Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Belcher, Sarah E.
URN	etd-09012003-184726
Title	Ecological Schoolyards Landscapes of Empowerment
Degree	Master of Landscape Architecture
Department	Landscape Architecture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Margaret Bryant Committee Chair Brian Katen Committee Member Elizabeth Gilboy Committee Member
Keywords	Ecological Design Learning Landscapes Schoolyard Design
Date of Defense	2003-06-09
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract ABSTRACT This thesis explores the ecological design of schoolyard environments. It employs a systems approach, and considers energy, hydrologic, biotic, and social systems and their interrelation. The question of how to integrate experiential learning with the school landscape is also examined, as the concept of empowerment through experience in the landscape is a strong component of this project. With insights gained from an extensive literature review, the author tests the design position through the design explorations of a single schoolyard. The design process, described herein, illustrates the potential for ecological schoolyard design.
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