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Graduate Works: Recent submissions

  • Prey preference in Cancer antennarius, Tegula funebralis or Lottia digitalis 
    Brown, Matthew R. (Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 2005)
  • Project-3: Research Exhibit 
    Loaiza, Dominic (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008)
    A case study looking at the Music Department facility at Portland State University. The thesis states, at a college of music, rehearsal space is the most important type of space. The paper is derived from a 1.5 hour ...
  • Discovering Public Space: An Investigation of Portland's Civic Realm 
    Searcy, Irie (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
    There are many factors that contributed to positive outdoor space. Through the evaluation of four public places in proximity to civic structures a list of design principles was created.
  • Influence of Neighborhood Plans on Private Development 
    Jensen, Kelsey (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008)
    The Conway property in North West Portland is a former industrial area, zoned very liberally. Conway has hired consultants that proposed a high density development similar to that of the Pearl district. The density unease's ...
  • Project 3: Program Research Exhibit 
    Barlow, Christopher (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
    An investigation into the transportation related issues associated with the redevelopment of the Con-way property in NW Portland. Includes an analysis of the and the NW Plan District and the Transportation System Plan as ...
  • Willamette Falls: The Challenge of Planning with Finite Resources 
    Polinik, Samantha (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-05)
    This paper asks the question, "Should the threat of dwindling fossil fuel resources influence master planning design decisions at the Willamette Falls? More specifically, should programmatic choices be swayed towards ...
  • What is the City of Beaverton? 
    Fitzsimmons, Rebecca (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
    his paper looks at what kind of city Beaverton is and if it could be classified as an Edge City.
  • Building to the Code: Tracing the Impact of the Regulatory Environment Through Northwest Portland 
    Gregory, Nathan (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
  • Why do people use Community Gardens? To bolster their sense of community, of course! 
    Kilmer, Mark (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008)
    Objective - To assess the motivating factors in participation of community garden users. This was done through a series of short interviews with users at various locations. An attempt to discover a set of morals and ...
  • Analyzing Suburban Transit Oriented Development 
    Cloyd, Justin (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-06)
    Orenco Station and The Round at Beaverton Central are examined through user surveys. Users at each development were asked to list likes, dislikes, and to rate their immediate area. The history of each development, including ...
  • Musicians and Nonmusical Sounds 
    Monahan, Justin (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
    This article states the results of a survey conducted of Portland area musicians and sound artists as to the extent to which nonmusical sounds affect their art. Results varied, but most musicians stated that nonmusical ...
  • Is the face of library changing with the onset of digital technology? 
    Prabhakar, Chitra (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008)
    This brief paper looks into how and why traditional libraries are changing with the impact of digital technology.
  • Artisanal Coffeehouses as Potential Prototype for Community Hearth 
    Melvin, Robert (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
    The University of Oregon winter 2008 terminal studio to be conducted by professor D. Genasci, addresses potential development of the Conway (Consolidated Truck Lines) property in northwest Portland, Oregon. The area has ...
  • A Community Center for Portland's Brooklyn Neighborhood: Survey of Demographics and Existing Services 
    Ehn, Melissa (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-07)
    A survey of the demographics and existing recreational opportunities and facilities in Portland's Brooklyn neighborhood, with a view to determining whether a community center would be an appropriate addition to the ...
  • Architecture Programming Project 3: 21st century Community center 
    Sham, Man Kei (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-07)
    The history of community city can trace back to 1907. At that time, Edward J. Ward, a Presbyterian minister in New York, proposed community center in schools which provided facilities for inner cities outside school hours. ...
  • Project 3 for ARCH 549, Architectural Programming 
    Walsh, Anthony (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008)
    Interview and research into the spatial differences necessary between classrooms, studios and performance space and what local resources/schools exist that have proven successful.
  • Project 3 for ARCH 549, Architectural Programming 
    Nunez, Courtney (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
    Research is to determine the design considerations that should be given to classroom spaces in an arts school.
  • Charrette. Fall 2008. Library and Learning Commons University of Oregon, Portlland White Stag Building 
    Prowda, Zachary; Dorosti, Cyrus (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008)
    The following document is a compilation of notes, photographs, and thoughts gathered during a Charrette held by University of Oregon's Portland Head Librarian Karen Munro. The goal of the Charrette was to brainstorm ...
  • Neighborhood Identity: Zoning and/or Master Plan? 
    Seminario Thulin, Andres (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008-12-08)
    Identity is a very important quality of emerging neighborhoods and it can be successfully achieved through different tools, such as zoning code and master planning. This thesis is trying to prove how both can help shape ...
  • A Survey and Analysis of the Use of Public Transportation for Fans Attending Portland Trailblazer Basketball Games 
    Dorosti, Cyrus (University of Oregon, Dept. of Architecture, Portland Program, 2008)
    6 p.

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