Design concepts in architecture: the porosity paradigm Sotirios D. Kotsopoulos 129 Franklin Street‚ # 203‚ Cambridge‚ Massachusetts 02139‚ USA; e-mail: skots@alum.mit.edu Abstract: Presented is a paradigm of how a design concept can be converted into a system of production rules to generate designs. The rules are expressed by the means of shape grammar formalism. The paradigm demonstrates how porosity a concept transferred from biology‚ medicine and organic chemistry was implemented by architect
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growth of adolescent’s development. The concept ‘Mature’ emotional behaviour of any level is that which reflects the fruits of normal emotional development. A person who is able to keep his emotions under control‚ which is able to break delay and to suffer without self pity‚ might still be emotionally stunned and childish. According to Walter et.al. (1976) emotional maturity is
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Accounting and Finance Financial Planning (AF4324) Lecturer: Dr. Allen Ng‚ CFA E-mail: afallen@polyu.edu.hk Office: M507l Role and Purpose This is an introductory course on financial planning and a course that has been recognized by the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) as a substitute for Module One in its education program (i.e.‚ those who have passed this course will not be required to take Module One of the education program for Certified Financial Planners). It contributes
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The Banking Concept of Education: Paulo Freire states “knowledge is a gift bestowed by those who consider themselves knowledgeable upon those whom they consider to know nothing” (139). He claims that in The Banking Concept of Education‚ the teachers treat the students as a bank in which they deposit information into them and the students never really get to think critically about the information they are learning. This method was widely used during the first twelve years of my formal education
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“Nowadays the concept of culture in anthropology and sociology is regarded as a fundamental element in the humanities.” (Chase‚ 1948: 59; cited in Encyclopaedia Britannica‚ 2007: The culture concept in anthropology) Today culture is one of the most discussed concepts all around the world. It has a crucial role in human relations. Its understanding is the kernel of the new multiculturalism policy of different countries around the globe. And in this understanding the social sciences has a
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Discussion Question 1 due Tuesday‚ April 16‚ 2013 No single definition of psychological abnormality has been completely accepted by the psychological community. Many of the definitions include common features‚ known as "the four Ds." What are the four Ds? Briefly describe each one. How can culture determine what is considered abnormal? Cite specific examples. The four D’s * Deviance- One that differs from a norm‚ especially a person whose behavior and attitudes differ from accepted social
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descriptive content analysis of selected advertisements from two different magazines published in February 2014 using the nine creative concepts as main emphasis. 2 RESEARCH CRITERIA The main research problem deals with the use of creative concepts in advertisements which are a mass media issue. The main research problems deal with the use of creative concepts in advertisements which are a mass media issue. The
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Assignment 1! Page 1 Wayne Said‚ Group 3 Marketing 4 December 2007 How does the marketing concept differ from the selling concept‚ the product and production philosophies ? Illustrate the potential perils faced by companies adopting these concepts in todays highly complex and competitive environment and outline which orientations are recommended in a buyer ’s market ? The Marketing Concept is a philosophy that says that firms should analyze the needs of their customers and then make decisions
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Self-concept emerges as a child develops an increasingly rich concept of him or herself‚ separating the notion of "I" from other people and objects. In addition to he concept of "I" a child develops a separate notion of "Me" which has certain defining features and qualities. William James defined "Me" as one that is observed and perceived. "It is the Me that one sees when attention is focused on the self‚ the Me as an object‚ represented in self-concepts‚ in how we see ourselves." The notion of
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Concept of Community 1 Running head: Concept of Community Concept of Community Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concept of community. The paper will explore the differences and definition between community and aggregate. The author will further discuss specific identification and description of an aggregate. The paper will conclude with the writer’s personal expression regarding this topic. Community vs. Aggregate Public health nurses and other care
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