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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Light Wells"”.
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Four Pools | Four Qualities
… setting. This thesis investigates qualities of light and shadow, and how these elements activate the interior surfaces of form. The architecture is formed by the introduction of light and shadow in ways that are meant to create moments of pause. The building consists of a series of separate …
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A house in Blacksburg
… the senses. A touch, a scent, a sound, a sight (light and darkness)—each serves to make one more keenly alive. The senses, too. can arouse memories. In this house there are three paths. Each path captures a particular part of the natural environment to arouse sensations. The path that goes …
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Embodied relevance: exploring the potential of existing concrete frame structures: the case of the Christiaan Barnard Hospital
… of the building through the incorporation of light wells and various cuts and punctures throughout. While increasing occupancy wellbeing, this also allows for a comfortable interior climate through passive means and will improve the energy efficiency of the building, which is coupled with the …
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Convergence: A New Future for the Samuel Madden Homes
Housing in prosperous American cities is becoming increasingly expensive, forcing many municipal governments to re-evaluate how they will continue to serve lower-income residents and ensure equitable access to housing and resources. In the City of Alexandria, the Alexandria Re-Development and …