Architecture Theses and Dissertations
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Item Home on 7th and P(2024) Bugbee, Megan; Burke, Juan; Architecture; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The purpose of this thesis is to address the on-going homelessness struggles cities face and provide an opportunity to lessen the number of people battling homelessness. Focusing on the DC area, the city has made attempts to end homelessness yet based on the demographics DC’s majority homeless population consist of single male individuals. This is where DC is falling short in the fight to end homelessness by providing for these single individuals. Searching for gaps in the urban fabric typically where these individuals congregate, this thesis aims to provide a solution to add to the existing DC programs to further eliminate homelessness in the area. Proposing a kit of part design solution for a sustainable construction method that can be assembled, dissembled, and transported to new sites depending on need. The kit-of-parts systems include modular wall panels, prefabricated structural frames, roof trusses, and mechanical systems such as HVAC units. By using these standardized components, builders can streamline their processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency while still maintaining high levels of quality. This thesis can provide necessities to the homeless such as beds, safety and security, medical support, and the ability to learn life skills.Item EDU-SCAPE: Crafting Social Landscapes through Learning within Ivy City and Trinidad(2024) Hernandez, Kevin Alexander; Burke, Juan; Architecture; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The District of Columbia boasts wonderful neighborhoods of various scales and cultures, with many stemming from the city’s inception. While enriched with life, culture, and community, not all neighborhoods share the same benefits, with several neighborhoods and communities within the district devoid of amenities which are present elsewhere. Ivy City and Trinidad, both historic communities located in Ward 5 have historically been ignored by the city, with several master plans and development campaigns threatening the livelihood of local residents in exchange for economic benefit. This thesis seeks to find ways to design for such communities, while providing enriched social spaces for locals amid threatening campaigns and architecture. By acknowledging the existing academic facilities and institutions located in both neighborhoods, the design of the project focused on utilizing learning facilities and communal design initiatives to provide residents with facilities that provide amenities and communal spaces for lifelong learning and improved quality of life.Item FAREWELL, RFK. HELLO AFFORDABILITY AND PLACE.(2020) Ramirez, Christopher Rudy; Bell, Matthew; Architecture; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The RFK Stadium is a 50-year-old building that is planned to be demolished by 2021. The building is deteriorating more over time. The cost of maintenance and utilities is 3.5 million dollars per year without creating revenue. But, once the stadium is gone, the entire RFK Campus (190 acres) becomes available. Currently, 167 acres are covered to asphalt. But, despite current plans that propose sport facilities, this thesis explores the dedication of the RFK campus for housing. First, it examines past and present planning efforts in order to draw principles of design. Second, it provides an analysis of the site with its benefits and constraints. Third, it studies successful cases as precedents. Finally, it proposes a master plan for the RFK Campus covering housing, institutional buildings, monuments, and parks.