Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Rafael Guastavino and the Boston Public Library
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)This thesis looks at the role of Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino in the design and construction of the Boston Public Library through an examination of correspondence, construction documents and meeting minutes from the ... -
Building community while building responsibly : a sustainable housing complex for Central Los Angeles
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Thermal properties of granular silica aerogel for high-performance insulation systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)Based on mounting evidence in support of anthropogenic global climate change, there is an urgency for developments in high-performance building techniques and technologies. New construction projects provide substantial ...
