Essays on Building

This study provides a critical analysis on the changing notion of comfort standards in building systems through a critique of Cole, Robinson, Brown and O’Shea’s (2008) “Re-Contextualizing the Notion of Comfort”. Diverse climate conditions across several locations around the world highly characterize standards of comfort met through the construction of residential and commercial buildings, thus the understanding that people derive comfort based on the normal weather conditions in their respective locales. Various standards for buildings –where people use spaces for habitation or work, ensure comfortable living in accordance to distinct climate conditions. Climate ...

This business communication course has equipped me with a wide scope of knowledge and skills. This includes the fact that it has addressed the different types of business communication which the course has addressed so far include verbal communication which is a form of communication which involves using of words for the purposes of communicating. Non-verbal communication is a communication mode that only majorly makes use of body language as well as subsequent other physical gestures in the communication process. Written communication is a communication form, which only includes forms for communication that are written. Electronic communication is a ...

For the team to achieve its full potentiality, team members must be answerable to their actions to avoid mediocrity and non productive behaviors. Members of effective team should exhibit higher level of interdependence, cohesion and autonym.

A team member is obligated to; contribute their skills and talents to help the team in deciding on its purpose and goals, deliver on commitments and operate within set standards feeling sense of owning and being accountable to the team for success, take responsibility for elements of the team working on available tasks asserting needs and how best a team can utilize available ...

Each strong company, strong army, strong country and a strong sports team is a reflection of a strong professional leadership and team work of individuals. In order to maintain good working environment, it is important to nurture good relationships within the group and support communication. Organizations look for employees who can relate effectively to other people (Beebe, Redmond, 2011).

According to DeVito (2009), there are three types of relationships in the workplace: romance, mentoring and networking. The context of workplace relationships is influenced by culture of the organization and some already established rules. Romantic relationships pertain to office romances, ...

Economies of scale

Economies of scale are the cost advantages companies from different industries enjoy due to expansion. Hudson City Bancorp, worth US$50 billion is one the oldest and largest banks in USA (DeCarlo, 2008). Sources of economies of scale for the bank include specialization of its workforce and its ability to invest in expensive advanced technology to increase efficiency of its operations. Moreover, the bank can spread advertising costs over large output thus; it can reach more customers and increase its market share.

Emcor Group is another large company enjoying economies of scale. The revenue of the Connecticut based construction ...

This is a historically challenging project management responsibility, hence, in designing it I must keep in mind significant aspects related to the time and the reason for building this ark. In the “Book of Genesis” an episode is dedicated to Noah’s Ark. God was disappointed by the grieve and the artfulness of his own creation, the humankind, that he decided to throw upon them the Great Flood. He also decided to let one man and his family alive, because they were dedicated to Him, considering in the same time to preserve the mankind species. God also intended to ...

Mathematics 101

The Golden Ratio and Its Use
The Golden Ratio (also known as the Golden Mean, the Golden Section, and the Divine Proportion) is the proportion of two quantities, such that their ratio is equal to the ratio of their sum to the biggest of those quantities. Due to its curious properties, throughout the history this ratio has been of interest not only to the mathematicians, but also to people of art – such as painters, architects, and designers.
The studies of this ratio began in ancient Greece, being related to the geometric problem of cutting a line section into the ...

a.) Globalization Pressures & Competitive Strategy

Being in Buffalo over a very long time for the Bills does not seem to be the bright idea. Building a new stadium in different proposed destination would be the best idea to ensure that the club maintains its fan base as well as vibrancy. Moving the Buffalo Bills to Toronto, Canada and building a new stadium there would ensure that the club gets more time to play in front of their lively fans. The Canadian Football League is equally competitive. Moving to Toronto as an American Football League club, would allow the club ...

Earthquakes and other natural disasters are common occurrences in the world since historic times. There are several methods that different civilizations use to avert the consequences of the disasters. In particular, earthquake is one such disaster that is not predictable, yet its impacts are great in the property and human life. Due to this phenomenon, the construction of house had to include earthquake resistant techniques. There are several methods that traditional societies use in constructing house that are earthquake resistant. Most of these methods utilize locally available materials. These include the following.
- Construction technology that use ductile construction ...

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Abstract
This report delves into John Fitzgerald Kennedy Airport (JFK). It provides a brief history as well as the old and new structure of the airport. As well, it gives a panoramic view of the old and the new structural features of the Airport for the future needs.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Airport: An Introduction

JFK is run by the Port Authority of New York as well as New Jersey, under a charter ratified in 1947. It is amongst the leading passenger-volume airports all over the USA, as well as the busiest international air passenger entrance, managing more ...

Art and architecture: Term paper

Introduction
The history of Chinese and Japanese architecture and design confirms a close connection between these two nations, their common Far-Eastern roots. At the same time, they have deep distinctions. Japanese architecture took a lot from Chinese traditions over centuries - therefore we cannot consider it separately.
In a number of aspects differences between them show that the Chinese architecture and interior design are essentially older than Japanese. Long before AD, Chinese culture and art had achieved an advanced stage of development in planning and constructive solutions.
As for the Japanese, they have been building lightly built houses for ...

Sustainability in Saudi Cities

Sustainability in Saudi Cities

Introduction

Both defining and describing the sustainable relationship between the historic and newer built environment of Saudi Arabia’s state capital Riyadh focuses on culture as a mitigating factor in historic preservation and sustainability representative of Saudi cities. This scholarly exploration of the existing construction looks influences on their design from an environmental perspective. The following academic investigation therefore, both compares and contrasts the specifics of the time-honored urban design with the modern.
The following investigative account provides information on the environmental and cultural aspects underpinning traditional urban design versus the adoption of 1970s Western urban ...

Introduction

Energy is one of the most fundamental concepts in the 20th century and one of the most important concepts in our daily life. Fossil fuels and other traditional forms of energy have been the major source of energy for a long time. Combustion of fossil fuels produces harmful gases like carbon dioxide that causes greenhouse effect, which results to global warming. Global warming is a serious pollution problem caused by continued use of fossil fuels. Environmental pollution because of these traditional forms of energy is one of the major touching issues in the 21st century . It is also important ...

Administrative Expenses:

Administrative expenses accounts for one of the maximum share in total expense of the Airport. By the end of 2013, the actual administrative expenses were $73950. The list of expenses that are part of Administrative Expenses are:
Referring to Phase I, assuming inflation growth of 1.15 per year, the total administrative expense by the end of Phase I were $549658. Similarly, during Phase II and final Phase, the administrative expenses amounted to $610035 and $677044, respectively.
Overall, all the projections were carried out assuming an inflation rate of 1.15%.

Liability Insurance Expenses:

The total liability insurance expense of the company constituted of ...

Arch 386

Introduction:
Architecture is an important part of man’s contribution to the built environment and several styels have developed over the years. There have been several architects who have contributed important and crucial public buildings over the years but nobody has come to the forefront of such styles as Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers or perhaps, Norman Foster.
After World War II, the new style of “High-tech” architecture was born. Two brilliant well-known architects of this time period are Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. These architects incorporated elements of high tech industry and advanced structural technology into their building ...

Executive summary

This paper purports to dig into affordable, sustainable housing through a project in which both the environment and affordability are key factors. In an all-encompassing effort to abridge the environmental impact of building, this paper assays that both affordability and sustainability can complement each other in a project to establish an eco-friendly environment.
Part one of this paper, “Sustainability and affordability in the design” lunges a functioning distinction between affordability and sustainability and proceeds to proffer a fabric of green building objectives. Additionally, it is discovered that the green building program excels in the following areas: durability, indoor environmental ...

Figure 1 Schematic representation of hot water solar system in a building 11
Figure 2 Twenty Years Solar Energy Consumption in different regions 12

Benefits of Solar Energy

Abstract
There are various sources of energy in the world and these sources include wind energy, tidal powers, solar energy, thermal power, energy from fossil fuel and so forth. Moreover, this alternative renewable energy source can facilitate in minimizing the greenhouse effect. Solar energy has been in use for a long time; however, immense advancement in the field is only taking place in the recent past. The solar technologies can be outlined into two classes ...

Abstract

Construction of Kamehameha V Post Office (Hi) building occurred in 1871 that used different and exceptional style of concrete bricks. It was the first building in Hawaii to use such style and design. It is a government building that has hosted and used for various functions within different agencies of the governments. The structure built and designed with concrete bricks and iron bars that resulted into a stronger structure that has amazed many up to the current times. It was built by Osborne and has remained one of the most important and ancient building that existed in the US ...

Summary of Building of Building an Innovative Organization

The article emphases that the human resource is the main asset of an organization, when people are empowered and can work as a team then it shows individuals being at the creative centre of the of the company. Every person is considered having the ability to identify and solve a problem; therefore, harnessing such creative behavior leads to business success. Examples of characters that have combined creative insight, enthusiasm, and energy to excel include James Dyson (respected for alternative techniques in designing domestic appliance), Spence Silver (discovered the non-sticky adhesive in the post it), and Shawn Fanning (wrote the ...

Introduction

Sustainability is an important aspect of design and needs to be considered all the way starting from the design phase of a building until the building is fully constructed. In this case, sustainability seeks to create harmony between the building structure and the environment. In addition, green roofs ensure comfort to the users and promote their health wellbeing (MacDonagh, p.5). This is achieved through improved quality of water from the roofs as it is naturally filtered through the roof substrate material. In this project, focus is on putting a green roof on the rooftop of Seattle central

This project ...

List of figures

Figure 1: Energy concept for green building 7

Introduction

With the concern for reduction of global warming effects on the environment, focus is now shifting to how buildings can be built so that they need fewer mechanisms for cooling and heating. Buildings play an important role in the quest to reduce the heat that is being released to the environment. The buildings that have been put in place offer people protection from the extremes of the environment. Although this is the case, there are many ways in which buildings affect the environment in negative ways. They also affect the health ...

The rock I will be examining in this report is granite. Granite – is the most commonly spread rock in the continental crust formed by the slow cooling and solidification of magmatic melting rocks in depth. Granite can also be formed during metamorphism – under the influence of high temperature and pressure, as well as under the influence of a variety of liquids and gases (fluids), rising from the depths. Granites play a huge role in the structure of the Earth`s crust and the whole continents, since this solid rock is one of the main materials forming the outer part ...

(I) Introduction
A. Motivation of writing a paper on Roman aqueduct and sewage system.

B. Organizational overview of paper

C. Thesis Statement
(II) Why Sewage and Aqueduct System was required
- Why Sewage system was required.
- Why Aqueduct System was required.
(III) Sewage and Aqueduct Construction
- How Roman sewage system was built.
- How Roman aqueduct System was built.
(IV) Engineer Aspects of the System
- Water level segregation and Filtration System.
- Water Transport System.
- Water Arches and Underground water system.
- Central Sewage System
(V) Possible problems
- Lead Pollution
- Sudden degradation of water quality.
(VI) Conclusion

Roman Aqueducts and the Sewer System

Introduction
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Describe Place

The New York City is magical. It is described as the most populated city in America. The city is divided into five boroughs namely: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. There are various landmarks available within the city that attracts millions of foreign and domestic tourists. Some of the great marvels in New York include the statue of liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the world trade center (now called the ground zero) and other numerous multistory buildings. An experience in the New York City is like a fairytale. An example of just what New York has to offer is ...

Coalition involves the temporary partnership or alliances formed in order to enable people achieve their similar or share goals and objectives. The parties with similar values come together in order to achieve various goals and objective jointly. The aspects of coalition building are brought out well where the three political parties come together in order to form a coalition with the aim of campaigning for elections jointly as well as serving the interests of the people jointly. The issue where this coalition is formed is the political influence and forces. The similar political issues and goals of the political ...

Introduction

In the architecture of the 19th century Baroque art style that has lost its momentum, yielded a new classicism, which became the main style of this era. However, close to classicism, took over the ancient forms developed romanticism became stylistic manifestation of the Middle Ages, coupled with the new trends of constructivism. In the 19th century, when the building technologies achieved tremendous success, the center of the world of architecture has shifted significantly. During this period, the highest elevation reaches architecture of such countries like France, England, Germany, and Russia. This research paper is aimed at outlining the peculiarities ...

Art exists in different forms that depict and display different themes and messages to its audience. Irrespective of the form that the piece of art is used, such as drawings, paintings, sculptures and films among others, it is intended to display the intellectual and social aspects that carry specific and particular information to its audience. Art, therefore, has contributed greatly to the interpretation that society has in regard to many issues that have happened not only in the future but also the modern times. This paper presents the discussion regarding art noted through the “cornett art tour” and presenting ...

Quality is defined as the achievement provision of the customers taste and then satisfaction. The survival of the business is by consistency of high quality. Customer then gains the confidence with the product thus satisfaction (Conti, 2003). This is the only way to attain and retain the customer.

The quality building

There are five keys ways for quality building. To begin with is the philosophy of continuous improvement whereby improvement of productivity and the quality makes the cost to reduce. In addition, it increases the customer's satisfaction. This leads to a long term profit because this improvement is meant for long lasting. ...

Many people visualize living in America, but living in New York is more magical, than any dream. Even though, New York City is considered as the majority inhabited city in the United States, it is the best place one can ever want to visit. Taking a trip to New York City has been my dream since I was young. I had always wished to visit a place with tall buildings, and full of people. My dream of visiting New York City had come to life. I could not contain my excitement because; I would be a New Yorker, even ...

The Empire State Building is a 103-storey vast skyscraper. It derives the nickname from New York, the Empire State. It has been the world’s tallest building for about four decades having a height of 443.2 meters with an antenna spire included at the top of the building. From the time of its completion (1931) it has been a world’s trade centre and now its role of trade is being overcome by it's becoming watch towers, architectural building, a landmark and point of interest for observing ships, aircrafts and other features from a top (Tauranac, 19). It is ...

Different types of steel materials were used in constructing the One World Trade Center. Structural steel is the major type steel that was utilized in building One World Trade Center given the strong core it required and because of its unique characteristics (E. McQuillan,1)

The main types of steel materials used are:

- Vierendeel trusses which were high strength loading perimeter steel columns fitted together to form a strong, rigid structure.
- Spandrel plates were welded to columns that sprung from the core so as to create modular pieces. The plates would be enforced on every floor so as to transmit stress and enhance stability
- ...

Introduction

Everyday, people around the globe dispose tons of waste material that are harmful to the environment. The amount of waste released to the atmosphere on a daily basis is high, yet there are other ways of ensuring that the environment is safe. This can be through recycling or proper disposal of these wastes. Architectural firms play a key role creating waste products that are then emitted to the environment. This paper looks at various ways of obtaining raw materials to be used in architectural firms, the manufacture of primary raw materials to secondary raw materials and the manufacture of ...

China is one of the developed and largest economies of the world. It has some of the most magnificent architectures. Guangzhou is the capital city and the third largest city in China. The City is in the north of Pearl River Delta and acts as the transportation hub and trading point, and one of the most modern and vigorous metropolis of the world. It has the most number of malls and retail stores. This includes the Tee Mall Plaza, and another notable building such as the Guangzhou international building.
Other than that, there are also some notable architectures worth ...

Part 1

The united states green building awards using a ranking method known as LEED, an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design to rank building in relation to how well they incorporate these standards into their building design. The LEED system is a useful benchmark in the architectural field by offering guidelines to the designers and builders of building on the guidelines and the levels of compliance they should strive to achieve. LEED measures projects compliance in attaining green building requirements such as reduced impact on the environment by buildings, efficient water use and recycling, and use of sustainable ...

The miracle of face is a movie that explains the impacts that beauty plays as far as our life is concerned. For example, babies are drawn to beautiful faces, and they tend to spend a lot of time scaring at them. But when it comes to ugly faces, they cannot withstand scaring at them-most of the time they will cry while looking for an escape since they are scared by ugly faces. Research has been conducted, and it clearly depicts that even older individuals are scared when it comes to socializing with scary people. Henry having his eye removed-due ...

A Proposal for the Lease of a Commercial Premise:

Following being engaged as the exclusive broker for the Explorer Club, I have searched for a suitable building to lease.
The Explorer Club (EC) requires a premise to set up a small retail store (1,000 square feet) and a space in the same building for offices and an auditorium (50,000 square feet). It intends to lease for a period of ten years with two and three, five year options for renewal. Most of the promising buildings have ground leases which have been used to secure loans from a high risk lender, Fortress Financial Inc. In five to ...

The enigma of China is as fascinating as any other country but its charm lies in the simplicity that has grown from the lands. China is a land where numerous tribes lived for centuries, and who have grown in wisdom about its nature. Their culture, history, and architecture indicate the nearness to the environment and forests. Their architecture invites nature indoors while keeping the extremities out. Their art shows the simplicity of living and high thinking. This paper tries to explore the architectural realm of Chinese architecture and the use of walls as a reflection of their principles.

General features

Chinese ...

Write about some of the new ideals that came out of the Revolution, and describe how they are represented in these new styles. What points did the artists and architects wish to make? 
The American Revolution was an important event which changed the views of artists and architects especially in the way they portrayed events and newly found liberties. There was an emphasis on liberty, equality and fraternity so artists such as Jacques Louis David focused upon legendary events dating back to Greek and Roman times where the rights of man had been viewed as sacrosanct.
David’s art ...

Find a building or structure constructed –Eiffel tower Art and architecture from the ancient times to date has played a key role that have made many appreciate the beauty in the natural environment. Buildings and structures in many regions and places are designed differently that depict and tell dissimilar stories with varied messages. In the recent times, art and architecture have grown tremendously in many institutions of learning across the globe, and this shows the emphasis and benefits that society has realized arising from the industry. Buildings among other structures made by artists and architects have portrayed different meanings ...

Introduction

The building to be assessed in this paper is the Menards hardware store located at 3210 North Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The store belongs to the Menards hardware chain stores. It stocks essential hardware supplies such as nails, gardening tools, light fixtures, furniture as well as groceries. The primary users of this building are shoppers and employees.

Risk Analysis

The likely perpetrators of violence at this site are domestic and international terrorists and individuals. The terrorists are likely to use explosives while individuals are likely to use guns such as shot guns or automatic rifles. The target victims are likely ...

The Middle Ages were the period of European history dating from the fall of the Holy Roman Empire in 476A.D. up to 1453 and started when the Ottoman Turks of the Middle East captured Constantinople. The Catholic Church grew more powerful and influential during that time. Governed by bishops and archbishops under the papal authority from Rome, the church became more dominant in the medieval society. Nuns and monks lived together in a house called monastery, devoting their lives in the service of God. In this period of turmoil and instability, many people turn to God in order to ...

1151 W MacArthur Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Report on Module 2: Building Security

I. Introduction
The site that I assessed is Super 8 Motel located in 1151 W MacArthur Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701. The place is along a highway and in nearby strategic locations, such as the University of Wisconsin. The privately-owned building is for individuals, families, etc. (especially, travelers) who pay for lodging and related services (e.g., free breakfast). The primary users of the site are the public (for example, tourists, travelers, and other individuals).
II. Risk Analysis
The most likely perpetrators of violence at this site could be any crime offenders ...

Introduction

The imperfectness of modern law system has influenced not one citizen of the United States of America. Employees are the ones, who suffer the most from the disadvantages of the labor law of the country. The point is that in most cases, it is difficult to prove something. The employers are clever enough not to write their promises down. Hence, it is difficult to prove something.
This case analysis is devoted to one of such cases. The essay will be divided into several parts. In the first part, I will outline the case background. It is significant to know ...

Impacts of Architecture

Impacts of Architecture on my Discipline

My discipline is art & architecture. There are a lot of things that I get involved in while pursuing this profession. This discipline is a combination of art elements and architectural elements. However, the distinct elements are mutually inclusive because of their relationship. Some tasks that are carried out in art are equally important in architecture, and vice versa. As an artist and architect, there are various job descriptions that describe my profession. My profession covers a wide range of professionalism. Some of the tasks covered in my profession are discussed below.
The most ...

What I do in my Profession

Architects have numerous duties in both large and medium firms. In this profession, one has different duties depending on their experience. In most cases, architects work in building projects where they develop idea for the project, they also develop various budgets that are applicable to the project and assess the needs to the building and the users. They also consider the effects of the building to the local environment.
The main duties of architects include working with different people involved in the project. This includes discussing budget objectives, requirement and other requirements necessary for the project. The other work ...

People always were, are and will see first with an expectation. The main reason for this is that not all of us has a required experience to make realistic prognoses. However most of the people do not want realistic, dream world always looks better than the real one. In dreams we can complete any work without required knowledge, we can get anything without putting enough effort to it. Unfortunately seeing with expectation will not help to resolve any issue while experience is the knowledge that you can rely on in any difficult situation.
I never imagined how much work ...

I agree with the entire premise of the article by Robichaud and Antatmula (2011), which is that the main motivators of building owners and contractors in using sustainability concepts in building constructions are the costs and the profits. Despite the noble goals or intentions behind sustainability in that it helps protect the environment, building owners and contractors would still be realistic and practical when considering the methods they use for their construction projects. Even if they have great concerns for the environment, they would still be more concerned about the financial stability of their own companies and businesses; thus, ...

How does the level of social awareness distinguish the historic preservation movement in the United States?

In the 1960s, people had a unique view of social awareness. The view of people to the community meant that everything around them had to have been in place for as long as they can remember. The definition of social awareness during this time was the consciousness of an individual to their neighbors and the history they shared. It was a matter of who lived here and whether that person was born in a place or was he or she a “newcomer.” Another key aspect of social awareness during this time was in the economic status of individuals with ...

When building new teams, human resource officers often concentrate on recruiting the most qualified candidates in terms of knowledge, experience and organizational fit (Parker 20). Aptitude tests are often administered in the early stages of the interview process in order to identify and select the smartest applicants or most knowledgeable applicants. Employees must definitely have the right knowledge and skills in order to perform their duties effectively. However, without, the right attitude, aptitude may not account for much (Parker 27).
According to Buttefield (50), attitude can be described as a commitment to individual and collective goals, the inspiration to ...

Language and how it relates to cognition

Language entails passing of information and knowledge by use of sounds and vocabulary. Cognition on the other hand maybe used to refer to the same thing as thought, though the actual meaning is much deeper than just thought. Lexicon entails one’s vocabulary or their language. Though they are closely connected, language and cognition have distinct difference. Development of language may take place independent of cognition, though cognition has some influential aspect on the language development. Over time there have been some differences amongst scholars as to which between language and cognition is dependent to the other. Though there ...

Acronyms and Glossary

OSI – Open System Interconnection
UDP – User Datagram Protocol is one of the important transport layer protocol used for internet that allows computer applications to send messages.

TCP – Transmission Control Protocol is one of another internet communication protocol

DSL – Digital Subscriber Line is a technology that provides an internet access and transmits digital data over the local telephone line.

UTP – unshielded twisted pair widely used for local area networks

Hub – A hub is a device to connect multiple Ethernet devices
RJ45 – A connector standard used for Ethernet connections and telephone cables
Introduction
Lindley Hall is a steel and limestone building and has 5 stories. The client wants to connect approximately 1000 computers in the building. Out of these 1000 computers, 900 ...

Providing each American family with a house to live in is the primary goal of the HUD [US Department of Housing and Urban Development] programs implemented today allowing with others that are still being established and planned for. HUD’s desire to establish a better source of competence among residents of the US when it comes to buying their own homes is dedicated towards improving the life especially among the most populated states of the country. The conditions in the housing market in the country have weakened during the onset of the financial crisis that enveloped the whole world. ...

Introduction

Fire accidents cause a lot of damages including loss lives and property. Fires can be prevented through improving the building process, and through preventive measures. One Meridian Plaza fire is one of the most significant fires that have affected Highrise buildings in the United States’ history. The fire caused a loss of three firefighters, destroyed eight floors of a 38-storey building, and loss of property worth hundreds of millions of US dollars. This paper will focus on the causes of the fire, and the issues that were not taken into consideration while the building was constructed. By considering these ...

A glider is defined as heavier than air aircraft supported in the air by dynamic air reactions against its lifting surfaces. Normally, its free flight does not depend on an engine. Most of the gliders do not have engine, though the motor gliders have engines meant for extending their flight when requires and some are powerful allowing them to take off. Because of their specialized use, gliders are quite different from powered airplanes. This is made obvious by several characteristics. One is the completely different arrangement of the landing gear, a result of the lightweight of the aircraft and ...

Introduction

On the evening of February 23, 1991, the Philadelphia Fire Department received a call reporting a fire on the 22nd floor of the One Meridian Plaza. The fire department responded immediately but were faced with various challenges that made the fire unmanageable. The fire lasted for nineteen hours and spread to eight floors above the 22nd floor in the 38 story building. Firefighters were able to contain the fire when it spread to the 30th floor. The incident led to three casualties, all firefighters from the local Philadelphia Fire Department, and injuries to 24 others. For this task, we ...

An architectural illustrator is an architecture profession where the expert is responsible for creating imagery for professional designing that portrays accurate details of an architectural project. The created images are supposed to give the client, owner, committee, public, or a customer the available design ideas. These professionals are hired to bring complex ideas and objects into reality. Through artwork, the artist succeeds to turn small details into visual renderings. This field mainly depends on the plan, design, as well as construction of various structures. The professionals create two-dimensional illustrations that may include animations and images. The professions are usually ...

The world is full of many fun and interesting sports. Any one of them could easily become a person’s favorite for any number of reasons. My favorite sport is football. Though there is a fair amount of violence there is also a lot of comradery. There are also many stories about players who have used football to overcome their pasts to create a better future for themselves. Most of all, football is an example of how anything can happen when a team pulls together and really tries. It is primarily for these reasons that football is my favorite ...

Critical Thinking Questions

Chapter 1: Critical and Creative Thinking Questions 1 And 4
Question 1
Some of the indicators for mechanical weathering in my area are the following: high number of boulders with cracks and joints, fracturing at the surface of rocks and old buildings, slow disintegration of boulders and statues, and surface fracturing on roads and slopes of various hills. On the other hand, the evidences of chemical weathering are; change in color of rocks, darkening of old buildings made of limestone, and gradual wearing out of rocks and walls of some buildings. The significance of these indicators can be determined ...

Introduction

For over 50 years, Strong Tie Ltd has essentially focused on making structural products, which help individuals build stronger and safer buildings and homes. This company is among the largest suppliers of the structural building products throughout the world. The connectors that the company produces are typically steel devices, which customers use to support, strengthen, and connect the joints in the commercial and residential construction projects. These connectors enhance the durability and safety of the structures in which the customers install them and help in saving labor costs and time. In addition, the standardized connectors contribute to the structural ...

Paintings and sculptures in ancient Rome were used to develop quite an array of subjects to ornament both public and private buildings. The Romans were known for their prowess as architects, city planners and decorators of public and private spaces. This is due to the fact they could design for functions or even for beauty. The ancient art work in Rome maybe attributed to historians such as Pliny. Romans in the ancient times lived in highly visual societies that were surrounded by images. Some of these paintings range from those on walls such as Pompeii, Herculaneum. These paintings portrayed ...