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Sustainable Architecture for the Hills: An Anthropological Approach to the Fading Vernacular Architecture of Western Himalayas with Special Emphasis on Rakkar Village of District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

The Vernacular architecture of Himachal Pradesh is a great example of how man has been shaping his lifestyle in accordance with his surrounding conditions and how the practice of architecture is being used as a tool for bridging the gap between Anthropology and Ecology. However, this sustainable form of architecture is losing its identity and is slowly being replaced by the concrete constructions in the name of modernity. The trending built-environment in the district of Kangra is the one which has been enforced upon by the “Western culture” and is completely out of sync with the natural environment. This changing scenario is painting a heart-breaking picture of bio-climatic change and fading traditions and therefore, need to be analyzed carefully. This Dissertation scrutinizes in detail the traditional style of Earthen Architecture as a product of various ecological, materialistic, social and cultural components altogether and aims at interpreting the whole concept of sustainable housing and how the indigenous architecture plays a significant role in shaping an improved and a better-built environment for the present as well as for the future population.

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American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Dr. Mohammad Arif Kamal

As a concept, the term 'Vernacular Architecture' is mainly known for its utilization of nearby materials, labors, and culture. The vernacular architecture is practically and casually continuing the legacy of the region. For a quite few years, architects are embracing regionalism and the knowledge of traditional buildings as a result of the increased strain brought by ongoing worldwide ecological issues, stating that these structures are energy efficient and extremely sustainable. The interest for economical and sustainable structures, results in the increments in numerous designers to unravel the universe of vernacular design all throughout the planet, so to combine conventional viewpoints with current methods. Ladakh is one of the world's most hostile environments for human survival. Located in India's far north, the region sees sub-zero temperatures in the winter. Despite the harsh surroundings, humanity has continued to live in the area for generations. The native inhabitants have devised a highly efficient and climatically sensitive vernacular architecture thanks to their ancient indigenous understanding of building construction. This paper seeks to rethink vernacular architecture as a philosophy thusly intends to clarify the cultural values, identical architectural designs, and stereotypical patterns by exploring sustainability as a reason for identity in culture and architecture. A research database is created by compiling a large number of studies from original sources. The research analyses the supportability, capability of sustainability of vernacular architecture in the region through comparative study in order to develop basic principles as guidelines for recreating societal traits and expose the identity of contemporary architecture in the world.

Tanima shrivastava

India is well known worldwide for its vivid culture, it is a matter of fact that this is because of all rich villages and sub-urban areas that differentiate one culture from another. Every city that is developed look same, with same form of architecture, tall buildings, broad-acre, roads full of vehicles, polluted, full with glare of city-lights and industries on outskirts. On the other hand, it’s all different and pleasing in villages. Every capitalist and planner in order to expand cities, is capturing and merging villages into cities. This happens majorly with the villages close to cities, national highways, state highways and air ports. Gradually the village turns into suburb then eventually it becomes part of that city. The place which was once a pleasant and silent, turns into a place full of honking, smokes, dust, waste etc. This paper is a part of research that is been carried on concern of conservation of villages. What is village conservation? In this scenario in which cities are engulfing up nearby villages and making them a part of itself, we really need to preserve village and elements of it. Which were once identity of our country. Agriculture and dairy were, what our country used to rely on for everything. When it comes, the discussion of global climate change, every Indian factor behind it is related to cities and urban areas but not villages. May it be CFCs or may it be chemicals polluting rivers. What makes villages so pleasant? Why people living in villages don not need conditioned air? How they are really adapted to the climate over there? This paper boldly deals with the study of practices of villages in India, which are adaptable for people living in urban areas to deal with many problems regarding sustainability. The aim is to come up with a model of approach for architects to include vernacular architecture in urban construction practices with acceptance of urbane client. Also some design examples are given to support the model. Key words: Vernacular Architecture, Rural Conservation, Adaptation, Rural Practices

Earthen Heritage, New Technology Management, Turkey

Adnan Anwar , Aurangzeb Khan

Neelum valley, located in the eastern part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Traditional wooden / wood log houses are successful examples of buildings for extreme cold climate. These buildings are successful in such severe climate because the design and style is derived from old traditions and use of local available building material and being practiced in the valley and adjutant valleys of similar climate from centuries. The regionally developed architecture is more climate responsive. This study is about architectural elements and properties of traditional houses of Neelum valley, layout, plan, traditional architectural features and uses of various spaces in the house, and effect of these traditional elements, spaces and materials on the daily life activities or pattern of the local community. Today in the era of development and world as global village, technological advancement, techniques and materials new buildings are being built, but the climate design factor is not being considered. As a result these buildings are not supporting traditional practices and patterns, resulting in discomfort, discomfort in sense of spaces and thermal as well. The change in design and layout resulted in change of traditional pattern and practices, which is not being accepted by the local community. The aim of the study is to emphasize the use of traditional architectural elements and layout as being practiced for centuries in the valley and make them more energy efficient resulting in more appropriate buildings for the climate and environment and not adopting an alien design with foreign materials in such harsh climate.

Masters Thesis

Maanana Atrey

The cultural diversity of Asia has always attracted attention and curiosity towards the continent. Within this geographic region, India has been especially recognised for its variety of religions, languages and traditions, both historically and today. One of the lesser explored and recognised of these traditions exists in the mountainous region of the Western Himalayas, a culture with a distinct identity and architectural style. The Western Himalayas are broadly divided over three states: Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The Kinnaur valley is one of the most isolated regions of Himachal Pradesh that has fostered and respected its traditions and identity. Historically, Kinnaur had the second largest forest cover in India and its vernacular architecture revolves around the extensive use of wood. This particular building tradition is called Kath-Khuni. Today, one of the primary building materials used in Kath-Khuni construction, Deodar wood, is not easily available due to restrictions on timber procurement by the Forest Department. This combined with the easy availability of factory-made materials like cement and steel has impacted older building techniques. The research notes the patterns of change, resilience and adaptation of building traditions. Through an increased understanding of the components which contribute most effectively to the endurance of building traditions, the desired balance between tradition and modernity can be fostered. This is particularly pertinent for countries such as India, which sits at a threshold of increasing global influence. This dissertation encourages one to think about the future of such traditions in contemporary built environments. Key Words: Kath-Khuni, building traditions, resilience, change, adaptation, endurance, vernacular architecture, traditions.

International Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (IJHSS)

Karthik Chadalavada

Quality of environment is the basic requirement to achieve sustainable development. The problem of degrading environmental conditions and increasing pressure on land due to the numerous multi-storeyed buildings constructed using contemporary materials and techniques in hill settlements has become a critical concern in India. These settlements are undergoing rapid urbanization and are witnessing environment degradation in the form of climate change, ecological change, loss of vegetation cover, natural drainage pattern change, increase in surface runoff, reduction in recharging of the water table, increase in slope failures, increase in soil erosion and pollution which not only affects the town but also the surrounding regions, the urban environment, the development patterns, existing buildings, open spaces, and infrastructures. Despite the advantages of vernacular practices, they are often not applied in contemporary development. The increasing demand for more space due to population growth and rapid development in construction practices has resulted in the extinction of these architectural practices and hence questions the sustainability of these settlements. This paper explores the vernacular practices of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, focusing on the traditional knowledge of materials, construction techniques, community involvement, and settlement planning. The significant features in these regions like, structural detailing and materials used in Koti Banal, Kath-Kuni, Mud Wall Structures, and Dry-Stone Structures are considered for the study. Further, there is an investigation of the modifications that have happened over the years in these practices with respect to morphology and materials through a case study of Kumaon and Garhwal regions in Uttarakhand, and, Shimla and Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh. The paper draws an inference on the existing vernacular practices and modifications required for better planning and designing of settlements at settlement level, cluster level, and site-level that will promote vernacular practices and environmentally friendly development of ecologically fragile hill towns.

Achirava Raha

This research primarily looks into the architecture of rural Arunachal Pradesh. It primarily talks about the detailed housing of two major tribes of the state - Galo and Singpho. It focuses on the major aspects related including factors like materials, methodology whilst also looking at the modern approach adopted by the tribes. This paper also looks at the major geographical factors of the state and how these subsequently affect the housing of residents living in the highlands. Finally, this paper concludes with a glance at the sustainable aspect of the research. Suitable diagrams and photographs have been attached to support the research.

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India is a country of great geographical disparity with varied climatic and environmental conditions. Different vernacular architectural styles have evolved here through ages with locally available building materials and indigenous constructional techniques, which fulfils the need of people living in different parts of country. A sustainable development is the result of the design philosophy which focuses on increasing the efficiency of resources used like energy, water, and materials, while reducing the impact of buildings on human and the environment. It is necessary to maintain the ecological balance and reduce the impact of climatic change. Role of reinforced cement concrete needs to be questioned for development in the region as it has very low carrying capacity. So do turning to vernacular architecture practices is the only way the dream of perfect world where humans and nature coexist in harmony with each other can be realised? Rapid decline of locally available building materials and steep construction economics related to these vernacular practices has further led us to the question “What integral changes needs to be incorporated in traditional architecture styles to make them viable in contemporary time”.

Gaurab K.C.

Pratyush Shankar

Change in vernacular architecture of the Himalayas needs to be deconstructed and understood in a comprehensive manner, to be able to evolve a holistic view on the issue of change and continuity in this region. Case study of village Mukhba in Uttarkashi district of Uttaranchal state has been taken up to understand the issues of change in vernacular building traditions in the area

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

Sudeep Paudyal

Vernacular architecture and settlements are considered culturally meaningful, socially acceptable, locally harmonized, and ecologically sustainable. The traditional buildings seem to be more connected to the local places, environment, culture, indigenous technology and people. However, with the development of new technologies along with increase in population, replacement of these vernacular buildings and settlements has become a regular phenomenon in many of the nations including Nepal. In this regard, considering the case of vernacular buildings and settlements of Rana Tharu from far western region, this paper aims to (i) examine the characteristics of settlement pattern, house form, construction technology, materials and spaces in Rana Tharu settlements; and (ii) identify the changes and crucial factors behind the acceleration of such changes. The paper applies a qualitative approach through explanatory qualitative analysis for exploring the transformation in architectural style,...

Thesis Topics for Architecture :20 topics related to Sustainable Architecture

Sustainable architecture is the architecture that minimizes the negative environmental impact of buildings. It aims at solving the problems of society and the ecosystem. It uses a selective approach towards energy and the design of the built environment. Most often sustainability is being limited to the efficient water heater or using high-end technologies. It is more than that. It is sometimes about creating awareness among people and communities about how we can coexist in the natural environment. Sustainable architecture is a means to enter the context in a natural way, planning and deciding the materials before the construction that have very few negative effects on the environment. Here are 20 Thesis topics for architecture related to Sustainable Architecture:

1. Urban Park | Thesis Topics for Architecture

To make a city livable and sustainable, urban parks play a key role to provide a healthy lifestyle for the residents of the city. It provides transformative spaces for the congregation and community development . Public parks are very crucial within the cities because they are often the only major greenery source for the area.

2. Neighborhood Development

There is always a challenge to implement sustainable development at a very local level. Thus, urban sprawl, environmental degradation, and traffic congestion have made it necessary to look at problems at the basic level. In cities, there is an extra opportunity to develop a sustainable neighborhood that incorporates energy-efficient buildings, green materials, and social infrastructures.

3. Community Garden Design | Thesis Topics for Architecture

Community gardens are the latest trend for sustainable living in urban areas due to rising health issues in the cities. It helps promote farming as an activity where locals can also get involved in the activities and encourage them to use gardens as recreational spaces. The gardens assist in the sustainable development of urban areas.

4. Waste Recycling Center

Waste recycling centers can be one of the great thesis topics for architecture since waste recycling is always seen as a burden on the city. But it can be converted into an opportunity by incorporating its function and value into the urban fabric . Waste to energy plants or waste recycling centers can be integrated with public functions that engage communities.

5. Restoration of Heritage/Old Building

Building restoration is the process of correctly exposing the state of a historical building, as it was in the past with respecting its heritage value. India has many heritage buildings including forts, temples , buildings which are in deteriorated conditions and need to be restored. Thus, it helps to protect our heritage of the past.

6. Rehabilitation Housing | Thesis Topics for Architecture

Rehabilitation housing is temporary housing made to accommodate people who vacate the colonies that are required to redevelop. Rehabilitation housing also accommodates peoples who get affected by natural calamity and are displaced due to that.

7. Riverfront Development

The development of a riverfront improves the quality of built and unbuilt spaces while maintaining a river-city relationship. It provides an identity to the stretch of the land which can include the addition of cultural and recreational activities. Various public activities and spaces are incorporated to develop the life and ambiance on the riverfront which leads to the environment and economic sustainability.

8. SMART Village | Thesis Topics for Architecture

SMART village is a modern initiative to develop rural villages and provide them with basic amenities, education, health, clean drinking water, sanitation, and environmental sustainability. It aims to strengthen rural communities with new technologies and energy access.

9. Net-Zero Energy Building

A lot of energy goes into the building sector which can be reduced by incorporating energy-efficient techniques and innovations. The Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) produces as much energy as it consumes over the year, and sometimes more. NZEB can be applied to various typologies such as industrial, commercial, and residential. Due to emerging concerns over climate change, these buildings are a new trend nowadays.

10. Bermed Structure

The bermed structure is a structure that is built above ground or partially below the ground, with earth covering at least one wall. In extreme climatic conditions, a bermed structure protects from both heat and cold. The structure can be any typology be it residence, museum, or exhibition hall. These types of buildings are very energy efficient but extra care is needed to be given to waterproofing.

11. Regenerative Design

Regenerative design is active participation in engaging in the natural environment. It focuses on reducing the environmental impacts of a building on the natural surroundings through conservation and performance. While green building improves energy efficiency, the regenerative building improves the ecosystem as it will support habitats for living organisms.

12. Urban Agriculture Centre

Urban agriculture centers accommodate the space for cultivating, processing, and distribution of food in any urban area. The center helps to improve the quality of life and provides them healthy options to eat. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat products through the center improves food safety. The center can also be made a learning hub for people to collaborate and share their knowledge of sustainable food production. It can create awareness and improve the eating habits of people.

13. Revitalizing Abandoned Mill or Industry

Mills and industries are an important aspect of developing an urban area. They invoke the image of industrial development, invention, and success in their times. Thus, by revitalizing the abandoned mill, one can preserve the city’s old fabric.

14. Eco-Tourism Center

Eco-tourism center caters to the need to maintain the ecosystem with least intervention on the life of plants and wildlife. It also provides responsible travel to the people to the natural areas. The center also consists of research laboratories, data analysis and conducts studies to spread awareness among the locals about the ecosystems.

15. The Revival of a Heritage Building

Revival is a process of improvement in the condition and fortunes of the building, without losing its traditional spirit. When we talk about sustainability, Heritage revival is not paid any proper attention. On the other hand, it has a great opportunity to improve our rich culture’s heritage. It can provide positive impacts on the well-being of society as well as economic development.

16.Adaptive Reuse of a Building

Adaptive reuse is a process of retrofitting old structures for new users but retaining their earlier integrity to meet the new needs of the occupants. Thus, the best thing or feel about the building is preserved and developed in a modified way. It gives a new life to the building and removes the need to demolish the structure.

17. Redevelopment of Slum

Redevelopment of the slum is done to improve the urban sprawl created by the slums and no new land is available for the new construction. In current scenarios in many cities, urban slums are a major concern due to unhygienic and unstable living conditions. The redevelopment aims to give priority to health, livelihood, sanitation, and infrastructure without removing people from the site.

18. Vertical Farm | Thesis Topics for Architecture

A vertical farm is a structure/space in a greenhouse or a field where food production takes place on vertically inclined planes. It often includes agriculture that optimizes plant growth, and soilless techniques like aquaponics, hydroponics, etc. The farming systems can be made on buildings, ship containers, or mine shafts.

19. Wetland Restoration

A degraded wetland is restored which has been destroyed earlier on the land it has been at or still is. Restoration practices include re-establishment and rehabilitation. Wetland restoration is important to maintain ecology, wildlife habitat, and they contribute to economic well-being also.

20. Eco-Mosque | Thesis Topics for Architecture

Eco-mosque is an environmentally friendly and zero energy mosque with the perception towards modernity with sustainability. The Mosque is the epicenter of the community and an important learning place to amplify the environmental stewardship responsibilities. The Eco Mosque is a one-of-a-kind structure designed completely on green technology, being sustainable & with the minimum carbon footprint.

Madiha Khanam is an architect and an enthusiast writer. She approaches writing as a creative medium to pen-down her thoughts just like drawing and illustrating. She loves to read and write about architecture, engineering, and psychology. Besides, she loves to watch anime.

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Architecture Masters Theses Collection

Theses from 2023 2023.

Music As a Tool For Ecstatic Space Design , Pranav Amin, Architecture

Creating Dormitories with a Sense of Home , Johnathon A. Brousseau, Architecture

The Tectonic Evaluation And Design Implementation of 3D Printing Technology in Architecture , Robert Buttrick, Architecture

Designing for the Unhoused: Finding Innovative and Transformative Solutions to Housing , Hannah C. Campbell, Architecture

Investigating Design-Functional Dimension Of Affordable Housing With Prefabrication On Dense Suburbs Of Chelsea, MA , Siddharth Jagadishbhai Dabhia, Architecture

Architecture of Extraction: Imagining New Modes of Inhabitation and Reclamation in the Mining Lifecyle , Erica DeWitt, Architecture

Utopian Thought and Architectural Design , Anthony L. Faith, Architecture

Building Hygge In-Roads into Incremental Living , Tanisha Kalra, Architecture

NATURE INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE , Salabat Khan, Architecture

Sustainable Architecture in Athletics: Using Mass Timber in an Old-Fashioned Field , Zach C. Lefever, Architecture

Off-grid Living for the Normative Society: Shifting Perception and Perspectives by Design , Patsun Lillie, Architecture

The Evolution of Chinese Supermarkets in North America: An Alternative Approach to Chinese Supermarket Design , Ruoxin Lin, Architecture

Refreshing Refinery: An Analysis of Victorian Architecture and How to Translate its Elements for Contemporary Architecture , Richard J. Marcil, Architecture

After Iconoclasm: Reassessing Monumental Practices and Redesigning Public Memorials in Twenty-First-Century Massachusetts , Lincoln T. Nemetz-Carlson, Architecture

Earthen Materials In Organic Forms: An Ecological Solution to the Urban Biosphere? , Rutuja Patil, Architecture

Adaptive (Re)purpose of Industrial Heritage Buildings in Massachusetts A Modular Strategy for Building a Community , Riya D. Premani, Architecture

Community Design: A Health Center Serving the Greater Boston Population , Brandon E. Rosario, Architecture

The Food Hub as a Social Infrastructure Framework: Restitching Communities in Boston After the Pandemic , Connor J. Tiches, Architecture

Theses from 2022 2022

Equitable Housing Generation Through Cellular Automata , Molly R. Clark, Architecture

Beneficial Invasive: A Rhizomatic Approach to Utilizing Local Bamboo for COVID Responsive Educational Spaces , Megan Futscher, Architecture

Architectural Activism Through Hip-Hop , Micaela Goodrich, Architecture

Addressing Trauma Through Architecture: Cultivating Well-being For Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma , Megan Itzkowitz, Architecture

Buildings Integrated into Landscape & Making People Care for Them: Exploring Integrated Land-Building Ecosystems and the Lifestyles Needed to Support It , Sara Mallio, Architecture

Reimagining Black Architecture , Esosa Osayamen, Architecture

Prefabricated Homes: Delivery At Your Doorsteps , Obed K. Otabil, Architecture

Memory and Resistance , Cami Quinteros, Architecture

Mycelium: The Building Blocks of Nature and the Nature of Architecture , Carly Regalado, Architecture

IN-BETWEEN SPACES: ATMOSPHERES, MOVEMENT AND NEW NARRATIVES FOR THE CITY , Paul Alexander Stoicheff, Architecture

Theses from 2021 2021

Creating New Cultural Hubs in American Cities: The Syrian Diaspora of Worcester, Massachusetts , Aleesa Asfoura, Architecture

Firesafe: Designing for Fire-Resilient Communities in the American West , Brenden Baitch, Architecture

The Beige Conundrum , Alma Crawford-Mendoza, Architecture

Cultivating Food Justice: Exploring Public Interest Design Process through a Food Security & Sustainability Hub , Madison J. DeHaven, Architecture

Physical to Virtual: A Model for Future Virtual Classroom Environments , Stephen J. Fink, Architecture

Detroit: Revitalizing Urban Communities , David N. Fite, Architecture

The Homestead Helper Handbook , Courtney A. Jurzynski, Architecture

An Architecture of a New Story , Nathan Y. Lumen, Architecture

Border Town: Preserving a 'Living' Cultural Landscape in Harlingen, Texas , Shelby Parrish, Architecture

Housing for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Creating an Integrated Living Community in Salem, MA , Tara Pearce, Architecture

From Sanctuary to Home in the Post-Interstate City , Morgan B. Sawyer, Architecture

Exploring the Use of Grid-Scale Compressed Air Energy Storage in the Urban Landscape , Connor S. Slover, Architecture

Bridging the Gaps in Public Conversation by Fostering Spaces of Activism , Karitikeya Sonker, Architecture

Re-envisioning the American Dream , Elain Tang, Architecture

Tall Timber in Denver: An Exploration of New Forms in Large Scale Timber Architecture , Andrew P. Weuling, Architecture

Theses from 2020 2020

Urban Inter-Space: Convergence of Human Interaction and Form , Clayton Beaudoin, Architecture

The Hues of Hadley Massachusetts: Pioneering Places for Preservation and Growth , Elisha M. Bettencourt, Architecture

Reinvigorating Englewood, Chicago Through New Public Spaces and Mixed-Income Housing , Givan Carrero, Architecture

Architectural Agency Through Real Estate Development , Hitali Gondaliya, Architecture

Multimodal Transit and a New Civic Architecture , Samuel Bruce Hill, Architecture

Rethinking The Suburban Center , Andrew Jones, Architecture

Resilient Urbanism: Bridging Natural Elements & Sustainable Structures in a Post-Industrial Urban Environment , Nicholas McGee, Architecture

Adaptive Airport Architecture , Yash Mehta, Architecture

Rethinking School Design to Promote Safety and Positivity , Emily Moreau, Architecture

The Built Environment and Well-Being: Designing for Well-Being in Post-Industrial Communities During the Age of Urbanization , Tyler O'Neil, Architecture

Brutalism and the Public University: Integrating Conservation into Comprehensive Campus Planning , Shelby Schrank, Architecture

Spatial Design for Behavioral Education , Madeline Szczypinski, Architecture

Theses from 2019 2019

THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY: FOR REFUGEES , Raghad Alrashidi, Architecture

From Archaic To contemporary : Energy Efficient Adaptive Reuse of Historic Building , Nisha Borgohain, Architecture

(RE)Developing Place: The Power of Narrative , Kinsey Diomedi, Architecture

Rethinking Ambulatory Care Delivery , Senada Dushaj, Architecture

Photosynthesizing the Workplace: A Study in Healthy and Holistic Production Spaces , Kaeli Howard, Architecture

Museum Design As A Tool For A City , Cunbei Jiang, Architecture

Architecture and Wilderness: An Exchange of Order , Ashley Lepre, Architecture

Cross-Species Architecture: Developing an Architecture for Rehabilitative Learning Through the Human-Canine Relationship , Jake Porter, Architecture

Intermodal Transit Terminal: Integrating the Future of Transit into the Urban Fabric , Guy Vigneau, Architecture

Theses from 2018 2018

Bangladeshi Cultural Center: for the Bangladeshi Population Living in New York City , Sabrina Afrin, Architecture

THE ENHANCEMENT OF LEARNING THROUGH THE DESIGN PROCCESS: RENOVATING THE FORT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN AMHERST, MA , Reyhaneh Bassamtabar, Architecture

LEARNING SPACES: DISCOVERING THE SPACES FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING , Michael Choudhary, Architecture

ARCHITECTURAL SYNERGY: A FACILITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING IN ACADEMIA AND PRACTICE , Ryan Rendano, Architecture

Resilient Architecture: Adaptive Community Living in Coastal Locations , Erica Shannon, Architecture

Theses from 2017 2017

New York City 2050: Climate Change and Future of New York | Design for Resilience , Abhinav Bhargava, Architecture

The Performance of Light: Exploring the Impact of Natural Lighting in the New UMass School of Performance , Dylan Brown, Architecture

Regional Expression In The Renovation Of Remote Historic Villages , Jie chen, Architecture

An Incremental Intervention In Jakarta: An Empowering Infrastructural Approach For Upgrading Informal Settlements , Christopher H. Counihan, Architecture

UMASS Dining Hall. A Path to Resiliency , Lukasz Czarniecki, Architecture

LIVING CORE OF THE FUTURE: PROPOSING NEW APPROACH FOR THE FUTURE OF RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX IN METROPOLITAN AREAS , Mahsa G. Zadeh, Architecture

HUMANITY IN A CHILDREN’S CANCER HOSPITAL , Sara Jandaghi Jafari, Architecture

Designing Symbiosis for the New Church Community , Evan Janes, Architecture

A Visible History: A Synthesis of Past, Present and Future Through the Evocation of Memory Within Historic Contexts , Nicholas Jeffway, Architecture

Creating A Community A New Ecological, Economical, and Social Path to Uniting a Community , Andrew Stadnicki, Architecture

Z-Cube: Mobile Living for Feminist Nomads , Zi Ye, Architecture

Theses from 2016 2016

Music and Architecture: An Interpresence , Rachel J. Beesen, Architecture

Intervening in the Lives of Internally Displaced People in Colombia , Amy L. Carbone, Architecture

Designing Waste Creating Space: A Critical Examination Into Waste Reduction Through Building Techniques, Architectural Design, and Systems , Courtney M. Carrier, Architecture

Umass September 11 Intervention , Mohamad Farzinmoghadam, Architecture

Merging Social Science and Neuroscience in Architecture: Creating a Framework to Functionally Re-integrate Ex-Convicts , Kylie A. Landrey, Architecture

From Shelters to Long Living Communities , Yakun Liang, Architecture

Building Hope: A Community + Water Initiative, La Villa de San Francisco, Honduras , Christopher D. Mansfield, Architecture

THE SPATIALITY IN STORYTELLING , Xiang Yu, Architecture

Innovation of the Residential Buildings and Community in the Emerging City Rongcheng , Xing Yu, Architecture

Art and Life - Make invisible visible in Cao changdi village, Beijing, China , peng zhang, Architecture

Theses from 2015 2015

The Dialogue of Craft and Architecture , Thomas J. Forker, Architecture

MOSQUE IN THE VALLEY: A SPACE FOR SPIRITUAL GATHERING & CULTURAL LEARNING , Nabila Iqbal, Architecture

EXPLORATION OF CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN URBAN PLAZA AND MIXED USE BUILDINGS , Youngduk Kim, Architecture

Design Of A Housing For Urban Artisan-Living Work , Fahim Mahmud, Architecture

Membranes and Matrices: Architecture as an Interface , Nayef Mudawar, Architecture

Building for the Future: Revitalization through Architecture , Rebecca N. Perry, Architecture

Developing Maker Economies in Post-Industrial Cities: Applying Commons Based Peer Production to Mycelium Biomaterials , Grant R. Rocco, Architecture

Design of Children's Event and Cutural Center in Osu, Accra, Ghana , Rudi Somuah, Architecture

Sustainable Design of Student Centers Retrofitting and Adaptive Reuse of UMass Student Union , Tianye Song, Architecture

Design/Build in Architectural Education: studying community-focused curriculum , Matthew K. Sutter, Architecture

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