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Item Recognizing Ruralism: Architecture of Organic Agriculture(2023-04-18) Dye, Ivan Donald; Tsang, MaggieSince the rise of industrialization and growth of urban centers, societal binaries have perpetuated an urban-rural divide that has led to a misconception of the rural. Combined with the exploitative processes of commercialized, industrial agriculture, the value of rural landscapes has become increasingly instrumental; however, these spaces should be recognized for their intrinsic value. This thesis explores how an organic approach to farming adds value back to the rural identity and facilitates ecological care for landscapes that are not only productive, but reproductive. Embedded within the research is a design proposal, situated in the rural Midwest, for an Institute of Regenerative Agriculture. Acknowledging the subjectivities and interdependencies of human and non-human species and demonstrating a negotiation of material and space that achieves reciprocity between architecture and landscape, the design puts forth an argument for the already present and ever-increasing inherent value of rural landscapes.Item Wet, Wet, Wet.(2024-04-17) Yip, Nicole Catherine; Tsang, Maggie; Finley, DawnWet, humid, foggy, muggy, soaked, damp, moist, dank... taking these words often problematized in architecture, the thesis questions how our vocabulary around "wetness" can be transformed by adding productive value to these terms. The thesis explores a paradigm shift in architectural design, challenging the conventional treatment of water as a problem to be rejected or mitigated. It emphasizes the need to redefine the building envelope, moving away from sealed containers and rigid boundaries. Instead, the focus is on embracing water as a functional, productive, and sensorial element, transforming our perception of it. The proposed building envelopes advocate for a new environmental way of living, understanding buildings as dynamic entities influenced by weather, atmosphere, and time. By rethinking the relationship between the building and its (wet) environment, architects can create spaces that prioritize spatial variety over function, fostering permeability and hybridization of interior and exterior realms. The proposal suggests a departure from the static and stable conditions that enable uniformity, advocating for a design approach that begins from our bodies' relationship to the building envelope while integrating sensorial qualities and responding to the dynamic nature of architecture.