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Outlaw Operators, Then and Now: Why the 1969 Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act Failed to Prevent the Contemporary Black Lung Epidemic
After being nearly-eradicated by the 1969 Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, coal worker’s pneumoconiosis is resurging at unprecedented rates—and predominantly in Central Appalachia’s former company-owned coal ... -
Islamic Iconography in the Ottoman Empire
The recently acquired 19th-century Ottoman manuscript in the Walter Havighurst Special Collections offers a fascinating glimpse into Islamic religious practices during the late Ottoman period. The object, a medallion-shaped ... -
Designing for Neurodiversity: Introducing Equity to the Resort Experience
This thesis is the first part of a two-part project researching inclusive design practices as a case study within the hospitality industry. It aims to answer the question—what design conventions can be utilized to create ... -
Marine Urbanism: The Impact of Sea Level Rise on the Identity of Future Cities of the Bahamas
As the reality of climate change continues to augment the dangers of flooding and sea level rise in the world today, it is imperative that innovative methods of adaptive urbanization be considered to sustain the earth's ... -
The Kush Train to Promote Patrimonial Tourism of the Ancient African of Kush, as a Means to Rejuvenate the Economy of Sudan
In the Sudan, decreasing economic viability has depleted the country’s capital resources resulting in poverty, unemployment, and inequitable opportunities for its citizens. The paper discusses the following question: can ... -
Environmental Medicine: Healing Through Creative Process
Art therapy is an effective method of helping people - not only to recover from illness - but also to recognize how personal experiences affect oneself and others. Art therapy uses a combination of therapeutic reasoning ... -
Redefining Public Spaces in Egypt: Architecture of Change and Ownership Empowered by Citizens
Architecture and Politics are connected in various ways, and one of the most notable functions of architecture in a political context is to reflect on the voice and needs of the people. This paper asks how architecture can ... -
Meaningful Development: Value Producing Architecture
I identify as a design-oriented entrepreneur, or "archipreneur." Most architects find themselves serving clients who ultimately make the key decisions. The architects of the 21st century should seek to strategically develop ... -
Disobsolesence: an approach to obsolete industrial sites within the rust belt
The rust belt region of the United States, a once prosperous industrial epicenter for the world, suffered from rampant disinvestment, deindustrialization, and a shrinking population since its height in the postwar period. ... -
Cricket for the people: designing stadium for the 21st century global community
Cricket is a popular sport that is played in many countries around the world. It is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players. The game is known for its unique rules and terminology, including the use ... -
Geographic Inequalities: Exploring Green Space Access in New York City
Access to green space, areas such as parks, outside playgrounds, and general plant life, has been linked to positive physical and mental benefits. In metropolitan areas like New York City, it can be difficult to find and ... -
The Relationship between Vernacular Architecture and Embodied Energy
At the core of green building initiatives exits low embodied energy. This concept suggests the importance of reducing emissions in architectural development by implementing low-energy materials through low-energy mechanisms. ... -
Countering the Dominant Ideology of the Christmas Movie Genre
In the world of cinema, a strange phenomenon emerged in the 1940s and continues to this day: this is the phenomenon of the Christmas movie. This paper investigates the question of what defines a film in the Christmas ... -
Architecture For Crisis: Designing a Space Between Public Realms and Healthcare Facilities
In 2020, when COVID-19 hit worldwide, many nations ran out of capacity for hospitals, treatments, and facilities, forcing hospitals to expand their facilities beyond their traditional physical boundaries. Even with ... -
Reclaim, remediate, & revitalize: environmental injustice in Detroit, MI
This thesis study investigates the effects of living in toxic communities and the relationship between humans and the natural environment. The industrial revolution brought many new forms into urban/industrial cities. ...