Browsing Architecture by Subject "Rural"
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Fertile Grounds: Cultivating an Identity Through Architecture
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-01)This thesis explores the contributive role of architecture to the prosperity of a place. The research addresses the challenges and opportunities that rural regions face today by analyzing the general factors of marginalized ... -
Forgotten Landscapes: Restoring our Rural Imagination
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-21)As our world becomes increasingly interconnected through technology and global trade, urban populations are more and more detached from the realities of our consumption and the cultivated land that supports us. These food ... -
From Pedagogy to Agency: Learning to Act in Rural China
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-14)From Pedagogy to Agency confronts the imbalances found between rural and urban society in China, exploring the role education plays in their ever-changing relationship. The thesis posits that schools, classrooms, ... -
The Mountain and the Valley: A Planning and Conservation Approach for the Annapolis Valley
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-28)The Annapolis Valley Region is home to a rich and varied landscape. Agriculture, historic sites, the Bay of Fundy Shore, and the inland forests are just some of the aspects that together make up this unique region. ... -
Mud and Cell Phones: Nonformal Learning Networks in Rural Kenya
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-08)Despite global efforts to achieve universal education, millions of people still lack access to learning, with a high concentration in sub-Saharan African countries. Like many rural communities around the world, Kenya’s ... -
Prince Edward County in the 21st Century
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-23)In recent years, Prince Edward County has gained wide-spread attention for the unique experience it offers. Articles published by media outlets in Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal have directed a large urban population to the ...