Browsing School of Built Environment and Development Studies by Advisor "Githitu, Mahinda."
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An architectural plan for preventative care of the aged : addressing the need for a holistic centre for the aged, merging rehabilitation and well-being, in South Africa.
(2010)The purpose of this research document is to understand the social issues that are generated from a globally ageing demographic, which relate to the aged identity and the current care environments available to them. ... -
Design for preservation and commemoration of historic events : a case for the South African Boer Wars, 1881 & 1899-1902.
(2011)Were it not for mankind’s memory of Historic events there would be no need for the preservation and commemoration of those events and according to Nietzsche - the 19th century German philosopher - in order for the memory ... -
Design of a new Department of Television, Performance and Staging for Durban University of Technology.
(2008)The power of education with its range of different fields has had a dramatic impact on our world, and more and younger students graduate every year. This growth and flooding have forced institutes to expand exponentially. ... -
The role of architecture in fostering healthy cities.
(2010)This research initiative explores the architectural response to the health implications of rapidly urbanising societies. The investigation looks at the concept of a healthy city as a facilitator for sustainable urban ... -
A study of the relationships between architectural environments and human well being : a proposed health and healing centre for Durban.
(2010)Most city dwellers simply endure the fast paced lifestyle and the stresses of the urban environment, forging coping strategies daily. The effects of stress and related health conditions are evident throughout the global ... -
The design of a structure to accommodate a KwaZulu-Natal Institute for the Built Environment in Durban.
(2008)South Africa is a developing country at the dawn of its democracy, confronting the challenge of providing suitable lives for its people, whilst still trying to compete in a new global village and face other challenges of ...