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Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographical references. / There are many reasons for undertaking a work such as this. Among them are the benefits offered to society when we acknowledge the potential of submersible structures, The provision of habitable underwater space remains an unexploited resource of great potential. Hopefully, it will be utilized in an ethically intelligent manner. Perhaps, the spiritual qualities of water will foster peace engendering or life sustaining pursuits resulting in paradigms of new urban forms and ideals. Herein, a broad view is offered of inspirations and ideologies leading towards a conceptual basis for sea dwellings. Developed from an ontogenesis into criteria for environmental design, siting, energy options and program ethics, a platform for establishing a sea utilization framework is imparted. The structural design development incorporates fundamental considerations for aqueous habitats. Reinforced concrete for sea use is discussed in depth including expositions on hydraulic cements and construction techniques . A basic sea structure design/analysis method which uses thin shell theory to reliably approximate the behavior of thick shells is presented through both simple and complex examples. The volume concludes with a metamorphosis of sea dwelling concepts in the form of original sketches, technical drawings and tone paintings. This thesis attempts to broaden the scope of knowledge of the architectural designer and planner through an effort to bridge ocean sciences, ocean engineering and architectural concerns. With the knowledge thus gained, it may be possible to project further into civilization's potential for cultural development within the limited context of the sea as a dwelling place. / by Ricardo Guillermo. / M.Arch.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 81). / This thesis addresses the problem of developing continuity between an existing residential area and a design of a medium density housing development. An identification of architectural patterns in the area of the site yields an abstract model of a typical block involving different building types on different zones of the block. This model is applied to the organization of the new housing development and modified to suit new programmatic requirements. Ensuing design development shows that continuity with an urban residential context can be found at both an organizational level and at the level of architectural detail, while responding to the demands of a new housing programme. / by Juan Pablo Molestina. / M.Arch.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1979. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographical references. / This study was done in relation to contextual levels; A general level of structural-methodical rationalization problems of the planning and design process. This general level was related mainly to the building types which respond to extreme external conditions (such as topography,climate or social economic conditions) The specific level of terrace houses as an example of buildings of that kind and their adaptation process and mechanisms to the external conditions as rational, systematic development process. The S.A.R. approach serves as a background reference for this study. Some proposals were made to adopt the S.A.R design methodology in the case of terrace houses. The 'Morphogical Box' method which was developed by F. Zwicky for the systematic generation of alternative planning solutions was modified and applied in the classification and analysis purposes as well as in structuring the planning and design process to accommodate different external conditions and changing design objectives. These two systematic approaches were applied in the proposals for the rationalization of terrace houses. / by Gabriel M. Nattel. / M.Arch.

Thesis. 1975. M.Arch.A.S.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / M.Arch.A.S.

Thesis. 1977. M.Arch.A.S.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography : p. 103. / by Loren Ahles. / M.Arch.A.S.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: p. 236-239. / by Carol Jean Boemer. / M.Arch.

Thesis. 1975. M.Arch.A.S.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / Bibliography: leaf 62. / by Shyng Miin Chen. / M.Arch.A.S.