Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Human intent prediction for adaptive lighting based on a limited data scenario
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)An adaptive environment involves various ubiquitous computing and computer-aided technologies. It provides users with environmental supports such as lighting, air conditioning, motion assistance. Among the different control ... -
City Image: a dynamic perspective using machine learning and natural language processing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-02)The city image is a collective mental image of the city elements that can be perceived and interpreted by the public. The broader one’s understanding of the city image, the better urban design we will have. Over half a ... -
Thermal Collectives Architectural Imaginaries Beyond Modern Comfort
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-02)The era of abundance is over. The urgent need for CO2 emission reductions, combined with the rising price of energy and building materials, as well as restrictions on construction waste, call for alternative modes of ...