Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Designing for forces : an early-stage design program for axial-force structures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)Structures that carry most of their load through the axial forces of tension or compression are more materially efficient than standard structures. However, they are not as straightforward to design since the forces in the ... -
Methods to improve school design in Sierra Leone
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)Most schools in Sierra Leone are constructed using a standard design with little variation from building to building. They are relatively high-cost and have poor ventilation, lighting and thermal comfort. In January 2010, ... -
BridgeGreen : bridging the disconnect between design professionals and resources fro environmentally, socially, and economically responsive architecture
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Sustainable design, whether referred to as green, high performing, responsible, or environmentally, socially, and economically responsive architecture, is influencing the global building industry. Most major firms of ...
