Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Evaluating Overheating Preventative Measures in Residential Buildings and Passive Survivability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)Buildings that are thoughtfully planned for future climate scenarios, designed well, and properly maintained have the potential to provide thermally comfortable environments. These same buildings can significantly reduce ... -
On the Relationship Between Spatial-Temporal Outdoor Thermal Comfort Simulations and Bike Ridership
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)Predicting resident comfort throughout a city over time and predicting the impact of these thermal sensations on mobility mode choice are key information required by urban planners and policy makers to promote and implement ... -
Machine Learning for Human Design: Developing Next Generation Sketch-Based Tools
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)Formal computational approaches in the realm of engineering and architecture, such as parametric modelling and optimization, are becoming increasingly powerful, allowing for systematic and rigorous design processes. However, ...
