TRUST consists of a number of researchers and academics at the University of Pretoria. The following individuals form an interdisciplinary collaborative across various departments:
Darren Nel M (TRP), University of Pretoria, 2016 Research topic: Exploring a complex adaptive systems approach to the study of urban change. Other interests: Resilience thinking, simulations/modelling, Complexity theory, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), neuro linguistic programing (NLP), language and behavioural profiling, historical studies of change
Sizwile Dlamini BT&RP (Hons), University of Pretoria, 2010 Research Topic: Investigating diversity in the function of shelter. Other Interests: Transit oriented development, sustainable human settlements, systems thinking, regenerative design and travelling.
Urban Resilience group, Phd:
Dr. Edna Peres PhD, University of Pretoria, 2016 Research topic: The translation of Ecological Resilience Theory into urban systems. Other interests: Regenerative design, systems thinking, urbanism, ecology, post-sustainability outlooks, psychology, education, photography, design, literature, ethics, art, music.
Group Supervisors & supporting researchers: Prof. Chrisna du Plessis, Prof. Karina Landman, Prof. Piet Vosloo
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Regenerative Design group, Architectural Masters Degree Candidates for 2016:
Regenerative Design group, Architectural Masters Degree Candidates for 2013:
Carla Christine Taljaard MArch (Prof), University of Pretoria, 2014 Research topic: New Era Ceramics : a solvent for the industrial boundary Other interests: Actor-Network Theory, Science Fiction, Relationships between things in the Virtual sphere.
Heidi van Eeden MArch(Hons), University of Pretoria, 2013 Research topic: Machinarium Other Interests: Markets and other Temporal spaces, Capturing Heritage through Natural Processes, Involuntary Parks and the Viridian Movement, Fractal Urbanism,, Non-Western Urban Mentalities and Cultural Heritage.
Marié Cronjé MArch(Hons), University of Pretoria, 2013 Research topic: A brewery in Marabastad - The liquid network Other interests: Urban resilience, urban agriculture, globalization, community participation, arts and crafts and their ability to empower, cycling.
Tinus van der Merwe MArch(Hons), University of Pretoria, 2013 Research topic: The Garden Is Us Other interests: Philosophy, Sociology, Music, human condition, Hope, tangible experience, Regionalism, Relationships, God.
Group Supervisors: Dr. Edna Peres and Dr. Arthur Barker PhD, University of Pretoria, 2012 Research topics: late Modern Movement domestic architecture in the Cape; low carbon buildings Other interests: beyond sustainability - let's not forget the core of architecture (space), relationships between theory and design
And assisted by Dr. Edna Peres and Prof. Chrisna du Plessis
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Urban Resilience Group, Masters Degree Candidates: Trudi Swanepoel, BT&RP (hon.), University of Pretoria, 2011
Group Supervisor: Prof. Mark Oranje Professor and Head of the Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Pretoria. Research topics: planning policy, long-term planning and planning history. Other interests: consultant to national and provincial government departments, planning commissions and science councils on issues relating to municipal integrated development plans, local and regional economic development, municipal, provincial, national and supra-national planning, land use management, intergovernmental relations; and the integration of land use and transport planning.