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Architecture Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Empowering the architect to achieve sustainability
On their current trajectory, the paths of sustainability and economics are set to collide. An architect needs to be the salesperson, rather than an advocate, of net-positive design. In order for sustainability to succeed, ... -
The identity of contemporary society:Digital age utopia
This is a futuristic, anti-heroic and pro-consumerist architectural dialog. My understanding of architecture is solely expressed through hypothetical project in this thesis in an attempt to reveal the reality of living ... -
Transformational urbanism: A revitalized view for the 21st century city
The city can no longer be seen statically. The world is rapidly changing and solutions to urban sprawl need to be adjusted to the 21st century. Can 21st century cities expand and contract based on political ideals and ... -
A different type of resilience:A paradigm shift for small post-industrial communities
Resilience is a term often used in design to refer to natural disaster relief through architectural practices. Yet, a new form of resilience could potentially serve as a paradigm shift for those cities and town seeking ... -
Empowering Women of Bangladesh in the Garment Industry
Women’s empowerment is an important aspect of the social, political and economic life of developing countries. Globally, women’s economic and political empowerment performance has changed through education and labor, but ... -
The New Architectural Trend in China: The Heritage and Deelopment of Traditional Culture
After the failed Anglo-Chinese War of the 1840s, China was forced to open to international trade. China is still borrowing developing experiments from the West in the distinctive Chinese cultural context. By doing so, a ... -
Affordable and Sustainable Housing Solutions for Iran's Low Income Citizens
This paper studies the architectural implications of the economic and social needs and challenges of Low-Income and Iranian families in Tehran. The attempt is to answer the following question: what strategies can be used ... -
Olympic Legacy:Flexible Architectural Strategies for Boston's 2024 Olympics Proposal
The Olympics present the perfect opportunity for host cities to show their value to the world. This opportunity introduces immeasurable pressure to create an impressive display of entertainment for the spectators. The ... -
Built Environment that Enhances Children's All-round Development-Vidyalaya
India is one among the ten fastest growing economies in the world but suffers in terms of literacy contributing to 34% of the worlds illiterate population. In India English is the primary language for government, business ... -
Creating Conducive Environments for Dar Es Salaam's Street Children Through Archiecture
How can architecture be part of a solution to the difficult lives of street children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania? In Dar es Salaam, street children exist in poverty without family support, education, or technical skills. ... -
Architecture of repose: Creating moments for retreat and intimacy
The fast-paced nature of contemporary culture acts as a catalyst for anxiety due to overstimulation. This paper explores how the built environment can be designed in order to bring people from a state of overstimulation ... -
The Symbiotic Relationship Between Baseball, Education, and the Community
Professional baseball is one of the most affluent American sports. However, cities that house Minor League stadiums receive relatively small benefits, despite the huge investment, risk, and financial strain stadiums impose ... -
Beyond Mechanical Limits: Cohousing and Permaculture
This research aims to achieve two objectives. The first objective is to minimize and eliminate building contributions to climate change starting from a domestic prototype. The second is to increase the role of architecture ... -
Kairos :Progressiveness Encouraged through Architecture
Progressiveness is defined as gradual betterment; especially: the progressive, or continually improving, development of humankind. Humans have a subconscious desire for progressiveness; this is best exhibited in the modern ... -
Ecology and place in homesteading principles
Homestead, as a dictionary definition, consists of a dwelling and property where a family resides. However, the fundamental principles of sustainability, stewardship and engagement with the land plays an important ...