Inspired Conservation

Author

• Nicholas Kirscht

Files

Date of Award

2012

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

https://hdl.handle.net/10365/19960

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Rights

NDSU Policy 190.6.2

URI

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Abstract

This thesis aims to achieve higher levels of building performance by instilling a consciousness toward energy conservation in inhabitants of a built construct. A variety of methods for harnessing, storing, and using energy are available today; however, because conventional energy is non-renewable and harmful to the environment, architects must continually explore renewable energy and integrate appropriate passive/active strategies in early stages of design to lessen the dependency and use of these resources. In response, this proposal for a mixed-use building will become an expression of energy conservation while serving as an extension of St. Paul’s transportation and energy infrastructure, and preserving the city’s historical significance.

Recommended Citation

Kirscht, Nicholas, "Inspired Conservation" (2012). Architecture Theses. 852.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/852