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Research performed to achieve a formal degree from NDSU. Includes theses, dissertations, master's papers, and videos. The Libraries are currently undertaking a scanning project to include all bound student theses, dissertations, and masters papers.

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    Bringing the Rave out of the Cave
    (North Dakota State University, 2020) Bren, Travis
    By examing the types of space raves inhabited, from the anarchist grass-root orgins of the urban undergrounds to the vast landscapes of commodified festivals of today, I question: what would the ideal 21st century rave space be? I propose to reinvent the new rave space, to structure the traditions, to reharmonize the powerful connections within body, spirit, culture and place. I aim to reconceptualize the club scene, sythesizing raves past sensibility of place with the innovative technology of today, resulting in an amorphous mixture of space, sound and light. The focus will be acoustically and visually rich environments within architectural forms that include a diverse variety of spatial experiences that enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual responses of the users. The result of this will be a combination of applied research into the past and present status of EDM/Rave scenes and their spatial implications along with experimenting the ideal acoustical environment and its variables through simulation.
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    Healing with Colors
    (North Dakota State University, 2020) Garcia, Sydney
    This study focuses on the relationship between color frequency and healing the human body. There is evidence that color has been implemented as a healing process through therapy, dating back to thousands of years ago. I want to discover an alternative way of healing that is effective and reliable. Not only do I want to show people that they can effectively heal their bodies and minds, I also want to educate them on why it is so important and how easy it can be to practice at home. Through research and experimentation, I will discover a connection between brain activity and physiological responses to color. I will use this information to apply colors to healing methods in alternative medicine practices. The color therapy results can then be implemented by designers and artists as a healing tool for essentially anyone. Considering this method is noninvasive and completely natural, anyone can benefit from it. The complexity depends on the severity of the issue, and I will design a solution that this is beneficial for everyone. A proposed design for a Health and Healing Center will provide a safe place of healing, learning, and loving. The center will focus on aiding mentally and physically ill individuals. Color therapy is a main element in the healing design and will be implemented in all healing processes at the center.
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    The Psychological Impact of Architectural Design
    (North Dakota State University, 2020) Bordwell, Jenna
    The theory of this thesis is to consider the relationship between the built environment and its psychological impact. The average person spends about 80-90% of their time indoors. Space, colors, aesthetics, materials, green design and acoustics are all engaging factors of design that play a significant role in providing the user with a psychological experience, and designers can enhance this experience. This thesis focuses on contextual factors, such as the understanding and analysis of the built environment as well as theoretical research which references the effect the built environment has on our psychological experience. The goal of this thesis is to establish an ideology that summarizes how to manipulate design to enhance each user’s psychological experience. This theory would establish an understanding of the complex relationship between design and psychology. Better yet, how we can assist in systematic design that builds a relationship through psychological experience. This idea begins with design analysis, then resonates to the function and formation of each space. This study will guide us to question: What are the specific ways in which architectural design influences psychology? A way to resolve this question is to consider key aspects of this research proposal, such as literature sources and case studies. Case studies enable us to record past projects that initiate a relationship between design and psychological response. The validation of scientific studies provides a dominant argument when trying to present a theoretical issue. Specific validation comes from two articles, the first is a scientific study done to regard, “Architecture for Well Being and Health” by Koen Steemers, the second is a research lab report done by researchers in Rochester, MN called the WELL Living Lab. The lab supported a scientific experiment, done to process the effects of a physical environment on our mental well being. Through research, the ability to derive the positive and negative effects of design on psychology will provide me with the knowledge needed to design a space that considers the importance of psychological experience in the form of space, colors, aesthetics, materials, green design and acoustics. This opportunity allows me to advocate for the importance of the connection between psychology and design on the deepest level.