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Architecture in Law Enforcement
Get PDFThe benefits of design and architecture in workspace
has shown to increase productivity and allow
everyone to move around fluidly without feeling like
being micromanaged. Proper design in a busy
building can organize workspace and optimize
workers performance while also give enough privacy
to complete confidential work. How does architecture
and design better the lives of the employees and
people than make the criminal justice system work?
To redesign and improve the function and purpose of
the police station for safety, efficiency, and a symbol
for the community that it serves. To improve the
quality of life for the everyday citizens
Architecture and the Oneiric: An Imaginative Translation of the Intersubjective Dream Experience
Get PDFThe imaginative mind?s ability to fill void space with
elaborate landscapes and undiscovered realities
is truly extraordinary. As humans we have an
innate ability to create spaces, sometimes entirely
new, sometimes variations of places we already
know, drawing from elements that we encounter
in our conscious lives. This thesis explores this
phenomenon of dreaming from an architectural
perspective in response to an increasingly
objective architectural and urban framework. It
is important to recognize that we all inherently
depend on our dreams for self-identity, meaning,
and purpose. By creating spaces with such
qualities, society is driven towards contemplation,
pre reflective thought, and self-awareness. My
proposed design will bring back an understanding
of dreaming as not something to escape into, but
rather ?a primary form of reality,? accepting that
they are contributing to our state of being, which
is often overlooked in our rational modern way of
interpreting the world
The Planetary Rift: Awakening the Senses to the Necessity of Nature
Get PDFAround the world, confirmation of the deterioration of our planet?s ecosystem is
evident. It?s become so common that we are no longer disturbed by the incineration
of ancient rainforests and depletion of drinkable water and breathable air. History
shows that ancient humankind always saw themselves as fundamentally intertwined
with Nature and understood that a balanced co-existence was vital for survival.
However, as humankind advanced, we have severed ourselves from this life-giving
force perceived in the rituals and symbols in the traditional world, pursuing instead an
intellectualized agenda of productivity which has had a tremendous impact on our
treatment of ?Nature.? How can we begin to weave ourselves back into this delicate
fabric from which we originated to awaken an emotional and cognitive empathy for
the unique planet we call home?
Placed in the sensitive climate of Australia to frame the devastation of our
neglected planet, this Natural History Museum and Inexhaustible Energies Laboratory
also reforms the way humankind views its entanglement with Nature by creating an
interface with the cycles and processes intrinsic to Nature itself. Various historical
perspectives showing shifts in our cultural understanding of the world are embodied
in the programmatic unfolding of spaces in the attempt to weave us back into the
fabric of a living, feeling Nature through architecture and language
For the Need
Get PDFArchitecture is often thought of as a grand, expensive
undertaking ? one reserved only for the privileged
and for those who can afford to build huge
houses, breathtaking museums, and playthings for
the rich.
However, it is my belief that not only can architecture
help those truly in need, but that it should.
Those who struggle most in our current climate are
usually those dealing with the struggles of living below
the poverty line. Low-income housing and community
centers are widely known to be often ugly,
ramshackle, and generally undesirable.
And yet, the people burdened with these failures of
architecture are those who are in most need of architecture?s
power. This project is a dual study into
the architectural needs of such communities, and a
possible building system, or center, that is not only
affordable, but is also strong, useful, beautiful, and
beneficial to uplift poor communities most in need.
This study would create a working design, but also
outline issues that most affect communities below
the poverty line. After not only reading and doing
research into those issues, but also directly asking
those in these communities what they most need,
an offering of a working solution to put into place in
other projects will be displayed
Of Land, Earth + Sea: A Re-Mastered Beach Resort
Get PDFBeaches, resorts, and recreational activities serve as a main source
of attraction for some cities across the world that reside next to large
bodies of water. This often leads to cities becoming dependent on tourism
for their source of income and identity. However, some resorts do not have
the ability and accessibility to resources in order to become sustainable.
Small towns with beach resorts often do not have facilities and equipment
to progress towards a sustainable resort. The landscape surrounding
a resort often can affect tourists? comfortability and experience around
the resort.
A master plan emphasizing sustainability and a landscape would encourage
resorts to become self-sustaining and provide the necessary resources
to enable a sustainable environment. This landscape will not only provide
sources for resort residents and faculty, but also serve new activities for
the site. This will not only support the economy by providing jobs but will
present new opportunities for programmed activities for a resort. Investigating
successful sustainable resorts and programmed activities will focus on new
strategies to promote green spaces for not only urban design, but resort
design as well. Researching methods to accommodate mitigation within a
resort will not only address safety for tropical storms, but also drainage
for the site.
This thesis research will provide a layout for Paradise Cove, located in Freeport
Bahamas, on how this resort will incorporate a landscape design that will
address the micro-climate and mitigation while also implementing new programmed
activities. Nevertheless, it will also emphasize expanding the resort site in order to
shelter tourists and employees in order to achieve the goal of becoming a
self-sustaining resort
Empowering Youth: The Potential of Athletics
Get PDFMy thesis focuses on designing a sports complex geared towards mentoring and
encouraging young kids in athletics and opening their eyes to future opportunities. Many
children today enjoy participation in sports, but society puts so much pressure on
performance that the fun of learning and competing is lost. The goal of this project is to
create a space that builds character by supporting relationships between athletes, parents,
and coaches. In order to succeed in these goals, this project asks the question: how can
intentional design influence the people interacting with the built environment? Can a building
help foster relationships?
This complex would be structured to support kids of all backgrounds regardless of sport,
ability, or socioeconomic status. The master plan includes facilities for multiple disciplines
including Special Olympics, non sport specific team building activities, as well as spaces to
connect with other athletes and coaches. Overall, the center will be used as a vehicle to make
a positive impact on the future of our youth
Architectural Gastronomy: Connecting the Art of Architecture and Food
Get PDFFood and shelter are two constants that have been vital to survival
throughout human history. These two facets of life must co emerge
to enhance the world for future prosperity of resources and human
connections. Architecture and the Food Industry need to work
hand-in-hand to show and create a maximized effort to optimize
impacts on climate change. To utilize correlations between
food, culture, and human relationships found between the two
fields by creating and defining a clear and distinct relationship
between architecture and food. The design and project typology
demonstrates an interactive location where collaboration can be
facilitated to help counter-act climate change, food waste, and
over-production of resources while emphasizing the importance
of cultural community expression. Through correlative research,
case studies, and combined strategies, architecture and food will
work cohesively to promote cultural integration, sustainability,
community connections, and personal growth through the many
different collaborative programs and spaces. As the fourth
Campus of the Culinary Institute of America, the Charleston
Campus addresses sustainability through the built environment
and food practices taught, while inviting discussion on how
food, architecture, and culture must work together to convey the
importance of human relationships
Fair Catch
Get PDFWhat seems to be the problem?
The problem is nationwide- Minnesota is just late to the party. Our privilege of 10,000(+) lakes has led us to turn somewhat of a blind eye to stormwater management. This is especially true on a residential scale. Yes, certain jurisdictions & municipalities are rolling out increased restrictions and standards. However, the qualifications are still limited in quantity and often they focus solely on hard cover restrictions.
Through my professional work and my research on this topic I have uncovered an unpleasant trend: Residential stormwater management landscape design is boring. Whether that is due to its relative infancy [of intensive focus] in the profession or some other circumstances, solutions are often redundant from one site to another. Landowners are left with few options.
By working on two sides of the same coin? Stormwater v. Client, I have compiled the following thesis proposal. It serves as a comprehensive landscape design and a highly functional stormwater management solution
Detention Surveillance: A Closer Look Into What Makes a Secure Prison
No full textThis research will look into case studies to determine
what types of floor plans have the best security and safety
elements for a prison. By using simulation software, a
conclusion can be made for which prison is the most
secure of the chosen case studies. The software used
is AnyLogic. These simulations will show the congested
areas in the floor plans and where the guards should be
stationed to control the space.
This proposed research is being done so that the security
of prisons can be maintained less through the prison staff
and more by the prison walls themselves. Additional peace
of mind will be found for the inmates, staff and visitors of
the prison
Multiscale Modeling of Conjugated Polymers Towards Predicting Their Multifunctional Behaviors
Get PDFEasy processability, tunable mechanical and optoelectronic properties, and the endless possibilities of molecular modifications enable conjugated polymers (CPs) to be used in a wide range of lightweight, low-cost, and flexible organic electronic devices. However, despite the tremendous efforts in molecular engineering and improved electronic properties, the thermomechanical-structure-property relationship of these semiconducting materials is still less investigated. Predicting the thermal, mechanical, and photovoltaics (PV) properties of CPs is challenging due to heterogeneous chain architectures and diverse chemical building blocks. To address this critical issue, this dissertation aims to employ novel multiscale modeling and data-driven approaches to characterize the thermomechanical and optoelectronic properties of CPs. In particular, we utilize machine learning (ML) and scale-bridging molecular modeling techniques scaled from quantum mechanics simulations to force field all atomistic molecular dynamics (AA-MD) and coarse-grained (CG)-MD simulations to explore the multifunctional behavior of CPs. Validated by experimental measurements, our AA-MD and CG-MD simulations can capture glass transition temperature (Tg), elastic modulus, and strain-induced deformation mechanism of the CPs with varied side-chain lengths and backbone moieties. Furthermore, through the integration of ML, AA-MD simulations, and experiments, we propose a simplified but accurate predictive framework to quantify Tg directly from the geometry of the CPs? repeat unit. Next, first-principle calculations developed upon density functional theory (DFT) are utilized to quantify electronic configuration changes of CPs due to the charge injection. Finally, created upon ab initio excited state dynamics, we report a computational methodology to explore the PV performance of donor-acceptor organic bulk heterojunctions (BHJ). This computational framework facilitates screening of the best donor-acceptor molecules and narrows down the list of potential candidates to be used in BHJ. We believe data-driven and multiscale modeling approaches established in this dissertation are important milestones for the design and structure-property prediction of CPs and organic BHJ, paving the way for developing the next generation of organic electronics