Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Optimization of Cable-stayed Bridges at the Conceptual Design Stage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)Conceptual design of cable-stayed bridges, which defines the structure’s geometry and typology in the early stages of design, has significant influence on the structure’s efficiency, cost, aesthetics, and constructability. ... -
Meeting A Community’s Emissions Reduction Targets Using Urban Building Energy Modeling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)Communities around the world are striving to meet aggressive emissions reduction targets in a short time frame. This paper lays out a six-step process using urban building energy modeling to identify a combination of ... -
Early Design Stage Building Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) of Cost & Carbon Impact
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-09)In my research, I have developed a building lifecycle analysis (LCA) workflow that recommends sustainable solutions based on the optimization of building lifecycle cost ($) and carbon impact (kgCO2eq). The workflow can ...
