RESEARCH QUESTION: How can Fiji’s multicultural traditions inform an architectural response to the needs of elderly citizens living in urban Fijian communities? This research project is a response to concern about a lack of aged care facilities in Fiji. There has been a rise in the numbers of elderly individuals in Fiji, with population growth in the sector associated with healthier lifestyles and advances in medical practice. The increasing numbers of elderly people has a direct impact on existing social welfare and health care policies. Poverty, land lease issues, natural disasters and rising sea levels due to climate change are some of the issues affecting Fijians. These factors have influenced families migrating from rural to urban ...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can public spaces be designed to be friendly for relatively high functioning...
The elderly community indicates a rising population growth each year in developing regions which pro...
The ageing population is growing rapidly in New Zealand, and those with high-care needs are increasi...
RESEARCH QUESTION How can understanding key faʻasamoa principles and ageing concepts inform a conte...
RESEARCH QUESTION How can the application of sustainable design practices enhance the quality of li...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture be used as a medium for reconnecting iTaukei (indigenous Fi...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can a better quality of life for the elderly be achieved through architectur...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the history and cultural identity of the community inform an architectur...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How to use architectural and planning methods to solve the problem of the elderl...
The climate is shifting and this shift brings with it a number of effects. Perhaps the most devastat...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the cultural identity of Fiji be narrated through architectural interven...
Cultural diversity in New Zealand society has increased in recent years due to an influx of immigran...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture respond to the needs of veterans of the Republic of Fiji mi...
This project employs knowledge of tribal history to inform the design of a community at Tirohia, a r...
RESEARCH QUESTION How can rural Fijian communities create a resilient and sustainable environment? ...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can public spaces be designed to be friendly for relatively high functioning...
The elderly community indicates a rising population growth each year in developing regions which pro...
The ageing population is growing rapidly in New Zealand, and those with high-care needs are increasi...
RESEARCH QUESTION How can understanding key faʻasamoa principles and ageing concepts inform a conte...
RESEARCH QUESTION How can the application of sustainable design practices enhance the quality of li...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture be used as a medium for reconnecting iTaukei (indigenous Fi...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can a better quality of life for the elderly be achieved through architectur...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the history and cultural identity of the community inform an architectur...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How to use architectural and planning methods to solve the problem of the elderl...
The climate is shifting and this shift brings with it a number of effects. Perhaps the most devastat...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can the cultural identity of Fiji be narrated through architectural interven...
Cultural diversity in New Zealand society has increased in recent years due to an influx of immigran...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can architecture respond to the needs of veterans of the Republic of Fiji mi...
This project employs knowledge of tribal history to inform the design of a community at Tirohia, a r...
RESEARCH QUESTION How can rural Fijian communities create a resilient and sustainable environment? ...
RESEARCH QUESTION: How can public spaces be designed to be friendly for relatively high functioning...
The elderly community indicates a rising population growth each year in developing regions which pro...
The ageing population is growing rapidly in New Zealand, and those with high-care needs are increasi...