Thesis
Dwelling well: An application of Christopher Alexander's theory of wholeness to investigate occupant affective responses to homes incorporating renewable natural resources
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
2005
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/433
Abstract
A theme in the literature suggests a healthy relationship between people and nature is achieved by building and living in homes incorporating renewable natural resources-such as straw bales, earth, wood, and solar heat and light. Christopher Alexander claims we can define wholeness as a structure and recognize it in the world by sensing it within ourselves. This study investigates the affective responses of people to dwelling environments that incorporate renewable natural resources. Alexander's Theory of Wholeness is used to guide the interviews of twelve residents. The analysis of the results leads to a compilation of factors and themes that outline what a subjective, empirical concept of wholeness can mean, and as such, are used as measures of occupant preferences. This thesis offers a qualitative assessment of how the subjects studied explain their experience of wholeness in relation to their dwellings.
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Details
- Title
- Dwelling well
- Creators
- Cherie Lynette Peacock
- Contributors
- David Wang (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Design and Construction, School of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525141501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis