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Item Restricted Graphic Novels in Times of Conflict : Comics as a Tool to Promote Understanding and Discussion on War Trauma and Realities of Conflict(2023) Yuval Eytam; Kim, Erin; Rieß, Henrik; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The representation of war and conflict in comics has traditionally been constrained by the single-panel format, often leading to a simplified, reductionist view of complex geopolitical issues. This thesis proposes that multi-page graphic novels can offer a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of war's psychological and emotional impact on communities. Unlike single-panel comics, graphic novels provide an extended narrative format that allows for a deeper exploration into the individual and communal experiences of those affected by conflict. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of graphic novels as a tool for visual communication, specifically in conveying the multifaceted traumas and complexities of war, thereby fostering greater empathy and understanding among readers. Keywords: Graphic Novels, War, Conflict, Visual Communication, Emotional Impact, Psychological Trauma, Empathy, Single-Panel Comics, Narrative, Community ExperiencePublication Restricted The House That Remembers: Rebuilding Memory in the Wake of War(2025) Ali, Mariam Yaser; Staudinger, Lukas; Wilson, Roger; Architecture (BA); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis explores how architecture can become a vessel for memory in the aftermath of war. Focusing on the personal loss of my grandfather’s home in Syria, it examines how design can respond to the destruction of home, and help reconstruct both physical space and collective identity. Through theoretical research and a design case study, the work proposes spatial strategies that resist erasure, preserve memory, and offer pathways for return. It argues that rebuilding is not only about shelter, but about honoring what was lost—and creating spaces where the past can coexist with healing and hope.