Finding 'Local Identity' through Mass Customized Architecture on Jeju Island, Korea

D.Arch. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2016.Includes bibliographical references.Jeju Island, also known as the “Hawai‘i of Korea” is the most popular holiday destination in Korea and an ideal place to live for both Koreans and foreigners. However, like much of developing world, it is evident that Jeju has lost much of its heritage to international styles and globalism. In particular, the cultural association embedded in built forms has virtually vanished with the demolition of traditional houses, Chojip, while new construction has created a large number of hotels, resorts, museums, and apartments. Despite the fact that the local government and architects have put much effort into applying local materials and have attempted to reflect Jeju’s natural environment in building designs to increase regional uniqueness, Jeju architecture has been heavily criticized as architectural ornamentation. The current study, therefore, suggests a way to revitalize Jeju’s local identity through architecture that is creative and functional while reflecting cultural values and a sound understanding of the local environment. The final design of the thesis called “Jeju House” is designed to fulfill this purpose. Jeju House accommodates the essences of the traditional Jeju domicile, Chojip. It delivers an architectural, philosophical, environmental and cultural concept of Chojip. Also, innovative use of materials and technology is incorporated into the building with regional uniqueness and traditional wisdom of how to survive in the harsh local environment. Moreover, Jeju House can be personalized based on Jeju local residential needs through the implementation of mass customization. The mass customization of Jeju House should increase its affordability, which will allow it to be distributed widely on Jeju in various design forms

Marketing for Sustainable Tourism

The aim of the Special Issue is to discuss the main current topics concerning marketing for sustainable tourism with reference to territories (i.e., tourism destinations, protected areas, parks and/or natural sites, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, rural regions/areas, etc.) and tourism enterprises and/or organisations (i.e., destination management organisations, hospitality enterprises, restaurant enterprises, cableway companies, travel agencies, etc.). In destinations where natural resources are pull factors for tourism development, the relationships among local actors (public, private, and local community), as well as marketing choices, are essential to develop sustainable tourism products. To this end, the Special Issue encourages papers that analyse marketing strategies adopted by tourism destinations and/or tourism enterprises to avoid overtourism, to manage mass sustainable tourism (as defined by Weaver, 2000), and to encourage and promote sustainable tourism in marginal areas or in territories suffering lack of integration in the tourism offer. Special attention will be given to contributions on the best practices to manage territories and/or enterprises adopting sustainable marketing strategies

Urban and Buildings Regeneration Strategy to Climatic Change Mitigation, Energy, and Social Poverty after a World Health and Economic Global Crisis

In recent months, we have suffered the effects of an unexpected global health crisis that has led to an even worse global economic crisis, with GDPs plummeting to unprecedented levels. While our health workers struggle to find a vaccine to protect our health, we have had to live through situations hitherto unimagined, and we have spent even more time in our homes while our streets remained empty, which has brought to light the weaknesses and strengths of our system and our way of building and designing. Our aim is to publish research projects and papers that contribute to reactivate the Construction Sector from within, in the context of this world economic crisis. Such an effort will focus especially on solutions that improve the quality of indoor air in buildings, strengthening the circular economy in an eco-efficient rehabilitation of buildings and neighborhoods in our cities

Fluid characterisation and drop impact in inkjet printing for organic semiconductor devices

An inkjet printer can deposit a very small volume of liquid with high positional accuracy, high speed and low cost. As a maskless, non-contact additive patterning method, inkjet printing technology is increasingly being explored as an alternative to lithography, etching and vapour deposition processes to pattern electrical conductors and thin films with applications in printed electronic devices. The functional inks used in many of the applications involve non-linear viscoelasticity and their behaviours in the context of inkjet printing have not been fully understood. This thesis aims to characterise Newtonian and non-Newtonian properties of inkjet fluids and identify the key parameters affecting drop impact and spreading processes. Various fluid characterisation techniques such as the filament stretching rheometer and piezoelectric axial vibrator are explored. We propose an experimental method to assess the jettability of non-Newtonian inkjet fluids, without using an inkjet print head. The oblique collision of two continuous liquid jets leads to the formation of a thin oval liquid sheet bounded by a thicker rim which disintegrates into ligaments and droplets. Under certain conditions the flow structure exhibits a remarkably symmetrical “fishbone” pattern composed of a regular succession of longitudinal ligaments and droplets. Good correlation was found between the maximum included angle of the fishbone pattern and the maximum ligament length in the jetting experiments, which suggests that a test based on oblique impinging jets may be useful in the development of fluids for ink jet printing. High-speed imaging is used to analyse the impact and spreading of sub-30 μm drops of diethyl phthalate or polystyrene solutions in diethyl phthalate on to smooth glass surfaces with controlled wettability at speeds from 3 to 8 m s-1, under conditions representative of drop-on-demand inkjet printing. Data on drop height and spreading diameter are generated with high time and spatial resolution, over eight orders of magnitude in timescale. The effects of fluid viscosity and elasticity, which significantly affect jetting performance, are negligible throughout the whole deposition process, with no significant difference between spreading curves. The values of the fluid surface tension and the substrate wettability also have no effect on the kinematic, spreading or relaxation phases, but a marked influence on the wetting phase, in terms of the speed of expansion of the contact diameter and the final spreading factor

Region-based spatial and temporal image segmentation

This work discusses region-based representations for image and video sequence segmentation. It presents effective image segmentation techniques and demonstrates how these techniques may be integrated into algorithms that solve some of the motion segmentation problems. The region-based representation offers a way to perform a first level of abstraction and to reduce the number of elements to process with respect to the classical pixel-based representation. Motion segmentation is a fundamental technique for the analysis and the understanding of image sequences of real scenes. Motion segmentation 'describes' the sequence as sets of pixels moving coherently across one sequence with associated motions. This description is essential to the identification of the objects in the scene and to a more efficient manipulation of video sequences. This thesis presents a hybrid framework based on the combination of spatial and motion information for the segmentation of moving objects in image sequences accordingly with their motion. We formulate the problem as graph labelling over a region moving graph where nodes correspond coherently to moving atomic regions. This is a flexible high-level representation which individualizes moving independent objects. Starting from an over-segmentation of the image, the objects are formed by merging neighbouring regions together based on their mutual spatial and temporal similarity, taking spatial and motion information into account with the emphasis being on the second. Final segmentation is obtained by a spectral-based graph cuts approach. The initial phase for the moving object segmentation aims to reduce image noise without destroying the topological structure of the objects by anisotropic bilateral filtering. An initial spatial partition into a set of homogeneous regions is obtained by the watershed transform. Motion vector of each region is estimated by a variational approach. Next a region moving graph is constructed by a combination of normalized similarity between regions where mean intensity of the regions, gradient magnitude between regions, and motion information of the regions are considered. The motion similarity measure among regions is based on human perceptual characteristics. Finally, a spectral-based graph cut approach clusters and labels each moving region. The motion segmentation approach is based on a static image segmentation method proposed by the author of this dissertation. The main idea is to use atomic regions to guide a segmentation using the intensity and the gradient information through a similarity graph-based approach. This method produces simpler segmentations, less over-segmented and compares favourably with the state-of-the-art methods. To evaluate the segmentation results a new evaluation metric is proposed, which takes into attention the way humans perceive visual information. By incorporating spatial and motion information simultaneously in a region-based framework, we can visually obtain meaningful segmentation results. Experimental results of the proposed technique performance are given for different image sequences with or without camera motion and for still images. In the last case a comparison with the state-of-the-art approaches is made

中国浙江省西部におけるスペースシンタックス理論を用いた農村居住空間の空間構成の連続性と変化に関する研究

In the context of the guiding principles of current Chinese rural construction have shifted from increasing "quantity" to improving "quality", this study selects house, or domestic space inside - as the research object to investigate the transregional differences and transepoch evolutionary processes in the west Zhejiang of China. Space Syntax theory is adopted for a quantitative comparative analysis on spatial configuration features and the underlying sociocultural logic. SSPS-based semi-structured questionnaire statics analysis is also employed as an examination on the results. The dissertation is being completed with the aim of preserving the "prototype" in traditional space through syntactic interpretation on regional features, and at the same time to pursue a sustainable and indigenous residential spatial pattern through conducting extensive research on the transformation on local domestic spaces, for discovering a residential space model that both meet the needs of modern life and embody the Chinese regional cultural paradigm.北九州市立大

Cultural and Creative Industries A Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Writing or editing a book on cultural and creative industries is not an easy task. The scope of these industries and the numerous topics discussed (or that could be discussed) by researchers is very broad. Adding the vast domains of entrepreneurship and innovation makes the task even more challenging but makes the whole endeavor much more signifcant and rewarding. Therefore, the editors and authors of the book have to be commended for undertaking this project. There was no hesitation from my side when José Álvarez-García from the University of Extremadura, Cáceres (Spain), asked me to review the book and to write its foreword. Cultural and creative industries are not only an important component of the economy, stimulating the cultural development and well-being of local communities, but also attract signifcant numbers of tourists and improve their destination experience. That is why researching the entrepreneurial and innovation aspects of cultural and creative industries is an important contribution to the body of knowledge. I approached the book from different angles. From a theoretical perspective, we can see that most of the chapters are directly related to core topics in cultural and creative industries research: the conceptual overview of cultural and creative industries; a bibliographic analysis of publications in the feld; the relationships between the level of transborder activity and the creative potential of different visual arts in Tijuana (Mexico); the entanglement of art, science, and social change in the art collective Torolab in Tijuana (Mexico); cultural, social, and sustainable entrepreneurship in Tibet; an analysis of the international institutions involved in creative tourism; and the role of a culinary arts school for developing innovative culinary skills. At the same time, other book chapters discuss topics that are more indirectly connected to creative and cultural industries, but nonetheless provide a special favor and richness to the theoretical content of the book and expand its theoretical scope beyond the traditional arrays of research in the feld of cultural and creative [email protected] vi industries. Such topics include innovation and creativity in mobile health applications; the role of creative industries, gamifcation, and technologies in promoting healthy lifestyles; evolution, innovation, and competitiveness of the craft beer industry in Baja California (Mexico); wine tourism in Bullas’ Wine Route in Murcia (Spain); and women’s participation in the wine industry in Baja California (Mexico). From a research methods perspective, we see that the authors approached the achievement of the aims and objectives of their research studies by adopting various research methods such as bibliographic analysis, qualitative studies (in-depth semistructured interviews, content analysis), or quantitative methods such as econometric modeling. The authors defnitely have a preference for qualitative methods, while quantitative methods for data analysis have received much less emphasis. Considering the aims and objectives of the book chapters, such choice seems logical and appropriate. From a geographical perspective, most of the chapters of the book have a clear focus on Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, with the exception of one chapter that discusses entrepreneurship in Tibet, China. Although a broader selection of countries would have added value to the book and would have increased its international appeal, the current empirical context contributes to our understanding of how cultural and creative industries shape the cultural and economic scape in the analyzed countries. From a destination management (tourism policy) perspective, the book gives tourism policy makers valuable insights into how to use cultural and creative industries to attract visitors to destinations and engage them in various activities in order to create memorable destination experiences. From a pedagogical perspective, the book would be a suitable addition to the reading lists for undergraduate and master courses on cultural studies, cultural and tourism anthropology, cultural and creative tourism, or special interest tourism. I trust the readers would enjoy the book and would fnd value in it chapters that could be referred to for research and/or used as teaching case studies. The ideas and problems set in the book could serve as frm groundwork for future studies as well. Enjoy

Re-imagining the Compound: Regeneration of Block Urbanism in Seoul

South Korea is a country where the national landscape is dominated by endless horizon of high-rise apartment blocks. This is especially true in the capital city of Seoul, where about half of the country’s population currently reside1. These apartments were built during the post-Korean War era of explosive economic and population growth and answered the needs of the emerging middle class, who desired a convenient and modern living above all else. The key characteristic of apartments in South Korea is that they are designed to function as a compound, following the planning model of Clarence Perry’s Neighbourhood Unit. Such spatial organization demarcated a new territory of the middle class economically, socially, and spatially. By the 1980s, apartments had become a symbol of status and wealth, and housing a mere commodity for capitalistic gain. According to Statistics Korea, more than half of country’s population now live in these apartments as of 20152. With new apartment compounds still sprouting throughout the country, this block urbanism is spreading at full force even after six decades after its first introduction. Such proliferation raises an urgent question: how can the city function if a single, homogeneous and inflexible typology that only serves a specific socio-economic layer of the society completely dominates its landscape? The problem is exacerbated as South Korea is experiencing a substantial demographic shift with one of the lowest birth rates in the world as well as a rapidly aging population. As the apartment blocks are mostly designed for a middle class family of four and built with a rigid concrete box frame structure, they are physically unable to respond to this change in demographic in their current form. As the block urbanism is still prevalent not only in South Korea, but also in the Eastern Hemisphere, re-imagining these blocks is paramount to the global discussion regarding the future of our cities. How can the architecture and urban design of block urbanism be adapted to meet the shifting needs of the time while breaking down the inherent economical, social, and spatial barrier? The thesis explores both the social and spatial challenges of apartment compounds and proposes a series of design schemes of different spatial qualities, re-imagining the compound as a diverse, inclusive, and responsive neighbourhood

Lincolnshire mud and stud. The impact of a grass roots network on the perception of architectural heritage

Context The Lincolnshire Mud and Stud is one of several vernacular earth building techniques on the British Isles. For a long time it was probably the least known and the least praised one. Unlike more acknowledged English traditions, such as Cob or Wattle and Daub, this one was not treated as a separate important part of English heritage. 30 years ago something changed dramatically. A small group of enthusiasts - architects, historians and practitioners – who called themselves EMESS (East Midlands Earth Structure Society) rediscovered this technique and dedicated their work to learning about its uniqueness and disseminating their findings. They started collecting data, getting involved in renovation and new builds, and most of all spread the knowledge of this technique among local residents. Research: main objectives, Today, 3 decades on, research led by Universities of Lincoln and Sheffield involving interviews with inhabitants of those historic buildings brings insight into the long-lasting and transforming impact on the perception of Lincolnshire architecture resulting from EMESS activity. This gives a valuable and useful lesson on how a relatively small grass roots organisation can change the perception and effectively change the role of vernacular architecture