Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item An addition to the National Aquarium(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1989) Harbaugh, Dana L.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Ralph JohnsonFor my thesis, I have chosen a challenging topic; an addition to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland. The National Aquarium is arguably the most powerful building on Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This makes the addition to be built on the next pier a difficult but interesting problem, a problem that is very exciting to me. The addition should have strong design characteristics for three reasons. (1), the National Aquarium is one of Baltimore's most notable 'landmarks, (2) the aquarium is a highly visible building because of its location on the Harbor, and (3) the program calls for a "distinct" building...The addition's new form should be inspired by composition, function, and the surrounding urban landscape. The addition's masses should be composed to create a unified whole all of which compliment the existing aquarium. The internal functions of the aquarium additon should also be a major form generator. This addition has great form and function possibilities. And the rich urban landscape of the Inner Harbor may also inspire the aquarium's forms in shape and materials...The aquarium addition also needs to respond to the sea life that inhabits the building. unlike the original building which houses mostly fish from deeper depths of the ocean, the addition will be home to sea mammals. These animals are accustomed to an abundance of natural light that fish aren't used to. The new addition must provide natural light and, if possible, fresh air during warmer months for the animals well being. This atmosphere should compliment the darker interior of the original building. I believe that if the addition is designed in the manner I have described above, it will be successful in complimenting the existing structure while maintaining a character of its own. This is essential in the addition's design if it is to be a successful addition to the Inner Harbor.Item An oceanarium for Miami(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1988) Ward, Bayliss; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Jerry A. BancroftThe personal enjoyment of doing a project located in a subtropical climate, unlike that of Montana, has been something I have wanted to do ever since my internship. Because every project in school has been located in this region, I find that the change from the rigid climatic responses is very welcomed. To be able to design with large open air spaces, very lush vegetation, and water all on the same site, is a perfect opportunity for an exciting project. Working on a project with all of these options will keep the my motivation level at its peak. These, however, are not the only issues that are important. Aesthetically pleasing architecture does not mean that it is good architecture, it is most important that the facility work for the users!! If the project functions well, suits the needs of the users appropriately, and is also visually exciting, then I feel it is a good piece of architecture. I have decided to combine all of these elements and design a aquarium type facility. This type of a project is relatively new in the growing field of zoological architecture. The typical aquarium, in the past, entailed the visitor to be strictly an observer of the aquatic life. I believe that if the visitor is allowed to become part of the experience, (hands on experience) he or she would be able to learn more about the sea life. It is this concept and my excitement that are the driving forces behind this project.Item Novel nitrogenous heterocycles from the tunicate Clavelina picta(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 1990) Raub, Michael FranklinItem Secondary metabolites from the Bermudian sponge Tedania ignis(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 1990) Dillman, Rhonda LynnItem Diterpenes and other secondary metabolites from Ptilosarcus gurneyi, Briareum polyanthes and Igernella notabilis(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 1990) Hendrickson, Robert LoranItem Absolute configuration of biologically active marine natural products(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 1989) Barnekow, David ErnestItem On delivering messages of dire need for action on precipitating problems before the storms come(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Arts & Architecture, 2011) Shapiro, Spartacus; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Theo Lipfert.Blue chip and conservation filmmaking are the two styles most commonly applied to Natural History documentaries. The numerous threats to our oceans are among the most pressing problems of our time, and certainly these are Natural History stories. Yet neither of the established models of filmmaking has been able to effectively tell the story of our oceans in crisis. A "revolution" is in order. After contextualizing and analyzing exemplars, I will propose a new model which draws on the strengths of both blue chip and conservation filmmaking, but which would fit neither category as is. This new model, green chip filmmaking, holds my hope for filmmaking, my hope for oceans, my hope for our children, my hope for humankind.