Papua New Guinea Customary Architecture:
An investigation of the influences that environment and cultural practices have on the customary architecture of Pasefika peoples.
WHAT
ARCHGEN715
WHERE
UOA
WHEN
November 2021
Introduction
Investigate the affect that customs and environment have on the architecture of indigenous people. Through in-depth analysis of the customary architecture of the Abelam people in Papua New Guinea, this research explores how designed environments across the Pacific may have been influenced by their climate, resources, and societal/cultural practices.
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Skills
Basic writing: grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary
Academic writing: produced 5000+ words on a refined topic; wrote and responded to a research question and methodology
Ability to find, evaluate and select available existing relevant research and analyse contributions and limitations
Case studies: locate relevant case studies, research and analyse them to develop research
Physical modelling: hands-on and without digital technology
