Mosaic of Intertidal Habitat along Wellingtons coast
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  • NZILA Award of Excellence Student — 2024
Shorebird Behaviour Mapping
Shorebird Behaviour Mapping

This Thesis project was nominated by the Landscape Architecture faculty at Victoria University of Wellington.

Shorebird Habitat reduction due to Sea Level Rise
Shorebird Habitat reduction due to Sea Level Rise

This project shows how design can minimise the restriction of inland migration of intertidal species along urban coastlines; especially where coastal infrastructure such as seawalls have been created.  Research includes mapping species distribution and behaviour as well as testing design prototypes that increase habitat for intertidal species.

Design outcomes include penguin passage corridors, intertidal habitat corridors for shellfish, and bird habitat poles. This project stands out for its clear presentation, articulation of issues, communication of design considerations, and potential to influence sea wall development in urban areas.

Connor McKeown

Precast Modules
Precast Modules
Area 1 - Blue Corridor Plan
Area 1 - Blue Corridor Plan
Area 1 Bird Habitat Re-mapping
Area 1 Bird Habitat Re-mapping