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A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development (2010)
Thesis
Iuliis, M. A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Time is at the core of Sustainable planning. How to involve time in the planning processes is a crucial question for which very few exhaustive answers have been provided. This research attempts to provide a definition of the important role played b... Read More about A Dooyeweerdian approach to time in sustainable development.

An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view (2009)
Thesis
Du Plessis, C. An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This dissertation engages with the proposition that one of the reasons current efforts at improving sustainability are failing is because solutions are sought from within the same paradigm of thought that threatens sustainability in the first place... Read More about An approach to studying urban sustainability from within an ecological world view.

Methodology for assessment of cognitive skills in virtual environments (2001)
Thesis
Pawlik, S. Methodology for assessment of cognitive skills in virtual environments. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The client briefing of the proposed building design is usually in the form of drawings and artistic impressions being presented to the client. However, very few clients are able to read a technical drawing and the artist impressions are limited and... Read More about Methodology for assessment of cognitive skills in virtual environments.

A knowledge based structure for implementing Value Management in the design of office buildings (1993)
Thesis
Shen, Q. A knowledge based structure for implementing Value Management in the design of office buildings. (Thesis). University of Salford

Value Management (VM) is an organised effort directed at analyzing the functions of systems, supplies, equipments and facilities, for the purpose of achieving the required functions at lowest overall cost, consistent with requirements for performan... Read More about A knowledge based structure for implementing Value Management in the design of office buildings.