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The urban design of distributed energy resources
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Distributed energy resources (DERs) are a considerable research focus for cities to reach emissions reduction goals and meet growing energy demand. DERs, consisting of local power plants and distribution infrastructure, ...
A prototype research building : utilizing precast concrete construction
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1964)
Will you have a yam? : a study in agency and representation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Systems of architectural representation, and their implied balance of agency, are a potential site of tectonic, spatial, and programmatic reinvention. By altering only the roles of those involved in the design/construction ...
The classification and analysis of terrace houses and the rationalization of their design process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979)
This study was done in relation to contextual levels; A general level of structural-methodical rationalization problems of the planning and design process. This general level was related mainly to the building types which ...
Moments of perfection : a study of natural lighting in the Church of Santo Spirito
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1984)
Reliance on natural lighting in the Renaissance is put into context through the exploration of religious light symbolism and the explanation of the dependence on the solar path to measure the passage of time. Through ...
Network/Neighborhood : building Telecom City
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
The coupling of virtual interfaces and physical places is integral in realizing the full potential of information technologies upon the planning of communities. To date, the urban model of development most associated with ...
Observations and design of public place and paths in a New England town
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1984)
This is a plan - a hypothesis in which some ideas are developed for the building of a path and parks. Through the use of imagery texture, and materials a sense of the possible is evoked. This is also an exploration of ...
Through a window, brightly : modulating daylight and solar radiation in commercial and institutional buildings through the use of architectural elements
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1982)
Natural lighting serves several important functions in buildings. The visual power of a shaft of sunlight penetrating a dark space or the visual beauty of a stained window has long been recognized by architects and designers. ...
Pattern and fabric : the role of craftsmanship in contemporary architecture
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983)
During the Twentieth Century industrial production has largely replaced the hand of the craftsman. As a result most modern buildings lack the qualities of craftsmanship. This thesis seeks to identify and define these ...
Opportunities for building design and construction resulting from local resources
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Current and future generations of architects must learn to operate effectively in an era of unprecedented resource constraints if they want to achieve their design intentions. This thesis addresses the architect's role in ...