Building Technology Program Theses: Recent submissions
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Automatic calibration of an urban microclimate model under uncertainty
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Simulation models play an important role in the design, analysis, and optimization of modern energy and environmental systems at building or urban scale. However, due to the extreme complexity of built environments and the ... -
Folding fan fac̦ade : designing an actuated adaptive fac̦ade system for fine-grain daylight control
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)In architecture, natural light is one of the main factors to consider when designing a building or a room. A building has to be designed in such a way to allow the right amount of natural light in which influences the ... -
Design for infectious disease control in the developing world : the power of natural ventilation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)Contaminated particles in hospitals can spread from infected patients to those who are hospitalized for non-disease-related reasons. The reputation of hospitals, especially in the developing world, as places where diseases ...
