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    time through the use of different architectural building typologies‚ which consider function and the ever-changing needs of the society of the day. Ultimately‚ all these urban dwellings sever the same purpose and only differ in typology. The Bo Kaap and Mountain Dwellings are two examples of urban housing that will‚ through comparison‚ be used to aid the understanding of how changes in society and culture produce new formations of space and new building typologies.

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    Vernacular architecture Ronald Brunskill defined it accurately in saying: “A building designed by an amateur without any training in design; the individual will have been guided by a series of conventions built up in his locality‚ paying little attention to what may be fashionable. The function of the building would be the dominant factor‚ aesthetic considerations‚ though present to some small degree‚ being quite minimal. Local materials would be used as a matter of course‚ other materials being

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    Joe Casella ART_100 Project 2 I initially chose this type of building structure because it’s a simple public recreational building that I created. It contains 7 rooms on the first floor (2 gyms‚ workout room‚ ping pong/badminton‚ a storage room‚ a stairwell‚ and bathrooms) and 3 rooms on the second floor (Attendants lounge‚ main office‚ and advisor’s office). The most important element of this design was the selection of where the rooms are to maximize easy traveling of the customers wants

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    on: “Crime and Ornament” & “Notes on Responding to Aalto’s Buildings” by Steven Groak Name: Muna Khalaf Ryerson Number: 500493953 Course: IRH -115 Professor: Aina Elias After reading both articles‚ it is easy for the reader to recognize both architects’ clear intentions towards their work‚ both having different attitudes regarding their outlooks on their buildings. In relation to Alvar Aalto‚ it was realized

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    help of a building construction analogy. Suppose you have a friend who asked you to build a small wall as shown in fig. 1.1. You would be able to do that using your common sense. You will get building materials like bricks; cement etc. and you will then build the wall. Fig. 1.1: A Small Wall But what would happen if the same friend asked you to build a large multistoried building as shown in fig. 1.2? Fig. 1.2: A Multistoried Building You don’t have a very good idea about building such a huge

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    “ KAILASH DHAM “ :Main Director Shri Arjunsingji S. Rathod Mrs. Kailashbaa A. Rathod‚ Kailashdham‚Mahudi road‚ Pethapur-382610‚ Ghandhinagar Main institute: Surevdha Chaparada‚ Visavdar‚ Dist.Junagadh “KAILASHDHAM” History of kailash Dham • Kailashdham Ashram’s inspiration and guider are saint shree muktanandji babu’s guru Brahmaalin Bhagvatinandji and Dadaguru shree Gopalnandji. • Shree Muktananaji

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    collapsing of buildings are the biggest threat to human life and the economy‚ because of this‚ scientists in MEDCs are looking to improve buildings and infrastructure‚ making them more earthquake resistant. The main design in development is Aseismic designs‚ these buildings are designed to sway as the earth moves‚ are made of fire resistant materials and have deep and form foundations. One example of this type of design is the Trans-America Building in San Francisco‚ and the building withstood the

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    that of any other American or European city then or since” (Unfinished Nation‚ p.425). Along with not enough housing was the problem of poorly built housing. The labors were paid cheaply and there were little building standards or laws in place to make sure these buildings were up to code. Due to this overcrowding as well as inadequate sewer disposal and water contamination many people became sick or died. Typhoid fever and cholera were two of the main illnesses that affected

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    To the north‚ the museum empathized with the wave-like motions of the water through the fluid shapes of the building. Figurative silhouettes‚ specifically “a cruise liner‚ a metal flower with silvered petals‚ and a fish with the head and tail chopped off” 1 could be observed when certain parts of the museum were separated. The image of the ship connects with how

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    Seism is a violent shaking of the Earth’s crust that may cause destruction to buildings and results from the sudden release of tectonic stress along a fault line or from volcanic activity. Earthquakes strike without warning‚ so it is important to know safety measures and act now to be prepared. Before the Shaking Starts Prepare Your Family •Know the safe spots in each room― against inside walls‚ under sturdy tables‚ desks or archways. • Know the danger spots― windows‚ mirrors‚ hanging objects

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