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Serene Senescence: Modular Aging in Place in Fargo, North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
As the population of baby boomers reaches retirement age, the
question of how to house and properly care for this generation
comes to mind. Many of the smaller living spaces geared toward
the senior population are ...
A Threshold for the Homeless: Between the Smooth and the Striated
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
In today’s society the homeless are often marginalized because they do not fit the normalized idea of sedentary dwelling in post-industrial societies. This leads to a misunderstanding of the motivations and personal values ...
Healing Pathways: The Journey to Completely Healing
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Technology has impacted the human perception of health through monumental advancements, but the process of healing has been diminished to where the sole focus of health care has become “to resolve” instead of “to heal”. ...
In Human
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
This thesis aims to utilize architecture as the medium to connect children to their environments and to develop them into social beings. Jan Gehl, a Danish architect and urban design consultant, once said, “Only architecture ...
Pataphysical Prosthesis: Bringing the 3D Printing Industry from Detroit, MI to the World
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Modern architectural theory criticizes the use of computers in architectural design for producing cold, inhuman environments. How then should we use the fascinating technology at our fingertips if we are told that doing ...
Matilda's House
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
Suffering is part of the human condition, and, thus, so is healing and comfort. An architecture that can foster the healing process and the restoration of balance between mind, body, and soul brings to light the true meaning ...
Transparency of architecture
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
How can architecture be created to accentuate its surroundings, rather than itself? How can architecture be created to protect the natural environment around it? These are the two important questions I explored in this ...
Saudade - rethinking deathcare
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
This thesis explores the manner in which architecture can more sympathetically respond to people in a time of loss and grievance. Through adaptively repurposing a historic structure in Minneapolis, MN, a crematory and ...
Intramural cycling environment : Bassett Creek Pedal Club
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
Understanding a specific need of the public is very important when looking at how a building can promote a healthy lifestyle, while saving energy and bringing a community closer together. Minneapolis, Minnesota, along with ...
ANALGESIC: PLACEBO
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
This thesis is to look at the effects of society and the environment on the mental well being of the population. The project will be a center for alternative psychological studies incorporating a mental health institute ...