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Chromolume: A Study of How Colored Lights Inform Natural Healing Practices Through Architecture
(North Dakota State University, 2019)The built environments we occupy regularly have a strong and lasting impact on our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. This leads to the question of: What role can architecture play in facilitating healing ... -
Collaboration in Higher Education: Behavior Observation Informing Space Arrangement
(North Dakota State University, 2013)What role does architecture and interior spatial arrangements play in facilitating spontaneous or arranged collaboration in higher education? This project involves identifying the architectural characteristics of spaces ... -
Constructs of Operable Architecture: Climate Optimization by Volumetric Adjustment
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This research focuses primarily on the functionality of software, specifically Rhinoceros (McNeel & Assoc.) and a few associated PlugIns (Grasshopper, Rhino Assembly, RhinoParametrics), to create and control a model to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Designing for Humanity: How Can the Architecture of Correctional Centers Improve the Lives of Inmates?
(North Dakota State University, 2017)The purpose of this research is to look at the architectural characteristics of successful correctional centers and deduce what specific aspects make them so successful. America is known world-wide for its correctional ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Empirical Analysis of Behavior in Architectural Settings: Using Dartfish and JMP Software to Measure Movement
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Understanding whether the mere sight of architecture can create behavioral responses or not is critical to an architect. If an architect knows what intentional response they want from the inhabitants of their design, then ... -
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 ... -
Examining Diverse Learning Spaces and Their Effect on Student Learning
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Education has been at the forefront of all cultures since the beginning of time. Its significance, often described and held to different standards throughout the world, has often relied on its instructors, setting, and ... -
Flexibility in Modern Office Environments
(North Dakota State University, 2014)The way people work, the way the want to work, the environments they work in, and the people working are changing every day. Historical trends have seen preemptive assumptions about the future of workplace design, leading ... -
From Ecology to Architectural Design: A Framework for Translation of Ecological Principles
(North Dakota State University, 2017)This paper is part of an on-going research study in the field of architectural design that is attempting to bridge the gap between ecology and design of the architectural environment. The study of architecture and ecology ... -
Green Building: The Integration of LEED v2009 Criteria in the BIM Environment
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is the best way to manage every aspect of a building project. The only aspect that is missing is sustainability. While it may be apparent, it is not easily managed my most programs ... -
A Grid-based Space: Cognitive Mapping in Fargo, North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2010)We all navigate the city. We give directions to strangers and friends. We sketch out maps on bar napkins and the backs of our hands. Addresses are scribbled in margins or printed distinctly at the top of letterhead. These ... -
Groat Point Residence Energy Analysis Research
(North Dakota State University, 2014)The purpose of this research project was to perform energy analysis of the Groat Point project, provided by Kristi Hanson Architects. I will first give a description of my research methodology, then I will share my ...