Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Bennett, Samantha J
URN	etd-09022011-150323
Title	Experiencing Architecture through Active and Mindful Spaces
Degree	Master of Architecture
Department	Architecture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Marcia Feuerstein Committee Chair Paul Emmons Committee Member Susan Piedmont-Palladino Committee Member
Keywords	shadow mindful active light dwelling materiality
Date of Defense	2011-05-10
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The connection between our body and mind is integral in the way we perceive and relate to the world that exists around us. Our perceptions and emotional responses to those spaces can influence and become a powerful tool for design. In turn, architecture can encourage active and mindfullness in a person's everyday life. The architectural project is a mixed-use development consisting of a multi-family residence, hotel, coffee shop, and spa located off of 14th Street in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington DC. The program provides spaces for dwelling, both temporary and permanent, to encourage both physical and psychological wellness.
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