Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation’s history. However‚ some people think they should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress? In the contemporary age‚ the contradiction between preserving history and progress becomes increasingly serious‚ which has disturbed and alarmed many people. In terms of the old buildings‚ many people
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The Seagram Building is prime example of the international style of design in the 20th century. The building is a true landmark of the city having an open plaza at the base of the building with high ceilings‚ floor to ceiling tinted windows and bronze mullions. Its imperious design‚ set in a plaza with fountain‚ was imitated many times and became an icon of North American corporate design. Mies is known as the father of the steel and glass structure. Mies designed many buildings during his life however
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Diamond Building-Bangunan Suruhanjaya Tenaga‚ Putrajaya Energy-efficient buildings are designed with emphasis on environmentally friendly‚ such as energy and water efficiency‚ indoor environmental quality‚ use of renewable energy and so on. From the physical characteristics of the buildings we can see the use of glass which will allow entry of sunlight‚ thus reducing the use of lights. This shows the savings in electricity consumption. In addition‚ heat from the lights can also be reduced by it
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because the absorption of the capital-market background and the implications of the finance concepts in the case will fully occupy the novice. This case updates and replaces “Peter Lynch and the Fidelity Magellan Fund‚” (UVA-F-0777) and “The Fidelity Magellan Fund‚ 1995” (UVA-F-1126). The case is intended for use in the opening stages of a finance course. It provides a nontechnical introduction to the U.S. equity markets and sets the foundation for some basic concepts in finance. Specific
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Title: Virtual Life Introduction: Try to go outside and observe the teens‚ what do you see? Are the teens today the same with your generation? Do you think that they are enjoying their life as a teen? If you are given a chance to experience what they are experiencing‚ would you try it? Would you be willing to exchange your life right now with a teenager? Do you think their life is complicated? Do you think that the teenagers are dependent on electronic devices? Is it right for them to use such devices
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new Structure- Building Codes The information in this document should be useful in making design-related decisions that will not only satisfy the move to our new building Information Technology (IT) requirements but also meet the needs of the building and its future occupants with respect to voice‚ video and data communications. The intention of this document is to provide a comprehensive understanding and reference guide that can be referred to when moving to our new building. Moving into
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Kelly Bazile English 102-04 Schexnayder April 24‚ 2011 How Effective is “The F Word”? When having a baby one of the most difficult parts of the process is deciding on a name for the little one. Parents want to be careful in choosing‚ no one wants there child picked on or treated unfairly because of a name they have chosen. In the article “The F Word” the author‚ Firoozeh Dumas expresses her thoughts and feelings about coming from Abadan‚ Iran to America with her native name
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Building Construction Related to the Fire Service Chapter 1: Building Construction & Fire Service The building variables that FF must consider: • Age of building – age in itself is not a hazard but an indication of potential hazards • Fire protection systems – first line of defense in a building • Occupancy of the building – often affects fire behavior…each occupancy has different hazards & fuels‚ and the structural components are subjected to different temperatures‚ heat release
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Rhein 1 Randi Rhein HDEV 4 Carol Silva Virtual Field Trip School: Sunrise Montessori What is their Philosophy: Their Philosophy is based on love and respect for each child. They understand and accept that each child is a special and unique individual and a beautiful gift entrusted into their care. Their warm and loving school environment provides each child with the love and joy of learning and allows and encourages each child to realize their fullest potential in all areas of life. They believe
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Serving as America’s President‚ John F. Kennedy held his office for 1000 days‚ dying November 22nd‚ 1963‚ assassinated at the age of 46. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29th‚ 1917 in Brookline‚ Massachusetts‚ the second son of nine children of the wealthy Roman Catholic Kennedy family. Joseph Patrick Kennedy‚ Kennedy’s father‚ was a self-improving multi-millionaire who had built a financial empire through projects in banking‚ the stock market‚ ship building and the film industry and liquor distribution
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