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Architecture on paper: a study on the significance of imaginary architectural space
(University of the Free State, 1998-11)Abstract not available -
Workplace planning and design standards in South Africa: office planning and evaluation standards for South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2008-10)English: The importance of workplace environmental conditions in improving and sustaining the productivity of end-users in offices was recognised. Developments in offices to support diversity in work style and work processes ... -
Kuns en die kommunikasie van andersheid
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2010)Abstract not available -
The effects of climatic conditions on attitudinal changes towards earth construction in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2014)English: Earth construction is an appropriate method for building houses in arid and semi-arid areas in South Africa due to its low environmental impact and responsible use of on-site resources. A South African Netherlands ... -
Lived reality, perception and architecture: two community centres interrogated through the lens of Lefebvre’s spatial triad
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: Community centres are ideally at the heart of society as a platform for social interaction. Moreover, these centres often provide direly needed services such as basic health care and educational or family guidance ... -
Care, place and architecture: a critical reading of Christian Norberg-Schulz’s architectural interpretation of Martin Heidegger’s philosophy
(University of the Free State, 2015-05)English: This thesis questions the theoretical contribution of the renowned 20th century Norwegian architect and theorist, Christian Norberg-Schulz (1926-2000), by considering the cogency of his pioneering architectural ... -
A study of the life-cycle, re-use and adaptation of places of worship in Bloemfontein from 1948 to the present, with specific reference to the Afrikaans Reformed Churches
(University of the Free State, 2013-02-01)English: The aim of this study is to determine the extent of successful adaptations of church buildings in Bloemfontein. The reasons behind successful adaptation and behind the demolition of other churches are analysed ... -
Revalidating vernacular techniques for a sustainable built environment by way of selected examples in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: Contemporary design and construction methods often entail large amounts of wastage, high construction costs, high energy consumption for heating and cooling, and thus a large carbon footprint, which limits their ... -
The historical development of farmstead architecture in the Brandwater Basin of the Eastern Free State up to union
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: Shelter forms part of the means of maintaining oneself within a landscape. Temporary forms of shelter often develop into a house, as a more permanent form of shelter. Once the house has taken form, it also acts ... -
The acceptability of earth constructed houses in central areas of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015)English: The traditional earth building techniques of South Africans are well documented, but little research reflects the current perceptions of these building materials and techniques. The thesis explores the factors ...
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