Architecture - Research Studio: Recent submissions
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Thesis Research: Project Program
(North Dakota State University, 2018)The research conducted for the Park City project involved analyzing the real estate market of Manhattan. Data was gathered in order to create an accurate commercial space program with an optimal amount of office, retail, ... -
The Potentials of BIM: Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration
(North Dakota State University, 2013)The goal of this study is ultimately to discover and document various methodologies for integrating and linking numerous documents to one 3D Model. Through this investigation, I hope to successfully document, step-by-step, ... -
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 ... -
Wind Study
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Wind and snow are two factors which have the ability to heavily impact a building. Understanding how these forces act upon and interact with the building and site help designers respond to the conditions and prevent ... -
Participatory Design | Public Private Partnerships | Crowdfunding: Creative Financing Solutions for the Modern World of Architecture
(North Dakota State University, 2015)The process of an architectural project has long followed the same lineage. - Site selection - Financing - Programming - Design - Construction - Maintenance - Post-Occupancy Review. One of the biggest differences ... -
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 ... -
The Limitations of Simulation Software in Architectural Design
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Pedestrian simulation software is a design tool that can be useful in helping designers make designs informed by the movement of pedestrians through a defined space. This study looked at the application of the software to ... -
Architecture for the Third Place: How design Can Promote Third-Place Activities in an Indoor, Urban, Midwestern Context
(North Dakota State University, 2018)This research began with the goal of designing an ideal indoor public space for Fargo, North Dakota's frigid winters. To understand the best design for the proposed public space, a broader question is posed: How can ... -
Adaptive Architectural Value Engineering: Methods
(North Dakota State University, 2017)To develop an architectural design with an optimal solution, an understanding of the mechanics of design process becomes important. In 'Design by Optimization in architecture, Building, and Construction', architectural ... -
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 ... -
Visitor Driven Exhibitions: Curating Museums Based on Visitor Behavior Patterns
(North Dakota State University, 2017)The use of visitor behavior tracking and analysis can be of great use to museum professionals and designers alike. Using established technology commonly used in other applications and adapting process to fit the context, ... -
Urban Design Assessment Using Modern Technology
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Throughout the past century communities have been constantly evolving. From the basic design concepts of the Wild West, limited facilities or buildings centralized for easy access, all the way to the Urban sprawl that we ... -
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 ... -
The Beauty of the Past
(North Dakota State University, 2015)An attraction to the past is a natural interest in people, we are always interested I where we came from in the hopes to see where we are going. Along with this interest of the past there is a similar interest to the ruins ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Urban Stadia: Integrating Stadium Design with Mixed-Use Building Tactics to Rejuvenate an Urban Neighborhood
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Sporting stadiums impact the socio-economic capabilities in all of the areas in which they exist. Some have a good impact, they are able to fully integrate into the urban environment and benefit the area through areas ... -
Building on Water: Studying the Effects of Buoyancy on Architectural Forms
(North Dakota State University, 2018)Our planet is 71% water and 29% land. That land is filling up quick and is going to look a lot smaller for the coming generations. With an ever-growing world population, that is already at almost 7.5 Billion people, we ... -
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 ...