Browsing NDSU Student Research & Scholarship by Title
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Psychology & Design: The Biophysical Connection between Architectural Design and Psychological Health
(North Dakota State University, 2019)This purpose of this thesis is to emphasize the importance of the biophysical connection between the human psyche and the environment. In theory, these elements can coexist to manipulate the relationship between design ... -
A Quality of Life Index for American Cities
(North Dakota State University, 2017)There are many reasons the social sciences seek to measure and track quality of life. However the most common use, is for interantional organizations to assess daily life and compare nations in a way that goes beyond ... -
Quantification of Gentrification
(North Dakota State University, 2017)This research aims to provide a concise way to quantify gentrification for the purpose of application in the design professions to help mitigate and reduce negative effects seen with gentrification. First, by researching ... -
Red River Events Center and Plaza
(2012)The project entailed redeveloping the parking lot across from city hall in downtown Fargo. This project focused on creating a public square and events center to reconnect downtown with the Red River. -
Redesigning the Passenger Experience in the Context of Commercial Aviation: Door to Door
(North Dakota State University, 2019)When addressing the topic of travel, a series of mixed emotions can rise up within us. Stemming from our experience from previous trips, we may choose to see the entire trip as a positive or negative based upon a single element: ... -
A refining stone
(2011)Recognizing that the Western Tradition of Architecture has been perpetuated through the passing on of stories through the creation of primarily symbolic artefacts, this studio emphasizes students’ ability to imagine, work, ... -
A Refractive Index Study of a Diverse Set of Polymeric Materials by QSPR with Quantum-Chemical and Additive Descriptors
(North Dakota State University, 2020)In silico methods is a cost- and time-effective way to synthesize materials. Refractive index (n) is an important characteristic of an optical material. This work contains a quantitative structure–property relationship ... -
The Relationship of the Space and the Sacred
(North Dakota State University, 2015)The word sacred brings to mind, a space that is holy and religious. Although in the current generation, sacred is not just about the holy and religious but more about the mental peace of the mind. A sacred space thrives ... -
Representing Music in Architecture
(North Dakota State University, 2018)The ability to play an instrument has been proven through numerous studies to improve executive functions and set students up for academic and future workplace success, however many students find music difficult to understand ... -
Research of Sandy Hook Elementary, the New and Improved
(North Dakota State University, 2022)School safety has been a part of the political discussion all over the world about both large scale (a country) and small (a city). According to US News, for the school year 2020-2021 alone, there were a total of 93 schools ... -
Research Upon Airline Passenger Experience
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Aviation has a rich and long history. The industry has evolved increasingly over the year to accommodate technological advancement. However, along the way, the human part of it has been removed from the conversation. ... -
Response System Application: The Right Disaster Response System
(North Dakota State University, 2017)What role does architecture play in post disaster response? How can architects become more involved with responding to disasters? How do we keep in mind that "Emergency management is not just the responsibility of emergency ... -
Revitalization of American Cities
(North Dakota State University, 2015)This thesis project is a detailed architectural study of the measures of revitalization projects, the tools used to measure successful projects, the importance of each measure, and how to apply each measure. The question ... -
Rise of Melatonin Supplementation: Results, Side Effects, and Concerns
(North Dakota State University, 2024)This paper explores the rising interest in melatonin supplements, highlighting their potential benefits for sleep quality amongst concerns about safety and regulation. While melatonin naturally regulates sleep-wake cycles, ... -
Rise of Zombies in a Post-September 11th Culture
(North Dakota State University, 2012)This project explores the effect the 9/11 terrorist attacks had on Western culture by looking at zombies in popular culture prior to 9/11 and how the zombie genre has changed to reflect Americans’ fear of another terrorist ... -
Riverside Revival
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Ruggedness Test for Density Measurements of Flax Fiber
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Density is a fundamental physical property of a reinforcement for composites. It appears widely in calculations, which are mostly used for engineering designs. The density of homogeneous solid materials is generally ... -
Saint Ahab Chapel
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Salvation Army Regional Response Center
(2012)An economical and sustainable response for a religious organization to house worship services, fellowship, and disaster relief. The design is flexible as to be able to turn the whole building into a shelter if need be. ... -
School of Waterlife Management
(2011)The school of waterlife management, located in the middle of devil's lake near alexandria, mn brings together the ideas of living in, on or around the water. This project, in the Minnesota Experimental City, brings back ...