Category: Research
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The Annotated Sketchbook; Historical and Modern Insights
The annotated sketchbook has been a fascination of many over hundreds of years. Even now, illustrated journals continue to be presented by renowned research organizations. The value of this type of work is underestimated by today’s design profession, often appearing only in the sidelines. In 2013 I submitted a research proposal for the Wisconsin “Posters…
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Adaptive Architecture for Older Adults
How can we provide the necessary infrastructure to care for older people in a way that maintains design integrity and doesn’t stigmatize or infantile these groups? We have an opportunity to create an innovative approach to housing for older people that can benefit individuals and communities alike. In 2021 I prepared a research proposal for…
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Fostering Success through Refugee Housing in Germany
As refugee housing is reexamined we should be looking to create shelter that doesn’t simply provide the absolute minimum for survival, but elevates shelter to become something more than basic protection. In 2016 I submitted a research proposal to the Fulbright Program for the 2017-2018 grant year. Although it was not accepted, this project is…