Building Technology Program: Recent submissions
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Mapping comfort : an analysis method for understanding diversity in the thermal environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)Our thermal experience is never neutral. Whether standing near a cold window in the winter, or in the shade on a sunny day, we constantly experience a rich set of thermal stimuli. Yet, many of the tools used in professional ... -
Localized design-manufacture for Developing Countries : a methodology for creating culturally sustainable architecture
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)Can improved technology uptake in developing countries promote cultural sustainability and enable the production of endogenous solutions for development? This thesis, which focuses on technology dissemination for the benefit ... -
Estimating material and energy intensities of urban areas
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)The objective of this thesis is to develop methods to estimate, analyze and visualize the resource intensity of urban areas. Understanding the resource consumption of the built environment is particularly relevant in cities ...
