Browsing by Thesis Department "Architectural studies (Masters thesis) (MU)"
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An authentic sustainable future : a case study of the Bullitt Center
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The qualitative research was a case study of the Bullitt Center. The focus of this research was to understand how the Bullitt Center sought to achieve ... -
Authentic thresholds : interior design client involvement in the creation of sense of home
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)For middle-class householders interested in elevating an image of their status, residential interior designers may be viewed as destroyers of authentic sense of home. By contrast, designers may seek to contribute to the ... -
Designing the dream in postwar American suburbia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The American suburban landscape is intrinsically intertwined with our national identity. As a symbol of expansion, safety, success and the "American Dream", our suburban landscape has provided us with a housing system that ... -
The effect of level of detail and navigability on spatial size perception
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Previous research has demonstrated that the amount of visual cues available to an observer affects the observer's perception of the size of space. ... -
The effect of the physical classroom environment on literacy outcomes : how 3rd grade teachers use the physical classroom to implement a balanced literacy curriculum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This study identified how 3rd grade teachers use the physical classroom environment as they implement a balanced literacy program in order to improve their students' literacy outcomes. Teachers' perceptions of the classroom ... -
Environmental analysis of pathology laboratory patient service centers: a pattern of language approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)This thesis employs the theories underlying environment and behavior research to address the needs of a pathology laboratory organization. The main focus of this work is to establish basic space requirements for new patient ... -
Experiencing meaning in two presbyterian churches: a qualitative analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)Worship has changed through the centuries (Jones, 2000 and White, 2003). In the mid 1800s, the feelings and emotions of the individual worshiper became an important consideration in church service (White, 2003). Little ... -
Exploring elementary student energy literacy outcomes in the outdoor classroom : a comparative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Environmental issues such as global warming, air and water pollution, and excessive consumption of fossil fuels are the challenging problems that endanger the future of our planet and, consequently, humankind. These problems ... -
Exploring place attachment in rural Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research project utilizes Scannell and Gifford's (2010) person-process-place framework to develop a tool of measurement that will: 1) Determine ... -
Exploring the lives of individuals with a mental illness living in a residential care facility : a qualitative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Since deinstitutionalization began in the 1950's hundreds of thousands of individuals with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness were forced out onto the streets. While society may have seen deinstitutionalization as a ... -
Factors influencing homeowners' decisions to seek residential energy efficiency knowledge
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Knowledge on energy efficiency methods has been available for decades. The question this study is seeking to answer is "what factors influence homeowners to seek out knowledge on energy efficiency?" This research replicates ... -
A green residential wish list : most important features according to homeowners
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Buildings are leaders in the production of negative environmental impacts. However, the Environment and Behavior literature lacks studies on consumers' ... -
Home energy conservation : psychological and environmental worldviews
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)With recent changes in the economy and a dwindling supply of natural resources, energy conservation is a very relevant and important concern among homeowners. Each homeowner has a unique perception of environmental issues, ... -
Influence of immersion on user's spatial presence and memory in virtual environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)This study examines the influence of immersion on users' sense of spatial presence and spatial memory in virtual environments. The single factor was systematically manipulated in three conditions. A sample of 32 participants ... -
Methods and strategies for bridging the design practitioner-researcher gap
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)The goal of this thesis is to confirm there is a continuing application gap by identifying current attitudes of design practitioners to the usefulness of EBR, preferred forms of communication of EBR, and reasons for lack ... -
Place advocacy at Snowshoe Mountain Resort : a case study of a destination ski resort
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of the research was to gain a greater understanding of what is so special about Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Snowshoe Mountain has a unique sense of place that is established through the built, natural, and social ... -
'Place to work' index : a study of workplace attributes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The last 25 years has seen a substantial evolution in business practices and work environments. Complex and intersecting facets of commerce have compelled the employer and employee relationship to engage in increasing ... -
The role of place in assisted living
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The qualitative inquiry explored what physical attributes and tangible items that assisted living residents at one facility determined to be personally meaningful and emblematic of their concept of 'home.' Using grounded ... -
Improving the person-environment congruence for an office setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Creating an effective workplace to fit each unique setting can be useful to change social cognitive behavior, increase employee retention, provide effective work environments, increase company profits and attract new ...