2013

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Adaptation Toward A Sustainable Built Environment: A Technical Potential & Quantification of Benefit for Existing Building Deep Energy Retrofits in a Subtropic Climate
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Alsup, Frank; Meder, Stephen; Architecture
The issues surrounding energy consumption in our existing building stock is proving to be a key component in the move toward a truly sustainable built environment. Best practice energy levels today are much lower than they have been in the past meaning that the buildings we are currently occupying are using much more than they need to be. It is clear that the majority of these structures will remain in operation through 2030 and even 2050. In order to limit overall energy consumption for the foreseeable future, our societies will need to focus on existing building retrofits based on finding the minimum consumptions possible. Methods for attaining deep energy retrofits can be applied to a wide variety of climates and building typologies. Measures utilized to realize results will vary by climate, building function, building use, and other site specific variables. This project focuses on developing a methodology and set of criteria for determining approaches to deep energy retrofits for office space in the Hawaiian climate. The method generated focuses on a passive first approach in order to pursue the deepest savings - otherwise known as a technical potential energy solution. The method is then applied to a specific property in Honolulu to display its potential energy consumption and economic benefits. Best practice levels were researched and applied to the property in question. By reducing active and passive loading, the space is able to reach temperature level suitable for natural ventilation with a ceiling fan assist. Application of the strategies to this property were able to show the potential to save 83% over its existing condition and a consumption level of 7.53 kBtu/sf/yr. Future steps would need to consider a moisture mitigation strategy which are not included in this package. Benefits stemming from the design are many and are calculated to a life cycle present value to show an order of magnitude value associated with the package. Direct owner value is calculated to a present value of $47/SF and qualitative tenant benefits equate to $368/SF showing that direct owner benefit is not enough accomplish the scope proposed, but when combined with tenant benefit it becomes an option that may be viable and deserves further investigation. Benefits quantified include energy savings, indoor environmental improvements, value adding amenities, and increased square footage included in the design package.
Architecture's Liminality: Spaces within the Built Fabric
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Aviel, Alana; Ashraf, Kazi; Architecture
Projected spaces have appeared throughout history upon the physical forms of reality to suggest virtual spaces. By using visual cues, innate to our lexicon of understanding the world around us, representations have the ability to suggest space that is not physical. Cultural Spatialization compounds over the historical timeline of societal spatial understanding. It responds to new visual stimuli that emerges with new methods of spatial representation. Visual Interplay allows for the exchange of perceptual qualities between the elements of reality and the virtual. This exploration identifies the visual cues used by the architectural fabric’s physical forms that define space. It also defines those used by visual-virtual representations or “projected spaces” that suggest virtual-spatial additions. Through the evaluation across the historical timeline of projected spaces, the context of the cultural spatialization of today is identified. It suggests that present day built environment and visual-virtual representations are not reflective of these capabilities. The breadth of modern spatial experiences is categorized to bring to light the modern cultural spatialization. By contextualizing the modern viewer in light of these discoveries, the architect will be able to sculpt the visual interplay made possible by the technology that assisted in elevating our cultural spatialization.
Multi-Stage Evolutionary Design A Method and System for Generating and Adaptively Evolving Building Designs
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Cook, David; Rockwood, David; Architecture
Save the Queen: Preservation + Adaptive Reuse in Hawaiʻi
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Doran, Marisa; Sarvimaki, Marja; Architecture
It is often difficult to view buildings as dynamic structures because of their static nature. However buildings are in fact highly dynamic and can speak to the public of both the past and present simultaneously. This is why adaptive reuse projects carry much more depth to their design than newly built structures. Adaptive reuse practices allow the chance for the public to actively get involved in the preservation of the built and cultural heritage of a place. As discussed in this document, the best approach for an adaptive reuse design shows juxtaposition between the original and the intervention. This approach shows respect to the original design as well as adds a new layer of history to an existing structure that the public can readily identify with. To test this theory, the Queen Theatre in Kaimuki, Hawai‘i, is selected for an adaptive reuse project. The importance of this theater to local theatrical history, in addition to its strong community involvement, makes the Queen Theatre an ideal target as an adaptive reuse project in Hawai‘i. The approach for the adaptive reuse of the Queen is formed by analyzing various examples of reuse projects and theater restorations in Hawai‘i and internationally. The theatrical history and architectural theater developments in Hawai‘i are also analyzed chronologically. As a result of this in-depth research, a sensitive reuse project specific to the Queen Theatre is developed. This design exploration serves as an example of an adaptive reuse project for Honolulu, Hawai‘i, which has significantly less examples than many other cities. It also contributes to the existing body of knowledge of theater restorations in Hawai‘i, which is severely limited as well.
Create, Learn, Play: Planning Creative, Whole-body Learning Environments for Young Children
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Feato, Nicole; Llewellyn, Clark; Architecture
The built environment plays a significant role in the education of a child, with some teaching philosophies referring to it as another teacher. Neural development happens through a combination of genetics and experience. Sensory learning therefore suggests that young developing children are very sensitive to the environment around them. The environment includes the landscape, physical structures and equipment, and people. This thesis proposes that the physical environment (landscape, building structure, and equipment) can positively affect the holistic development of a prekindergarten aged child (between three- five years in age) by providing an enriching learning environment that facilitates whole-body learning and creativity. As a result of examining the multidisciplinary literature on child development and creativity science, as well as studying the way existing progressive preschool pedagogies treat their learning environments, a planning guide has been produced. The planning guide provides strategies for designers and educators to create holistic early learning environments that consider a child’s emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. Children are experiential learners who learn using their whole body. Movement and multi-sensory learning are therefore critical for healthy development. Rich, multilayered explorations of materials encourage creativity, curiosity and imagination. Supportive interventions that allow children multiple opportunities to explore, create, and connect, are vital to an early childhood education facility that wishes to encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills via the development of divergent thinking. It is important to create a supportive network of harmonious interventions. These interventions will become the foundation on which Whole-body Learning and Creativity can be built. The resulting guide is organized into three major sections that go on to discuss supporting topics in detail. Due to the fluid nature of some of the interventions there is some overlap between sections; however the interventions will be discussed topically as they pertain to a given section.
Holistic Dwelling: Integrating Biophilic Design, Environmental Psychology and Feng Shui
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Hudson, Katelyn; Sarvimaki, Marja; Architecture
Holistic Dwelling endeavors to explore different design methods to create a more conscientious approach to designing homes. The three approaches that are being utilized are environmental psychology, feng shui, and biophilic design. The study of these diverse methods gives a more extensive look at the concept of home, what has not previously been investigated. In this document each of these methods is examined, starting by looking at how the methods were developed over time. Theories, schools of thought, and popular studies, schools explored to fully understand each method. Beyond this background information, there are specific attributes from each method that are significant towards the design of a residence. At this point the methods interact with each other and how they overlap to agree on certain elements. The final portion of the Doctor of Architecture project is a design of a house that takes what has been discovered and tests it in a practical setting. The research does not support a total overlap that was initially hypothesized. However, for most attributes, there are at least two methods with recommendations, and at least one element within the attributes that two methods both agree upon as being beneficial. This comes from the different approaches and foci of environmental psychology, feng shui, and biophilic design. In architecture, the future inhabitants are important in the design process. To consider this aspect, a design project takes a practical took at the research. A small family volunteered to act as a client looking for a new single family residence on Peacham Pond in Vermont. Through a series of meetings, the client explained what they needed in the home and narrowed down specifically what layout they were interested in. The final design takes the attributes from the research and marries it with the input of the client. Beyond the building, the site and landscaping is taken into consideration since a common theme throughout biophilic design, environmental psychology and feng shui. The design is extensively analyzed against the attributes of the home identified in the research portion. The overarching objective of this document is to find a technique of designing homes that are more attuned to the well-being of the client. Since this is the environment where people consistently spend the most of their time, it needs take specific needs of individual clients into consideration. This document introduces a framework that aids in this process.
Maui's Mom & Pop Stores: The Aesthetic & Intrinsic Study of Multi-Generational & Family-Owned Businesses
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Kihara, Kreig; Noe, Joyce; Architecture
Millions of tourists frequent the state of Hawaii every year hoping for a vacation complete with sunny skies, sandy beaches, and relaxing trade winds. It is no secret that people from all over the world visit these islands expecting a change of pace from their everyday lives where they can immerse themselves in an island culture set in one of the most beautiful places this planet has to offer. For many visitors, this is a culture that is for the most part, only understood from what is portrayed in travel brochures or seen on television and in the movies, and while many tourists do choose to enjoy their Hawaiian vacation poolside with a tropical drink in hand, the truth is that there is a vast and welldeveloped way of life outside the perimeter of resort hotels. Although Hawaii does rely heavily on its tourism, it is also an island chain rich with cultural history and diversity, where people have worked, played, and lived their entire lives for multiple generations within a path that is not often crossed by the common vacationer. The purpose of this project is to look at the other side of Hawaii, a side that is rarely written into the guidebooks, almost never featured on television, and yet plays just as important a role to Hawaii as tourism itself. This project is about Hawaii’s, and specifically Maui’s Mom & Pop stores, a special condition of modern culture in Hawaii, their architectural quality and aesthetic, their unique relationship to the customers they service, and their role in a community as a sense of place. Both “Mom & Pop” and “Smart Growth” are expressions often attached loosely to many different interpretations. The research involved with this project will offer clarity towards understanding these terms as they pertain to this study, so that they are seen less as subjective descriptions and more as valid design approaches. This study is the outcome of three main areas of research: the Mom & Pop store manifestation throughout history and its historic integrity, the interpretation of select case studies that embody Mom & Pop properties, and a study of the role of Mom & Pop stores in the past, present, and future of Hawaii’s communities.
Mapping Downtown Honolulu's Urban Past: Exploring the Potential of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for Historic Preservation
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Kodama, Mary; Leineweber, Spencer; Architecture
Historic maps are a valuable resource for understanding our past. Historic preservationists, in their endeavor to conserve, protect, and preserve historic buildings and neighborhoods, use historic maps to gain a richer understanding of the places where we lived, worked, and played. This research explored the synergy of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with historic maps to achieve a greater appreciation and understanding of the past. The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are a set of maps that traced the growth and development of major cities and neighborhoods from 1867 to 2007. Developed as an aid for insurance companies in estimating fire insurance liabilities in urban areas, the maps not only provide parcel information such as property sizes, block numbers, street names and addresses, they also depict a wealth of building information, such as shape and height, construction materials, locations of windows and doors, uses and occupants. When viewed over an extended time period, these maps accurately document the growth, decline and changes in cities and communities over time. ArcGIS software was used to digitize and map the rich source of data inherent in the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for a 25-block area surrounding Fort Street Mall in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. Seven time periods of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from 1914 through 1993 were digitized and mapped using GIS to demonstrate how urban areas could be studied and interpreted through this particular mapping method. The resulting methodology showed that by using GIS with historic maps to track and analyze urban changes over time, a wealth of information and insight about a community’s past is revealed, something that is not apparent when simply studying individual paper maps.
Geothermal Heat Pumps: Energy Efficient Heating Solution for the East Coast Row House
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Lopez, Carlos; Rockwood, David; Architecture
This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for lo residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.This research document examines the home heating and cooling costs of historic row houses on the eastern coast of the United States and the best option for preservation and adding value added to these homes. The goal of the research is to identify the most energy efficient solution for East Coast Row House (ECRH) homeowners who are unable to afford the high cost of oil and gas space heating and cooling systems that are typically found in historic homes in need of preservation renovations. Professional literature, field knowledge from empirical case studies, and government produced data highlight the necessity for a utility retrofit to reduce energy wastefulness, and the high financial burden on homeowners. The historical context of ECRHs and the methodology for undergoing a retrofit lay the foundation for this research investigation. Comparative analysis on home heating systems, with focus on costs, efficiency, and returns, provides justifiable reasoning for the goal solution. This research concludes that the best feasible option for ECRH homeowners is to incorporate a Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) system and improve the thermal envelope via insulation. The evidence in this research supports the proposal that a GHP retrofit can drastically reduce utility costs by 40 percent, increase market value, preserve historic qualities and longevity of the house, and provide investment return within ten years of installation. ECRHs currently account for 34 percent of homes on the East Coast with the average home heating bill as much as $2,298 a year. Data shows that currently less than one percent of homes in the United States use GHP while it is confirmed that it reduces home heating costs between 40 and 70 percent. Lack of GHP knowledge and awareness of associated government benefits is an identifiable reason for low residential usage of GHP in the United States. This research targets the large population of homeowners who are unaware of efficient and viable options such as GHP, and are in need of this knowledge the most in order to better their lives.
Defining a Critically Regional Campus Identity for UH Manoa
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Manuia, John; Sarvimaki, Marja; Architecture
The University of Hawai’i at Mãnoa campus is a place of undefined institutional identity in its built environment. Its physical context, which has developed for over a century, has experienced significant transformation in its architectural content, landscape features, and experiential quality. Changes in its social, political, economic, and cultural context influenced expansion of the University’s programs and campus setting. Also influential were trends in university design and planning practice, architectural trends in Hawai’i and significant historical events. The experiential nature of the campus environment transformed, as rapid development altered the campus’ spatial qualities, functionality, comfort, aesthetic attributes, and cultural content. The university’s upkeep and maintenance practices of campus facilities and landscape, to the present day, especially impacted people’s perception of the place and the institution’s values towards cultivating its academic community. This investigation involved an analysis of these aspects to understand the contextual framework of the University of Hawai’i at Mãnoa campus. A qualitative study of user perceptions of the place further clarified the nature of people’s experience of the institutional setting and defined key aspects significant to positively shaping its community. Based on these research findings, an assessment of the 2007 UH Mãnoa Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) was conducted to determine whether the defined key principles from the study apply to current physical development plans or can be used to improve upon the plan’s vision. The result of the study is a definition of key principles to enhance a sense of place at the University of Hawai’i at Mãnoa campus. A design exercise elaborates upon the applicability of the defined key principles to the campus setting.
Rebuilding the Culture of Place: A Study in the Potentials of Neighborhood Transit Oriented Development
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Marquez, Erin; Llewellyn, Clark; Architecture
We are embarking on projects that will change the future of O'ahu. Among them include the mass transit project that will not directly serve many communities across the island and will also affect the character and experience of communities. When looking at transit oriented development, the focus is typically on a small radius within the station area. It fails to look into providing a seamless connection between other community districts at the neighborhood level. To remedy this detachment, the goal of this project is to create a subsystem that will identify transit corridors and the needs/desires of a community in order to create a dynamic system. The project will also identify the qualities of a neighborhood, by reinforcing that the fabric of a community hasn’t been lost, but rather, built upon. There must be a better understanding of what transit-oriented development (TOD) projects can and should accomplish, how goals must be aligned, and what the decision-making and development process entails. By using Kunia as an example, this model could help other communities within the district facing the same circumstances.
Catalytic Voids: Reprogramming Chinatown Alleyways By Utilizing Their Intrinsic Facades
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Mitchell, Ria Lyn; Palagi, Kris; Architecture
This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.This doctoral project studies the intrinsic characteristics of alleyways to identify catalyst moments for reprogramming. Alleyways are underutilized spaces, but with the integration of transformable installations that respond to specific site conditions and user needs, alleyways can be reclaimed for public use. Multiple scales were analyzed in order to catalog alleyway typologies and roles within an urban fabric. Current revitalization projects occurring within alleyways today were also studied to pinpoint successful uses of alleyway spaces. Chinatown alleyways were selected due to their Low-Rise Mixed-Use context and the juxtaposition of the standardized storefront facades with the alleyway facades. The facade of alleyways represents their intrinsic features (materiality, textures, hidden elements and historical characteristics) which makes them unique. A design guideline for choosing and evaluating the alleys was created in order to apply it to any alleyway, specifically the alleys in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The premise is to identify the intrinsic qualities of the alleyways and utilize them with transformable interventions to reprogram their use.
The Eco Office: Dynamic and Homeostatic Facades inspired by Biomorphim, Biomimicry, and Biophilia
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Padmanabhan, Aarthi; Meder, Stephen; Architecture
"Come forth into the light of things, Let Nature be your teacher.” ~ William Wordsworth The focus of this dissertation research is to extend and increase an understanding of sustainable building envelope design strategies, with specific focus on transfer of light, air, and heat, within a tropical site setting/context. Biomimetic architecture is a process that is primarily driven by inspiration from natural systems and organisms. Designs and patterns found in nature are often resolved at the “macro” as well as at the “micro/nano” molecular levels, which prompts further investigation into present-day advancements in material science and nanotechnological concepts. Nanotechnology is a way of looking closer at systems and material structures and properties; the translation from biomimetic architecture to the nano-molecular scale of materials thus promotes sustainability in buildings, by providing ways and means to incorporate new technologies and novel material systems into the architectural design of building facades, that will further aid with the successful implementation of passive design strategies, in order to establish comfortable interior lighting, ventilation, and thermal conditions. Extensive literature reviews and material research are utilized for the bio-tonano design process and analyses. Performance of design modules created has been tested using design simulations and reiterative analysis processes. “Taking cues from Nature – creation of responsive (environment and human responsive) architecture” – is the idea that is the primary motivation behind the research focus. The key goal of this research is to propose alternative futures in building envelope design, for a site in Honolulu, which would serve as a digital prototype for similar such investigations into integrating nature-inspired macro and nanotechnology structures and materials into building systems design. Psychophysiology (the mind-body-interaction) and experimental testing is used as part of the final testing and analysis, to assess people’s responses to nature-inspired design and emerging building technologies.
A New Navy Component Command Headquarters
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Perry, Reid; Meder, Stephen; Architecture
Cultural Identity: Defining Philippine Architecture in Boracay's Resorts
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Reyes, Alena; Noe, Joyce; Architecture
There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true uniqueness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.There is a vital link between architecture and culture, especially as more people and places become linked and connected through travels. Design methods and practices in the hotel industry have become practical and repetitive, displacing a true un queness that defines a location and a people. This tendency to conform and assimilate changes the dynamic of what can be truly a cultural learning experience. Culture provides a sense of identity, and architecture is one way to communicate and exhibit this. The Philippines has a great opportunity to showcase its rich history and culture. The Island of Boracay features a developed hotel industry, but further analysis reveals missed opportunities and possibilities for improvement in terms of architectural design and identity associated with the local Philippine environment and culture. This research examines the relationship between resort architecture and cultural identity. It presents the historical influences and cultural dynamics in the Philippines and how it plays a role in the architectural design elements of the hotel industry. It addresses the influence of culture in architecture and how it manifests itself through architectural design. It describes how a location’s culture and identity can be incorporated into the development and design of hotels and resorts, and factor into the tourism industry. It discusses the topics of design elements and addresses the issue that architecture in the hotel industry can be and should be an extension of culture and character of the locality or country. In this case, the island of Boracay, Philippines.
Passive Design Strategies for the Modern Lowrise Open Office Building in the New York Metro Area
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Rosicki, Russell; Rockwood, David; Architecture
Daylighting as a Synthesis Tool in the Early Design Stage: An Integrated Daylighting Design Procedure for Configuration of Buildings
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Suh, Junghwa; Park, Hyoung-June; Architecture
This study proposes an integrated design procedure with natural light for the development of the optimal configurations of buildings to achieve a satisfactory visual comfort level. Natural light has both psychological and physiological benefits to humans, which makes it a critical design factor for the built environment. There is a growing need of its effectual integration in the architectural design process today. The application of daylighting in current design practice has focused on an analysis of lighting quality in a single building during the post design phase. In order to satisfy and improve the level of visual comfort in a building, the investigation on how multiple buildings affect the lighting quality to each other should be conducted. The design rules 1 A systematic procedure of daylighting integration with multiple buildings in the early stage of design will allow designers to configure the design of multiple buildings for optimizing visual comfort. The proposed approach provides a procedure to integrate daylighting as a synthesis tool in the early architectural design stage to inform the relationship between buildings and visual comfort at an urban-scape. The procedure consists of the application of a 3D volumetric boundary and the design rules for configurations of buildings with various computational tools. The boundary is established through Climatic Envelope2, which clarifies an environmentally conscious design setting for architects. are developed and articulated through experimental research in 1) orientation of building growth pattern, 2) placement of buildings and 3) building form and size under two dominant sky conditions; clear and overcast. The integrated design procedure with natural light is investigated through two site studies, located in Honolulu, Hawaii and Seattle, Washington where two dominant sky conditions are represented. The intention of developing this procedure is to assist architects in the development of the initial configuration of buildings with the goal of optimizing visual comfort for users. 1 Steffy, 2002. 2 Mark DeKay, 2010.
Experiments in Artificial Lightins: Comparative Analysis of Luminative Typologies
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Tran, Rachael; Palagi, Kris; Architecture
“Light is not so much something that reveals, as it is itself the revelation.” This statement once made by artist James Turrell articulates the primal idea that light is essential for humans to receive visual information about their surroundings. The amount of light available correlates to the amount of understanding we have of a space. As architects, we are able to alter the built environment not only through the use of form, but also through the manipulation of light. This project aims to explore how changes to architectural lighting can create visual nuances in contrast ratios, uniformity, and illuminance levels, thereby affecting the overall visual experience of a particular space. This will be achieved through the cross-referencing of both qualitative and quantitative data, in the form of an analysis chart, using the same space to act as constant variable. This allows for visual comparison of different lighting solution impacts, as well as provides an understanding of quantitative data in a visual manner. In order to compare the different lamps, a baseline will be set using the IESNA horizontal illuminance targets. This information is then utilized to reference and compare criteria-based light evaluation systems from LEED, BREEAM and HI-CHPS. In particular, comparing and understanding how these systems excel and where they can be improved. The study proposes several guideline alterations that can be made LEED, BREEAM and HI-CHPS to further improve lighting quality in the classroom with respect to illuminance levels, illuminance uniformity, luminance, and visual contrast.
Optimization of Natural Ventilation Design in Hot and Humid Climates Using Building Energy Simulation
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Tran, Tuan; Meder, Stephen; Architecture
This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are oc upied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.This research aims to propose and explore natural ventilation schemes for the design of high-performance, non-residential buildings in hot and humid climates. Three such schemes were applied toward retrofitting the existing Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics buildings on University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus in Honolulu. The results were investigated by using parametric study and Airflow Network (AN) model, coupled with thermal model in EnergyPlus. Meanwhile, the number of discomfort hours, during the time the buildings are occupied and based on the adaptive thermal comfort, was used as a quantitative index for the performance of the natural ventilation design schemes. The results revealed that pure cross-ventilation is not a feasible mode to deliver adequate thermal comfort to the occupants, per an acceptable number of discomfort hours. However, with the supplementation of vertical ventilation ducts (shafts), the performance of natural ventilation design schemes significantly improved. In these cases, it was found that either ventilation ducts or ventilation windows can be completely closed, thus eliminating the need of one or the other in natural ventilation designs and therefore mitigating the potential for outdoor noise traveling into spaces through ventilation ducts and/or ventilation windows’ openings. This research presents my preliminary investigation toward finding the optimal scheme for natural ventilation design. After the scheme is chosen, the actual geometry of the ventilation ducts and ventilation windows, appropriate louvers and duct fittings, as well as their optimal aspect ratios, should be taken into consideration. For future research to be able to extend to incorporate a wider range of climate conditions, a hybrid ventilation approach integrating both mechanical and natural ventilation should be carried out. Moreover, further study of ventilation effectiveness, as per Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), is also recommended.
Emergent Alternative Home 2050
(University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013-05) Wadu Thanthrige, Cham; Rockwood, David; Architecture
Designing for a time beyond the immediate future has potentials for new dialogues. This approach challenges the designer to reconsider the point of departure, societal, contextual and other dynamics, techniques and available materials. Endeavors such as this also promote the opportunity to envision architectural inventions, and new concepts better suited for future. My project aims to find a prototype home for the future 2050, envisioning a design solution for a tropical urban environment. A series of chronological scenarios across a selected time line investigates the preferred future home. An architectural genealogy and emerging techniques suitable for the context are presented to solidify the overarching theme. My design proposal provides the necessary proof or evidence for this doctorate project, and tests my hypothesis for a synthetic organic Emergent Alternative Home 2050. Biotechnology, nanotechnology and biomimetic manifestations propagate a reductive, performative, and generative design. In turn, this leads to investigation of accurate, efficient, near intelligent, mass fabricated, low cost materials, components and systems. Self-assembly, flexibility and positive environmental footprint are forecasted for the future home 2050.

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