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    Building Skins

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    BUIDLING SKINS It is interesting to see the evolution of the building skin throughout history‚ from first being seen as just shelter and the same as a building to the envelope becoming independent and having its own identity. Also‚ it is hard to distinguish whether roof or wall came first. Although they seem like to different elements‚ Werner Lang explains they can be one in the same. In the beginning‚ mans’ main concern was to shelter himself from natural elements. Today‚ there are many new factors

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    Green Buildings

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    Green Buildings Index 1) Introduction 1 2) Green Building Concepts 4 2.1) Materials 6 2.2) Lighting 8 2.3) Water Resources Management 12 2.4) Ventilation and Cooling 14 3)Elements of green building 16 4) Basic‚ no cost‚ green building strategies 21 5) Green Buildings Summarized 21 6) Conclusion 22 7) Case study 23 8) References 25 1) Introduction:

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    Green Building

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    Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………….1 I. Improving Energy Efficiency…………………………1 II. Environmental Benefits of Building Green………..9 III. Social Benefits………………………………………..12 IV. LEED Certification…………………………………...12 Conclusion……………………………………………….15 Work Cited……………………………………………….16 Figure 1…………………………………………………... 3 Figure 2…………………………………………………....5 Figure 3…………………………………………………....5 Figure 4…………………………………………………....6 Figure 5…………………………………………………....7 Figure 6…………………………………………………

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    The Flatiron Building

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    Hudson Burnham was the architect responsible for creating the Flatiron Building in New York City‚ which opened in 1902. Born in Henderson‚ New York and raised in Chicago‚ Illinois‚ Burnham first apprenticed as a draftsman under William LaBaron Jenney. At the age of 26 he met future business partner John Wellborn Root‚ and together they were responsible for the design of one of America’s first skyscrapers: the Masonic Temple Building in Chicago. As an internationally prominent figure‚ Daniel Burnham

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    TEAM BUILDING

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    individual accomplishment toward organizational objectives.  Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success.  Overcoming barriers to performance is how groups become teams. WHAT IS TEAM BUILDING ? ‘Team Building’ is the process of enabling a group of people to reach their goal’ STAGES OF TEAM BUILDING STORMING • Define Problems. • Identify Mutual Goals & Challenges. • Assessing resources & setting direction. FORMING • Realize the gravity of the task. • Positioning and Influence. • Conflict

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    Building Defects

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    BUILDING DEFECTS PART 1 • Identify common building defects • Identify the source • Provide pictures‚ diagrams and sketches • Suggest remedial action • Show details that would have avoided the defect PART 2 Generate a scheme for planned maintenance and provide a building checklist to ensure all necessary maintenance is carried out on a regular basis. INTRODUCTION In this project we will be looking at many different kinds of building defects that would be commonly seen in the construction

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    A Diamond Building

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    Diamond Building-Bangunan Suruhanjaya Tenaga‚ Putrajaya   Energy-efficient buildings are designed with emphasis on environmentally friendly‚ such as energy and water efficiency‚ indoor environmental quality‚ use of renewable energy and so on. From the physical characteristics of the buildings we can see the use of glass which will allow entry of sunlight‚ thus reducing the use of lights. This shows the savings in electricity consumption. In addition‚ heat from the lights can also be reduced by it

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    Green Building

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    WHY GREEN BUILDINGS ARE IMPORTANT TODAY ? I Introduction Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design‚ construction‚ operation‚ maintenance‚ renovation‚ and demolition. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy‚ utility‚ durability‚ and

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    The Seagram Building

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    The Seagram Building is prime example of the international style of design in the 20th century. The building is a true landmark of the city having an open plaza at the base of the building with high ceilings‚ floor to ceiling tinted windows and bronze mullions. Its imperious design‚ set in a plaza with fountain‚ was imitated many times and became an icon of North American corporate design. Mies is known as the father of the steel and glass structure. Mies designed many buildings during his life however

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    Team Building

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    Introduction Building effective‚ cohesive teams has never played such a pivotal role in a company’s success as it does today. As the economy recovers‚ many organizations are working with newly formed groups and teams as a result of corporate downsizings‚ mergers and restructurings. Other organizations throughout the world have deliberately adopted team-based work structures to meet their business objectives. Many models of the organization of the future are premised on teams surpassing individuals

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