section of the reading‚ Heidegger first tackles the subject of a building not just as a physical structure‚ but with a definition more related to dwelling. Buildings are usually thought of as a place where one can dwell‚ but not all buildings are also dwellings. The examples given were bridges‚ hangars‚ stadiums‚ etc. People inhabit these buildings‚ but they do not dwell and take shelter in them. Heidegger also mentions that buildings seek to become dwellings‚ and in addition‚ to build is also already
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times‚ for an earthquake death toll to reach 20‚000 to 20‚000 people with hundreds of thousands left homeless. There are four factors that affect the casualty rate and economic impact of earthquake: magnitude‚ location‚ quality of construction of building‚ and timing. Magnitude The magnitude‚ or strength‚ of an earthquake is measured on the Richer scale‚ ragging from 1to 10‚ with 10 being the greatest. Earthquake over 6 on the Richter scale are often deadly‚ and those over 8 are generally catastrophic
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In Pyrmont‚ high rise buildings are everywhere and they are still being built continuously‚ even though the area is packed with buildings and the spaces between the buildings are very narrow. My focus questions relating to the spatial dimension concentrates on why the area is so dense and why high rise buildings were built. The results I have acquired are from local newspapers‚ which had reported about the history of Pyrmont and how it started developing into a high rise area‚ and from my observations
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Framed........................................................................................................................................12 Task 3 (P7) Explain environmental and legislative constraints............................. 13 Building Act 1984‚ HASAWA 1974‚ the code for sustainable homes.......................................13 Town and country planning‚ CDM.........................................................................................................14
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Life Between Buildings – Jan Gehl Three requirements of public spaces: Create desirable conditions for‚ -Necessary outdoor activities -Optional recreational activities -Social activities Necessary activities: going to school‚ work‚ shopping‚ waiting for a bus or person‚ running errands‚ etc. These activities are‚ more or less‚ required for people to participate in. Optional activities: activities that are engaged only if the person has a desire to do so and the place makes it possible
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construct monuments and memorials for the sake of honoring the past and teaching the future. When agencies and governments act upon this duty for memorialize‚ two main factors stand for consideration: the practical and the emotional. When considering building a monument and memorializing a person or event‚ agencies must first think practically. What is to be built? How much will it cost? Where shall it be placed? Clearly‚ if an agency is to honor the past‚ they must plan carefully and build respectfully
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BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDINGS OVER CONVENTIONAL BUILDINGS ECONOMIC BENEFITS: Green buildings save money because they conserve resources and enhance efficiency by: * Using natural insulation such as roof gardens * Using technology such as solar panels‚ fuel cells‚ and photovoltaics * Conserving water and reducing runoff using solar water heating‚ contour landscaping‚ and water-conserving or water-recycling appliances * Maximizing energy conservation and efficiency by optimizing
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Empire or Emperor? An empire is a state‚ or political system that exercises coercive power over a population. Those with larger populations are more frequently labeled as empires. They conquer‚ rule‚ and extract resources from other states and peoples. Usually‚ empires encompass a considerable variety of peoples and cultures within a single political system. The negative things that come with an empire cannot be overlooked. Many empires are known by their violence‚ exploitation‚ oppression‚ cruel
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MAPÚA-NSTP ON-LINE LEARNING EXERCISE SUMMARY REPORT Prepared by : Calma‚ Armie M. Section: AY02 Date: 5/21/2013 Activity Title: Chapter 12 HOMEWORK NO. 4 GROUP NO. 3 Reminder: Use arial font; size - 12; single –spaced. (Your answers should be in narrative format and do researches to provide more suitable responses.) Answers: 1. In your own understanding‚ What is Community Organizing? Community organizing is a process where people come together to strengthen
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Was it difficult building the lighthouse in 1868? The construction of the cape Hatteras lighthouse began in 1868.The lighthouse took three years to complete.The major difficultie was that the lighthouse was in such an isolated spot there where no roads for materials to get to the lighthouse there wasn’t even any cars so to get the materials to the construction site everything was brought in by a boat. Small steam boats or sailing vessels were used to bring the materials to the construction site
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