Jon Davies
The Parka Project.
Purpose:
Case study & Design Research Project
Purpose of the research is to create architectural interventions to increase thermal performance in existing occupied as-built homes.
The limitations are the walls, as pre 1980’s homes in New Zealand do not have insulated walls.
The barriers that are preventing every architect/government/policy makers/etc to implement change are:
1. A lack of willingness to require better outcomes protects industry as we don’t have the skills in the industry to design and build to measurably high performance targets,
2. An unwillingness to admit failure of a performance based code with too many ‘out clauses’, and,
3. The perception that requiring change (seen as higher cost of building) will be political suicide.
Focus question:
Can Kainga Ora’s occupied Starblocks meet EnerPHit Standard.
Hypothesis:
The hypothesis for this research is that we can externally insulate existing masonry buildings to internationally recognised performance standards.
In New Zealand there are major knowledge gaps in how we build thermally efficient homes. It is very simple to design improve thermal performance for existing dwellings and harder to implement.
There is an underlying barrier to implement the change = cost, social and understanding/knowledge.
The Parka Project.
Purpose:
Case study & Design Research Project
Purpose of the research is to create architectural interventions to increase thermal performance in existing occupied as-built homes.
The limitations are the walls, as pre 1980’s homes in New Zealand do not have insulated walls.
The barriers that are preventing every architect/government/policy makers/etc to implement change are:
1. A lack of willingness to require better outcomes protects industry as we don’t have the skills in the industry to design and build to measurably high performance targets,
2. An unwillingness to admit failure of a performance based code with too many ‘out clauses’, and,
3. The perception that requiring change (seen as higher cost of building) will be political suicide.
Focus question:
Can Kainga Ora’s occupied Starblocks meet EnerPHit Standard.
Hypothesis:
The hypothesis for this research is that we can externally insulate existing masonry buildings to internationally recognised performance standards.
In New Zealand there are major knowledge gaps in how we build thermally efficient homes. It is very simple to design improve thermal performance for existing dwellings and harder to implement.
There is an underlying barrier to implement the change = cost, social and understanding/knowledge.
Pippa Sommerville
Space for zero
Climate change is bringing extreme weather conditions such as drought, heat waves, heavy rain, floods and landslides to the world. A rapidly changing climate will result in rising sea levels, ocean acidification and loss of global biodiversity (EU Climate Change, n.d.).
How public space will develop and adapt to zero-carbon living will require design and planning. Current public space design also assumes fossil-fuel consumption by prescribing landscape intervention which is carbon-hungry. Development prescribed often also assumes carbon-emission machinery will be used to maintain public space.
To remain an integral and cohesive part of the urban fabric, public space must adapt to best serve people living zero-carbon lives. The development of public space also needs to be part of the zero-carbon solution, so there needs to be a shift in the way public space is designed, developed and maintained.
Princeton Motupalli
This Dissertation will be critiquing Aotearoa’s stormwater management system in terms of treatment and conservation, more specifically through our roading network and our rural medium to high-density housings. Auckland city already has the foundation laid to create a well-functioning stormwater circulation system; however, it is unfinished due to most of Auckland’s stormwater being dumped out into our harbor unfiltered, this is a huge waste, not to mention, very polluting. Auckland isn’t far away from becoming a well-functioning city of sails, with our public system and our transporting networks heading towards completion of its current stage a well productive city is looking promising, however during this process a lot of focus is being taken out of critical needs such as water mitigation and climate change, are we ready for the upcoming challenges that are heading towards our direction?
Faizan Javed
“Prescription for Nature: Making room for urban green spaces in highly dense city to combat stress “
The importance of land and personal space among individual signifies a lot to one’s overall being. It is one of the necessities of a single person to fully express its’ true nature. But in this modern Metro Manila, many resources that are indeed important for an individual has undergone in a quite shortage manner due to the rapid growth of urbanization and people migrations from different parts of the nation seeking for better opportunities. This is the reason for the enormous land scarcity and uneven distribution on properties. Creating a wide range crisis on lot entitlement on individuals who dreamt of having a valuable life in the city. Despite of being the nation’s major center for commerce, services, leisure and entertainment, the life’s value predominantly decreases. Causing a lot of problems on how the people respond to everyday life around, making them more stressed and deprived to the point that Metro manila is now one of the top 10 most stressful cities to live in the world. (Tom Connick, 2017)
The association between urban green space and well-being has been extensively studied and practiced in many parts of the world such as Australia, Europe and North America. However, in tropical countries, especially in developing countries such as Philippines there are few examples of such studies.
This research looks at the effects of urban densification on urban green space and its planning. The researcher will identify the problems, challenges and strategies of urban green space planning during densification processes. Furthermore, this research will also investigate the effect of urban green spaces in relation to public health.
RAHELEH JAHANBANI
OPTIMIZING THE CYCLING NETWORKS IN AUCKLAND
Ministry of Transport (2018) of New Zealand stated “We are driving further and more than ever before”. Nowadays, most of high-density cities around the world are trying to reduce the amount of usage of motorized transportation mode and use a sustainable alternative choice such as cycling. It is quite clear that how cycling affect significantly on enhancing environmental, financial and health. Apart from greenhouse gas emissions and economic advantages, “bring back the bike” could provide more physical, psychological and social pleasures. According to Wild and Woodward (2019), “cyclists are consistently shown to have the highest levels of satisfaction with the trip to work, yet the reasons for this contentment remain understudied”. They point four main factors in their research as the high commute satisfaction amongst cyclists: 1- Commuting control and time reliability; 2- Sensory stimulation; 3- Moderate intensity ex- excise; 4- More social interaction.
In general tree important components play the main roles in cycling for daily travel which are geography, climate and infrastructure. From infrastructure site, “the perception of cycling as an unsafe mode of travel is a significant obstacle in increasing the mode share of bicycles in a city” (Lawson, Pakrashi, Ghosh, & Szeto, 2013). According to the Winters, Davidson, Kao, & Teschke (2011), location and design of bicycle routes are very important in promoting the cycling.
In this paper, I’ll try to investigate the causes and factors which are involved in the usage of cycling in Auckland and how can cycling became a more desirable & sustainable transport option in Auckland. At first, according to background reading and literature review, some criteria’s will be classified based on case studies. Then it will be evoked a suitable design plan based on findings and analyzing data’s. Improving safety not only prevent probable accidents, but also encourage more people to commute by bike.
Chentong Wang
Building a neighborhood containing dementia and age-friendly design features
Dementia, or another name, Alzheimer, can be defined as the mild cognitive impairment. People experiencing dementia not only lost survival abilities, such as poor memory, but also have emotional disease, such as depression, anxiety, even apathy.
In the past, dementia is a common brain disease for elderly. Whilst, the situation has changed that middle age group over 45 are possible have dementia. The latest statistics reveals that over 60,000 New Zealanders have a dementia diagnosis and the population is predicted to increase in terms of demographic population change. It is not a unique instance that Scotland and UK have the similarly increased tendency as New Zealand and these two countries have designed specific public parks for sufferers suffering dementia to encourage them to do outdoor activities for developing their physical and mental health. Actually, most of sufferers with early stage dementia are able to survive alone and they need open public spaces to do exercises and meet new friends, which have positive impact on slowing down the deterioration. Thus, it is necessary to create public parks for people with dementia at the early stage in order to satisfy their needs instead of locking them at home or sending them into care villages.
The aim is to improve the wellbeing of early stage sufferers through making them feel safe, comfortable and confident in outdoor public environment leading to their greater empowerment. This project will investigate the extent to how to design dementia –friendly parks for people experiencing early stage dementia in Auckland. After collecting related data and selecting a site, it will evoke a completed design plan. This kind of public park not only satisfy sufferers with dementia needs, but also healthy old people.Lookout - applying a process of design participation with children
Wenjin Zhan
Children face many challenges in urban life today, including diminished contact with nature and reduced independent mobility. These indicators point to an erosion of rights. However, children have the political right and intellectual capability to participate in all aspects of urban life. As adults realise the seriousness of this phenomenon, more projects are trying to make changes to promote children's rights. Lookout is one such project based on performance art that provided equal communication opportunities for children and adults.
The purpose of this research is to utilise a child and adult participation project called ‘Lookout’, performed in Auckland, as an alternative process of participation in design. The methodology applied is research by design, taking qualitative data collected from the Lookout project and applying it in the design of a suburban park, in Mt Roskill (Puketapapa), Auckland. This area is currently undergoing housing intensification due to a need to replace aged housing stock coupled with an acute housing shortage in Auckland that is being addressed via the Auckland Plan 2050. This makes quality green space provision an even more important goal as the city grows and loses precious outdoor space for exploration and free play (eg backyards).
The design outcomes validate the importance of the Lookout project as a unique, egalitarian encounter between children and adults, with both parties contributing their ideas and aspirations for future Auckland in an environment of equality and openness. For the children, this was helped by the ‘mask’ of performance. There are limitations to its use as a participatory or consultation method – especially the time taken to workshop the ideas with the children beforehand. It may, however, be possible to develop an abridged form of this that still provides children with the tools to communicate equally with adults. Of particular value was the broad perspective it encouraged in the participants so that the ideas generated were applicable to a suburban site, while the Lookout project was performed in the CBD.
PŪTAHI A WHENUA
voices flowing as one
Te Kerekere Roycroft
Ngāpuhi-nui-tonu
Ngāti Korokoro – Ngāti Whārara – Te Poukā
As a descendant of Kupe, Nukutawhiti, Rāhiri and Kahi the time I can be with our whenua in Pākanae (Hokianga) is precious. Though I often think of myself as a visitor in what should be my turangawaewae, I think of others in my position have similar feelings, a feeling of having to rely on my own personal memory association for any legitimacy of interaction. It is through our own kōrero/waiata/pūrākau/tikanga that we can reconnect and increase our confident in who we are and feel more connected to the future of our maunga, awa and moana. Connecting the tikanga and ways-of-doing developed by our tūpuna to the actions and ways-of-doing of our whānaunga.
Through a process of co-creation, with specific members of our hau kainga, to determine what the most useful output for this Masters project. Gaining advice, guidance and support from our hau kainga is of integral importance to be BY US, FOR US, WITH US!
Together we have chosen a dual output that incorporates a mapping platform and a hapū-based whenua assessment. It is important for the product of this project be the most useful and applicable to the outcomes and aspirations of our rohe/ngā hapū.
Utilising QGIS the [yet to be named] online mapping platform will enable whānaunga, regardless of where they live, to better connect to our whenua and moana through geo-spatial positioning. Multiple modes of experience are possible through using Google Street View and attaching recordings, videos, documents and external links. Making it possible for the recreation of personal references and links that can be reinforced and grounded when walking our whenua.
The hapū-based whenua assessment will demonstrate another output use of the platform as a self generated resource. Using our wāhi tapu, Roiho, as a case study to investigate our response to issues like climate change and wave erosion; while examining the structure and purpose of such an assessment from a Te Ao Māori world view. Allowing us to determine our own actions based on our own knowledge and ways of doing, enabling a practical sense of kaitiakitanga and self identity.
Dexell Frankie Aita, BLA, IFLA, ICOMOS NZ, Master’s student
Apia Flood Management – Weaving Fa’asamoa and Landscape and Landscape Architecture
Apia is suffering from an on-going flooding issue, that seems to grow and intensify over the years due to climate change. As a result of reoccurring flooding; the local economy diminishes under rebuilding and recovery costs, natural and cultural heritage are damaged and life threating situations are formulated. Apia, the capital of a small island estate of Samoa in the south west pacific, stretches through three water catchments along the coast.
An on-going research, seeks traditional practices and knowledge from local people, narratives and experiences to weaving into a landscape hybrid solution, which would reduce the effects of flooding while acknowledging the nature and origins of the Vailima River (Loimata O Apaula). The project weaves strand of Samoan culture, knowledge and experience together with technical landscape and engineering solutions to form a hybrid design. Opening potential opportunities to improve the overall well-being of Apia, boosting the local economy through tourism that appreciates the culture, history, and nature of the Samoa. Involving local communities by show casing traditional tattooing (Tatau), cooking, and other traditional practices. While flood mitigation is driver of this Master of Landscape Architecture study, the potential of introducing a different approach of incorporating and recognizing opportunities of enhancing and conserving existing infrastructures, experiences and knowledge are also a basis of contributing to a resilient Apia.
Ahlia-Mei Ta’ala
The Fires of Ambition: Strengthening the Mātauranga and our connection to Ancestral Lands
Kia mura tonu nga ahi kaa mo te matemateaone
keep the home fires burning so loved ones will always return.
Ahi ka is often described as those keeping the ancestral fires of occupation burning. The notion of ahi ka has faced transitions in how it is used since the coming of the Pakeha with the imposition of land ownership - specifically with the establishment of the Native Land Court in 1840 (Te Ao Hurihuri p.91). The ‘urban drift’ has further led to a shifting of the meaning - with economic growth and industrialisation focussed in the cities, Maori were forced to migrate from their traditionally ‘rural’ areas into urban areas, and in some cases their rural settings turning into urban settings (!). This ‘urban drift’ and the westernisation of our society has disrupted Maori connection to ancestral lands, often leaving few to practise ahi ka in rural areas (!). These ahi kā maintain tangata whenua presence and practise their matauranga by maintaining the land and retelling ancestral stories - purakau, enlivening kaitiakitanga. Ahi ka is practised in preservation of the land - for future generations, but also, awaiting the return of loved ones.
The Te Awa Tupua Act - recognising the mauri of the Whanganui River - mark the shifting tide towards a time in which Whanganui Maori can transition from the fires of occupation to begin to realise their ambitions and aspirations within their lands. Strengthening the matauranga of our land/people can progress this shift for Maori ambitions and aspirations to be realised - moving from the fires of occupation into the fires of ambition. A time in which Maori can begin to strengthen their ties back to their land and feel empowered by knowing their turangawaewae, knowing their history and whakapapa connection to the land. A shift, that could encourage the return of many urbanised Maori, or at least, strengthen their connections back to their turangawaewae, in knowing their matauranga.
This marks a critical time to assess where we are, reflect on where we have come from, and imagine where we can go based on our past and present. An ancestral landscape framework can allow for this as an analysis of the past and present through social, cultural, political dimensions in embodying the relationship of the landscape and its people - expressed through our own perspectives under Te Ao Maori (Merata Kawharu, pg 334). Such a framework has the potential to strengthen matauranga Maori. Strengthening our matauranga has the ability to strengthen collective and individual identity within place and to empower our people. It also has the possibility of influencing educational initiatives - addressing the need for our educational curriculum to teach the history of its people, as localised as possible.
Rob Small
Aotearoa/New Zealand has four well established Botanic gardens in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin and several emerging gardens and some well-established arboreta. These gardens have been developed using a European colonial construct. While they include native plant collections these have not been presented or interpreted these native plants of Aotearoa/New Zealand in a way that comprehensively reflects their Māori usage or a Māori perspective. They do not represent a view that is Te Ao Māori (The Māori world view). In any event they are by no means representative of the ngāhere and Māori usage of plants such as māra kai or from the realms of Haumia-tiketike and Rongo mā Tāne. These European type collections are also not seen as a resource for Māori. There are also some ethno-botanic collections such as that held by Landcare Research, Christchurch and an extensive collection of Rongoā ngāhere of Dame Anne and Jeremy Salmond in Gisborne.
Māori practitioners of traditional Māori healing have accessed native plants from the bush (Te Wao Nui a Tane) in the main but some cultivation of plants used in specialist medicine and culture have been cultivated around marae. The planting of native flax cultivars that yield high fibre content (Muka/tarapī) for example for weaving and Kawakawa (used in medicine) are most common. It is reported that access to some plants in the wild for rongoā (Māori medicine) is proving more difficult today than in the past. (Sujarwo & Caneva, 2015)
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