From Node to Place: A new livable and sustainable neighborhood in Amsterdam Sloterdijk

This graduation project, having as a starting point the concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), highlights the importance of high-density mixed-use developments around railway stations.<br/>With this goal in mind, the station area of Amsterdam Sloterdijk was selected as a case study location. Sloterdijk is an important node within the...

Reviving Ponds in the Urban Network: Towards Resilient Water Landscapes for Taoyuan County

The pond is a low-lying ground intended to retain or detain both stormwater. In the past, building ponds was a common way to keep fresh water for livestock and irrigation. Due to the rapid urban development and the emergence of centralized water conservancy facilities, the traditional ponds have largely disappeared. One of the crucial examples...

The Urban Interior Setting: Towards a Habitable Urban Landscape

The theme of my thesis is the development of a better micro-climate for the public space around The Hague Central Station. " In my research, I formed a generic framework on how the area around a station can be better utilized. I posed conditions and made recommendations for creat ing pleasant places for pedestrians and waiting users. I have...