Architecture is understood and studied from drawings and images. Drawings possess a life of their own and express the intentions of the architect. In the following essay‚ I would annotate the various arguments brought forth in the two readings‚ “The Necessity for Drawing: Tangible Speculation” by Michael Grave and “Architectural Drawings and the Intent of the Architect” by James Smith Pierce. Both the readings discuss about the importance of the language of drawing in architecture. Grave discusses the
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The Iroquois theatre was said to be the most finest and elegant theatre in the USA. It was advertised as fire proof and totally safe by bribed Chicago city officials and building inspectors. On Dec 30‚ 1903‚ the Iroquois was packed with almost 2‚000 people who were watching the sold-out Holiday play called “Bluebeard”. The fire started backstage and quickly spread through the entire Theatre. The Management had locked the Fire Exits and most outside doors to keep people from sneaking into the
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pair. This was to be an architectural wonder in the revitalized Kansas City downtown‚ rebounding from the ravages of recession. Overview Background / History Design of the Hyatt commenced in 1976 by Crown Center Redevelopment Corp.‚ using PBNDML Architects‚ with the structural engineering firm of G.C.E. International‚ Inc.‚ formerly known as Jack D. Gillum & Associates‚ Ltd.‚ with owner Jack Gillum‚ and Project Engineer‚ Daniel Duncan. The project had a cost of $50 million‚ with an architectural fee
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A quantity surveyor (QS) is a professional working within the construction industry concerned with building costs. The profession is one that provides a qualification gained following formal education‚ specific training and experience that provides a general set of skills that are then applied to a diverse variety of problems.[1] Predominantly these relate to costs and contracts on construction projects. There are around 75‚000 professional QSs working in the UK. Contents [hide] 1 History
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MEP Coordination in Building and Industrial Projects. Efforts By Jigar Shah (CP-0612) Submitted to Prof. Alpesh Panchal M. Tech. Programme in Construction & Project Management CEPT University Ahmedabad-380009 Chapter 1: What is the Challenge and need? j However‚ capturing the distributed knowledge concerning the different types of systems and tailoring the software to meet the special needs of MEP coordination remain major challenges. Success with this activity
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Write an argumentative essay of at least 2000 words on an issue related to the role of the profession of Architecture or Interior Architects The role in architecture in order to combat the possibility of natural disasters is varied when it comes to rebuilding and housing before‚ after and during the natural disasters. Their essential knowledge and invaluable skills about‚ building materials‚ design and attention to detail is imperative in the prevention of damage to buildings. However‚ unless
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new products‚ expanding market share‚ and increasing productivity. This project has been authorized to construct a new production plant in Huntsville Alabama to achieve the company’s objectives in the next fiscal year. Scope In: Select Architect‚ Real Estate Consultant‚ General Contractor Recruit and Train Plant Managers Create Pre-Production and Production Plan Create a Building Concept and Design Procure Building Site‚ Permits and Approvals
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It fastens the advancement of transportation‚ energy production and all kinds of inventions. As society grows‚ building construction utilizes landscape and environmental resources‚ modernizing cities into a denser area for a higher population. Architects transform this into a form of art that people can be enjoyed and be relaxed to live in a manmade environment. Without these professions‚ the population would decline because of the limit of living space
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“Architecture must satisfy its intended uses‚ must be technically sound‚ and must convey aesthetic meaning” because “Architecture is a social art” (page 1 of 19). Structural engineers are principally concerned with the structural form of a building‚ whereas architects are concerned with the integration of the building functions‚ form‚ mechanical system‚ as well as the building itself. It is through their collaboration that complex building can be designed. Designing the overall frame of a building is the first
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construction project of the contractor’s express warranty provision stated in article 3.5 of the AIA-A201 General Conditions (2007). I will first cite article 3.5 of the AIA A201 General Conditions (2007): “The Contractor warrants to the owner and the architect that materials and equipment furnished under the contract will be of good quality and new unless the contract documents require or permit otherwise. The contractor further warrants that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract documents
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