GIS Spatial Decision Support for Sustainable Landscape Design
Issue Date
2015Advisor
Iuliano, JoeyMentor
Livingston, MargaretWissler, Craig
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The University of ArizonaRights
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This item is part of the Sustainable Built Environments collection. For more information, contact http://sbe.arizona.edu.Abstract
The purpose of this study is to create a spatial decision support system for sustainable landscape design in an urban setting. As more and more of the worlds population concentrates in cites, the design of these spaces becomes critical to global sustainability. The built environment exhibits different environmental conditions than its rural or natural counterparts— the following study focuses on building a GIS model of unique sun exposure conditions at a site, and using this model in a spatial decision support system. The system will compare the exposure needs of just over 150 native or near native plants with the exposure availability of Tucson’s Historic Y Building, and provide tailored list for each area. This will allow for design flexibility within sustainable parameters.Description
Sustainable Built Environments Senior Capstone ProjectNote
The "Final Document" was provided to the Tucson Audubon Society for use at the Historic Y Building.Type
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