From theory to practice: case studies

2008 ◽  
pp. 277-333
Author(s):  
Roberto Verdone ◽  
Davide Dardari ◽  
Gianluca Mazzini ◽  
Andrea Conti
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Theory To Practice

Transferring Biophilic and Universal Design Theory to Practice With Learning From Green Buildings

2022 ◽  
pp. 225-252
Author(s):  
Gülşah Doğan Karaman ◽  
Semra Arslan Selçuk
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Design Patterns ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Biophilic Design ◽  
Theory To Practice

The study aims to guide the assisted living facility (ALF) design, in which biophilic design, which is observed to have positive physiological, psychological, and sociological effects on humans, is observed, and the principle of universal design is accessible and designed for everyone. Since there is no place called a biophilic ALF, the study is supported by a nature-oriented design method called Green Building Rating Tools. Green building certificate systems are explored in terms of biophilic and universal design, and three of the certifications show credits linked to the theories researched. With these certificates, green building certified ALFs located in the same region are selected. With the methodology applied on the case studies of three ALFs that received these certificates, how and where biophilic and universal design patterns can be transferred from theory to practice has been examined. The study observed the extent of 14 biophilic design patterns in ALFs and tabulated how to find each pattern in these facilities according to the methods and places.

Agricultural environmental management; case studies from theory to practice

2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Frost ◽  
S. Stewart ◽  
D. Kerr ◽  
J. MacDonald ◽  
B. D'Arcy
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Diffuse Pollution ◽  
Financial Data ◽  
Habitat Conservation ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
Grant Scheme

Six farms were examined, each from a different sector of Scottish agriculture. Surveys were carried out to identify both diffuse pollution risks and options for habitat conservation and enhancement. Financial data were also gathered to determine the current sources of farm income, both from sale of produce and from grants. Whole farm plans were produced aimed at bringing about reductions in diffuse pollution to water, soil and air and also habitat improvements. The assembled information was used to devise a possible agri-environment grant scheme to aid the implementation of the whole farm plans.

Participatory planning in Israel: from theory to practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Batel Eshkol ◽  
Alon Eshkol
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Participatory Planning ◽  
Planning Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Neighborhood Level

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the gap between the declarations regarding participatory planning and its actual implementation in practice within the Israeli spatial planning context. Design/methodology/approach The paper explores the gap between theory of participatory spatial planning and its implementation in practice by a comparative analysis of three participatory case studies in the Israeli planning context. The data collected to analyze the case studies is secondary data, including previous research on the three case studies and their re-evaluation on the basis of indicators for participation. Findings Participatory spatial planning processes are not often implemented in the Israeli context, as they are not required by law. All the three case studies explored in this paper deal with local spatial plans at the neighborhood level, but each expresses a very different participation mode: one is a national, government-led program; the second is a residents-led opposition to a municipal plan; and the third is a third-sector initiative offering an alternative plan to an existing one. The findings suggest that there is a correlation between the initiating body, its commitment to participation and the level of success of the participatory process. Research limitations/implications This paper focuses on three specific participatory spatial planning projects in Israel. Further exploration of additional participatory projects may prove useful to verify or refute the conclusions reached in this paper. Originality/value There is very little exploration and evaluation of participatory spatial planning processes in Israel. This paper provides a valuable, although limited, analysis, linking participatory planning theory to practice within the Israeli context.

Using Case Studies in the Higher Education Classroom

2019 ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Manina Urgolo Huckvale ◽  
Irene Van Riper
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
Higher Education Pedagogy

There is a proven paucity of literature regarding the implementation of case studies in the higher education classroom. This theoretical review will synthesize the research that has emerged and explore the student learning outcomes for inclusion in higher education pedagogy. In this investigation, the usage of case studies with a specific purpose and guided analysis has been found to be beneficial for the explanation of content. When provided the scaffolding for moving from theory to practice, students are prompted to familiarize themselves with the case study and examine the nuances and implications. Based upon this study of the relevant literature, the benefits and advantages of using the strategy of the case study approach outweigh the disadvantages.

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