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Mind Development Centre
Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2006.
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| author2 | Bakker, Karel Anthonie |
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/25304 Mind Development Centre Bakker, Karel Anthonie Le Roux, S.W. (Schalk Willem) s94070734@tuks.co.za Grove, Jean Pierre Chruch street Mind Pretoria UCTD Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2006. This dissertation investigates the requirements and design of a Mind Development Centre in the Pretoria Central Business District. The investigation touches upon the research done into the human mind and brain and the ways in which it can be improved and supported. Environmental factors that influence thinking and meta-thinking is investigated and applied in the design of a centre where research of the mind can be conducted and where knowledge gained can be disseminated. Historical paradigms about thinking play an important part in understanding the way one thinks about thinking. These are briefly discussed and the examination arrives at a contemporary and more appropriate theory of thinking and mind. Fields touched upon in this investigation include popular psychology, environmental psychology, education, health and fitness, neurology, sustainability issues and social reconstruction. The history and context of the site is examined in order to design a building that not only responds to its environment, but serves to project the principles it embodies its direct surrounding area. The normative position throughout the investigation is that thinking is a skill that can be taught and developed. It is accessible to all, but, like physical prowess, some might display a greater proficiency or natural aptitude. It is considered to be in the best interest of individuals and society alike that thinking skills be raised among as broad a base as possible. Through its influence on thinking, the built environment and appropriate design can contribute to this task. Architecture unrestricted 2013-09-06T20:33:09Z 2005-01-26 2013-09-06T20:33:09Z 2005-11-30 2006-01-26 2005-01-26 Dissertation Grove, J 2005, Mind Development Centre, MArch dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd < http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25304 > http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25304 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-01262005-074512/ © 2005, University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Chruch street Mind Pretoria UCTD Mind Development Centre |
| title | Mind Development Centre |
| title_full | Mind Development Centre |
| title_fullStr | Mind Development Centre |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mind Development Centre |
| title_short | Mind Development Centre |
| title_sort | mind development centre |
| topic | Chruch street Mind Pretoria UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25304 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-01262005-074512/ |