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Dark Site Observatory, Aaron W. Uhe
Dark Site Observatory, Aaron W. Uhe
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
This project for our Architecture Studio was completed in collaboration with the Physics Department to create possible concepts for an observatory for the Solar Eclipses in 2017 and 2024.
Architectural Intervention: The Resilient Community Center, Matthew A. Baumgartner
Architectural Intervention: The Resilient Community Center, Matthew A. Baumgartner
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
In the city of Centralia, Illinois, several issues govern the city’s future, all stemming from the same major problem: the economy. To intervene, this community center proposal aims to encourage economic development and growth in the city, assisting small businesses with starting and expanding in the region.
Revitalizing Downtown Carbondale, Jacob Petty 8384880
Revitalizing Downtown Carbondale, Jacob Petty 8384880
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
This abstract outlines the strategies developed for a new community arts center in Carbondale, Illinois, to help alleviate the multifaceted set of issues that are leading to the abandonment by residents and lack of new development in the city’s downtown.
Revitalizing Downtown Springfield Illinois, Adam R. Tregoning Mr.
Revitalizing Downtown Springfield Illinois, Adam R. Tregoning Mr.
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
Looking to revitalize the downtown Springfield area, this abstract outlines the benefits of an urban park as a catalyst for housing and commercial development. In order to combat the issues presented in the capitol city, Springfield hopes bringing people back to its core will restore the area.
The Concept Of Happy: Bartonville, Illinois, Kelsey D. Kauffman
The Concept Of Happy: Bartonville, Illinois, Kelsey D. Kauffman
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
While working to solve the underlying multiplicity of issues, Bartonville will need to focus on being HAPPY; that is the residents will need to actively engage in Health, Advancement, Purpose, Preservation, and Youth. The concepts of HAPPY are proposed to be expressed architecturally in the form of a community center.
Vincennes Rehabilitation Center, Callahan H. Jordan
Vincennes Rehabilitation Center, Callahan H. Jordan
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
This project proposes the Vincennes Rehabilitation Center which will provide adequate therapy for people with alcohol and substance abuse in Vincennes, Indiana. Each person handles recovering from an addiction differently. As such, this facility will include both active and passive rehabilitation techniques. Support by counselors and community volunteers helps promote a socially encouraging environment, and a drug and alcohol free future.
Du Quoin Youth Center: A Strategy For Preventing Underage Substance Abuse, Storm A. Clarry
Du Quoin Youth Center: A Strategy For Preventing Underage Substance Abuse, Storm A. Clarry
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
This project purposes a new Youth Center for Du Quoin Illinois, which will help combat underage drinking and other issues through engagement with the community.The center will provide entertainment not only for the youth but for the community as a whole by hosting local artist, bands, poets, comics, and allowing any youth members to preform and help bring the community together.
Designing Sustainable Communities For Automated Transit Networks, Shannon S. Mcdonald
Designing Sustainable Communities For Automated Transit Networks, Shannon S. Mcdonald
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
Automated Transit Networks have the potential of changing the design of communities. Transportation is one of the key aspects for structuring our built environment. Now that Automated Transit Networks are being re-examined, early studies integrating them into the built environment can provide insight into their potential applications.
Rethinking The Design Models Of Refugee Camps, Ruba Bdair Mrs.
Rethinking The Design Models Of Refugee Camps, Ruba Bdair Mrs.
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
This research aims to find architectural and urban design related solutions to enhance the living conditions of refugees, and to lessen the burden on the refugee hosting communities.
Sustainable Mobility For Rural Small University Towns, Shannon S. Mcdonald, Stanley Young, Sam Chung, Michael Behrmann, Shelby Orr, Ralph Tate
Sustainable Mobility For Rural Small University Towns, Shannon S. Mcdonald, Stanley Young, Sam Chung, Michael Behrmann, Shelby Orr, Ralph Tate
ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium
How can all of the emerging changes in transportation affect a small rural University town? This panel will discuss the opportunities and the drawbacks to automated vehicles, shared vehicles, electric, and solar powered vehicles. The panel will be comprised of various academics and professionals involved with these new transportation changes.