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    Client/Server Architecture and Attributes The client/server software architecture is a versatile‚ message-based and modular infrastructure that is intended to improve usability‚ flexibility‚ interoperability‚ and scalability as compared to centralized‚ mainframe‚ time sharing computing. A client is defined as a requester of services and a server is defined as the provider of services. A single machine can be both a client and a server depending on the software configuration. This technology description

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    Renaissance architecture is split into three periods: Early Renaissance (ca. 1400-1500)‚ High Renaissance (ca. 1500-1525)‚ and Late Renaissance (ca.1525-1600). Renaissance architects moved away from the intricacy and verticality of the Gothic architecture style in favor of the simplicity and balanced proportions of classicism. The classical orders were revived‚ including rounded arches and domes; this was done through observation of Roman ruins and study of the treatise Ten Books on Architecture‚ written

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    HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3 Module 3 (Part One) FEATURES CHINESE ARCHITECTURE Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in East Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged‚ the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty‚ Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea‚ Vietnam‚ and Japan. The architecture of China is as old as Chinese civilization

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    Gothic Architecture in Medieval France As with most modernizations‚ new concepts are often refined versions of previous techniques. Although structural design during the Middle Ages was already advancing at a large scale‚ distortions of the classical style were not too apparent until the Gothic era occurred. Taking place during a time of turmoil with the Hundred Years’ War and the Black Plague‚ the Gothic age emerged right as European society was forced into a reflective change. With an increase

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    Cited: Chartres Cathedral. (nd). The Cathedral of Chartres. Retrieved May 18‚ 2013‚ from Chartres Cathedral: http://www.chartrescathedral.net/ Hemingway‚ C. (2003‚ October). Architecture in Ancient Greece. Retrieved June 3‚ 2013‚ from Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/grarc/hd_grarc.htm Odyssey‚ Adventures in Archaeology. (2012‚ May 31). Greek Temples. Retrieved June 3‚ 2013‚ from Odyssey‚ Adventures

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    http://www.didonaassociates.com/why/la-overview.html Landscape Architecture Resource: http://landscapearchitectureresource.com/ Natural Learning Initiative: http://www.naturalearning.org/content/new-role-landscape-architecture New World Encyclopedia: http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Urbanization Whole Building Design Guide: http:// www.wbdg.org/design/dd landscapearch.php Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture

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    structural vocabulary: the rectangular-bay system‚ the four-part rib vault‚ and a buttressing system that permitted almost complete dissolution of heavy masses and thick weight-bearing walls. At Amiens‚ the concept of a self-sustaining skeletal architecture reached full maturity. The remaining stretches of wall seem to serve no purpose other than to provide a weather screen for the interior. Amiens Cathedral is one of the most impressive examples of the French Gothic obsession with constructing ever

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    Different Architecture of Romanesque and Gothic Inspired Buildings There have been numerous pilgrimages made across France and Spain‚ each one just as unique as the one before it. Along these routes there are an immeasurable number of magnificent churches and temples each with their own history‚ architecture and art work‚ making them very distinctive. Time and place are important influences of the design of these churches and temples when they were built; this means that we have encountered scores

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    Presentation architecture in Renaissance and Baroque All aspects of Renaissance culture‚ from art and architecture to philosophy‚ were influenced and inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Generally‚ architecture in the Renaissance can be described as symmetrical‚ harmonious and sober. Many buildings that were built in the Renaissance are perfect symmetrical‚ if you would draw a line through the middle of the building‚ it would have two exact same halves. Because it is so symmetrical

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    and Software Architectures " Please respond to the following: * Autonomous vehicles utilize integrated imaging and vision systems‚ sensor systems‚ and control systems to “drive a car”. Determine what you believe are the top-five challenges of integrating these systems. Provide one example for each challenge and explain why you believe it is a challenge. * Explain whether you believe there is a difference between designing and developing software for distributed architectures and stand-alone

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