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Theses/dissertations from 2011 2011.
Aging with Independence and Interaction: An Assisted Living Community , Steven J. Flositz
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
Wayfinding in Architecture , Jason Brandon Abrams
Phenomenology of Home , Lidiya Angelova
Do You Have A Permit For That? Exposing the Pseudo-Public Space and Exploring Alternative Means of Urban Occupation , Adam Barbosa
Architecture as Canvas , Monika Blazenovic
Women and Architecture: Re-Making Shelter Through Woven Tectonics , Kirsten Lee Dahlquist
Re-Connecting: Revitalizing Downtown Clearwater With Environmental Sensibility , Diego Duran
Livable Streets: Establishing Social Place Through a Walkable Intervention , Jeffrey T. Flositz
Upgrading Design: A Mechatronic Investigation into the Architectural Product Market , Matthew Gaboury
Emergent Morphogenetic Design Strategies , Dawn Gunter
Re-Tooling an American Metropolis , Robert Shawn Hott
The Rebirth of a Semi-Disintegrated Enterprise: Towards the Future of Composites in Pre-Synthesized Domestic Dwellings; and the Societal Acceptance of the Anti-In Situ Architectural Movement , Timothy James Keepers
Architectural Symbiosis , Tim Kimball
Elevating Communication , Thao Thanh Nguyen
PLAY: A Process-Driven Study of Design Discovery , Kuebler Wilson Perry
AC/DC: Let There Be Hybrid Cooling , Christopher Podes
The Third Realm: Suburban Identity through the Transformation of the Main Street , Alberto Rodriguez
From Airport to Spaceport: Designing for an Aerospace Revolution , Paula Selvidge
Perceiving Architecture: An Experiential Design Approach , Ashley Verbanic
(im•print) A Material Investigation to Encourage a Haptic Dialog , Julie Marie Vo
Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009
The Sleeping Giant: Revealing the Potential Energy of Abandoned Industry Through Adaptive Transformation , Wesley A. Bradley
Community Service Through Architecture: Social Housing with Identity , Karina Cabernite Cigagna
Building a Brighter Future Through Education: Student Housing for Single Parent Families , Carrie Cogsdale
Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design and Technology (C-HMD+T): Biomimetic architecture as part of nature , Isabel Marisa Corsino Carro
Dyna-Mod Constructing the Modern Adaptable Home , Sarah Deardorff
Memory - Ness: The Collaboration Between a Library and Museum , Kelsey Doughty
Promoting Cultural Experiences Through Responsive Architecture , Shabonni Olivia Elkanah
Urban-Eco-Filter: Introducing New Lungs to the City of Beijing , Carlos Gil
Sustainable Planning and Design for Ecotourism: Ecotecture Embraced by the Essence of Nature on Amboro National Park, Santa Cruz-Bolivia , Claudia P. Gil
Revitalization and Modernization of Old Havana, Cuba , Mileydis Hernandez
Framework for Self Sustaining Eco-Village , Eric Holtgard
Condition / recondition: Reconstruction of the city and its collective memory , C Lopez
Architecture of materialism: A study of craft in design culture, process, and product , Logan Mahaffey
Incorporating solar technology to design in humid subtropical climates , Andres Mamontoff
"RE-Homing": Sustaining housing first , Jennifer McKinney
Devised architecture: Revitalizing the mundane , Jason Novisk
A greener vertical habitat: Creating a naturally cohesive sense of community in a vertical multi-family housing structure , Justin Onorati
Visualizing sound: A musical composition of aural architecture , James Pendley
Biotopia: An interdisciplinary connection between ecology, suburbia, and the city , Jessica Phillips
Cultural visualization through architecture , Fernando Pizarro
Experience + evolution: Exploring nature as a constant in an evolving culture and building type , Robin Plotkowski
Nature, daylight and sound: A sensible environment for the families, staff and patients of neonatal intensive care units , Ana Praskach
School work environment: Transition from education to practice , Shane Ross
ReLife: Transitional Housing for Victims of Natural Disaster , Alexander B. Smith
Form and Numbers: Mathematical Patterns and Ordering Elements in Design , Alison Marie Thom
Martian Modules: Design of a Programmable Martian Settlement , Craig A. Trover
Redesigning the megachurch: reintroduction of sacred space into a highly functional building , Javier Valencia
Aquatecture: Architectural Adaptation to Rising Sea Levels , Erica Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008
Landscape as Urbanism , Ryan Nicholas Abraham
Architectural Strategies in Reducing Heat Gain in the Sub-Tropical Urban Heat Island , Mark A. Blazer
A Heritage Center for the Mississippi Gulf Coast: Linking the Community and Tourism Through Culture , Islay Burgess
Living Chassis: Learning from the Automotive Industry; Site Specifi c, Prefabricated, Systems Architecture , Christopher Emilio Emiliucci Cox
Permanent Supportive Housing in Tampa, Florida: Facilitating Transition through Site, Program, & Design , Nicole Lara Dodd
School as a Center for Community: Establishing Neighborhood Identity through Public Space and Educational Facility , Fred Goykhman
Reestablishing the Neighborhood: Exploring New Relationships & Strategies in Inner City Single Family Home Development , Jeremy Michael Hughes
High-Rise Neighborhood: Rethinking Community in the Residential Tower , Benjamin Hurlbut
reBURB: Redefining the Suburban Family Unit Under a New Construction Ecology , Matthew A. Lobeck
Blurring the Disconnect: [Inter]positioning Place within a Struggling Context , Eric Luttmann
Socializing Housing Phased Early Response to Impromptu Migrant Encampments In Lima, Peru , Raul E. Mayta
Knitting of Nature into an Urban Fabric: A Riverfront Development , Thant Myat
An Address, Not a Room Number: An Assisted Living Community within a Community , Gregory J. Novotnak
Ecological Coexistence: A Nature Retreat and Education Center on Rattlesnake Key, Terra Ceia, Florida , Richard F. Peterika
Aging with Identity: Integrating Culture into Senior Housing , Christine Sanchez
Re-Establishing Place Through Knowledge: A Facility for Earth Construction Education in Pisco, Peru , Hannah Jo Sebastian
Redefining What Is Sacred , Sarah A. Sisson
Reside…Commute…Visit... Reintegrating Defined Communal Place Amongst Those Who Engage with Tampa’s Built Environment , Matthew D. Suarez
The First Icomde A Library for the Information Age , Daniel Elias Todd
eCO_URBANism Restitching Clearwater's Urban Fabric Through Transit and Nature , Daniel P. Uebler
Urban Fabric as a Calayst for Architectural Awareness: Center for Architectural Research , Bernard C. Wilhelm
Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001
Creating Healing Spaces, the Process of Designing Holistically a Battered Women Shelter , Lilian Menéndez
A prototypical Computer Museum , Eric Otto Ryder
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20 Types of Architecture thesis topics
An architectural thesis is perhaps the most confusing for a student because of the range of typologies of buildings that exist. It also seems intimidating to pick your site program and do all the groundwork on your own. While choosing an architectural thesis topic, it is best to pick something that aligns with your passion and interest as well as one that is feasible. Out of the large range of options, here are 20 architectural thesis topics .
1. Slum Redevelopment (Urban architecture)
Slums are one of the rising problems in cities where overcrowding is pertinent. To account for this problem would be one of great value to the city as well as the inhabitants of the slum. It provides them with better sanitation and well-being and satisfies their needs.
2. Maggie Center (Healthcare architecture)
This particular typology of buildings was coined by a cancer patient, Margaret Keswick Jencks, who believed that cancer-treatment centres’ environment could largely improve their health and wellbeing by better design. This led a large number of starchitects to participate and build renowned maggie centres.
3. Urban Sprawl Redesign (Urban design)
The widening of city boundaries to accommodate migrants and overcrowding of cities is very common as of late. To design for the constant urban sprawl would make the city life more convenient and efficient for all its users.
4. Redesigning Spaces Under Elevated Roads and Metros (Urban infrastructure)
A lot of space tends to become dead space under metros or elevated roads. To use these spaces more efficiently and engage them with the public would make it an exciting thesis topic.
5. Urban Parks (Urban landscape)
Urban parks are not only green hubs for the city, which promotes the well-being of the city on a larger level, but they also act as great places for the congregation and bring a community together.
6. Reusing Abandoned Buildings (Adaptive reuse)
All buildings after a point become outdated and old but, what about the current old and abandoned buildings? The best way to respond to these is not by demolishing them; given the amount of effort it takes to do so, but to enhance them by restoring and changing the building to current times.
7. Farming in Cities (Green urban spaces)
With climate change and population on the rise, there is statistical proof that one needs to start providing farming in cities as there is not sufficient fertile land to provide for all. Therefore, this makes a great thesis topic for students to explore.
8. Jails (Civil architecture)
To humanize the function of jails, to make it a place of change and rehabilitation, and break from the stereotypical way of looking at jails. A space that will help society look at prisoners as more than monsters that harm, and as fellow humans that are there to change for everyone’s betterment.
9. Police Academies (Civil architecture)
Academies that train people to be authoritative and protective require spaces for training mentally and physically; focussing on the complexity of the academy and focussing on the user to enhance their experience would work in everyone’s favour.
10. High Court (Civil architecture)
Courtrooms are more often than not looked at as spaces that people fear, given the longevity of court cases. It can be a strenuous space; therefore, understanding the user groups’ state of mind and the problems faced can be solved using good design.
11. Disaster-resilient structures (Disaster-relief architecture)
Natural disasters are inevitable. Disaster-resilient structures are build suitably for the natural disasters of the region while also incorporating design into it, keeping in mind the climatic nature of the location.
12. Biophilic design (Nature-inspired architecture)
As humans, we have an innate love for nature, and the struggle between integrating nature and architecture is what biophilic design aims towards. To pick a topic where one would see minimal use of natural elements and incorporate biophilic design with it would be very beneficial.
13. Metro stations and Bus terminals (Transportation spaces)
Bus terminals and metro stations are highly functional spaces that often get crowded; and to account for the crowd and the problems that come with it, plus elevate the experience of waiting or moving, would contribute to making it a good thesis topic.
14. Airport design (Transportation spaces)
Airport designing is not very uncommon; however, it is a rather complex program to crack; thereby, choosing this topic provides you with the opportunity to make this space hassle-free and work out the most efficient way to make this conducive for all types of users.
15. Sports Complex (Community architecture)
If your passion lies in sports, this is a go-to option. Each sport is played differently, different materials are used, and the nature of the sport and its audience is rather complicated. However, to combine this and make it a cohesive environment for all kinds of users would make a good thesis topic.
16. Stadium (Community architecture)
Unlike a sports complex, one could also pick one sport and look at the finer details, create the setting, and experience for it; by designing it to curate a nice experience for the players, the public, and the management.
17. Waste-recycling center (Waste management)
Reducing waste is one of the most fundamental things we must do as humans. Spaces where recycling happens must be designed consciously. Just like any other space, it has been given importance over the years, and this would make a good thesis topic to provide the community with.
18. Crematorium (Public architecture)
Cremation of a loved one or anyone for that matter is always a rather painful process and a range of emotions is involved when it comes to this place. Keeping in mind the different types of people and emotions and making your thesis about this would mean to enhance this experience while still keeping the solemnity of it intact.
19. Museums (Community architecture)
Museums are spaces of learning, and the world has so much to offer that one could always come up with different typologies of museums and design according to the topic of one’s interest. Some of the examples would be cultural heritage, modern art, museum of senses, and many more.
20. Interpretation center (Community architecture)
An interpretation center is a type of museum located near a site of historical, cultural, or natural relevance that provides information about the place of interest through various mediums.
References:
- 2022. 68 Thesis topics in 5 minutes . [image] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NczdOK7oe98&ab_channel=BlessedArch> [Accessed 1 March 2022].
- Bdcnetwork.com. 2022. Biophilic design: What is it? Why it matters? And how do we use it? | Building Design + Construction . [online] Available at: <https://www.bdcnetwork.com/blog/biophilic-design-what-it-why-it-matters-and-how-do-we-use-it> [Accessed 1 March 2022].
- RTF | Rethinking The Future. 2022. 20 Thesis topics related to Sustainable Architecture – RTF | Rethinking The Future . [online] Available at: <https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-fresh-perspectives/a1348-20-thesis-topics-related-to-sustainable-architecture/> [Accessed 1 March 2022].
- Wdassociation.org. 2022. A List Of Impressive Thesis Topic Ideas In Architecture . [online] Available at: <https://www.wdassociation.org/a-list-of-impressive-thesis-topic-ideas-in-architecture.aspx> [Accessed 1 March 2022].
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Women and Architecture: Re-Making Shelter Through Woven Tectonics, Kirsten Lee Dahlquist. PDF. Re-Connecting: Revitalizing Downtown Clearwater With Environmental Sensibility, Diego Duran.
Thesis and Dissertations in HTC. https://architecture.mit.edu/history-theory-criticism. MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology. School of Architecture + Planning. 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA.
The architecture dissertation takes you on a ride where you are questioning what exists, and you are the one to address and answer what you want to change or architecturally contribute to. While brainstorming the architectural topic, you need to be very composed about your interests and aspirations.
How To Write an Architecture Dissertation. Here we outline a comprehensive approach to writing an architecture dissertation, inspired by a range of intriguing topics that cater to the evolving landscape of modern architecture.
While choosing an architectural thesis topic, it is best to pick something that aligns with your passion and interest as well as one that is feasible. Out of the large range of options, here are 20 architectural thesis topics. 1.
The architecture dissertation (or thesis) is an opportunity to demonstrate the skills you have learnt and the knowledge you have developed over the course of your studies. It identifies a current question of interest that you are willing to explore and analyse.