1. Introduction: Recently‚ we have witnessed the evolution of the information age and modern technology. Everything around us becomes computerized and automated. Wants of people had greatly changed and become more complicated than before. For example‚ in the past‚ the only man‟s need was to have a simple building to shelter him and protect his family from the environment. But today‚ the man‟s want is to have a complicated structural building supported with air conditioning systems‚ lighting systems
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MODERN ARCHITECTURE De Stijl Architecture De Stijl architecture was formed by a group of young artists who created the new movement in 1917; calling both the movement and the magazine they published De Stijl. The group promoted utopian ideals and group members believed in the birth of new age in the wake of WWI. They felt it was a time of balance between individual and universal values. The work was completely abstract as well. The goal was total integration of art and life. GERRIT THOMAS RIETVELD
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belief in people. This caused him to become very radical in his actions (Justification for the Use of Terror (p. 1)). Hundreds of people were condemned to prison while others were executed‚ because they didn’t agree with his beliefs. Were Maximilien Robespierre’s efforts in the Reign of Terror justified‚ or were they entirely terroristic? In his speech Robespierre talks about moving the revolution forward (Justification for the Use of Terror (p. 1-2)). Maximilien believed he was helping the country
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Sir: Greetings of ardency in the pursuit of academic excellence! Professor‚ I know that the midterm examination was scheduled a week ago‚ but regardless how much planning we have‚ things not always go the way we would like them to.I know that you are a busy professional‚ but I would like if is not much to ask that you take five minutes from your time to read this lines regarding of my absent to the past test. The heavy rain came and I had to fetch my mother from the hospital because she
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Tristan Thurlow Is War Ever Justified? War is one of the most terrible things the human race has invented. It sends more people to their death than anything else we force upon ourselves. Voltaire once said‚ “It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished‚ unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” This portrays the true irony of war‚ so many would say war is never justified. Many‚ perhaps even the majority of wars are not. However‚ never is a very strong
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Drafting By: Madison Stewart Drafting is the drawing up of blueprints for architectural structures‚ and mechanical engineering tools and objects. There are two sides to drafting‚ the mechanical side and the architectural side. It’s a great career that is fun‚ and easy to do. Architectural drafting has to deal with drawing up the blueprints for homes‚ schools‚ churches‚ and any other architectural structure you can think of. It’s very easy to come up with these blueprints. You can either draw
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RAPPEL A L’ORDRE: THE CASE FOR THE TECTONIC Kenneth Frampton Kenneth Frampton’s ‘Rappel a L’Ordre: The Case for the Tectonic’ identifies the issues in relation to the tectonic form‚ his intention is to make architecture step apart of just being part of a scenographic interpretation. The word tectonic is addressed from its different origins but overall referring to carpentry and its evolution into an aspect of poetry and art of construction. Tectonic objects are seen in two different forms;
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Green architecture‚ or green design‚ is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment. The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air‚ water‚ and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices. Green architecture may have many of these characteristics: • Ventilation systems designed for efficient heating and cooling • Energy efficient lighting and appliances • Water saving plumbing fixtures • Efficient
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Literature Justification for Blended/Reverse Instruction Liberty University Debra White December 2011 Abstract The concept of a reversed classroom is a logical next step from discovering the benefits of more time on task‚ direct instruction‚ reduced lecture time‚ and modifying homework tasks. If teachers are to find time to increase time on task and direct instruction; and greater comprehension is shown from shorter lectures over longer ones; and if homework is more beneficial when it is
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Characteristics of Gothic churches and cathedrals In Gothic architecture‚ a unique combination of existing technologies established the emergence of a new building style. Those technologies were the ogival or pointed arch‚ the ribbed vault‚ and the flying buttress. The Gothic style‚ when applied to an ecclesiastical building‚ emphasizes verticality and light. This appearance was achieved by the development of certain architectural features‚ which together provided an engineering solution. The structural
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