Thesis--Catholic University of America, 1947. / "An essay on the sources": p. 226-230.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1937. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaf iv).

Originally presented as the author's Thesis (Ph. D.--Howard University, 2000) under the title: The erosion of home rule in the District of Columbia : the impact of partisan politics, city-suburban politics, and Congressional intervention, 1973-1998. / Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-234) and index.

Originally presented as the author's Thesis (Ph. D.--Howard University, 2000) under the title: The erosion of home rule in the District of Columbia : the impact of partisan politics, city-suburban politics, and Congressional intervention, 1973-1998. / Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-234) and index.

Washington. D.C.’s urban plan has been studied from Baroque and Parisian standpoints, amongst others. However, understanding Americas capital urban plan from a Kemelic perspective has rarely been attempted. The objective of this investigation was to examine Kemetic symbols within the urban plan, street layout, of Washington, D.C., and to add another, ancient African narrative to the way the city can be interpreted. This study is significant because it explores an overlooked, understudied, yet essential, contribution from an ancient African culture. Kemet. The theoretical framework employed in this research comes from Molefi Asante’s Afrocentricity theory. This theory was employed because it places African phenomena at the center of the research. Further, Afroccntricity, allowed for an expansion of the current conversation as it pertains to discussing the urban plan of Washington. In addition, a hermeneutical methodology was utilized to analyze particular maps, and ancient Kemetic papyri, to show how Kemetic symbols could be seen within the city’s uiban plan. Information was gathered from maps, hand-drawn maps, papyri, texts, and visits to the nation’s pital. The conclusions drawn from the analysis illustrate that there are Kemetic symbols found within the urban plan of Washington, D.C. Lastly, the research provides evidence that, from its inception, Washington, D.C. had Kemetic symbols incorporated into its urban plan: and that past and present builders may be aware of this Kemetic presence.

For finishing this thesis, I want to rethink the meaning of architecture after studying architecture in these years. I reviewed buildings in the world. In the process of reviewing, I analyzed these buildings by the method which called finite element method. The finite element method is usually used for analyzing the complex system of structure. In this system, The line is the basic element for a one dimension. The plane is the basic element for a two dimension. By following this logic, the cube is the basic element for the three dimension. After some researches for cube in architecture and geometry, I found there were a lot of examples for using cube to design. And for cube itself, there were many properties. Then, I decided to use cube to design the building in my thesis. And in the process for designing, I understood the meaning of architecture and design better than before. For finishing this design, I related Washington, D.C. with my design. So I designed a multi-function museum for this city to help people to understand how this city was built in the history. As a landmark building, this building, "Impressions of DC," is a result of this thesis study and exploration of the cube. / Master of Architecture / It is easy to build a building. But for building a city, it is much harder. For building a city, this is a long process. And in this process, many important moments would happen. The city, Washington, D.C., was also built after many important moments. As one of most important capitals in the world, this city has suffered many disasters and survived in the process of history. There are many museums in this city to record the history of this country, but there is not a good museum to record the history of this city. So, I decided to design a building for this great city. This building would also become a good place to help people understand this city. This building would become a new landmark for this city. I decided to design this building in a special site, the Hains Point. This site is close to the Potomac River and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. So, it would be easy for that people visit this building. I also want this building become the first impression of DC for people. This is also my thesis title. I used my architecture knowledge and many people's help to design this cube building, "Impressions of DC".

Houselessness is a prevalent issue in America's major cities. In large cities such as Washington, D.C., it is common to see people living on the streets and in public spaces. The underlying causes of houselessness are multifaceted, but it is evident that the city does not provide appropriate resources for these individuals to exist humanely. This study aims to comprehend the primary needs of a houseless person and determine how urban design solutions might provide resources to address those needs. For the investigation, SW Washington, DC's waterfront neighborhood was chosen. In its urban fabric, numerous unused or underutilized spaces have been observed. These spaces have the potential to be transformed into urban places that could make the city more supportive to the population without houses. A number of such resources have been identified. Several survey methods, such as non-participatory observation, and traffic and pedestrian counts, were utilized to obtain primary data for the research. In addition, diverse data sources, such as GIS data, journals, books, podcasts, television interviews, and website content, were consulted to obtain secondary data. Collected data was studied and synthesized to develop urban design ideas that can aid unsheltered individuals with their daily needs and make the city more hospitable. This research is not intended to solve the issue of homelessness in American cities; rather, it aims to highlight the needs of those impacted and propose possible intervention strategies in conjunction with other social services and design solutions (i.e., traditional shelters, traditional housing). The study also provides a brief overview of the causes of houselessness in the United States and an investigation into the lives of people living unsheltered. The outcome will give policymakers an understanding of how a city can facilitate its unfortunate residents. / Master of Science / Housing is a fundamental need for all people. What occurs when an individual loses their home and becomes houseless? He or she investigates potential alternatives. The alternatives can include a hotel or motel, a friend's or relative's house, a homeless shelter, and in desperate situations, a tent inside the city. This study primarily focuses on the houseless individuals who could not find any housing and sought out services in the city that a house provides. This study used the SW waterfront neighborhood of Washington, DC, as a study area and demonstrated the design of places within this city fabric that may lessen the challenges a houseless person may encounter. The study outcome proposes services like restrooms, shaded parking, cooking places, and places to lie down in various parts of the city. If implemented, it is expected that the city's fabric will be more hospitable to its unfortunate houseless citizens.

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