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Dr. Wierzbicki studied architectural elements that can respond to the changing needs of building occupants. These kinetic elements have the potential to improve a building's ecological and functional performance. Her approach to designing kinetic structures addresses the expectations of urbanized societies and the need for more efficient buildings.

A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) - graduated in 2014