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Aletheia & The Unforgetting of Language: The International Rare Books Library of New York
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
A language dies every two weeks somewhere in the world. (Crystal, 1999). With increasing economic integration on national and regional scales, people find it easier to communicate and conduct business in the dominant ...
Cruel and Unusual: The Architecture of Oppression
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Currently over 2.4 million people are incarcerated in the state prison system in the United
States. This figure is a result of dramatic spike in incarceration since 1980, in which the
U.S. prison population has grown ...
Designing for Chaos: Turning Digital Complexity into a Quantum Science Learning Center
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis will explore the ability of a designer to use the arbitrary relationships generated
in complex systems to determine the design of a building. Traditionally, the form of a
building is created through a very ...
Catalyzing Tourism: Through Integration of Cultural Heritage
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis investigates the question, “How can architecture reflect a region’s cultural heritage and work as a catalyst for tourism?” The typology for the examination of this problem is a resort style hotel. The idea ...
Inspire - Refugee Center
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
In today’s world, many people are forced to flee their homeland due to war, unrest, and persecution. Because of conflict, millions of people worldwide become refugees. Many refugees have experienced persecution, torture, ...
Old + New
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
In this thesis the question, how can buildings that no longer serve their original purpose be reused for a new typology in a sustainable way, is worked out and given answers. It will be explored through the typology of a ...
Beneficial Architecture
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
How can architecture enhance the occupants mental health, and inner tranquility? The typology is a Extended Stay Rehabilitation Center for people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTDS). Through architecture it is ...
Urban Individuality
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis explores possible answers to the question, is individualism slowing the growth of dense housing? The Typology used to examine this problem is a dense residential/mixed use complex. The Theoretical Premise/Unifying ...
Virtual Space in a Physical World
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
A small exposition center for St. Paul, MN. This project explores various design strategies with glass, steel, and suspension. Through the study of video game design techniques architecture can be developed in an entirely ...
Influencing Identity
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Influencing Identity attempts to identify the relationship between architecture and the unique identity possessed by each city. The typology used in identifying this relationship is an addition to an art museum. The ...