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New methods for measuring spectral bi-directional transmission and reflection using digital cameras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Advanced fenestration systems are increasingly being used to distribute solar radiation purposefully in buildings. Distribution of visible light and near infrared radiation can be optimized to enhance daylighting and reduce ...
A generative grammar for 2D manufacturing of 3D objects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Much of the current research in Design and Computation for Architecture proposes to automate the production of construction information as a means of freeing architects from the sticky and inconvenient contingencies of ...
Valuable bridges : cable-stayed bridges and value engineering in American civil engineering culture, 1969-1979
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
A history and theory of cable-stayed bridges in the context of a cultural discourse on civil construction projects' value, this thesis studies the significance of cable-stayed bridge designs to 'value engineering' objectives ...
Facades of modernity : image, performance, and transformation in the Egyptian metropolis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Shifting political, social and cultural landscapes in contemporary Cairo with the triumph of Neolibralism are defining the city's modem heritage. In order to create a narrative of transformation of architectural production ...
Open source building alliance ecology : the Internet framework for consumer driven participative design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Open Source strategies have become powerful tools for the development of innovative products in various industries (Von Hippel, 2006). Success stories in computer and clothing manufacturing signify that the adoption of ...
Aqaba's Old Town : proposed model for community development within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
As a recently designated Special Economic Zone in 2001 and Jordan's only port, Aqaba has been experiencing a major economic boom and rapid development at a scale previously unprecedented in Jordan. Under the governance of ...
SPONGE : an artistic and pedagogical methodology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis introduces SPONGE, a project developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology between October 2006 and May 2007. SPONGE is a workshop model based on immersion, absorption and making connections. The project ...
The oriental flâneur : Khalil Bey and cosmopolitan experience
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis offers an account of the professional life and aesthetic pursuits of a remarkable figure of the nineteenth century: Khalil Bey, an Ottoman diplomat and art collector whose career took him from one cosmopolitan ...
Shrinking gracefully : looking for effective planning and design approaches for small town America
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The term "shrinking" is often considered a death sentence for Small Town America. Public officials, planners and residents often try to "solve" the condition of shrinking, applying the same tool kit used for growth, with ...
Exploring flexibility in stadium design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The Olympic Games, World Cup and similar events often serve as catalysts for the regeneration of urban areas and for the construction of new infrastructure and sport facilities. These sport venues attract a variety of ...