Motor camps : a current appraisal and guidelines for future development : this study [dissertation] is submitted in partial fulfilment toward the Diploma of Landscape Architecture, Lincoln College, University of Canterbury

Abstract

The objective of this study is to establish broad based design guidelines for future motor-camp development. This study of the current environmental quality of motor camps is based on a subject by subject appraisal rather than camp by camp investigation, and as such is intended to give a sound basis to the design guidelines that follow. A factor important to this initial appraisal was the recognition and subsequent classification of camps into one of three types. Thus classified and studied, design guidelines could more·easily be established in relation to different land use and camp management policies. Because the importance of government regulations, AA requirements and the CCA manual, with respect to future camp design is recognized, suggestions are also proposed for changes to these, along with recommendations for areas of future study especially relevant to camp development and design in New Zealand. In summary then, what this study is attempting to do is to clarify those factors that need to be given important consideration in the design of a camp ground - it is not setting out to provide a singular ultimate camp design for application anywhere, for that would negate the individualism, environmental awareness and character that camps require in order to be successful.