College of Design Theses and Dissertations
Original work in partial fulfillment of a graduate degree in the College of Design (formerly College of Architecture).
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Conceptual framework for incorporating access for maintainability considerations in BIM coordination
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-05-05)Access to perform maintainability tasks has been addressed by facility managers as one of the common struggles they face once the construction project is delivered. The development of Building Information Modeling (BIM) ... -
The application of ecosystem services in higher education planning: Very high research institutes
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-04-28)The question this study aims to answer is “Are ecosystem services being utilized within campus planning frameworks to address human health and environmental performance?” and then –“If yes- is there an effective measurement ... -
Design of an animal management tool to support lifesaving practices in an animal shelter
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-05-05)Open-admission animal shelters face many challenges as an under-resourced and often overcrowded municipal facility. With the no-kill movement in animal welfare that aims to end euthanasia of adoptable animals in shelters, ... -
Fabrication toolkit for upcycling HDPE plastic bags
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-04-28)This thesis presents a set of fabrication techniques for upcycling HDPE (High Density PolyEthylene) plastic bags. It enables not only reusing abandoned plastic bags but also creating 3D objects by folding and joining ... -
Travel behavior dynamics from a longitudinal perspective in Indonesia
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-04-22)This dissertation links urbanization phenomenon with the literature of travel behavior, particularly as it relates to its interaction with the built environment. The aim is to extend the collective understanding of how the ... -
A home intervention augmented reality tool for occupational therapists
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-04-28)The purpose of this project is to design a tablet-based AR application for use by OTs in home care. This application would allow OTs to support individuals with physical impairment and disability when making home modifications. ... -
RATIONAL DECISION MAKING IN EARLY URBAN DESIGN BASED ON UNCERTAIN PERFORMANCE PREDICTIONS
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-03-06)The world is currently undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in human history. More than half of the global population is now concentrated in urban areas, and by 2060 `two third of the expected population of 10 billion ... -
A user-centered analysis of Virtual Reality in design review: comparing three-dimensional perception and presence between immersive and non-immersive environments
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-01-03)Over the last few years, the adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) solutions by the construction industry has grown rapidly worldwide. These have been developed and used for different purposes, including collaborative design ... -
A Framework for Developing Machining Learning Models for Facility Life-cycle Cost Analysis through BIM and IoT
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-04-02)This thesis presents a research project that developed a machine learning-enabled facility life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) framework using data provided by Building Information Models (BIM) and the Internet of Things (IoT). ... -
Sustainable Energy Technology, Adoption, Rebound, and Resilience
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-01-22)SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY, ADOPTION, REBOUND, AND RESILIENCE Shahaboddin (Sean) Hashemi Toroghi Directed by Dr. Valerie M. Thomas and Dr. Daniel Castro-Lacouture While in the United States, centralized generation ... -
A methodological assessment of extreme heat mortality modeling and heat vulnerability mapping in Atlanta, Detroit, and Phoenix
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-11-12)Extreme temperatures pose an increasingly high risk to human health and are projected to worsen in a warming climate with increased intensity, duration and frequency of heat waves, further amplified by the urban heat island, ... -
Estimating Managed Lanes Door-to-door Travel Timesavings Using Shortest Path Algorithms
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-08-27)Implementing managed lanes, such as high-occupancy toll lanes, within existing urban highway corridors has become increasingly common in cities that want to provide a reliable transportation option but lack sufficient ... -
Economic and Social Sustainability of Sidewalk Infrastructure
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-08-27)The presence of sidewalks and quality of sidewalk infrastructure are important indicators of perceived pedestrian safety and the walkability of neighborhoods. However, a wide gap exists between the accessibility and quality ... -
ANALYZING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BIKE SHARE TRIPS MADE ON REGULAR AND ELECTRIC BICYCLES
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-09-11)In 2017, JUMP Bicycle Company introduced dockless electric bicycles in several cities in the United States. Two of these cities were Austin, TX, and Atlanta, GA, both of which already had bikeshare companies operating with ... -
Will Millennials Stay in Cities and Travel without Cars?
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-08-24)Will millennials stay in cities and travel without cars? To answer this question, this dissertation examines heterogeneity in modality styles and residential preferences in a sample of millennials and members of Generation ... -
It takes green to go green: An Atlanta-based evaluation of employer-provided commuting incentives as a method to overcome work site car-dependency
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-07-30)Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the concept of applying travel options and incentives to mitigate the effects of congestion through human travel behavior change. While traditionally applied in a municipal context, ... -
Estimating demand for an electric vertical landing and takeoff (eVTOL) air taxi service using discrete choice modeling
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-07-30)Urban Air Mobility (UAM), often referred to in the press as “flying cars,” is slated to be the next big thing in transportation. As congestion continues to increase on our roads and transit systems are in dire need of ... -
Decision support system for the integration of sustainable parameters in single-family housing project delivery
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-07-26)The implementation of sustainable practices in building construction has a direct impact on the financial, environmental, and social dimensions of sustainable development. Powering and heating buildings consumes enormous ... -
A conceptual framework of adaptive architecture: A cybernetics approach to bio-inspired strategies
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-05-21)This thesis develops the conceptual framework of adaptive architecture, where adaptability is defined by the capacity of an organism or a system to act in response to variations in natural conditions. This research considers ... -
Does green infrastructure promote equitable development? The mediating role of social capital in shaping impacts
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-05-17)Planners, policymakers, and elected officials increasingly view investments in green infrastructure, parks and other green development as opportunities for spurring economic growth, increasing environmental quality, and ...
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