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Urban Storytelling: Rebuilding The Understanding Of Place Via Immersive Narrative, Xue Gao
Urban Storytelling: Rebuilding The Understanding Of Place Via Immersive Narrative, Xue Gao
Masters Theses
This thesis explores a hyper reality- in this case, virtual and augmented reality- storytelling system, focused on individual readings and experiences, as a new method of place understanding.
Forgotten Infrastructure: The Future Of The Industrial Mundane, Whitney Ann Manahan
Forgotten Infrastructure: The Future Of The Industrial Mundane, Whitney Ann Manahan
Masters Theses
The typical cycle of industrial use, disuse, and abandonment is no longer acceptable or feasible. This thesis investigates phased remediation and conversion of petrochemical structures and their respective sites with the intention of increasing both the socioeconomic vitality and environmental quality of the area.
The oil silo is an intriguing object and industrial artifact. Being close to one of these massive structures is captivating and there is something truly exciting and thought provoking about inhabiting a space that was clearly not meant for humans. These are qualities that provide opportunities to connect people with a site and create a place …
Socio-Economic Revitalization Through Brownfield Reclamation, Corrin James Breeding
Socio-Economic Revitalization Through Brownfield Reclamation, Corrin James Breeding
Masters Theses
Brownfields are defined as real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (epa.gov). Brownfield remediation is land rehabilitation.
There are many brownfield sites that exist around the world today. These locations are nuisances because of their effect on the environment. They can be eyesores, riddled with dilapidated structures and debris that put chemicals into the soil, affect local watersheds, become prime areas for violence and/or other activities viewed as unsafe, etc. The impact these areas have on the health of living organisms is a …