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Spatial Arrangements in Surgery Centers and Clinics: A Simulation Approach
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
The goal of the research position was to use AnyLogic, a process modeling software, to model and simulate ambulatory care facilities. Using different metrics such as employee utilization, employee walking distances, room ...
Act for Children: A Study of How Architecture Can Foster Development During the Stages of Early Childhood
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
What role does architecture play in fostering the stages of early childhood development? The first five years of a child's life are the most crucial years of their developmental process as they grow not only physically but ...
ENVIRO-BRAILLE: Communicating Architecture to the Visually Impaired and Blind
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Architecture has an immense effect on our perception of reality. It has the ability to
shape people's understanding of the world and impacts the way people feel, work,
move, and play. The way in which one gains understanding ...
Evaluating the Performance of Greenhouse Design through Digital Simulation: A Case Study of a USDA Research Laboratory at the North Dakota State University
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The goal of this architectural research study is to simulate the thermal performance of a multi-story greenhouse design. To do this, the study must first verify the authenticity of digital simulation, then apply the solver ...
Wellness Through Adaptive Reuse: Developing a Workflow to Determine the Most Beneficial Adaptive Reuse Strategies
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Architecture in the United States is defined by its variety of architectural styles
over its lifespan as well as its innovation. The rapid expansion of our nation and
its economy has led to urban sprawl and an attitude ...
Using Architecture to Enhance the Ballpark Experience: NDSU Softball Complex Renovation
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
What role does architecture do to improve experience in the ballpark stadium settin regarding all users? Ballparks have been one of the biggest entertainment hostpots for almost 200 years. They have gone through many changes ...
Implications of Modifications to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 in the Upper Midwestern United States
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Modifications to the standards stated by International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 are ongoing in response to growing performance expectations beyond the construction industry. As these standards ...
Designing for Outsiders: Understanding the Effects of Indended and Unintended Design
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
How tolerant are we of people outside our community? Our
ingrained instincts drive us as humans to seek positive interactions,
to feel accepted and appreciated, to find purpose to help us thrive
as individuals and as a ...
Designing for the Homeless
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, psyche is defined as the soul, mind, or personality of a person or group (Hacker). I am researching the homeless population to better understand their psyche. I believe that If I ...
Creating a Decision Making Tool: How to Decide if One Will Benefit from a Green Roof
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
Why is it necessary to provide a decision making model? Why do we feel the need to make rational decisions? The major goal in researching this topic is to provide data which architects can use to illustrate to their clients ...