Thesis. 1979. M.C.P.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: leaves 93-95. / M.C.P.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-98). / Out of the inescapables of building come inspiration for architectural design. Decisions which respond to climate make their mark in design, just as structural requirements, lighting provisions, and the limitations of a site do. Presented here are "patterns" which have been developed to illustrate ways in which the design of dwellings can respond to climate. Rules of thumb for passive solar design and natural ventilation are included, as well as suggestions for providing a choice of differently tempered spaces. New patterns of use are also presented for responding to seasonal and diurnal changes. Several example designs are included. These designs all begin with the assumption of a shared-wall form and a Boston climate, but are meant for sites of different sizes, proportions, and orientations. / by Susan Kaufmann Paulos. / M.Arch.

Thesis. 1975. B.S.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. / Includes bibliography. / B.S.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographical references. / by Sandra Airené Jones. / M.Arch.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1980. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-133). / This thesis deals with inhabitants' modifications of the 19th century sidehall houses in East Boston, now a predominantly Italian neighborhood. On the basis of the data obtained by a survey and observations, the practical reasons and social and psychological implications of each identified pattern of both interior and exterior modification are analyzed. Inhabitant s modify their houses according to their changing living situations, or special needs that are different in each family. They can correspond with the changing living standard in the whole society and developing technology by constantly modifying their houses. Housing modification functions as an important adaptation mechanism especially for working class people who cannot easily move from one place to another because of financial constraints and the tight social relationships among them in the region. Modifications are also a means of self-expression for the inhabitants. As they modify their houses they always try to imply their taste and values through the modifications. They try to define their own territories and personalize them through modifications. Modifications are the results of inhabitants' active reactions to such needs, which are quite essential to them. After all, home modification, which has been ignored by most architects despite its familiarity in the United States, has great significance to the inhabitants, psychologically as well as practically. It enhances the inhabitants' sense of ownership, competence and self-worth. / by Toshihito Yokouchi. / M.Arch.

Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1976. / Microfiche copy available in Archives and Rotch. / Includes bibliographical references. / by John B. Wilbur III. / M.C.P.

Thesis. 1976. B.S.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. / Microfiche copy available in Archives and Rotch. / Includes bibliographical references. / by Jill Feblowitz. / B.S.

Thesis. 1977. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. VIDEOCASSETTE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH VISUAL COLLECTIONS. / Contents of videocassette: Preparing for childbirth. / Bibliography : leaves 113-115. / M.Arch.

Thesis (M.Arch)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1980. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: p. 41-42. / by Walter K. W. Kwan. / M.Arch

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