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Animation : 2D versus 3D and their combined effect
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
This thesis studies the differences in the perception of space and character movement between 2D and 3D animation. 2D animation is defined by elements constructed in a 2D environment while 3D animation by elements constructed ...
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 ...
Power at Battersea : understanding post-industrial Britain through an art deco monolith
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
In the modern age, a building serves a purpose beyond that of its intended architectural function. This is especially true of famous buildings, which become important as icons independent of their physical presence. When ...
Dwelling : a figural exploration of domesticity
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
This thesis seeks to re-establish the necessity for specialized, figured spaces. Through the lens of the domestic sphere, the rooms become chambers of reflection, contemplation, and intimacy. The architecture is inspired ...
To discover Hashima Island
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
From 1916 to 1945, Japanese governments recruited Korean laborers from South Korea for coal mining. The laborers ranged from thirteen to nineteen years old-most of them were still middle school or high school students. ...
Shifting gears : redeveloping the downtown's cultural approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Downtowns of small cities and towns are often overlooked when thinking of cultural and gathering spaces. Unlike a large city that usually has a vibrant historical and cultural history represented by clustering of museums, ...
New structural systems in small-diameter round timber
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Trees, when used as structural elements in their natural, round form, are up to five times stronger than the largest piece of dimensioned lumber they could yield. Additionally, these whole-timbers have a lower effective ...
The Olympics as a social opportunity : Integrated social housing in Rio de Janeiro
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
The next Olympic games will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro in the summer of 2016. While the Olympic committee advertises the event as the "games for everyone", the plans are clearly promoting development and programs that are ...
An asylum : design specificity for the spectrum of cognitive conditions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
This thesis seeks to re-engage the intimate connection between architecture and the minds of its inhabitants through design that addresses specific cognitive needs. Architecture fundamentally shares a connection with the ...
Lightweight concrete : investigations into the production of natural fiber reinforcement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of adding natural fiber tensile reinforcement to aerated concrete. Concrete is a great composite material which can be created in various proportions and with various ...