Abstract:
Waste management can help build communities and affects every urban dweller every single day. In U.S cities there is often a significant disconnect between public behavior and sustainable waste management practices. This thesis seeks to enhance the interchange between waste disposal, architecture, urban design, and the public. The types of studies conducted within this thesis include experimental research, precedents, psychological methodologies, case studies, and more. The leading question that is portrayed throughout is: how can good design change one’s attitude, habits, and behavior regarding waste management?