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Shrestha, Subik
(University of Oregon, 2021-09-13)
“Downtown” and its revitalization have been among the most prominent issues for post-war American urbanism scholars. Of importance to this research are the federal government’s institution of urban renewal in 1954 to ...
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Alitema, Sharon
(University of Oregon, 2022-10-26)
Daylight is a multifaceted phenomenon that influences occupant comfort through its dynamic visual attributes. In an exploratory study conducted at River Road Elementary school, classrooms facing north, and south are selected ...
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Sleight, Harold L.
(University of Oregon, 1951)
This program study was born of ideas advanced in conference with the Chancellor of the State System. The chancellor, an able administrator himself, recognized the lack of, and the need for, administrators in the field of ...
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Collins, Thomas Daniel, 1979-
(University of Oregon, 2010-03)
New residence halls differ from their predecessors because of sophisticated systems, concern for energy efficiency, and attention to student satisfaction. Nevertheless, older facilities represent the bulk of housing stock ...
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Shaw, William R.
(University of Oregon, 2009-12)
In the 1930s Frank Lloyd Wright began working on a plan to remake the
architectural fabric of the United States. Based on the principle of decentralization,
Wright advocated for the abandonment of the industrialized city ...
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Meisel, Clair C.
(University of Oregon, 1932)
The slope of the Balcony and height of the stoppings shall first
be considered, so that the steel used in the construction of the balcony
may be designed accordingly.
When "setting up" the sections of the Parquette ...
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Daugherty, Joseph C.
(University of Oregon, 1952-06)
Stone carving is one of the oldest of the arts. From the earliest times man has used the permanent native materials around him both to help maintain his existence and to enhance his life. Stone, being one of the more ...
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Manion, Donald Keith
(University of Oregon, 1949-06)
In a small upstairs gallery in the Museum of Art at the University of Oregon there is a wall case containing a group of statuettes of fired clay. In this group stands a comparatively small figure of a woman this is outstanding ...
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McGlohn, Emily
(University of Oregon, 2012)
This thesis attempts to determine if misconception about vapor retarders and air barrier systems affects building enclosure design and construction. Literature on this subject is continually evolving and often contradictory, ...
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Dhar, Tanvi
(University of Oregon, 2016-10-27)
LEED(TM) for schools was introduced in response to research that showed the
influence of classroom environment on energy savings and students’ performance. There
is however a need to investigate the relationship ...
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Dow, Merlin G.
(University of Oregon, 1947-06)
The artist has sought in this project to create printed textiles for conetmporary interiors through organization
and structure within space. To build in space he has regarded the fabric itself the center of the spatial ...
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Hogan, Matthew Bryan, 1982-
(University of Oregon, 2011-06)
Passive House is a voluntary, performance-based energy standard for buildings. Passive Houses use on average 90% less energy for space conditioning than code-designed houses; Passive House therefore offers an ambitious ...
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Flach, Victor H. Jr
(University of Oregon, 1957-01)
I take my motivation for the M.F.A. degree to be the Opportunity it provides rather than the M. or the F.A.: the Opportunity to pursue my personal Growing by continuing the original studies and development of the particular ...
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Parhizkar , Hooman
(University of Oregon, 2022-05-10)
The global pandemic has caused myriad damages to the lives of millions of people worldwide. Several studies confirm that indoor spaces are the main hotspots of COVID-19 outbreaks resulting in multiple confirmed instances ...
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Vorderbruggen, Joan Marie
(University of Oregon, 2009-06)
Energy and environmental concerns warrant reconsideration of
operable windows as a means of ventilating and cooling office
environments. To design for optimal window use and performance,
architects must understand human ...
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Roldan, Jeronimo
(University of Oregon, 2022-10-04)
What roles can federal and municipal institutions play in the support of place-based culinary heritage? This thesis examines recent developments in federal and municipal intangible heritage preservation programs through ...
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Naik, Niyati
(University of Oregon, 2021-09-13)
It is the need of the day to design indoor environments that are not only comfortable but also pleasurable for the occupants. Passive yet dynamic architectural strategies have been widely acknowledged for their influence ...
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Thompson, Polly Povey
(University of Oregon, 1935-05)
During the last few decades the American tendency towards specialization has spread into almost every field of human endeavor, so that it is not at all surprising to discover a demand for specialized hotels with specialized ...
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Blankenberger, Denise
(University of Oregon, 2019-09-18)
Humans thermally adapt and respond to the thermal environment in a number of ways, including psychologically. Preliminary evidence suggests that wood can lead to a perceived sensation of warmth while thermal history has ...
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Rivera, Maria
(University of Oregon, 2020-02-27)
Recently, there has been a growing concern about poor thermal comfort and air quality conditions that can have a negative effect on children’s health and academic performance. Research in the U.S. and Europe has shown high ...
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