Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Structural design synthesis using machine learning
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)This dissertation investigates how data-driven methods may support creative, performance-informed design processes for early-stage building and structural design. Given the imperative to curb greenhouse gas emissions, ... -
Valuing design and designing value : the financial impact of daylight and views in office building real estate
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)Architecture and finance both contribute to the conception and production of the built environment. Their agendas for buildings are sometimes in agreement and other times at odds. In this dissertation, I examine the ... -
Hydroponic container farms : validation of a building energy model and its integration in urban design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems, or plant factories, have developed within the urban context following efforts to expand local food production and provide an alternative to conventional agriculture with ...
