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Absolute, relative and relational space of the HDB ground plane: An analytical study of patterns and prejudice amongst the resident and the non-resident

Cheng Yu-Qi Lynn (2015-12-14)

The definition of public space has always been a contested one. With the absolute definition as a space made for any member of the public to use but in reality, there are unspoken restrictions on certain behaviours and ...

Absurd architecture: Waiting for godot and the architectural programme

Law Jia Hao (2015-12-08)

This dissertations aims to explore the relationship between the absurdist play, Waiting for Godot, by Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett and the architectural design process. The detachment of a distinct architectural programme ...

Accelerating climate change mitigation efforts through CDM projects and technology transfer as a means to achieving sustainable development in the ASEAN region

Maria Martha Cecilia G. Fernandez (2011-03-02)

Deteriorating natural resource profiles and the presence of huge population pockets that need access to sustainable energy infrastructures make it necessary to review what catalyst measures and policies are needed to further ...

Access to child care centres and neighbouring housing prices

Tan Shi Min Jasmine (2018-05-03)

With increasing number of dual income married couples, there is a growth in demand for quality child care services. Nevertheless, children will eventually outgrow their need for child care services and there are negative ...

Accessibilities of the local paradigm: An analytical study on the efficiency of street patterns in enhancing accessibility to MRT stations

Fung Kok Joo George (2015-12-22)

The planning principles of Singapore's New Towns envisions a well-integrated relationship between the Housing and Development Board's (HDB) residential estates, and its Mass Rapid Transit network. This is aligned to a ...

Accomodating foreign construction workers in Singapore : a sociological perspective

Wong Enling (2010-06-02)

The recent Serangoon Gardens dormitory controversy has led to a need to examine the underlying social issues causing low acceptance level of local residents towards foreign workers. The tension between foreign workers and ...

Accreditation of Carbon Emissions in Canada Airports

Pwi Shu Qin Lynette (2021-05-25)

In this paper, the research problem identified that the criteria for awarding of Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) is non-standard because the awarding criteria suggest that there is no benchmark set out. This implies ...

Accuracy of indicative valuations

Yeoh Yee Yee (2011-04-20)

An indicative valuation is done without a site inspection and detailed check on the legal tenure but is merely based on information that is provided by the client. Although indicative valuations are not encouraged, they ...

Achievement of Green Mark using plants

Loo Zheng Rong (2011-05-24)

The construction industry has always been one of the biggest contributors to environmental degradation. The materials and methods used are constantly harming the environment. In light of this, Building and Construction ...

Achieving craftsmanship in ASEAN contemporary architecture: Integrating craft with architecture

Tan Ying Yi (2013-11-06)

Since the emergence of colonialism and subsequent modernisation, communities of craftsmen have been disengaged from the building sector. Consequentially, both craft and architecture in the ASEAN region now face various ...

Achieving energy efficiency in student housing : a case-study of the National University of Singapore

Nguyen Hoang Nam (2011-05-20)

Climate change has risen to global prominence since the 1980s. It is now common knowledge that energy efficiency is essential to mitigation of climate change’s negative effects on the Earth’s ecological systems and livelihood ...

Acoustic benefits of vertical greenery

Tran Quang Trung (2009-10-19)

As the result of industrial revolution, rapid urbanization has caused bad impacts onto the environment. The consequences of the urbanization have become more serious in last 20 years, such as urban heat island effect, solid ...

Acoustical performance and comfort demands of MRT trains

Koo Yujie Dorcas (2011-05-19)

The Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) in Singapore is a highly frequented facility, reportedly to have 1.6 million of ridership per day. For every ride, commuters are exposed to announcements necessary for communication, safety ...

Acquisitions and divestments announcements: Impact of semantics on REITS cumulative abnormal returns

Ye Xinlei (2018-05-15)

In the two main areas of Acquisitions and Divestments, this research aims to uncover if semantics has an effect on the ultimate CAR of the REIT and if so, what is the effect and how much is the effect. Acquisition and ...

Across the divide : discourse in various forms that bridged the gorge between public and private practices in Singapore since 1960s

Voon Ke Yang (2012-01-11)

When Singapore first gained independence in 1965, the architectural politics and discourse related to urban issue of this period precipitated change in the roles of architects. During the course of urban planning and ...

Active ageing in the CBD

Cheam Xiao Feng Michelle (2011-05-26)

As Singapore approaches the predicament of an ageing population by 2020, the unbalanced young-old ratio has given birth to a phenomenon known as the “Return-ment” syndrome, resulting in an increase of elderly presence (>65 ...

Active ageing: Case study of barriers to social participation

Lee Xinli (2014-05-06)

This study examines the barriers to social participation in two housing estates of Singapore: Ang Mo Kio and Bukit Panjang. Using survey data, barriers to social participation are found to include poor health, functional ...

Active aging: Housing integrating community bonding and farming

Yong Wai Kei (2015-08-05)

The issue that this thesis aims to explore is active aging for the elderly and residents living in mature Housing and Development Board (HDB) estates. This thesis aims to introduce farming into the existing estate as a ...

The Actuality of Place Making in Singapore: A Strategic Approach to Public Spaces

Tan Yen Ling Shavonne (2018-06-13)

As Singapore rides on the wave of placemaking in response to placelessness and car- centric urbanism, placemaking programmes have gained considerable media attention as individuals and organisations begin to create vibrant ...

Adaptable bridge city : water sports park at Benjamin Sheares Bridge

Yee Lay Har (2009-10-26)

In Singapore infrastructure take up 22 percent of the land area. With more flyover and railway being built in this land scarce island, one questions if the vast place taken up by these large infrastructure links are being ...

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