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Urban Reintegration and Adaptive Reuse of Silo No. 5
Get PDFIncomplete and abandoned industrial buildings are often embedded within the urban fabric, and the prevalence of such structures has increased significantly worldwide over the past fifty years, largely due to economic shifts and technological advancements. Montreal was once the largest exporter of grain in the world. Silo No. 5, an abandoned grain elevator on Montreal’s waterfront, holds historical significance and spans approximately 400 meters in length. An industrial structure of such scale poses significant challenges in its reimagination and adaptation. This thesis investigates the potential adaptive reuse strategies for Silo No. 5, with a particular emphasis on respecting its industrial heritage, existing conditions, and unique site context. The goal of this project is to maximize recreational and entertainment spaces that support the extension of Montreal’s tourism season while celebrating the industrial heritage and materiality of the existing silo complex
Voices from Home: Exploring the Lived Experiences with Housing in the Moose Cree First Nation Community
Get PDFDespite Canada's advancements as an egalitarian Euro-Western country, on-reserve housing for First Nations communities face issues. This includes overcrowding, poor repair, inadequate infrastructure, and affordability on a daily basis. These housing challenges contribute to homelessness, health inequities, economic disparities, inadequate employment, and cultural disintegration. The Moose Cree First Nations Reserve in Ontario exemplifies these issues, with 85% of housing overcrowded, only 30% owned or rented, and 46% requiring major repairs. Research indicates a significant gap in policy development and implementation, leading to increased health risks due to deteriorating housing conditions. There is limited literature on the housing crisis in the Moose Cree First Nations community. This study utilizes a qualitative community focused research method to provide insights into the lived experiences of on-reserve housing of the residents of the Moose Cree First Nation to provide recommendations and inform future policy development and implementation
Rooted in Nature: Exploring Alternative Wood Joinery in Non-Standardized Timber Elements
No full textTrees tell a story- of seasons, soil, and growth. Each ring marks a year of life; every knot is a testament to a branch that once reached for light. Its twists and bends narrate the forces that the sun, wind, and water shaped over time. Yet, once felled, timber is often standardized, its individuality erased in favor of efficiency. A 2x4 tells another story- one of industrial processing, uniformity, and waste. Imperfections, grain patterns, and subtle variations are reminders of the tree’s uniqueness and are cast aside as waste or deemed unfit for modern uniform construction. By embracing natural timber, we can allow each tree’s unique stories to become intrinsic to its object. This thesis explores the integration of non-standardized wood joinery techniques in architecture. By investigating organic joinery methods, it seeks to develop alternative wood joints that serve as resource-efficient, land-based solutions, fostering adaptable frameworks for future building systems
Let's Talk About It: Informal Knowledge-Sharing Among Defence Counsel and Its Possible Role in Preventing Wrongful Convictions
Get PDFThe criminal justice system is often perceived as a mechanism for delivering justice and ensuring public safety; however, wrongful convictions remain a persistent issue. The presence of wrongful convictions underscores the system’s inherent fallibility and the structural challenges that prevent effective safeguards for the innocent. This study examines the overlooked role of post-conviction defence counsel in preventing miscarriages of justice and examines how lawyers share information to challenge bad actors and systemic biases. Using Michel Foucault’s theory of Power/Knowledge, Bruno Latour’s Actor-Network Theory (ANT), and Etienne Wenger’s Communities of Practice (CoP), this research analyzes how defence attorneys navigate institutional barriers, mobilize informal communication networks, and leverage collective expertise to counteract prosecutorial advantages. Through interviews with 16 defence counsel affiliated with Innocence Canada, this research explores the significance of informal communication networks in identifying flawed evidence, sharing pertinent information, and countering systemic biases. The findings highlight the limitations of official channels of information sharing, the structural power imbalance favoring the prosecution, and the role of extra-legal factors such as trust and happenstance in shaping defence strategies. By shedding light on how defence counsel collaborate to share critical case information, this study argues that stronger and more institutionalized mechanisms are required to mitigate wrongful convictions. Ultimately, this research contributes to ongoing discussions on legal culture, accountability, and the necessity of proactive defence strategies to safeguard the innocent
Toward Efficient Validation of DEVS Based Supervisory Controllers: Automated Testing and Visualization Techniques
Get PDFThe practice of Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) is widely used in the modelling and simulation (M&S) field to support event-driven system architectures. Despite its benefits, DEVS’s inherent complexity can serve as a barrier for wider adoption. Moreover, as the complexity of a model increases, so does the amount of testing thoroughly validate to achieve adequate quality assurance. This thesis introduces a testing framework integrated with ChatGPT to automate the generation of meaningful test cases, enhancing efficiency by reducing manual effort during simulation-based testing of DEVS atomic models. To further facilitate broader adoption, a supportive graphical tool is proposed, designed to reduce complexity and offer live visualization and validation of DEVS applications
DNA of Zero: How Building Form Can Reduce Operational Loads to Improve Carbon-Neutrality Objectives
Get PDFCarbon emissions from the building sector constitute 30% of our total contribution. Roughly two-thirds of this figure comes from the building’s post-construction occupancy, also known as operational carbon. Addressing this dimension of the climate crisis would mark a significant inflection point in our ongoing battle against climate negligence. This thesis examines building carbon-neutrality through form. Computational scripts in Ladybug and Honeybee facilitate climatic and energy performance analyses to inform a design framework that leverages opportunities for improved strategic massing and program organization. A spatial strategy that prioritizes reduced mechanical loads is applied to a mixed-use complex in the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood of Toronto. The proposed adaptive design demonstrates how form-based design can improve building performance
Design and Validation of Beyond Visual Line-of Sight Drone Flight Corridors in Low-Level Airways
Get PDFAdvancements in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) continue to expand operational capabilities, presenting new opportunities for integration into the Canadian Domestic Airspace (CDA). However, existing regulatory frameworks and airspace management structures require adaptation to accommodate these developments effectively. This study applies established regulatory frameworks to integrate RPAS operations into Canada’s NAS by analyzing NAV CANADA’s traffic density data alongside published airspace procedures, a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) corridor is developed to facilitate RPAS operations while ensuring compliance with manned and unmanned aviation regulations. Furthermore, ArduPilot Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) simulations are conducted to validate RPAS performance within the proposed BVLOS corridor, assessing feasibility and operational constraints in controlled airspace
