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Johnson Boat Works [revisited]
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The intention of this thesis is the regeneration of the Johnson Boat Works small boat manufacturing site in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The regeneration of the historic and underutilized waterfront is essential for the ...
The growing city: an exploration in high density living
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The goal of this thesis is to explore the effects on a city’s density in correlation with the needs of that city. In certain
areas, there is a growing need of housing. This absence results in longer commutes and less ...
Alzheimer's Remediation Center: Architecture for Research Innovation and Treatment
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
“Alzheimer’s Remediation Center: Architecture for Research Innovation and Treatment” addresses
the question, “How can perceived spaces within a structure affect memory retention?” The Typology
from which to examine this ...
Growing & Aging- a new way of connecting generations
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
“Growing and Aging: a new way of connecting generations,” is an exploration of a new architectural typology that tries to fill in the generation gap existing between young people and our aging society. When looking at the ...
Accessibility Through Design
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis, Accessibility Through Design, will seek to explore the question: How can the design of a long-term care facility help promote physical and social accessibility of the elderly within an urban fabric, so as to ...
Architecture: A Tradition -- The Reintegration of Historical Building Methods for Architectural Reuse and Adaptation
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
As our built environment continues to grow, new building technologies are continually updated and employed, while historical building methods become outdated and undervalued. Recently there is a resurgence in preserving ...
Growth Through the Past: Cooperation of the Past, Present, and Future in Revitalizing Clarissa, Minnesota
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis goes on to answer the question of whether a piece of the past can be used as a catalyst for growth in a small community. By adapting a current piece of architecture into a tool that can be used by the residents ...
Adaptable Architecture: Architecture That Responds to Changing Needs
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis explores the use of adaptable architecture and its ability to change to diverse program and user needs. By using flexible and kinetic components in the design of a performing arts center, it can expand the ...
Organic Branding: Promoting & Enhancing Organic Processes Through Design
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis, Organic Branding, provides answers to the question, “Can interactive and organic product’s processes be promoted or enhanced by architecture?” The typology is an 81,000 square foot innovative urban, mixed-use ...
Reinventing the American Dream: Saving the Suburbs
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis examines the future of suburban environments and tactics for creating a more feasible suburban community through modifications of the existing elements of the site. The suburban environment may be revitalized ...