Discuss the intertwined relationship between Sociology and Architecture. How can Architectural Sociologists use social knowledge to improve building designs? THE INTERTWINED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEM SOCIOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE: Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior while architecture is defined as the planning‚ designing and oversight of the construction of buildings. Sociologists study human society and social behavior through the prism of group formations and social‚ political‚ religious
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C. Architectural Reuse People are happiest in buildings where change occurs at every scale from weeks to centuries. Such buildings are fractals in time. —Stewart Brand Architectural reuse processes include adaptive reuse‚ conservative disassembly‚ and reusing salvaged materials. This definition is broad and inclusive permitting many different interpretations; however‚ the underlying objective is that architectural reuse be understood as an evolutionary process occurring over time. Figure 29:
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Arab American event called "Mosque Alert". Mosque Alert is a play written by Jamil Khoury‚ which elaborates on the struggles of opening a mosque for Muslims in the Naperville community. It also explores multiple aspects like Islamophobia‚ religious pluralism‚ and cultural collision from thirty four 2 to 15 minute clips that made up a story. In these clips‚ two family (One Christian & One Muslim) discuss individual perspectives of what they see as being Muslim. The Christian Family‚ the Bakers‚ presented
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Sheikh Lutfallah Mosque Art Appreciation Written Assignment #2 Ms. Muzna Alquaiti Sundus Nagadi For my written art critique‚ I was asked to choose a work of art that I liked and discuss what I think about it as well as critique it based on what I have learned throughout this course so far. I looked at various works of Islamic Art‚ and I realized that I preferred the ones with Mosques; therefore‚ I chose to critique one. I had quite a variety to choose from‚ but Shekh Lutfallah’s Mosque was the one
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Four Major Research Designs Richard Warnke Jr Herzing University This week we are asked to construct an essay explaining the four major research designs in detail. As well we are asked to elaborate on the benefits and limitations of each research method. So the four major research methods are; survey‚ observation‚ experiment‚ and use of secondary sources. I will now approach these four methods in order as listed. The first method I am going to elaborate on now is the use of surveys. A survey
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followed the Koran.” Muslim caliphs made a great show of sugar. Marzipan was the rage‚ ground almonds and sugar sculpted into outlandish concoctions that demonstrated the wealth of the state. A 15th-century writer described an entire marzipan mosque commissioned by a caliph. Marveled at‚ prayed in‚ devoured by the poor. The Arabs perfected sugar refinement and turned it into an industry. The work was brutally difficult. The heat of the fields‚ the flash of the scythes‚ the smoke of the boiling
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Islamic Art Islamic art is perhaps the most accessible manifestation of a complex civilization that often seems enigmatic to outsiders. Through its brilliant use of color and its superb balance between design and form‚ Islamic art creates an immediate visual impact. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends distances in time and space‚ as well as differences in language‚ culture‚ and creed. Islamic art not only invites a closer look but also beckons the viewer to learn more. "The term Islamic
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The eight stages of New Product Development 1. Idea Generation is often called the "NPD" of the NPD process. Ideas for new products can be obtained from basic research using a SWOT analysis (Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities & Threats). Market and consumer trends‚ company ’s R&D department‚ competitors‚ focus groups‚ employees‚ salespeople‚ corporate spies‚ trade shows‚ or ethnographic discovery methods (searching for user patterns and habits) may also be used to get an insight into new product
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Middle Eastern Cultures I chose to attend the mosque on Saturday February 19‚ 2011 at 3:23pm with my neighbor. I thought this would be an appropriate subject of research. Before going‚ I was really nervous that I might offend the others with my attendance. I asked my neighbor to borrow some clothes so I could be dressed appropriately. She loaned me a long white skirt with black and pink flowers on it and a pink scarf with sequins. On the way‚ we talked about my reason for going and I told her
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chitectureIslamic Architecture Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of both secular and religious styles from the foundation of Islam to the present day‚ influencing the design and construction of buildings and structures in Islamic culture. What is Islam? * The name of the religion is Islam‚ which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission.“ * Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one’s life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart‚ soul and
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