Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions

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    • Developing frameworks for an equitable future: from building decarbonization to generative modeling. 

      De Simone, Zoe (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-05)
      In this thesis I develop computational frameworks to understand equity under two perspectives: building decarbonization policy and generative modeling. Part 1 - Equitable building decarbonization Buildings significantly ...

    • Low-Cost Masonry for the Design of Barrel-Vaulted Flooring Systems 

      Haile, Nebyu Samuel (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-05)
      The world's population is projected to grow rapidly in urban areas, with a projected 2.5 billion more urban dwellers by 2050 (UN-DESA, 2019). This urban growth will notably concentrate in Less Economically Developed Countries ...

    • System-level design of low-carbon structures 

      Fang, Demi L. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-05)
      “What is more likely to be associated with a reduction in emissions: switching from concrete to timber, or shortening the spans throughout the building?” While such insights are valuable for mitigating emissions from ...