Building Types (Low Rise) Building type | Structural form | Description | Advantages | Disadvantages | Dwelling – detached semi-detached up to three storeys. | Traditional masonry cavity wall structureTimber frame Structure.Lightweight steel structureStraw bale construction. | Dwellings are lightweight structures requiring relatively small spans. The enclosing walls usually carry the load uniformly throughout their length down to a strip foundation.The enclosing walls are either masonry formed
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extreme sense of pride you get when something that you made‚ or built‚ can overcome almost any terrain obstacle that could be put in your way. My first legal off-roading trip was with an off-road club called‚ Ocean State Jeepsters‚ which to this day I am still a member. It was a bright spring morning in late May of 2012. The day started off early‚ 6:30A.M. too be exact‚ with a phone call from one of my best friends. “Are you ready? I’ll be there in 30 minutes” “Already half way through my first
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When reflecting on what I have read in the book Building an Ethical School by Robert J. Starratt‚ and the information obtained from my current Ethics and Social Responsibilities class‚ I feel I have an abundance of valuable information that will guide me in creating an ethical school environment when I am a school leader. When I think of an ethical school‚ I envision a school where all members of the school make decisions based on what is right and good. I read once in an article that real leaders
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My favorite building --an amazing green building Today I want to introduce an amazing green building. But‚ first‚ I want to show some pictures about Green Buildings. Green building concept has emerged from the need to meet high standards of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. It is said to reduce the energy bills and offer a healthier and more comfortable living environment‚ and improves people’s health and productivity. Use of non-toxic or emission-free materials and products
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Introduction Key priorities for post-conflict state building and peace building include establishing political governance‚ ensuring security‚ justice and the rule of law‚ and building the administrative institutions of the state. Many argue that early attention needs to be given to gender equality and to increasing women’s voice in political‚ social‚ and economic development in fragile and post conflict settings. State reconstruction can provide opportunities to shape new social‚ economic‚ and political
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December 1‚ 2009 Persuasive Essay – Game Theories Has Virtual Reality Taken Things Too Far? Distance Education versus Face-to-Face Learning In Clive Thompson’s “Game Theories”‚ the author illustrates how virtual worlds‚ such as Everquest and Second Life‚ have surprisingly become much like the real world. Everquest is an online virtual reality video game that allows individuals to create fictional characters to “generate goods as they play‚ often by killing creatures for their treasure and trading
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52 Character Building Thoughts for Children The following quotes may be used in a variety of ways by both teachers and counselors. One idea is for a thought to be posted‚ read‚ and discussed at the beginning of each week. It could then be read daily with the students. At the end of the week ask them what they learned or how the thought applied to their lives or activities during the week. Have the children give written or oral examples‚ or have them draw a picture to illustrate their ideas.
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BUILDING A CSR INDEX In our CSR index‚ companies would be judged in 6 key assessment areas. Not only should the company have formulated goals or CSR targets but also achieved them within the stipulated period of time for a maximum score. The 6 key assessment areas are as follows: ASSESSMENT AREAS 1. ENVIRONMENT: This assessment area includes the physical surroundings in which the company operates including waste disposal techniques‚ energy saving initiatives‚ or climate change. POINTS OF
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Anteanna Hargrove Dr. Clark Comp II February 8‚ 2013 “Hard work pays off” As of today‚ in this generation single parents homes have increased drastically. Being a single parent is a hard thing to do‚ even if we have two jobs or getting some kind of government assistance. With the world population elevating higher and higher‚ the cost of living is shooting through the roof. Living in a society like this‚ you may never know what downfall single parents may have. Hopefully the world would stop and
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A Risk That Paid Off Success is life’s opportunities waiting to be explored. Many of us live our lives by the book in a very stereotypical modus. Most of us are taught from a very young age that a proper education is the key to success and the only way out of poverty. While this method is true for many; there are other individuals who have chosen to thread the unconventional path into inordinate success. Truth be told‚ there are many ways in which we can take risks whether academically or taking
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