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The Architectural Research Studio is a viable curricular offering in a professional, graduate, accredited curriculum in Architecture. It provides the benefits of boosting research productivity in a department, strengthening ties with architectural firms that have an alumni presence, providing career networking opportunities for graduate students, generating valuable intellectual property, fostering research careers, and adding to the knowledge base of the Architecture profession. The all-around benefits far outweigh the challenges that have to be overcome in offering this studio.
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How Can Declining Rural Communities in North Dakota Be Saved?
(North Dakota State University, 2023)Rural North Dakota has become somewhat of an abandoned land. There are dozens of small communities, with major service gaps and unsustainable populations. With the death of each rural town, the state loses pieces of its ... -
Designing a Holistic Environment for Athletic Performance
(North Dakota State University, 2023)The goal of this research is to recenter the needs of the athlete when it comes to the design of training facilities and question how this form of architecture can be optimized. To continue to increase the effectiveness ... -
Enability: Enabling the Disabled
(North Dakota State University, 2023)Currently, in architecture there is a lack of urgency to design for inclusivity. There are guidelines put forward to create accessible buildings, but these guidelines are the minimum. The ADA guidelines, in general, ... -
Versatile Venue: How Can the Acoustics of a Space Be Optimized for Varied Performances?
(North Dakota State University, 2023)What are the ideal parameters for designing a concert hall, and how can these be integrated into a versatile venue? This is the main goal this research report aims to solve. Case studies, literature, and simulation ... -
Sustainable Design & Ecotourism: A Manual on Sustainable Design Methods and Ecotourism Practices on the North Shore
(North Dakota State University, 2023)The Minnesota North Shore boasts vast natural beauty, a plethora of recreational activities, and a thriving tourism industry. In order to protect the North Shore’s natural scenery and tourism industry, sustainability and ... -
Design Study of Catholic Church Architectural Form and Material Costs
(North Dakota State University, 2023)The architecture of Catholic churches has an intrinsic connection with the liturgy, theology, and tradition of the Church. Creating sacred spaces to engage in the worship of God has been an essential part of Catholic ... -
An Investigation of the Performance of Natatorium Systems
(North Dakota State University, 2023)The air quality in an aquatic facility should be the number one priority when it comes to designing these buildings. The aim of this research is to investigate how we can design a natatorium that efficiently circulates ... -
Phytoremediation: Plant vs Filter: A Nature-Based Solution Against Poor Air Quality
(North Dakota State University, 2023)With an increasing number of wildfire events occurring year after year in California, one of the challenges many cities face today is the exposure to smoke produced by fires that spread faster and burn more intensely. This ... -
Smart City Modeling: Using GIS Capabilities for Urban Areas
(North Dakota State University, 2023)This research aims to show the capabilities of smart city modeling using GIS and other accessible information to provide accuracy and precision. Through this data collection, architects and urban planners can strategically ... -
Cross-Cultural Ties for Craftsmanship in Construction
(North Dakota State University, 2023)Construction methods have continued to change over time. These changes have caused the structure of our homes to become simplified in many aspects. This research project aims to analyze this change to identify its ... -
24/7 Stadiums: Their Impact on Surrounding Communities
(North Dakota State University, 2023)The purpose of this thesis is to provide a clear look into the impact of the theory of 24/7 stadiums on communites. With that, this theis will in turn show how the stadium can be used at all times of the day instead of ... -
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. ... -
Efficacy of Modular Design in Healthcare
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Modular design has become an industry leading philosophy for the future of community-based health services. Modular applied as a design principle subdivides a construction system into independently fabricated units, ... -
Spatial Ability Reasoning: The Strengths and Weaknesses Between Virtual Reality and Paper Pencil Testing
(North Dakota State University, 2022)In the United States, many high schoolers are frustrated about sitting through boring classes and not understanding their classes. This research project aims to explore a potential solution to these problems through the ... -
Adapting Green: A Step by Step Methodology for Integrating LEED and WELL Standards Into Adaptive Reuse Projects
(North Dakota State University, 2022)LEED is the most widely used green building system in the world. LEED provides tools that clearly lay out the sustainable criteria for a building project. LEED is being implemented more and more every day, as is shown by ... -
Detention Surveillance: A Closer Look Into What Makes a Secure Prison
(North Dakota State University, 2022)This research will look into case studies to determine what types of floor plans have the best security and safety elements for a prison. By using simulation software, a conclusion can be made for which prison is the ... -
The Methodology of Calculating the Carbon Footprint of a Building
(North Dakota State University, 2022)The thesis research topic I chose is the methodology of calculating the carbon footprint of a building. I chose this topic because I care a lot about our environment and sustaining it. How can I take a site and not wipe ... -
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 ... -
The Investigation of EEG Responses for Design Tasks Using Traditional and Digital Tools
(North Dakota State University, 2022)With the emergence of computers and modern technology, the way professionals do architecture has drastically change over the recent decades and schools have been faced with the task of how they want to guide the next ... -
Overcoming: An Architectural Response: Study of Architectural Settings that Transition Individuals to Adulthood
(North Dakota State University, 2019)What role do architectural programs and architectural elements play in helping individuals overcome liminal conditions on the pathway to adulthood? This research report will frame student learning in a college environment ...
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