this. This treatise investigates the issues and process involved in the design of a Yacht manufacturing Facility in the East London Harbour. The purpose of this treatise is to better understand the contextual, spatial, physical and theoretical nature of a Yacht Manufacturing Facility. This identifies a set of architectural issues to which an appropriate architectural design is proposed. Conclusions based on the research findings and analysis of a selected site will be drawn and translated to formulate a vision for the proposed yacht manufacturing facility.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Tobbell, Kay-leigh
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Factories -- South Africa -- East London -- Designs and plans , Architecture -- South Africa -- East London -- Designs and plans , Architecture, Industrial -- South Africa -- East London -- Designs and plans , Architecture, Modern -- 21st century
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18729 , vital:28713
- Description: This treatise deals with the design of a new yacht manufacturing facility for Robertson and Caine in the East London harbour. It arose from issues with the degradation of the precinct and social and economic issues relating to this. This treatise investigates the issues and process involved in the design of a Yacht manufacturing Facility in the East London Harbour. The purpose of this treatise is to better understand the contextual, spatial, physical and theoretical nature of a Yacht Manufacturing Facility. This identifies a set of architectural issues to which an appropriate architectural design is proposed. Conclusions based on the research findings and analysis of a selected site will be drawn and translated to formulate a vision for the proposed yacht manufacturing facility.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of a youth resource centre-, in Korsten, Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Marillier, Nicole Nora
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Library architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Library buildings -- Planning , Recreation -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15453 , vital:28250
- Description: This treatise investigates the contextual, spatial, physical and social-economic conditions of Korsten, Port Elizabeth, in order to produce an architectural intervention in the form of a Youth Resource Centre, that can respond to unemployment, gangsterism, drug abuse and health issues. Korsten has a high concentration of schooling facilities which draws in youths from surrounding areas such as Gelvandale and New Brighton thus creating a nodal point of youthful energy. Through research and understanding of existing conditions it is hoped to provide an intervention strategy to be a catalyst to promote the urban regeneration of the Korsten precinct which will give a cultural identity and community upliftment to the area. The methodology used is in the form of both qualitative and quantitative research oriented towards discovery, description and an overall understanding of processes and activities. The “nature of the site” is studied by breaking down the various spatial and physical structures that make up Korsten. Layers were mapped out on various scales from metro to sub-metro. Several precedent studies were done - three precedent studies focused on similar “township” contextual conditions for community type buildings. These precedents were analysed through certain categories (contextual, spatial and material) in order to depict certain positive and negative aspects. Further four precedent studies were done to form an understanding of the nature of the building type. The selection of the buildings was based on the programmes aimed at youth development all concerned with the youth of their various areas. The selected buildings were viewed through specific criteria in order to draw conclusions from which to generate an appropriate architectural response. From these aspects conclusions were drawn which were applied in the design process. As these conditions were being unpacked, a youth resource centre emerged focused on education , health and performance showcasing. This building type developed in response to the specific challenges faced by the youth of the area.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Marillier, Nicole Nora
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Library architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Library buildings -- Planning , Recreation -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Design and construction
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15453 , vital:28250
- Description: This treatise investigates the contextual, spatial, physical and social-economic conditions of Korsten, Port Elizabeth, in order to produce an architectural intervention in the form of a Youth Resource Centre, that can respond to unemployment, gangsterism, drug abuse and health issues. Korsten has a high concentration of schooling facilities which draws in youths from surrounding areas such as Gelvandale and New Brighton thus creating a nodal point of youthful energy. Through research and understanding of existing conditions it is hoped to provide an intervention strategy to be a catalyst to promote the urban regeneration of the Korsten precinct which will give a cultural identity and community upliftment to the area. The methodology used is in the form of both qualitative and quantitative research oriented towards discovery, description and an overall understanding of processes and activities. The “nature of the site” is studied by breaking down the various spatial and physical structures that make up Korsten. Layers were mapped out on various scales from metro to sub-metro. Several precedent studies were done - three precedent studies focused on similar “township” contextual conditions for community type buildings. These precedents were analysed through certain categories (contextual, spatial and material) in order to depict certain positive and negative aspects. Further four precedent studies were done to form an understanding of the nature of the building type. The selection of the buildings was based on the programmes aimed at youth development all concerned with the youth of their various areas. The selected buildings were viewed through specific criteria in order to draw conclusions from which to generate an appropriate architectural response. From these aspects conclusions were drawn which were applied in the design process. As these conditions were being unpacked, a youth resource centre emerged focused on education , health and performance showcasing. This building type developed in response to the specific challenges faced by the youth of the area.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of an affroestation plant for Tsitsikamma forest reserve, province of the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Maybery, Keegan Lyle
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Architecture -- Environmental aspects Architecture, Modern -- 21st century , Forest conservation -- South Africa -- Tsitsikamma Forests and forestry -- South Africa -- Tsitsikamma
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18875 , vital:28742
- Description: Environmental degeneration along the south coast of South Africa’s Garden route, particularly the Tsitsikamma region, has reached dire straits. The commercial alien tree plantations have taken over national reserves resulting in wildlife habitat and movement restrictions, high risk fire zones, the choking of crucial mountain water catchments as well as depleted the sense of place of the area (Cowling et al., 2009). Poor management of these reserves and commercial plantation supervision are primary contributors to this, which has lead to the ecological immanent disaster we now face. The result of this is a complete depletion of fresh water feeding the local community and tourists, the local agriculture which supply food to much of the coastal region and ultimately the destruction of indigenous natural biomes with devastating effect on the species of flora and fauna in the area. The aim of this treatise is to introduce a flexible metabolic building within the sensitive natural environment in order to catalyse the afforestation of indigenous flora in the Tsitsikamma region. This is to be achieved through a design process that involves the development of an adaptable architecture that responds to the delicacy of the site and the interwoven nature of the ecology with which it must interact, taking cognisance of the significance of flexibility, place and trace in the approach. The design implementation is envisoned to possess two stages, namely the implemention of a sawmill (Phase 1) as a temporary unit which will permanently eradicate the alien forestry and re-purpose the trees into fertilizer, biofuel and building materials. Once the sawmill has fulfilled its purpose, the temporary structure will take on a new form through a tranformation into a Honeybush tea processing plant. Phase 2 of the practical implementation involves the re-use of the processed timber, which will be incorporated as the building material for the construction of a management, exhibition and research facility. Ultimately “filling in the gaps” of the fragmented coastal forest ecosystem reconnecting Tsitsikamma to the Wilderness nature reserve. The infill will be in the form of Honeybush, an indigenous plant which exhibits lush flowers and other indigenous forest flora. The Honeybush yields Vitamin C, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It’s natural materials contain bioactive compounds called polyphenols that are known to possess antioxidants, antiatherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antitumor, and antiviral activities.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Maybery, Keegan Lyle
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Architecture -- Environmental aspects Architecture, Modern -- 21st century , Forest conservation -- South Africa -- Tsitsikamma Forests and forestry -- South Africa -- Tsitsikamma
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18875 , vital:28742
- Description: Environmental degeneration along the south coast of South Africa’s Garden route, particularly the Tsitsikamma region, has reached dire straits. The commercial alien tree plantations have taken over national reserves resulting in wildlife habitat and movement restrictions, high risk fire zones, the choking of crucial mountain water catchments as well as depleted the sense of place of the area (Cowling et al., 2009). Poor management of these reserves and commercial plantation supervision are primary contributors to this, which has lead to the ecological immanent disaster we now face. The result of this is a complete depletion of fresh water feeding the local community and tourists, the local agriculture which supply food to much of the coastal region and ultimately the destruction of indigenous natural biomes with devastating effect on the species of flora and fauna in the area. The aim of this treatise is to introduce a flexible metabolic building within the sensitive natural environment in order to catalyse the afforestation of indigenous flora in the Tsitsikamma region. This is to be achieved through a design process that involves the development of an adaptable architecture that responds to the delicacy of the site and the interwoven nature of the ecology with which it must interact, taking cognisance of the significance of flexibility, place and trace in the approach. The design implementation is envisoned to possess two stages, namely the implemention of a sawmill (Phase 1) as a temporary unit which will permanently eradicate the alien forestry and re-purpose the trees into fertilizer, biofuel and building materials. Once the sawmill has fulfilled its purpose, the temporary structure will take on a new form through a tranformation into a Honeybush tea processing plant. Phase 2 of the practical implementation involves the re-use of the processed timber, which will be incorporated as the building material for the construction of a management, exhibition and research facility. Ultimately “filling in the gaps” of the fragmented coastal forest ecosystem reconnecting Tsitsikamma to the Wilderness nature reserve. The infill will be in the form of Honeybush, an indigenous plant which exhibits lush flowers and other indigenous forest flora. The Honeybush yields Vitamin C, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It’s natural materials contain bioactive compounds called polyphenols that are known to possess antioxidants, antiatherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antitumor, and antiviral activities.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of an airport terminal in Somerset East, province of the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Karihindi, Kounikui
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Aeronautical museums -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans , Airport buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Airports -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18886 , vital:28743
- Description: In addressing the stunted growth of the town of Somerset East, the treatise suggests that the model of an aerotropolis be used as means to spur economic growth an development of the town. The treatise proposes the design of an air terminal facility, to act as a catalyst, for which growth of a mini-Aerotropolis will happen around as well as a northern gateway for tourism to two of South Africa's popular national parks; Addo Elephant National Park and Mountain Zebra National park. The challenge being the creation of a building type that incorporates several would be segregated activities into one hybrid that generates public space within an interface or transcient space.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Karihindi, Kounikui
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Aeronautical museums -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans , Airport buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Airports -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18886 , vital:28743
- Description: In addressing the stunted growth of the town of Somerset East, the treatise suggests that the model of an aerotropolis be used as means to spur economic growth an development of the town. The treatise proposes the design of an air terminal facility, to act as a catalyst, for which growth of a mini-Aerotropolis will happen around as well as a northern gateway for tourism to two of South Africa's popular national parks; Addo Elephant National Park and Mountain Zebra National park. The challenge being the creation of a building type that incorporates several would be segregated activities into one hybrid that generates public space within an interface or transcient space.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of an aquaculture plant for the lower Swartkops valley, Eastern Cape
- Authors: Skein, Philip Jacobus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Architecture -- Conservation and restoration -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Landscape architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Aquaculture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Fishes -- Conservation
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15389 , vital:28237
- Description: This treatise originated as a response to the current environmental issue that is currently threatening the existence of biodiversities within the Swartkops Estuarine region. The increasing amount of illegal and negligent human-related activities within the Estuary has seen to an rise in degradation and destruction of our natural ecosystems with the issue of water pollution recently acquiring crisis stage. Being brought up in Uitenhage, the close proximity of the Swartkops River naturally served as an endless resource of outdoor activities over the years. Witnessing the current degraded state of my beloved river served as motivation for this treatise which is an attempt to address and reconcile our relationship with the natural environment. The issues facing the natural environment of Swartkops will be looked at in depth and sets of integrated interventions will be proposed in order to minimise further anthropocentric effects on nature. The project will attempt to develop a restorative design framework that will achieve ecological-, economical-, and social sustainability whilst voicing conservation awareness through the promotion of sustainable industry in the region. The project will address issues of natural degradation on various scales in order to develop an holistic approach that will restore and sustain the local- and national value of the Swartkops Estuary. The series of interventions will eventually lead to the design of a building located in Swartkops Village.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Skein, Philip Jacobus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Architecture -- Conservation and restoration -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Landscape architecture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Aquaculture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Fishes -- Conservation
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/15389 , vital:28237
- Description: This treatise originated as a response to the current environmental issue that is currently threatening the existence of biodiversities within the Swartkops Estuarine region. The increasing amount of illegal and negligent human-related activities within the Estuary has seen to an rise in degradation and destruction of our natural ecosystems with the issue of water pollution recently acquiring crisis stage. Being brought up in Uitenhage, the close proximity of the Swartkops River naturally served as an endless resource of outdoor activities over the years. Witnessing the current degraded state of my beloved river served as motivation for this treatise which is an attempt to address and reconcile our relationship with the natural environment. The issues facing the natural environment of Swartkops will be looked at in depth and sets of integrated interventions will be proposed in order to minimise further anthropocentric effects on nature. The project will attempt to develop a restorative design framework that will achieve ecological-, economical-, and social sustainability whilst voicing conservation awareness through the promotion of sustainable industry in the region. The project will address issues of natural degradation on various scales in order to develop an holistic approach that will restore and sustain the local- and national value of the Swartkops Estuary. The series of interventions will eventually lead to the design of a building located in Swartkops Village.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of an international wool exchange for Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Bothma, Ashley Andre
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Historic sites -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Historic buildings -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/38852 , vital:35007
- Description: Due to the growth increase in the wool industry in South Africa and the industry's lack of public activity that the existing South Africa (S.A) wool exchange exudes, the opportunity for a new type of wool exchange presents itself. the advantages in technology have evolved in many an industry and the same can be for the wool industry. the existing S.A. wool exchange fails to comfortably meet the needs of the industry with regards to technology. the creation of international wool exchange will provide a platform to boost the industry and incorporate the use of current technology to improve on the process involved within the program. BKB. Ltd have expressed a similar interest in the development of an international wool exchange but have requested the use of an abounded heritage building in an attempt at a sustainable future through re-use.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Bothma, Ashley Andre
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Historic sites -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Historic buildings -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/38852 , vital:35007
- Description: Due to the growth increase in the wool industry in South Africa and the industry's lack of public activity that the existing South Africa (S.A) wool exchange exudes, the opportunity for a new type of wool exchange presents itself. the advantages in technology have evolved in many an industry and the same can be for the wool industry. the existing S.A. wool exchange fails to comfortably meet the needs of the industry with regards to technology. the creation of international wool exchange will provide a platform to boost the industry and incorporate the use of current technology to improve on the process involved within the program. BKB. Ltd have expressed a similar interest in the development of an international wool exchange but have requested the use of an abounded heritage building in an attempt at a sustainable future through re-use.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of an internet sever facility in central, Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Binda, Mathew Ryan
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Urban renewal -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Land use, Urban -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Central places -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18762 , vital:28720
- Description: The concepts underlying this treatise develop from an observation of contemporary society’s inherent reliance on technology, its growing popularity as an information exchange mechanism and Africa’s lack of connection to it’s foundation, the internet. Human interaction with digital technology, supported by the internet, has created a new social culture which manifests meaning through visual and virtual cues. These make reference to place and are experienced as real and individual, relating to theories such as Heidegger’s imagined place (Heidegger 1971). In order to enhance Southern Africa’s connection with the global network of the internet, the design of an Internet Server Facility will bridge previously under-utilized international lines into the country at Port Elizabeth engaging with the existing infrastructural system. At this point of connection the infrastructural zone impedes the extension of a public environment. The design seeks to challenge the conception of the highway infrastructure in Port Elizabeth as objects that dehumanise space. It intends to emphasise structure and building as a set of processes or systems able to work together to enable not only the functional aspects of data infrastructure, but also respond to the urban fabric providing a multitude of spatial environments that engage with everyday human activity. Investigations of the previous impact of infrastructure which has been layered onto the edge of Port Elizabeth’s historical core, reveal the stripping of it’s place-making qualities over time, resulting in an urban wasteland. In considering the placement of an infrastructural system, an existing vacant space that forms part of the current infrastructure is more appropriate than using up other urban spaces. In its response, the system would need to respond to its urban environment in a way that infrastructure has previously failed to do in this area, due to its position adjacent to the CBD. For this reason the design is concerned with the urban rejuvenation of the scarred landscape and a design strategy for the development of a contemporary digital infrastructural system, capable of not only being a non-evasive to the urban environment but also a catalyst in the creation of physical and digital place-making in the public realm.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Binda, Mathew Ryan
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Urban renewal -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Land use, Urban -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Central places -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18762 , vital:28720
- Description: The concepts underlying this treatise develop from an observation of contemporary society’s inherent reliance on technology, its growing popularity as an information exchange mechanism and Africa’s lack of connection to it’s foundation, the internet. Human interaction with digital technology, supported by the internet, has created a new social culture which manifests meaning through visual and virtual cues. These make reference to place and are experienced as real and individual, relating to theories such as Heidegger’s imagined place (Heidegger 1971). In order to enhance Southern Africa’s connection with the global network of the internet, the design of an Internet Server Facility will bridge previously under-utilized international lines into the country at Port Elizabeth engaging with the existing infrastructural system. At this point of connection the infrastructural zone impedes the extension of a public environment. The design seeks to challenge the conception of the highway infrastructure in Port Elizabeth as objects that dehumanise space. It intends to emphasise structure and building as a set of processes or systems able to work together to enable not only the functional aspects of data infrastructure, but also respond to the urban fabric providing a multitude of spatial environments that engage with everyday human activity. Investigations of the previous impact of infrastructure which has been layered onto the edge of Port Elizabeth’s historical core, reveal the stripping of it’s place-making qualities over time, resulting in an urban wasteland. In considering the placement of an infrastructural system, an existing vacant space that forms part of the current infrastructure is more appropriate than using up other urban spaces. In its response, the system would need to respond to its urban environment in a way that infrastructure has previously failed to do in this area, due to its position adjacent to the CBD. For this reason the design is concerned with the urban rejuvenation of the scarred landscape and a design strategy for the development of a contemporary digital infrastructural system, capable of not only being a non-evasive to the urban environment but also a catalyst in the creation of physical and digital place-making in the public realm.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of an office and service facilities for the daily dispatch in East London
- Authors: Van Heerden, Ilka
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Office buildings -- Design and construction Interior architecture -- South Africa -- East London , Office layout -- Design Office buildings -- Design
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18751 , vital:28719
- Description: A lack of understanding of the multi-dimensional field of built environment heritage places the non-monumental fabric of historic city centres under great threat. This fabric plays a vital role in contributing to the collective significance and character of a place, despite its comparatively less remarkable nature. These buildings are often most susceptible to change, especially with regard to use. Responsible conservation and innovative design can allow buildings to undergo inevitable change, without compromising their heritage significance, despite the increasing demands of contemporary urban building typologies. Office typologies of the 21st century are particularly demanding with regard to efficiency, flexibility, sustainability and the need for a creative environment that promotes collaboration among knowledge workers. The document sets out a process by which to sensitively manage the juxtaposed relationship between historic buildings and a contemporary use, to generate an innovative design, resilient in its ability to retain the historic meaning of existing buildings.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Van Heerden, Ilka
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Office buildings -- Design and construction Interior architecture -- South Africa -- East London , Office layout -- Design Office buildings -- Design
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18751 , vital:28719
- Description: A lack of understanding of the multi-dimensional field of built environment heritage places the non-monumental fabric of historic city centres under great threat. This fabric plays a vital role in contributing to the collective significance and character of a place, despite its comparatively less remarkable nature. These buildings are often most susceptible to change, especially with regard to use. Responsible conservation and innovative design can allow buildings to undergo inevitable change, without compromising their heritage significance, despite the increasing demands of contemporary urban building typologies. Office typologies of the 21st century are particularly demanding with regard to efficiency, flexibility, sustainability and the need for a creative environment that promotes collaboration among knowledge workers. The document sets out a process by which to sensitively manage the juxtaposed relationship between historic buildings and a contemporary use, to generate an innovative design, resilient in its ability to retain the historic meaning of existing buildings.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of an urban agriculture centre for Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Marinus, Sheree Anne
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Urban agriculture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18919 , vital:28749
- Description: This dissertation is based on the design of an Urban Agriculture Centre situated within the urban fabric of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The treatise evolves out of issues pertaining to actual problems. Deforestation, desertification, floods, drought, population growth and pollution, only to name a few, are issues that play a crucial role in the survival of humanity and other ecosystems. After extensive research, it was identified that traditional farms are unsustainable, inefficient and causes great damage to the environment. Current farming methods will not be able to produce enough food for the growing population. Traditional farming relies on the climate and particular seasons to produce crops. At the rate that the population is growing, traditional farmers will not be able to keep up. Traditional farms use hectares and hectares of land - this is the one major disadvantage, as there is only a certain amount of arable land in the country. The treatise diagnosed this problem, and proposes that farming should move into the urban areas, where the majority of the population subsists. New generation farming techniques allows for agriculture to take place within the urban fabric. The agriculture technique that will be used in this treatise is hydroponics. The treatise addresses urban issues such as sprawl and wasted space within urban areas. For this reason, the treatise adopts a derelict industrial heritage building, within the Central Business District of Port Elizabeth, as the building that will be utilized by the proposed urban farm. The treatise has chosen the Old Premier Mill Building in Port Elizabeth as a suitable candidate for the proposed project. The building is over one hundred years old, and possesses unique heritage value. Using an existing building is a sustainable option, but for obvious reasons the treatise will be challenged to preserve the heritage value of the old Premier Mill building. The concept of an urban farm/vertical farm is perceived as a highly technical building, due to its nature, which demands a ‘high-tech’ aesthetic. The treatise challenges this contrast: designing a highly technical building while trying to preserve a structure of high heritage value. Part one of this dissertation sets the groundwork for the treatise and discusses the different aspects the of the project that will influence the design. Part two sets the foundation for all the aspects that will inform the treatise concerning the proposed project. The knowledge gathered in these two sections will be applied in part three of this dissertation.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Marinus, Sheree Anne
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Urban agriculture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth City planning -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MArch
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18919 , vital:28749
- Description: This dissertation is based on the design of an Urban Agriculture Centre situated within the urban fabric of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The treatise evolves out of issues pertaining to actual problems. Deforestation, desertification, floods, drought, population growth and pollution, only to name a few, are issues that play a crucial role in the survival of humanity and other ecosystems. After extensive research, it was identified that traditional farms are unsustainable, inefficient and causes great damage to the environment. Current farming methods will not be able to produce enough food for the growing population. Traditional farming relies on the climate and particular seasons to produce crops. At the rate that the population is growing, traditional farmers will not be able to keep up. Traditional farms use hectares and hectares of land - this is the one major disadvantage, as there is only a certain amount of arable land in the country. The treatise diagnosed this problem, and proposes that farming should move into the urban areas, where the majority of the population subsists. New generation farming techniques allows for agriculture to take place within the urban fabric. The agriculture technique that will be used in this treatise is hydroponics. The treatise addresses urban issues such as sprawl and wasted space within urban areas. For this reason, the treatise adopts a derelict industrial heritage building, within the Central Business District of Port Elizabeth, as the building that will be utilized by the proposed urban farm. The treatise has chosen the Old Premier Mill Building in Port Elizabeth as a suitable candidate for the proposed project. The building is over one hundred years old, and possesses unique heritage value. Using an existing building is a sustainable option, but for obvious reasons the treatise will be challenged to preserve the heritage value of the old Premier Mill building. The concept of an urban farm/vertical farm is perceived as a highly technical building, due to its nature, which demands a ‘high-tech’ aesthetic. The treatise challenges this contrast: designing a highly technical building while trying to preserve a structure of high heritage value. Part one of this dissertation sets the groundwork for the treatise and discusses the different aspects the of the project that will influence the design. Part two sets the foundation for all the aspects that will inform the treatise concerning the proposed project. The knowledge gathered in these two sections will be applied in part three of this dissertation.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of offices for the Amathole district council in Stutterheim, Province of the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Njoba, Athenkosi Sinoxolo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Office buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans Business parks -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans , Municipal buildings -- Designs and plans
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18896 , vital:28747
- Description: South Africa is 20 years into democracy and it prides itself in the 1994 democratic elections. This document briefly looks into the era of the democratic governance and its impact on the less developing settlements in the Amathole and Amahlathi districts. The meanings and concepts of democratic governance are explored. Consequently, the findings convey that not everyone in South Africa and Eastern Cape are able to practice their right of accessing information or voicing their opinion concerning government in a formal platform. This contradicts the core values to democracy which imply a people centered approach where people lead the country (themselves) through the governing authorities. The frequent protests against service delivery are a clear indication that there is a break down in the communication between government and South African citizens. Material from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) revealed that overpopulation, unemployment, poor education and lack of service delivery are the primary issues that hinder the progress of the region with reference to service delivery. Thus the primary objective of this research is to find ways to rehabilitate communication breakdown by creating a medium of clear dialogue between the government and its people. The architectural aim of this research is to design a district municipality that will be a connector of other municipalities, towns, settlements and precincts. The building aims to be a catalyst for development in the district that celebrates the heritage of the region. The project aims to communicate its fundamental concepts in the expression of the design, for example the permeability of the building will promote transparency, accessibility and integration with the community. In this way, democracy and its core principal of governing with the people will be done with less spatial hindrances.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design of offices for the Amathole district council in Stutterheim, Province of the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Njoba, Athenkosi Sinoxolo
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Office buildings -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans Business parks -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Designs and plans , Municipal buildings -- Designs and plans
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18896 , vital:28747
- Description: South Africa is 20 years into democracy and it prides itself in the 1994 democratic elections. This document briefly looks into the era of the democratic governance and its impact on the less developing settlements in the Amathole and Amahlathi districts. The meanings and concepts of democratic governance are explored. Consequently, the findings convey that not everyone in South Africa and Eastern Cape are able to practice their right of accessing information or voicing their opinion concerning government in a formal platform. This contradicts the core values to democracy which imply a people centered approach where people lead the country (themselves) through the governing authorities. The frequent protests against service delivery are a clear indication that there is a break down in the communication between government and South African citizens. Material from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) revealed that overpopulation, unemployment, poor education and lack of service delivery are the primary issues that hinder the progress of the region with reference to service delivery. Thus the primary objective of this research is to find ways to rehabilitate communication breakdown by creating a medium of clear dialogue between the government and its people. The architectural aim of this research is to design a district municipality that will be a connector of other municipalities, towns, settlements and precincts. The building aims to be a catalyst for development in the district that celebrates the heritage of the region. The project aims to communicate its fundamental concepts in the expression of the design, for example the permeability of the building will promote transparency, accessibility and integration with the community. In this way, democracy and its core principal of governing with the people will be done with less spatial hindrances.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design, development and evaluation of cross-platform mobile applications and services supporting social accountability monitoring
- Authors: Reynell, Edward Robin
- Date: 2016
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/3652 , vital:20533
- Description: Local government processes require meaningful and effective participation from both citizens and their governments in order to remain truly democratic. This project investigates the use of mobile phones as a tool for supporting this participation. MobiSAM, a system which aims to enhance the Social Accountability Monitoring (SAM) methodology at local government level, has been designed and implemented. The research presented in this thesis examines tools and techniques for the development of cross-platform client applications, allowing access to the MobiSAM service, across heterogeneous mobile platforms, handsets and interaction styles. Particular attention is paid to providing an easily navigated user interface (UI), as well as offering clear and concise visualisation capabilities. Depending on the host device, interactivity is also included within these visualisations, potentially helping provide further insight into the visualised data. Guided by the results obtained from a comprehensive baseline study of the Grahamstown area, steps are taken in an attempt to lower the barrier of entry to using the MobiSAM service, potentially maximising its market reach. These include extending client application support to all identified mobile platforms (including feature phones); providing multi-language UIs (in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans); as well as ensuring client application data usage is kept to a minimum. The particular strengths of a given device are also leveraged, such as its camera capabilities and built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) module, potentially allowing for more effective engagement with local municipalities. Additionally, a Short Message Service (SMS) gateway is developed, allowing all Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) compatible handsets access to the MobiSAM service via traditional SMS. Following an iterative, user-centred design process, a thorough evaluation of the client application is also performed, in an attempt to gather feedback relating to the navigation and visualisation capabilities. The results of which are used to further refine its design. A comparative usability evaluation using two different versions of the cross-platform client application is also undertaken, highlighting the perceived memorability, learnabilitv and satisfaction of each. Results from the evaluation reveals which version of the client application is to be deployed during future pilot studies.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Reynell, Edward Robin
- Date: 2016
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/3652 , vital:20533
- Description: Local government processes require meaningful and effective participation from both citizens and their governments in order to remain truly democratic. This project investigates the use of mobile phones as a tool for supporting this participation. MobiSAM, a system which aims to enhance the Social Accountability Monitoring (SAM) methodology at local government level, has been designed and implemented. The research presented in this thesis examines tools and techniques for the development of cross-platform client applications, allowing access to the MobiSAM service, across heterogeneous mobile platforms, handsets and interaction styles. Particular attention is paid to providing an easily navigated user interface (UI), as well as offering clear and concise visualisation capabilities. Depending on the host device, interactivity is also included within these visualisations, potentially helping provide further insight into the visualised data. Guided by the results obtained from a comprehensive baseline study of the Grahamstown area, steps are taken in an attempt to lower the barrier of entry to using the MobiSAM service, potentially maximising its market reach. These include extending client application support to all identified mobile platforms (including feature phones); providing multi-language UIs (in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans); as well as ensuring client application data usage is kept to a minimum. The particular strengths of a given device are also leveraged, such as its camera capabilities and built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) module, potentially allowing for more effective engagement with local municipalities. Additionally, a Short Message Service (SMS) gateway is developed, allowing all Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) compatible handsets access to the MobiSAM service via traditional SMS. Following an iterative, user-centred design process, a thorough evaluation of the client application is also performed, in an attempt to gather feedback relating to the navigation and visualisation capabilities. The results of which are used to further refine its design. A comparative usability evaluation using two different versions of the cross-platform client application is also undertaken, highlighting the perceived memorability, learnabilitv and satisfaction of each. Results from the evaluation reveals which version of the client application is to be deployed during future pilot studies.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The design, management and testing of a solar vehicle's energy strategy
- Authors: Jordaan, Johan
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Solar energy -- Hybrid systems , Renewable energy sources
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/7428 , vital:21362
- Description: In recent years the interest in implementing solar energy on vehicles (electrical and hybrid) has grown significantly [1]. There are currently limitations in this sector, such as the low energy density (efficiency of conversion) of this source, but it is still a renewable resource and as such, there is a growing interest [1]. A “smart” energy strategy implemented on a solar/electrical vehicle, in order to increase its energy harvesting volume, could enhance the growth of this sector. A tracking algorithm for a solar vehicle’s MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) can be designed to source solar energy very effectively and to increase the speed of finding (tracking) this optimal sourcing point (solar panel voltage and current). Even though there are many different MPPT algorithms, it was decided that most of them were designed for stationary MPPT applications and the dynamics of implementing a MPPT on a vehicle create some unique scenarios. These include: Shadow flicker. This is rhythmic, rapid moving shadows across a solar panel, such as shadows from a line of trees: Rapid changes in solar panel orientation due to the road surface/relief; Rapid changes in panel temperature due to the location of the vehicle. The aim of the research can be divided into three outcomes: 1 Creating a “Smart” energy strategy/control, 2 Implement the new control system on a solar vehicle’s MPPT, and 3 Harvesting maximum energy from solar panels using the new energy strategy. The term “smart” is used to indicate the ability of the MPPT algorithm to be updated and improved based on previous results. A MPPT and scaled solar vehicle is designed and manufactured in order to test the MPPT algorithm. The purpose of using a self-developed experimental setup is to have more control over the system variables as well as having the maximum freedom in setting up the system parameters.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Jordaan, Johan
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Solar energy -- Hybrid systems , Renewable energy sources
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/7428 , vital:21362
- Description: In recent years the interest in implementing solar energy on vehicles (electrical and hybrid) has grown significantly [1]. There are currently limitations in this sector, such as the low energy density (efficiency of conversion) of this source, but it is still a renewable resource and as such, there is a growing interest [1]. A “smart” energy strategy implemented on a solar/electrical vehicle, in order to increase its energy harvesting volume, could enhance the growth of this sector. A tracking algorithm for a solar vehicle’s MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) can be designed to source solar energy very effectively and to increase the speed of finding (tracking) this optimal sourcing point (solar panel voltage and current). Even though there are many different MPPT algorithms, it was decided that most of them were designed for stationary MPPT applications and the dynamics of implementing a MPPT on a vehicle create some unique scenarios. These include: Shadow flicker. This is rhythmic, rapid moving shadows across a solar panel, such as shadows from a line of trees: Rapid changes in solar panel orientation due to the road surface/relief; Rapid changes in panel temperature due to the location of the vehicle. The aim of the research can be divided into three outcomes: 1 Creating a “Smart” energy strategy/control, 2 Implement the new control system on a solar vehicle’s MPPT, and 3 Harvesting maximum energy from solar panels using the new energy strategy. The term “smart” is used to indicate the ability of the MPPT algorithm to be updated and improved based on previous results. A MPPT and scaled solar vehicle is designed and manufactured in order to test the MPPT algorithm. The purpose of using a self-developed experimental setup is to have more control over the system variables as well as having the maximum freedom in setting up the system parameters.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The development agenda and new roles for librarians
- Satgoor, Ujala, Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), Eastern Cape branch (Annual General Meeting : 2015 : East-London)
- Authors: Satgoor, Ujala , Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), Eastern Cape branch (Annual General Meeting : 2015 : East-London)
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Libraries and society -- Developing countries Libraries and community -- Developing countries Social justice -- Developing countries Information society -- Developing countries Library science -- Social aspects -- Developing countries Library science -- Political aspects -- Developing countries Library science -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries Freedom of information -- Developing countries
- Language: English
- Type: text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/3498 , vital:20514
- Description: Presentation delivered at the Annual General Meeting of the Eastern Cape branch of the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), 19 August 2016. The presentation addresses the role of librarians in terms of the National Development Plan, including transformation.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Satgoor, Ujala , Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), Eastern Cape branch (Annual General Meeting : 2015 : East-London)
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Libraries and society -- Developing countries Libraries and community -- Developing countries Social justice -- Developing countries Information society -- Developing countries Library science -- Social aspects -- Developing countries Library science -- Political aspects -- Developing countries Library science -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries Freedom of information -- Developing countries
- Language: English
- Type: text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/3498 , vital:20514
- Description: Presentation delivered at the Annual General Meeting of the Eastern Cape branch of the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), 19 August 2016. The presentation addresses the role of librarians in terms of the National Development Plan, including transformation.
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- Date Issued: 2016
The development and evaluation of a new manufacturing process for β-sitosterol-D glucoside
- Mtyopo, Mthetheleli Bethwell
- Authors: Mtyopo, Mthetheleli Bethwell
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Pharmaceutical chemistry Chemistry, Organic
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , DTech
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/45920 , vital:39320
- Description: The existing production sequence of β-sitosterol-D-glucoside, a glucoside used in an “over-the-counter” (OTC) preparation under the brand name of Moducare® comprises of three process steps with an overall yield of less than 20%. The low yield is partly due to the instability of intermediates at reaction temperatures > 0oC, and partly due to the thermodynamic equilibrium between two stereoisomers. An economically alternative process was developed, evaluated and scaled-up in a 2l reactor. The project was initiated with a specific limitation in terms of the starting material that comprised a mixture of plant sterols, which necessitated a study of the isolation and purification of the desired product from a rather complex reaction mixture. The use of silver as halide acceptor for the Koenigs-Knorr synthesis did not give statistically significant different results from the same approach but using cadmium as halide acceptor instead. However, using the direct O-glucosylation approach not only gave statistically significant higher results, but also resulted in a much more convenient procedure. Under optimum conditions, a yield of approximately 83% (isolated) of 2,3,4,6- tetra-О-acetyl-β-sitosterol-D-glucoside could be achieved, which was substantially higher than that achieved with the traditional Koenigs-Knorr methodology and above reported yields in the literature (60-80%) for direct glycosylation. Separation of 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-β-sitosterol-D-glucoside (BSSGT) from a reaction mixture that contains 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-campesterol-D-glucoside (CSGT), 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl campestanol-glucoside (CSSGT), and 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-sitostanol-Dglucoside (SSGT) was investigated using column chromatography. When using silica gel particles, very good separation efficiency and product recovery could be achieved using hexane/ethyl hexane as eluent. The isolated 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-β-sitosterol-Dglucoside was easily hydrolysed to β-sitosterol-D-glucoside in high yields (79%) using methanolic KOH. The process for the production of β-sitosterol-D-glucoside was scaled-up from the laboratory bench scale (250 cm3) to a laboratory scale of 2 l using the direct Oglycosylation method. The overall yields of the scaled reaction for β-sitosterol-D-glucoside was slightly above the literature reported values (59%, 8/92) for the KnoenigsKnorr synthesis and compares well above (62%, 0/100) the current production process (less than 20% yields). When using catalogue prices, the material costs (without recycling) for the direct Oglucosylation route is approximately 57% less for the synthesis of 1kg of β-sitosterol-Dglucoside compared to the Koenigs-Knorr route. Given further savings for recycling, the direct O-glucosylation route provides an attractive alternative route for the synthesis ofthe target compound.
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- Date Issued: 2016
- Authors: Mtyopo, Mthetheleli Bethwell
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Pharmaceutical chemistry Chemistry, Organic
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , DTech
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/45920 , vital:39320
- Description: The existing production sequence of β-sitosterol-D-glucoside, a glucoside used in an “over-the-counter” (OTC) preparation under the brand name of Moducare® comprises of three process steps with an overall yield of less than 20%. The low yield is partly due to the instability of intermediates at reaction temperatures > 0oC, and partly due to the thermodynamic equilibrium between two stereoisomers. An economically alternative process was developed, evaluated and scaled-up in a 2l reactor. The project was initiated with a specific limitation in terms of the starting material that comprised a mixture of plant sterols, which necessitated a study of the isolation and purification of the desired product from a rather complex reaction mixture. The use of silver as halide acceptor for the Koenigs-Knorr synthesis did not give statistically significant different results from the same approach but using cadmium as halide acceptor instead. However, using the direct O-glucosylation approach not only gave statistically significant higher results, but also resulted in a much more convenient procedure. Under optimum conditions, a yield of approximately 83% (isolated) of 2,3,4,6- tetra-О-acetyl-β-sitosterol-D-glucoside could be achieved, which was substantially higher than that achieved with the traditional Koenigs-Knorr methodology and above reported yields in the literature (60-80%) for direct glycosylation. Separation of 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-β-sitosterol-D-glucoside (BSSGT) from a reaction mixture that contains 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-campesterol-D-glucoside (CSGT), 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl campestanol-glucoside (CSSGT), and 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-sitostanol-Dglucoside (SSGT) was investigated using column chromatography. When using silica gel particles, very good separation efficiency and product recovery could be achieved using hexane/ethyl hexane as eluent. The isolated 2,3,4,6-tetra-О-acetyl-β-sitosterol-Dglucoside was easily hydrolysed to β-sitosterol-D-glucoside in high yields (79%) using methanolic KOH. The process for the production of β-sitosterol-D-glucoside was scaled-up from the laboratory bench scale (250 cm3) to a laboratory scale of 2 l using the direct Oglycosylation method. The overall yields of the scaled reaction for β-sitosterol-D-glucoside was slightly above the literature reported values (59%, 8/92) for the KnoenigsKnorr synthesis and compares well above (62%, 0/100) the current production process (less than 20% yields). When using catalogue prices, the material costs (without recycling) for the direct Oglucosylation route is approximately 57% less for the synthesis of 1kg of β-sitosterol-Dglucoside compared to the Koenigs-Knorr route. Given further savings for recycling, the direct O-glucosylation route provides an attractive alternative route for the synthesis ofthe target compound.
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- Date Issued: 2016