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Goals
The research/design project looks at urban design to enhance
communities with an emphasis on parks and plantings.
Nature can play a role in revitalizing the city’s image.
City Image
• Late 19th century New York City• Post WWII Suburban Paradigm
– Strong connection with nature– Separating uses, car-oriented– Main street to malls– Not sustainable
• Smart Growth– Compact, mixed-use neighborhoods– Strong pedestrian connections– Vertically incorporating nature
Green=nature=sustainability= The City
Which one?
Source: Flickr
How Nature Affects Us
• Nature increases attention, memory, and uplifts mood (Marc Berman, University of Michigan)
• Increased job satisfaction (Dr. Tina Marie Cade, Department of Agriculture at Texas State University)
• Less domestic disturbances• Surgery patients have less
complains, pain medications, and faster heeling
How Nature Affects Us• Cleans the air (NASA study)
• Benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene
• Removes dust (Lohr and Peason-Mims 2003)
– As much as 20% reduction of particulate matter
• Prevents soil erosion, reduces rainwater runoff, keeps area cool
Green Facades
• LEED points for:– Reducing heat islanding (1point)
– Water efficient landscaping (1-2 points)
– Innovative wastewater technologies (1 point)
– Optimize energy performance (1 to 10 points)
– Innovation in design (1-4 points)
MacroPopulationIncomeZoningTraffic FlowPedestrian ConnectionsTransit ConnectionsSite History
MicroSurrounding usesDistrictsUrban character Transportation connectionsStreet safety
Site AnalysisNu’uanu
Inspirations
Takeo Shimagoshi
• 2007 Architecture Review Award for Emerging Architecture winner Taketo Shimohigoshi
• The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
Nature Suburban Urban
Not to scale section of Nu’uanu to Downtown
Enveloping the City
Terraces
Green Facade
Pali and Vineyard Intersection
Vineyard Street
North West CornerTerraces and farming areas
North East CornerShallow pools, water
fountain, & water falls
Along Pali HighwayTerraces and stone steps
Along Fort Street
Conclusion
Nature can revitalize the city’s image. The research confirms the benefits of incorporating nature in urban spaces.
The design serves as an example of what can be achieved with keeping nature in
mind.
Thank you