Open Space Types, Typologies and Toponymies
	Email:	jhennessey02@qub.ac.uk
	Address:	School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering Queen's University Belfast Room.03.008 Level 3 David Keir Building Stranmillis Road Belfast BT9 5AG Northern Ireland
	Telephone:	+44 (0)2890 974254

Current Research

Types are a fundamental feature of our environment, yet so frequently as designers and planners, we take their existence for granted and ignore their true meanings entirely.   This research aims to shine a light on this complex and fascinating topic, with specific reference to ‘open space’. Can a greater understanding of type inform the creation of better places?

Supervisors: Professor Frank Gaffikin & Dr Ken Sterrett

Research Interests:

Open Space Types and Typologies,  Microtoponymy, Participative Design

Qualifications:

MA (Hons) Landscape Architecture (ECA 2000),  MA Urban Design (JCUD 2004)

Conferences / Presentations:

“Public Realm in the Irish Context” (Joint Presentation) – National Planning Conference, Galway (2011)
“GI:NI – Green Infrastructure in Northern Ireland” – Landscape Institute, Belfast (2011)

Awards (as Team Leader):

Julianstown Village Design Statement National Pilot (IPI 2012),
Ideas for Action (INTA 2010),
Public Realm Plan for Birr (IPI 2010, ILI 2010)

Teaching / Demonstrating: 

MSc Urban and Rural Design

Work experience:

Associate Director, The Paul Hogarth Company (current)
Expert Advisor, DCAL Ministerial Advisory Group (current)
Llewlyn Davies Yeang, CABE Space, Olin Partnership (previous)

Memberships:

Landscape Institute (CMLI)
Urban Design Group
Academy of Urbanism