Browsing Architecture Theses by Subject "Multipurpose buildings."

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    • Adaptability and Design 

      Buck, Nicholas (North Dakota State University, 2014)
      This thesis project, Adaptability and Design, investigates the following question, how can design be adaptable with society’s technological growth within an educational facility? This proposal’s main emphasis is to challenge ...

    • Adaptable Spaces for Changing Paces : Design for Demographic Shifts 

      Lutterman, Laura (North Dakota State University, 2011)
      The built environment is currently designed with (only) the present demographic profile in mind. Designing in this manner fails to prepare for changes in demographic profiles and creates an obstacle for users when the ...

    • Communities - Progress Through Gathering 

      Tromberg, Mitchell (North Dakota State University, 2011)
      The ideas of how architecture can help rural communities stay viable in the twenty-first century will be explored through the development and design of a multi-use community center. Located in Grantsburg, a small rural ...

    • Die Spaltung und Zerschmetterung: Preserving Traces of History 

      TerSteeg, Ryan (North Dakota State University, 2018)
      How can a structure of war be transformed into a new architectural experience without detracting from the historic significance of the building? And how is this historic significance embedded in the architecture? This ...

    • ̶d̶̶i̶̶s̶ Abled: A Salutogenic Approach to Design for the Enhancement of the ADA Design Standards in the Built Environment for the Positive Impact on Mental Health of its Inhabitants 

      Mueller, Amy (North Dakota State University, 2019)
      Physical and mental health encompass the overall well-being of a person. However, people seem to immediately observe the physical health of others in society while the concept of “mental health” is left unspoken. The very ...

    • Economically Remodeled Warehouse: The Use of Passive and Sustainable Systems to Repurpose an Abandoned Car Manufacturing Plant 

      Olstad, Emilee (North Dakota State University, 2019)
      Sustainable and passive design can be used to remodel an industrial site, while preserving historical context and creating a productive mixed-use space. This thesis project will take an existing abandoned automobile ...

    • Growth Management Strategies for Downtown Development Focusing on Affordable Housing 

      McNutt, Tyler (North Dakota State University, 2020)
      With an ever-growing world population, our cities, along with communities have continued to grow. The population in Kansas City Missouri, and the surrounding metropolitan area has increased each year. In 2018 the population ...

    • Growth Through the Past: Cooperation of the Past, Present, and Future in Revitalizing Clarissa, Minnesota 

      Johnson, Mallory (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 ...

    • The Hierarchy of innovation 

      Dahl, Taylor (North Dakota State University, 2014)
      Currently we have the opportunity to use architecture as a vehicle for innovation. The thesis title “The Hierarchy of Innovation” is an analogy and in this case relates to “a hierarchy of needs” for the current society. ...

    • Industrious Revival: Anticipating Architecture 

      Hall, Matthew (North Dakota State University, 2016)
      Utilizing the combination of the adaptive reuse design strategy and prefabricated architecture building systems this thesis will explore strategies that enable a building to adapt to better fit into its environment. Taking ...

    • Kinetic Morphology of Performance Space 

      Dunham, Matthew (North Dakota State University, 2014)
      This is a study of how spaces change from one typology into a completely opposite one. The main typology is stage performance with immense requirements which demand the use of advanced technology and automation. The project ...

    • Mid-America Republic: A New Platform for Idea Sharing 

      Steinmann, Joseph (North Dakota State University, 2019)
      Civic Architecture’s intent is to bring the people of its city together for common interests. Today, cities are growing at such an exponential rate that Civic Architecture is often overlooked. Many public buildings built ...

    • New York City FC Stadium: Making Stadiums Worth Their Price 

      Schulzetenberg, Mitchel (North Dakota State University, 2020)
      In the US alone there is almost 250 major sporting venues. Some dating back to the late 1800’s. These stadiums are beautifully crafted, enormous in size and can hold thousands of people for a game. The only issue with ...

    • Reintegration Through Architecture: Using Architectural Elements to Support the Process of Reintegration for Survivors of Human Trafficking 

      Omberg, Paige (North Dakota State University, 2020)
      The project typology is transitional social housing for victims of human trafficking. Can a designer focus on location and connection to nature to best support and acknowledge the challenges faced in the process of ...

    • Relocated Roots: A Community Focused Urban Agriculture Facility 

      Mills, Alexandra (North Dakota State University, 2018)
      The design of 407 New Street seeks to introduce the agricultural sector into the urban environment. By integrating agriculture into the city context, the project aims to introduce a new typological identity to the neighborhood ...

    • Renewing Rural Small Town Life 

      Kostad, Katelyn (North Dakota State University, 2016)
      This thesis explores a possible answer to the question: how would a rural community be renewed through reawakened development? The Irvin Hotel is an often overlooked, abandoned building located in downtown Kenmare, ...

    • Residential Redux 

      Blaha, Aaron J (North Dakota State University, 2013)
      Residential Redux is an investigation of the following question, can a new residential/mixed-use complex integrate the traditional assets of a suburban neighborhood, while still addressing its new urban context? This ...

    • Resurgence 

      Groth, Catherine (North Dakota State University, 2015)
      Detroit, Michigan, is on the cusp of the biggest economic crisis of its history. This architectural thesis will seek to blend the elements of socio-economics, cultural relevance and historical significance in order to ...

    • Shedding Light: On the End to Native Genocide 

      Blindert, Dominic (North Dakota State University, 2019)
      The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has seen historical trauma. Located roughly 75 miles southeast of the Black Hills in South Dakota, Pine Ridge has received international attention for its incredible despair. Plagued for ...

    • St. Michael Speedway & Resort 

      Stokke, Austin R. (North Dakota State University, 2019)
      Raceways are uncommonly thought of as a public amenity and even more uncommonly thought of as a public health solution. Although this may be an incorrect implication. For instance, race tracks could serve as an outlet for ...