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    secondary textual sources. At the center of this paper will be one of three different “object” types: an original work of art in the Oriental Institute Museum‚ an ancient-inspired architectural work in Chicago‚ or the ancient-inspired art and architecture of a movie (more on these below). All papers must include a description of the “object’s” formal elements (such as line‚ color‚ texture‚ spatial qualities‚ and composition) and medium and how they contribute to the function of the “object” and

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    When it comes to discussing architecture‚ there are a variety of ideas and aspects that represent a piece of architecture and the purpose behind it. The Parthenon and The Shard‚ for example‚ are two very different pieces of architecture that hold different significances during their times‚ but are both highly respected and well-known to this day. They show a sense of pride and prestige by providing an aesthetically pleasing view and by honoring something of importance. Also‚ individually‚ they show

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    construction‚ and maintenance of buildings. Before beginning construction civil engineers plan layout and every other aspect of a building. As the article “Architecture (building)” on Microsoft® Encarta® remarks “Architecture must satisfy its intended uses‚ must be technically sound‚ and must convey aesthetic meaning” because “Architecture is a social art” (page 1 of 19). Structural engineers are principally concerned with the structural form of a building‚ whereas architects are concerned with

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    Nigeria) 2 (Department of Architectural Technology‚ School of Environmental Studies/Nasarawa State Polytechnic‚ Nigeria) ABSTRACT Provision of appropriate housing at an affordable cost has remained a nagging problem despite major development in modern building technologies. In this paper major factor were investigated and studied – earth bricks‚ the construction technologies adopted for them‚ and the cost implication of using them as building materials. The investigation was carried out by taking

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    I Want to Be an Architect

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    If you are intrigued by buildings and architecture‚ a career as an architect may be a wonderful career option for you. Architects create‚ design‚ and construct the fabulous buildings that are an integral part of our lives. Architects are people that not only have a large amount of creativity and imagination‚ but a tremendous amount of technical knowledge as well. Training as an architect is a long process requiring extensive education but the results are well worth it. Becoming an architect requires

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    lingering ammonia smell was a doodling sheet for me. I have always been familiar with the world of architecture as my father is an architect. Although I have wandered quite a lot‚ I have till now developed my architectural philosophy and talent in my own way by getting experiences from school through a construction company to an architectural designer’s office. I entered the department of architecture on a scholarship in 1996. But I consciously saw myself as a victim of my father’s expectations because

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    STUDIO HABITAT CASE How to help low income houses clients while followed the architecture business ethics in Indonesia Everyone deserves a comfort‚ save‚ and beautifully well-designed house to live in. Unfortunately‚ there hardly ever an architect who is willing to get involved in a low budget house design project whereas in fact‚ an architect support is extremely needed in one. People need a particular architecture solution for their lack of budget‚ space‚ material‚ and opportunity in building

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    Vitruvio

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    Architecture is a form of knowledge that requires practice and rational thought. Practice is accomplished with the hands work and rational thought is an intellectual activity‚ which allows interpreting and discovering the already built works. Vitruvius stated that focusing only in one would not allow the architect to have success. If the architect doesn’t have enough intellectual and cultural knowledge‚ his works would lack of prestige and admiration. On the other hand‚ if he only focuses in the

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    Personal Statement Architecture has always been a professional ambition that I aspire to. It alone is a passion that resonates within me with desire that extends beyond any ordinary career path‚ as it does with anybody who truly loves the study and practice of the arts. A feeling like a great purpose that impels me all the time to be in an effort on that. As I remember‚ I have always been involved with engineering and art because my father is an Electrical Engineer and my mother is a Musician.

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    very small fee per year (rumor has it that the fee was 1 kc). Radio Free Europe has moved to a new location out of the center or Prague and the Old Parliament building is now under the ownership of the National Museum Bauhaus architecture is a great style of architecture for those who prefer minimalism as well as function or style. Buildings constructed from the Bauhaus design are always cubic in shape. They feature four flat sides as well as flat roof tops. The colors of the typical Bauhaus building

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