The modern world has forgotten a crucial part of what historically has been a beautiful experience in our homes: its connection to the planet. This thesis proposes a mix-use building that acts as an instrument to connect the users with the planet while maintaining contemporary standards of living. I believe that human beings have an innate tendency to connect with nature. The building design will have a passive aspect that is experiential and the active aspect that is functional. The spaces come alive through design by translating the planets four elements as a part of the daily lives of the users, activating the Fifth element, the Spirit. Connecting with nature on a fundamental level will enhance the inhabitants experience and create a connection with the planet through the spaces we inhabit. / Master of Architecture / Throughout history our homes reacted to the rains, winds, sun, and earth. Today, there is a disconnect between the dwelling and the planet. This thesis observes this disconnect and responds to it through a mix-use building design that acts as an instrument to connect the users with the planet while maintaining current standards of living. Connecting with the planet will enhance the inhabitants experience by creating a connection through the spaces we inhabit.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/83885 |
| Date | 06 July 2018 |
| Creators | Almashal, Leith A. |
| Contributors | Architecture, Piedmont-Palladino, Susan C., Emmons, Paul F., Kelsch, Paul J. |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | ETD, application/pdf |
| Rights | In Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
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