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Traditional Japanese housing provides an example of how locally available materials can be used to create structures that are connected to their surrounding environment. For hundreds of years, timber and clay were important materials in Japanese house construction. The timber was used to create the structural framework, while clay was
2026-27 Capstone
For some Amish and Plain families, professional healthcare may be sought after home remedies and community care have already been tried. As one of my Special Interest sources explains, “The Amish do go to doctors, but typically as a second or last resort” (Dimmitt, 2025). Before It’s Urgent explores
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The article “Lamp Spectrum and Light Pollution” by Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition explains that the color of outdoor lighting can change how much light pollution is created. Some colors of light are worse for the night sky than others. The article explains that “The spectrum of outdoor lighting influences many
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The article “Research note: Red light to mitigate light pollution: Is it possible to balance functionality and ecological impact?” by D Durmus, AK Jägerbrand and MN Tengelin, examen whether using red light outdoors is actually a good way to reduce light pollution while still providing enough light for people. The
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For this research, I conducted a short survey with six participants from the Junction City, Ohio, Amish community to better understand the factors that influence how people seek healthcare in a rural setting. The survey used a combination of structured and open-ended questions addressing access to medical care, transportation,
2026-27 Capstone
The article “Light-Emitting Cement” by David O’Neill explores an alternative approach to outdoor lighting by using construction materials that can produce light without relying on electricity. Light-emitting cement presents a different way to think about how outdoor spaces can be made visible at night. Instead of depending
2026-27 Capstone
For someone living in a rural community, going to the doctor can involve a lot more than making an appointment. It might mean finding someone to drive you, paying for transportation, driving 20 or 30 minutes to the nearest hospital, or traveling more than an hour to see a specialist.
2026-27 Capstone
My conversation with Summer, a naturalist at Deer Creek State Park, gave me a different perspective on the Dark Skies initiative because she was able to explain what the issue looks like from inside a state park. Our conversation was originally supposed to happen as part of an event we
2026-27 Capstone
I found a artist that goes by the name luzinterruptus who focused on the growing problem of artificial light within Madrid and how it has changed the city’s nighttime environment. Madrid produces so much artificial light that residents have very limited opportunities to see stars or the Milky Way.
2026-27 Capstone
Two articles discuss different projects that use photoluminescent materials to create unique nighttime pathways. The first article highlights the Starling Glow Project in Calgary, Alberta, which received an honorable mention in the 2025 AGT Glow Commercial Project awards. The project uses blue photoluminescent stones embedded into an rail, creating a
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The research study "Interactive Installation Design for Light Pollution Based on Data Narrative Theory" by Xintong Dai presents an interactive art installation that helps people understand the effects of artificial light on the environment. The main focus is the relationship between excessive nighttime lighting and migratory birds. Instead
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The article “Tactical Urbanism in Baltimore Yields Safer Streets, Inspiring Art” by Ben Abramson explains how temporary mixed with community focused design can improve safety and make urban spaces more welcoming. The projects discussed in the article were created by artist and designer Graham Coreil-Allen, who combines public art