Beata Dreksler holds a Ph.D. in landscape architecture from Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW in Poland. She has more than 20 years of experience as a landscape architect in Europe and Central America. She worked on different projects: landscape planning and management, urban parks and residential development. In 2017 she won the First Prize for The Best Public Space in Poland in the competition organized by Society of Polish Town Planners and Association of Polish Cities. Her research focuses on urban revitalization and recycling of abandoned landscapes as well as green infrastructure, nature-based solutions and ecosystem services in both – rural and urban context. Address: Warsaw, Poland
JoDLA – Journal of Digital Landscape Architecture, 2024
This paper examines the potential of immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology for participatory... more This paper examines the potential of immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology for participatory planning. A comparative study was conducted with participants of different expertise levels and educational backgrounds to understand IVR's effectiveness in co-creative planning. During two parallel workshops, participants designed a new pond area in Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve using immersive virtual reality (IVR) and a physical model as a conventional tool. Both workshops were compared in terms of user experience, landscape perception, interactivity, and participation. The results show that IVR can foster a sense of presence and engagement, leading to a more creative co-creation process and empowering the voices of marginalized groups. On the other hand, although IVR proved to be an attractive platform that participants enjoy, it presents several limitations, such as accessibility to the general public, user-friendliness, and technological constraints.
The role of greenery and traffi c calming measures in road infrastructure planning. The “life” of... more The role of greenery and traffi c calming measures in road infrastructure planning. The “life” of a town is connected with its infrastructure. So it is that, apart from serving their principal function, motorways, roads, airports and other facilities which make transport possible largely determine contemporary urban design. To achieve balanced forms of urban infrastructure that ensure comfort, safety and spatial order, it is necessary when designing new solutions to adopt a multifaceted approach that combines everything local residents need and maintains harmony with the existing cultural landscape. Development of this kind should be guaranteed by the town’s authorities and infrastructure administrators. It is therefore necessary to coordinate a number of complex undertakings when planning and developing urban space. The coherent and comprehensive implementation of planned road safety improvements should not only reduce the number and seriousness of accidents but should also lead to...
Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, 2012
Aesthetic values and the perception of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is individual in ... more Aesthetic values and the perception of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is individual in character, which results primarily from the location, the extent of a given town, the industrialisation processes as well as economic and social signifi cance. The protection of landscape values, especially in those areas which are slightly changed, is an essential landscape planning issue. The main goal of this research study is to analyse the historical and current situation of the Kerstlingeröder Feld suburb in Göttingen (Lower Saxony, Germany) in the context of the protection of aesthetic values, including cultural, natural and historical ones. In order to do this, it was necessary to identify the visual landscape elements that infl uence the area analysed. Furthermore, the landscape preferences of visitors to Kerstlingeröder Feld were analysed using an interview based on historical pictures to fi nd their opinions on the historical development of the landscape. The interviews showed...
The premise for the development of sustainable forms of road infrastructure in small towns is the... more The premise for the development of sustainable forms of road infrastructure in small towns is the appropriate plan at an early stage or modification in the case of existing spaces. A multidirectional approach is extremely important, which takes into account the specificity of the regional (country) road system, availability, and capacity of traffic network, but also social and environmental factors. Efficient management of transit space in small cities through the implementation of the concept of managing green areas in traffic zones allows improving safety and quality of residents life. Therefore it is important to develop comprehensive projects covering not only the project itself but also its implementation through the proper control of movement of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, using e.g. traffic calming elements. The aim of this study is to enhance the design of traffi c calming measures by using principles of zoning, public space design and planting strategies. Examples of development of traffic calming measures in small towns and suburban zones in the regions of Europe and MENA are presented and recommendations regarding the planning of roadside space and the introduction of plants to the traffic calming measures are formulated.
Aesthetic values and the perception
of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is
individual i... more Aesthetic values and the perception of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is individual in character, which results primarily from the location, the extent of a given town, the industrialisation processes as well as economic and social signifi cance. The protection of land- scape values, especially in those areas which are slightly changed, is an essential landscape plan- ning issue. The main goal of this research study is to analyse the historical and current situation of the Kerstlingeröder Feld suburb in Göttingen (Lower Saxony, Germany) in the context of the protection of aesthetic values, including cultural, natural and historical ones. In order to do this, it was necessary to identify the visual landscape elements that infl uence the area analysed. Fur- thermore, the landscape preferences of visitors to Kerstlingeröder Feld were analysed using an interview based on historical pictures to find their opinions on the historical development of the landscape. The interviews showed that the pre- ferred landscape was the one from 1940, whose natural and cultural elements could be clearly identifi ed. The results of the study confi rmed that aesthetic values (natural, cultural, historical) identifi ed by experts and the opinions of participants about their landscape preferences are both essen- tial factors in landscape planning issues.
The role of greenery and traf
fi
c calm-
ing measures in road infrastructure planning
. The
“li... more The role of greenery and traf fi c calm- ing measures in road infrastructure planning . The “life” of a town is connected with its infrastruc- ture. So it is that, apart from serving their princi- pal function, motorways, roads, airports and other facilities which make transport possible largely determine contemporary urban design. To achieve balanced forms of urban infrastructure that ensure comfort, safety and spatial order, it is necessary when designing new solutions to adopt a multi- faceted approach that combines everything local residents need and maintains harmony with the existing cultural landscape. Development of this kind should be guaranteed by the town’s authori- ties and infrastructure administrators. It is there- fore necessary to coordinate a number of com- plex undertakings when planning and developing urban space. The coherent and comprehensive implementation of planned road safety improve- ments should not only reduce the number and seriousness of accidents but should also lead to an improved quality of urban life and living con- ditions, more ef fi cient division of urban space, better traf fi c fl ow for pedestrians and cyclists, changes in the behaviour of all road users, chang- es in the structure of the cargoes transported and greater use of safer means of transport. This paper deals with a concept for planning transport infra- structure based on the principle of establishing zones and shared spaces and presents examples of how roads and their environs can be planned in a town.
People, landscape, sustainability: A handbook for community innovation promoters, 2023
With this book, we aim to help communities initiate and sustain local systems change. Experiences... more With this book, we aim to help communities initiate and sustain local systems change. Experiences from a variety of transfer projects between universities and civil society in different countries and cultures are included. The focus is on the development of methodological competencies, which we explain along the Design Thinking process and provide with practical implementation recommendations. This is followed by a case study detailing how business models are developed from tested prototypes for social innovations and social enterprises and how business plans are created. The book is aimed at anyone involved in working in and with communities. This includes students, teachers, and action researchers from academia as well as staff in city governments or NGOs and, of course, members of communities who want to grow into the role of community promoter.
JoDLA – Journal of Digital Landscape Architecture, 2024
This paper examines the potential of immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology for participatory... more This paper examines the potential of immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology for participatory planning. A comparative study was conducted with participants of different expertise levels and educational backgrounds to understand IVR's effectiveness in co-creative planning. During two parallel workshops, participants designed a new pond area in Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve using immersive virtual reality (IVR) and a physical model as a conventional tool. Both workshops were compared in terms of user experience, landscape perception, interactivity, and participation. The results show that IVR can foster a sense of presence and engagement, leading to a more creative co-creation process and empowering the voices of marginalized groups. On the other hand, although IVR proved to be an attractive platform that participants enjoy, it presents several limitations, such as accessibility to the general public, user-friendliness, and technological constraints.
The role of greenery and traffi c calming measures in road infrastructure planning. The “life” of... more The role of greenery and traffi c calming measures in road infrastructure planning. The “life” of a town is connected with its infrastructure. So it is that, apart from serving their principal function, motorways, roads, airports and other facilities which make transport possible largely determine contemporary urban design. To achieve balanced forms of urban infrastructure that ensure comfort, safety and spatial order, it is necessary when designing new solutions to adopt a multifaceted approach that combines everything local residents need and maintains harmony with the existing cultural landscape. Development of this kind should be guaranteed by the town’s authorities and infrastructure administrators. It is therefore necessary to coordinate a number of complex undertakings when planning and developing urban space. The coherent and comprehensive implementation of planned road safety improvements should not only reduce the number and seriousness of accidents but should also lead to...
Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, 2012
Aesthetic values and the perception of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is individual in ... more Aesthetic values and the perception of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is individual in character, which results primarily from the location, the extent of a given town, the industrialisation processes as well as economic and social signifi cance. The protection of landscape values, especially in those areas which are slightly changed, is an essential landscape planning issue. The main goal of this research study is to analyse the historical and current situation of the Kerstlingeröder Feld suburb in Göttingen (Lower Saxony, Germany) in the context of the protection of aesthetic values, including cultural, natural and historical ones. In order to do this, it was necessary to identify the visual landscape elements that infl uence the area analysed. Furthermore, the landscape preferences of visitors to Kerstlingeröder Feld were analysed using an interview based on historical pictures to fi nd their opinions on the historical development of the landscape. The interviews showed...
The premise for the development of sustainable forms of road infrastructure in small towns is the... more The premise for the development of sustainable forms of road infrastructure in small towns is the appropriate plan at an early stage or modification in the case of existing spaces. A multidirectional approach is extremely important, which takes into account the specificity of the regional (country) road system, availability, and capacity of traffic network, but also social and environmental factors. Efficient management of transit space in small cities through the implementation of the concept of managing green areas in traffic zones allows improving safety and quality of residents life. Therefore it is important to develop comprehensive projects covering not only the project itself but also its implementation through the proper control of movement of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, using e.g. traffic calming elements. The aim of this study is to enhance the design of traffi c calming measures by using principles of zoning, public space design and planting strategies. Examples of development of traffic calming measures in small towns and suburban zones in the regions of Europe and MENA are presented and recommendations regarding the planning of roadside space and the introduction of plants to the traffic calming measures are formulated.
Aesthetic values and the perception
of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is
individual i... more Aesthetic values and the perception of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is individual in character, which results primarily from the location, the extent of a given town, the industrialisation processes as well as economic and social signifi cance. The protection of land- scape values, especially in those areas which are slightly changed, is an essential landscape plan- ning issue. The main goal of this research study is to analyse the historical and current situation of the Kerstlingeröder Feld suburb in Göttingen (Lower Saxony, Germany) in the context of the protection of aesthetic values, including cultural, natural and historical ones. In order to do this, it was necessary to identify the visual landscape elements that infl uence the area analysed. Fur- thermore, the landscape preferences of visitors to Kerstlingeröder Feld were analysed using an interview based on historical pictures to find their opinions on the historical development of the landscape. The interviews showed that the pre- ferred landscape was the one from 1940, whose natural and cultural elements could be clearly identifi ed. The results of the study confi rmed that aesthetic values (natural, cultural, historical) identifi ed by experts and the opinions of participants about their landscape preferences are both essen- tial factors in landscape planning issues.
The role of greenery and traf
fi
c calm-
ing measures in road infrastructure planning
. The
“li... more The role of greenery and traf fi c calm- ing measures in road infrastructure planning . The “life” of a town is connected with its infrastruc- ture. So it is that, apart from serving their princi- pal function, motorways, roads, airports and other facilities which make transport possible largely determine contemporary urban design. To achieve balanced forms of urban infrastructure that ensure comfort, safety and spatial order, it is necessary when designing new solutions to adopt a multi- faceted approach that combines everything local residents need and maintains harmony with the existing cultural landscape. Development of this kind should be guaranteed by the town’s authori- ties and infrastructure administrators. It is there- fore necessary to coordinate a number of com- plex undertakings when planning and developing urban space. The coherent and comprehensive implementation of planned road safety improve- ments should not only reduce the number and seriousness of accidents but should also lead to an improved quality of urban life and living con- ditions, more ef fi cient division of urban space, better traf fi c fl ow for pedestrians and cyclists, changes in the behaviour of all road users, chang- es in the structure of the cargoes transported and greater use of safer means of transport. This paper deals with a concept for planning transport infra- structure based on the principle of establishing zones and shared spaces and presents examples of how roads and their environs can be planned in a town.
People, landscape, sustainability: A handbook for community innovation promoters, 2023
With this book, we aim to help communities initiate and sustain local systems change. Experiences... more With this book, we aim to help communities initiate and sustain local systems change. Experiences from a variety of transfer projects between universities and civil society in different countries and cultures are included. The focus is on the development of methodological competencies, which we explain along the Design Thinking process and provide with practical implementation recommendations. This is followed by a case study detailing how business models are developed from tested prototypes for social innovations and social enterprises and how business plans are created. The book is aimed at anyone involved in working in and with communities. This includes students, teachers, and action researchers from academia as well as staff in city governments or NGOs and, of course, members of communities who want to grow into the role of community promoter.
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of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is
individual in character, which results primarily
from the location, the extent of a given town, the
industrialisation processes as well as economic
and social signifi cance. The protection of land-
scape values, especially in those areas which are
slightly changed, is an essential landscape plan-
ning issue. The main goal of this research study
is to analyse the historical and current situation
of the Kerstlingeröder Feld suburb in Göttingen
(Lower Saxony, Germany) in the context of the
protection of aesthetic values, including cultural,
natural and historical ones. In order to do this,
it was necessary to identify the visual landscape
elements that infl uence the area analysed. Fur-
thermore, the landscape preferences of visitors to
Kerstlingeröder Feld were analysed using an interview based on historical pictures to find their
opinions on the historical development of the
landscape. The interviews showed that the pre-
ferred landscape was the one from 1940, whose
natural and cultural elements could be clearly
identifi ed. The results of the study confi rmed that
aesthetic values (natural, cultural, historical) identifi ed by experts and the opinions of participants
about their landscape preferences are both essen-
tial factors in landscape planning issues.
fi
c calm-
ing measures in road infrastructure planning
. The
“life” of a town is connected with its infrastruc-
ture. So it is that, apart from serving their princi-
pal function, motorways, roads, airports and other
facilities which make transport possible largely
determine contemporary urban design. To achieve
balanced forms of urban infrastructure that ensure
comfort, safety and spatial order, it is necessary
when designing new solutions to adopt a multi-
faceted approach that combines everything local
residents need and maintains harmony with the
existing cultural landscape. Development of this
kind should be guaranteed by the town’s authori-
ties and infrastructure administrators. It is there-
fore necessary to coordinate a number of com-
plex undertakings when planning and developing
urban space. The coherent and comprehensive
implementation of planned road safety improve-
ments should not only reduce the number and
seriousness of accidents but should also lead to
an improved quality of urban life and living con-
ditions, more ef
fi
cient division of urban space,
better traf
fi
c
fl
ow for pedestrians and cyclists,
changes in the behaviour of all road users, chang-
es in the structure of the cargoes transported and
greater use of safer means of transport. This paper
deals with a concept for planning transport infra-
structure based on the principle of establishing
zones and shared spaces and presents examples
of how roads and their environs can be planned
in a town.
Books by Beata Dreksler
The book is aimed at anyone involved in working in and with communities. This includes students, teachers, and action researchers from academia as well as staff in city governments or NGOs and, of course, members of communities who want to grow into the role of community promoter.
of suburban landscapes. Every suburban area is
individual in character, which results primarily
from the location, the extent of a given town, the
industrialisation processes as well as economic
and social signifi cance. The protection of land-
scape values, especially in those areas which are
slightly changed, is an essential landscape plan-
ning issue. The main goal of this research study
is to analyse the historical and current situation
of the Kerstlingeröder Feld suburb in Göttingen
(Lower Saxony, Germany) in the context of the
protection of aesthetic values, including cultural,
natural and historical ones. In order to do this,
it was necessary to identify the visual landscape
elements that infl uence the area analysed. Fur-
thermore, the landscape preferences of visitors to
Kerstlingeröder Feld were analysed using an interview based on historical pictures to find their
opinions on the historical development of the
landscape. The interviews showed that the pre-
ferred landscape was the one from 1940, whose
natural and cultural elements could be clearly
identifi ed. The results of the study confi rmed that
aesthetic values (natural, cultural, historical) identifi ed by experts and the opinions of participants
about their landscape preferences are both essen-
tial factors in landscape planning issues.
fi
c calm-
ing measures in road infrastructure planning
. The
“life” of a town is connected with its infrastruc-
ture. So it is that, apart from serving their princi-
pal function, motorways, roads, airports and other
facilities which make transport possible largely
determine contemporary urban design. To achieve
balanced forms of urban infrastructure that ensure
comfort, safety and spatial order, it is necessary
when designing new solutions to adopt a multi-
faceted approach that combines everything local
residents need and maintains harmony with the
existing cultural landscape. Development of this
kind should be guaranteed by the town’s authori-
ties and infrastructure administrators. It is there-
fore necessary to coordinate a number of com-
plex undertakings when planning and developing
urban space. The coherent and comprehensive
implementation of planned road safety improve-
ments should not only reduce the number and
seriousness of accidents but should also lead to
an improved quality of urban life and living con-
ditions, more ef
fi
cient division of urban space,
better traf
fi
c
fl
ow for pedestrians and cyclists,
changes in the behaviour of all road users, chang-
es in the structure of the cargoes transported and
greater use of safer means of transport. This paper
deals with a concept for planning transport infra-
structure based on the principle of establishing
zones and shared spaces and presents examples
of how roads and their environs can be planned
in a town.
The book is aimed at anyone involved in working in and with communities. This includes students, teachers, and action researchers from academia as well as staff in city governments or NGOs and, of course, members of communities who want to grow into the role of community promoter.