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Dissertation
Borrowed a few more books today. Spent so much time this week searching for relevant journal articles, slowly becoming more clear about my research topic and will start narrowing my search next week. The research phase is taking much longer than I anticipated… I’m thankful that I was able to free myself from distractions and […]
tagged: books, dissertation, project, school, thankful
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The cold and gloomy weather in the last couple of days was particularly suited to do some reading in my cozy studio. Felt like I’m finally able to switch to full research mode for my dissertation. I desperately need the concentration if I were to complete it by the end of March as planned. Had […]
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Though this book wasn’t as relevant to my dissertation as I hoped, it was still an interesting read. It got be started on understanding the economic and social sides of sustainability. While reading the book, I couldn’t stop imagining myself pursuing a career in sustainable design.
tagged: books, career, design, dissertation, project, school, sustainability
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I want to investigate whether high-density cities can be sustainable through proper design/planning, so <<Cities and the Environment>> seemed relevant. However, much of the papers included were emphasizing the political and economical factors, and sustainability was only vaguely mentioned. So, I just skimmed through the book.
tagged: books, dissertation, project, school, sustainability
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Spent my day reading a short book to whet my appetite for a potentially long reading/writing period on my dissertation. Kind of enjoy this initial researching phase in which there are more questions than answers.
tagged: books, dissertation, project, school
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Dissertation
Decided to change my dissertation topic to one that I felt more interested to investigate, glad that it was approved today. I hope to find out how high-density cities fair in the many facets of sustainability. Lots to reading and writing in the coming months…
tagged: architecture, books, project, school
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Green Building
Read the <<Green Building Award 2010>> earlier, nice to see green buildings gaining momentum. Also skimmed through the BEAM+ documents in the last couple of days in preparation for a workshop starting this weekend, I can see how these certification schemes can suck the life out of architects’ imagination and creativity – luring them to […]
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2010 Review
Here’s the review of my New Year’s Resolution for 2010: Finish reading The Message Complete the online drawing lessons Start a company and earn a positive net income (still have a burning desire, but will focus on finishing school first) Communicate better and argue less with my parents (still find it difficult, it’s impossible to […]
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Borrowed this book when I was researching for my paper, but didn’t have a chance to read it until recently. There is so much potential in introducing vegetation into the urban fabric in the form of green roofs, green walls, balcony plantings, courtyards, etc. Sometimes I ponder about pursuing a career in landscape design to […]
tagged: architecture, books, career, green, plants
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Experienced the drastic switch in density when I moved back from Canada more than a year ago. 40-stories seemed to be the minimum height of residential/commercial towers being erected here in the last decade or so. Living in high-density cities like HK is good in a lot of ways and will inevitably become the norm […]
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