Interview and research into the spatial differences necessary between classrooms, studios and performance space and what local resources/schools exist that have proven successful.

An examination of the services and uses necessary to complete a livable, walkable "five-minute neighborhood" for the Con-Way site in Northwest Portland, OR, based on the recommendations of the Northwest District Association's ...

A case study looking at the Music Department facility at Portland State University. The thesis states, at a college of music, rehearsal space is the most important type of space. The paper is derived from a 1.5 hour ...

This paper asks the question, "Should the threat of dwindling fossil fuel resources influence master planning design decisions at the Willamette Falls? More specifically, should programmatic choices be swayed towards ...

The history of community city can trace back to 1907. At that time, Edward J. Ward, a Presbyterian minister in New York, proposed community center in schools which provided facilities for inner cities outside school hours. ...

Research is to determine the design considerations that should be given to classroom spaces in an arts school.

This article states the results of a survey conducted of Portland area musicians and sound artists as to the extent to which nonmusical sounds affect their art. Results varied, but most musicians stated that nonmusical ...

There are many factors that contributed to positive outdoor space. Through the evaluation of four public places in proximity to civic structures a list of design principles was created.

Identity is a very important quality of emerging neighborhoods and it can be successfully achieved through different tools, such as zoning code and master planning. This thesis is trying to prove how both can help shape ...