School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation: Recent submissions
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Facade as Avian Habitat: Designing Multispecies Cohabitation at the University of Maryland
(2022-06-21)Students in this studio were challenged to redesign the existing south-facing brick facade of the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation building at the University of Maryland, College Park, using an aesthetically ... -
INDIGENOUS TERRITORIES: PRESERVING ANCESTRAL LINEAGES IN NICARAGUA THROUGH ECOLOGICAL HABITATION
(2022)Nicaragua's Miskitu Indigenous peoples of the North Caribbean Coast ofNicaragua possesses a traditional and simple way of life. Colonialism and a historical record of social injustices have plagued their communities, their ... -
The Resilient Island - Revitalizing a Broken Home
(2022)Disaster struck Puerto Rico on September 6th, 2017, when Hurricane Irma, a category 5 hurricane, breached the islands. Communities had no time to recover as Hurricane Maria, an even bigger threat, reached land not more ... -
Reimagining Housing in Montgomery County, Maryland: Bringing Flexibility to Single Family Zoning
(2022)This thesis proposes to increase options in a single-use residential zone using a “missing middle” typology to support the future of housing in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a recommendation to adjust the parameters ... -
Enhancing Ellicott City: Introducing Resiliency to a Damaged Community
(2022)The historic Main Street area of Ellicott City has suffered massive hardships over the last several years, with two devastating floods causing considerable damage to the vibrant small business community. The county has ...