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Prince of Gardener
Prince of Gardener
Introduction
Sir Joseph Paxton was an innovative English botanist, author, architect, shareholders and politicians, and a member of the Royal Horticultural Society. He worked as a gardener for William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, who allowed him financial support experiments with plants and glass greenhouses. The results ...
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Islamic Architecture and Geometry
Islamic Architecture and Geometry
Background
As Islam has spread throughout the world it has influenced and been influenced by every culture it touched. The orthodox objection to portraying the human form (or in some cases, any life form) discouraged painting and sculpture, but Muslim artisans and craftsmen ...
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Melk Abbey Museum
Melk Abbey Museum
THESIS STATEMENT
“Melk Abbey Museum gives the impression of a majestic wealth and the building survived due to its fame even after so many wars”.
INTRODUCTION
Melk owes its name to the river Medjilica and is mentioned for the first time in an official document in 831. After ...
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Fort Center Site, Florida
Abstract
The Untied States of America has a very rich history. The soil has witnessed the rise and fall of many civilizations that has been very important to the cultural and traditional history of the country. Fort Center Complex, Florida is also one of such architectural sites of ...
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AUGUSTUS OF PRIMAPORTA
Augustus of Primaporta
Augustus of Primaporta, Roman Imperial Art
Introduction
Augustus Prima Porta is the name given to a statue in white marble of the Emperor Augustus , 2.04 m, discovered on 20 April 1865 in the Villa ad Gallinas of Livia , located at Prima Porta , in the Municipio ...
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Manufactured Housing vs. Modular Housing
Manufactured Housing vs. Modular Housing
Manufactured Housing vs. Modular Housing
Introduction
Manufactured homes are homes built from standardized sections, which are made ??in advance out of its location and then shipped to its final location for final assembly. These homes should not be confused so-called modular homes, which ...
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Abstract
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in interpreted as a system for classification of ecological building, from the U.S. Green Building Council. In the context of this paper we tend to identify the areas which will equip the building to achieve the ...
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Ancient & Modern Greek Architecture
Ancient & Modern Greek Architecture
Overview
Greece is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, filled with rich history and architecture. The Greek hold their culture and historical heritage in the highest regard and it is of a lot of importance to them. Greek architecture is unique ...
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Life Cycle Analysis
Life Cycle Analysis
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The paper attempts to enlighten the concept of life cycle analysis in a holistic context. It explains the concept of life cycle of a product or service and aims in explaining the importance of life cycle analysis as a component of sustainable design. The paper ...
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EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
Empire State Building
Empire State Building
Introduction
There are hundreds of inspiring buildings all over the world. This shows the hard work and dedication to design buildings of brilliant architects. Although great buildings may reflect different styles and serve different purposes, they share something in common: the ability ...