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Choi Sze Man. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2001-2002, design report." / .adhocism / definition --- p.1 / layering of city --- p.3 / life cycles --- p.7 / .adhocism on industrial buildings / wingkeiroad kwaichung --- p.24 / hungtoroad kwuntong --- p.32 / the site --- p.42 / machine aesthetics --- p.50 / .implications / violence in a +ve manner --- p.61 / sandwich programme --- p.65 / .scenarios / solids/voids --- p.66 / scenarios --- p.69

From the 1920s until present day, the technological evolution of the office building, or more specifically, the office building skyscraper has been eminent. From past to present, the functions of this building have changed dramatically and with this change, a component cost shift has occurred. An investigation of different technologies that have transformed over the years has been performed on three notable skyscrapers: the Empire State Building (1931 completion), the World Trade Center (1971 completion), and One World Trade Center (late 2013 projected completion). All buildings are located in New York City, New York and were constructed at relatively equal intervals throughout time, from each other. A building can be broken down into different elements and for this analysis; five specific components were investigated. They were the podium, also known as the foundation and floors, the load-bearing members of the structure, or frame, the veneer or curtain wall system, the interior finishes of the building and any machinery involved with the buildings functional usage. All three buildings incorporate all five of these components in their design, but there are distinctions as to how the percentages of importance of each changed as the evolution and knowledge of technology progressed throughout time. This study has addressed the different methods each building used to achieve a technological cutting edge of their respective periods of time of construction, within the scope of the five main building components.

Digitized by Kansas Correctional Industries

Digitized by Kansas Correctional Industries

Zhu Wen Jian. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2002-2003, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (p. 93). / Chapter 1. --- Acknowledgements --- p.4 / Chapter 2. --- Preface --- p.5 / Chapter 3. --- Introduction --- p.6 / Chapter 4. --- Methodology --- p.7 / Chapter 5. --- Research --- p.8 / Chapter 5.1 --- Definition --- p.10 / Chapter 5.2 --- Box --- p.11 / Chapter 5.3 --- Combination --- p.15 / Chapter 5.4 --- Space --- p.18 / Chapter 5.5 --- Structure --- p.22 / Chapter 5.6 --- Matrix of Box Building --- p.24 / Chapter 6. --- Exploration --- p.28 / Chapter 6.1 --- Exploration 1 --- p.30 / Chapter 6.2 --- Exploration 2 --- p.34 / Chapter 6.3 --- Experiment --- p.36 / Chapter 7. --- Design --- p.44 / Chapter 7.1 --- Background --- p.46 / Chapter 7.2 --- Research Issues --- p.49 / Chapter 7.3 --- Box Design --- p.50 / Chapter 7.4 --- Combination --- p.52 / Chapter 7.5 --- Formation --- p.54 / Chapter 7.6 --- Structure --- p.60 / Chapter 7.7 --- Additional Wall --- p.64 / Chapter 7.8 --- Additional Space --- p.66 / Chapter 7.9 --- Interior Space --- p.68 / Chapter 7.10 --- Final Application --- p.72 / Chapter 8. --- Bibliography --- p.92 / Chapter 9. --- Appendix _ Precedents --- p.94

Thesis. 1977. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography : leaves 228-233. / M.Arch.

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Sustainable building (SB) tools have been recognized and explored in different regions as among the most effective means to encourage, regulate and assist SB development. A large variety of SB tools have been developed and applied in the marketplace, while a number of new tools emerge each year. While the early-developed SB tools provide general references and resources, it is still not easy either to select from existing tools, to develop new tools, or to customize existing tools for any specific region. On the one hand, the quickly expanding number of tools is developed with different styles, contents, functions, underlying assumptions as well as limitations relating to the specific conditions in their origin regions. Without a comprehensive framework to classify the tools, it is difficult to select the right ones out for any specific task in hand. On the other hand, the conditions and requirements for developing SB tools in a specific region are multi-faceted and complex. Without a proper understanding of them from a holistic point of view, it is difficult to say which tools or which type of tools are indeed needed and appropriate in a region. Recognizing the demand for developing and applying specific SB tools in different regions and the confusion surrounding existing tools, this research establishes two comprehensive conceptual frameworks to classify SB tools and SB issues. The framework for SB tools includes four related categories that focus on building stakeholders, building activities, buildings, and building performances. The framework for SB issues constitutes two combined hierarchy structures each for the performance (P) factors and the decision-making (D) factors respectively. These two frameworks not only serve as guides toward identifying the types of tools (existing or not) that are needed and suitable in a specific region, but also facilitate the selection and customization of existing tools for specific regions. Guided by the two generic frameworks established in the research, China specific conditions and requirements for SB tools are investigated. China specific SB issues are first identified from three preliminary SB tools in the country and classified according to the generic frameworks for SB issues. A questionnaire survey targeting local architects is then conducted in four selected cities. Answers in the replied questionnaires are analysed with the SPSS software and the Content Analysis method. Local architects??? perception about the relative importance of SB issues and their preferences and expectation about the characters, orientations, functions and styles of SB tools are identified and compared with that in existing SB tools. Accordingly, similarities and contradictions between existing tools and local architects??? perceptions, preferences, and expectations regarding China specific SB tools are summarized and discussed. Synthesizing the above research and investigation about the generic and regionally specific aspects of SB tools, this thesis finally proposes a holistic approach to developing generic vs. regionally specific frameworks for SB tools. First, a more balanced approach for developing SB tools in both the broad and narrow senses is proposed and discussed; second, a suite approach for developing SB tools in both the functional and spatial dimensions is proposed and discussed. Conceptual frameworks are established in the discussions; examples are provided to illustrate the concepts; and recommendations are made for further development of the generic vs. regionally specific frameworks for SB tools in China.