Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Beyond the Bioclimatic Chart: An Automated Simulation-Based Method for Assessing Natural Ventilation and Passive Design Potential
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-05)Technological advancements in the building industry have significantly transformed climate and comfort control in buildings. This allows for air conditioning in deserts and heating in the Arctic, ensuring occupant comfort. ... -
How Much Does It Really Cost? A Dynamic Approach to Building Retrofit Costs for Decarbonization Pathways
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-05)Carbon emissions are driving the planet out of its delicate Goldilocks balance. Evidence and the call-to-action date back to 1896 with Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius and his seminal paper that first predicted the effect ... -
Pathways to Net Zero: Financing Strategies For Low-Income Homeowners
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-05)Housing retrofits are crucial for accomplishing national housing sector decarbonization goals. Single measure retrofit improvements are not sufficient for low-income homes which are often in less-thanoptimal condition and ...
