The theory of biophilia states that we as humans have an affinity for and a biological need to connect with nature, living systems and processes. Research on the topic has demonstrated that the strength of this connection impacts on our personal wellbeing, productivity and societal relationships. With an increasing percentage ...

This work attempts to trace the evolution of French regionalism during the first half of the twentieth century from the Great War into the interwar period. By examining key social and cultural factors surrounding architecture during this period, it is possible to identify key subtypes of architectural regionalism that ...

Historically, senior housing facilities have separated seniors from other generations and created large complexes that are disconnected from city neighborhoods. This age segregated environment not only impacts the wellbeing of seniors but also negatively affects the lives of younger generations. Because individuals of different ...

Problem The current live/work typologies create isolation and do not address the needs of Seattle’s growing number of freelancers,entrepreneurs, and startups whose success depends on interaction, affordable living, and small scale office space. What ought to be In many surrounding neighborhoods small scale coworking office ...

Informal settlements, also known as slums, favelas and barrios have become ubiquitous in developing countries’ cities. These areas are usually described as places of poverty, squalor, and uncleanliness. To many, they are places that need to be xed, improved or removed from the city. The impoverished, di cult life of slum ...

This thesis explores a design strategy to adapt the European system of mountain huts to the US in a way that is sensitive to American culture and their attitudes towards nature. Using the well-developed mountain hut network in the European Alps as a framework, this thesis focuses on bringing that typology to the US with minimal ...

The ruined sites of the extractive industries in America reveal the tension between the past and present, and between nature and industry. The processes of mining and quarrying have left behind not just the remains of physical structures but lasting scars on the landscape. These manufactured landscapes are a place where the ...

Most office building construction relies on steel and concrete for mid-high rise office building applications. The primary goal of this thesis is to understand the implications of CLT and mass timber construction systems for mid-high rise office buildings in Seattle by developing a prototypical office building located on a ...

As a physical edge, urban waterfronts have historically provided both margins and thresholds between cities and nature. As the foundation of transportation, trade, and industry, America’s ports led to growth and prosperity along its waterways. However, as further settlement and industrialization spread through the United ...

Given that seniors today are more active, living longer, and have a wider variety of needs, the composition of a senior living residence should likewise evolve. This thesis proposes a network of smaller scale facilities that allow for greater personal autonomy, yet engage with the neighborhood through public space and programs. ...