Architecture Program
Date of this Version
Spring 5-6-2011
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The goal of this thesis is to research, design and document an architectural project that address the realities of the current and future social, environmental and economic issues of the United States. Specifically, the intent of this venture is to produce a project which can obtain two levels of self-sufficiency within a dense urban context. The first level of self-sufficiency would be obtained by not requiring the acquisition of energy from nonrenewable external sources. The second level of self-sufficiency would provide the permanent occupants the means to sustain the basic needs of life without requiring financial support from externals sources. Lastly, the development of the project will also investigate and devise a system that empowers an architect to be a leader, have independence and freedom in design.