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dc.contributor.authorHuang, Jie Jie
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-26 18:34:40 (GMT)
dc.date.available2021-02-26 18:34:40 (GMT)
dc.date.issued2021-02-26
dc.date.submitted2021-02-22
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10012/16832
dc.description.abstractThis thesis demonstrates a working method for architectural analysis that combines manipulation of spatial data with a systematic analysis approach, configured for small-scale urban site selection in Toronto. The study adapts existing computational design strategies from the disciplines of Geography and Planning, including Geographic Information System(GIS) and the decision-making method of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). A computational tool prototype is created in this thesis to showcase how existing methods can be employed at a neighbourhood scale oriented to local community groups' needs. The study utilizes the use-case of community garden site finding for non-profit organizations in Toronto as a specialized application of this working method. A design demonstration is included, consisting of two parts of the site selection process: conducting a co-relation study by examining existing community gardens within city areas, and developing a neighbourhood scale suitability model using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Additionally, this thesis conducts a set of reflections on the computational process relating to this prototype. By showcasing how GIS and AHP can be applied to a tangible neighbourhood scale within the architecture domain, the thesis hopes to contribute to the broad discussion of spatial data-driven architectural planning and systems thinking.en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherUniversity of Waterlooen
dc.subjectarchitecture analysisen
dc.subjectarchitectureen
dc.subjectAHPen
dc.subjectsite selectionen
dc.subjectGISen
dc.subjectsmall scaleen
dc.subjectsystems thinkingen
dc.subjectTorontoen
dc.subject.lcshArchitectureen
dc.subject.lcshGeographic information systemsen
dc.subject.lcshComputer-aided engineeringen
dc.subject.lcshArchitecture and technologyen
dc.subject.lcshUrban renewalen
dc.subject.lcshBuildings, structures, etc.en
dc.subject.lcshToronto (Ont.)en
dc.titleSite Finding in a Complex Urban Landscapeen
dc.typeMaster Thesisen
dc.pendingfalse
uws-etd.degree.departmentSchool of Architectureen
uws-etd.degree.disciplineArchitectureen
uws-etd.degree.grantorUniversity of Waterlooen
uws-etd.degreeMaster of Architectureen
uws-etd.embargo.terms0en
uws.contributor.advisorPrzybylski, Maya
uws.contributor.affiliation1Faculty of Engineeringen
uws.published.cityWaterlooen
uws.published.countryCanadaen
uws.published.provinceOntarioen
uws.typeOfResourceTexten
uws.peerReviewStatusUnrevieweden
uws.scholarLevelGraduateen


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