WASHHOUSE : A shared amenity for dense urban environments.

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dc.contributor.advisorSchaum, Troyen_US
dc.contributor.advisorFinley, Dawnen_US
dc.creatorLangat, Noah Kiproben_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-22T16:31:27Zen_US
dc.date.available2024-05-22T16:31:27Zen_US
dc.date.created2024-05en_US
dc.date.issued2024-04-18en_US
dc.date.submittedMay 2024en_US
dc.date.updated2024-05-22T16:31:27Zen_US
dc.description.abstractA shift in urban living density triggers a multitude of behavioral changes. The consequences of heightened density are diverse, encompassing shifts in property ownership, alterations to daily routines, changes in workplace locations, and reassessments of the significance of communal engagement and spaces. The primary focus of this thesis is to conceptualize routine daily activities integral to our lives, particularly delving into the process of doing laundry—a seemingly mundane yet vital aspect of everyday living experience. The context for this exploration is set in Nairobi, Kenya, in dense urban areas. The project delves into the interplay between form and function, especially as building functions evolve and social functions persist amidst changes in time, technology, and socio-political environments. By examining structures that have served various functions at different times, the thesis anticipates a shift in design and factors it into its considerations.en_US
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen_US
dc.identifier.citationLangat, Noah. WASHHOUSE : A shared amenity for dense urban environments. (2024). Masters thesis, Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/116202en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/116202en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.subjectWashhouseen_US
dc.subjecturban densityen_US
dc.subjecturban amenitiesen_US
dc.subjectarchitectureen_US
dc.subjectlaundromaten_US
dc.subjectrural-urban migrationen_US
dc.subjecthygieneen_US
dc.subjectwashbasinsen_US
dc.subjectlavoirsen_US
dc.subjectform and functionen_US
dc.titleWASHHOUSE : A shared amenity for dense urban environments.en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentArchitectureen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineArchitectureen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Architectureen_US
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