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City By The Sea, Izuchukwu O. Ojukwu
City By The Sea, Izuchukwu O. Ojukwu
Bachelor of Architecture Theses - 5th Year
This thesis investigates the current state of slums globally. The thesis argues that many of the hazardous environments of slums established is a product of the negative output devised by the current housing situation in said slum. The living quarters of residents within most slums exemplify how much the citizens are not able/willing to treat the area as a home. The lack of care and devices to help reduce the amount of pollution, resource scarcity, and overall damage to the environment can arguably be solved simply by redesigning the residential units within the region. By designing a new living unit …
Scalar Resiliency In The Age Of Disruption, Brandon Aultman
Scalar Resiliency In The Age Of Disruption, Brandon Aultman
Bachelor of Architecture Theses - 5th Year
Natural storm surges and global sea level rise cause devastating effects, whether it’s leaving over a million of residents homeless or dooming an entire
coastline ecosystem with little to no hopes of recovery. Current responsive methods consist the issue of unequal priortization within coastal resiliency
design because of site scalar characteristics. A design that incorporates an equity of attention towards all elements of resiliency will lead to a responsive
solution that can transcend any scale of site. I will begin to analyze the elements of effective resiliency; adaptation, affordability, community, sustainability
and customization, in order to provide a balanced solution …