Building material

The massive sculpture by Oldenburg and van Bruggen portrays a massive shuttlecock. The shear size of this can be overwhelming to many people. This sculpture can have a wide variety of emotions of the viewer. When viewing this massive sculpture, it is amazing the amount of detail put into this piece of art. During my initial walk around I felt humbled in a way. It was amazing to see such a magnificent piece of metal work. I felt humbled because, with myself being a metal sculpture I know how…

any roofing contract. List of Materials A very important part of any roof installation is the kind of materials that will be used. With there being so many options available to homeowners, chances are that you did your research and selected a shingle that would be best for your home. It’s also possible that you felt overwhelmed, and left it to discuss with your roofing contractor prior to starting the job. In either situation, it is important that the…

Mid-Sweep The Clean House brings new meaning to naturalist works, drawing in comedy in a way both familiar and foreign to any reader. Taking place in a time potentially not to far from that of now, reflecting on current events or that of those very close in time proximity. Though no location is really known, a Connecticut-esque vibe is expected in a place residing some place between the city and sea. The cast is upperclass for the most part other than Matilde, who is obviously of a lower…

the arch of Constantine doesn’t go unnoticed for its use of repurposed material. The use of spolia has many advantages that were very meaningful in the time of the Roman Empire. Recycling older material is a lot more cost effective than producing, or extracting new material. Not only is it cost effective, it also reduced labor and construction time. The use of spolia can be of a different meaning as well, like a piece of material can hold historical value, or have some sort of religious meaning.…

Every building needs a great foundation to withstand the severest weather. Every athlete has to master the basics first to become the champion. Every climber has to build up his physical and mental strength, to reach the top. Only hard work and leads to the best results. Our lives are the same. But, hardly anyone has a perfect life. We all have our weaknesses, the foundation might not be ideal, or we do not have enough strength. Whatever it is, the longer we linger to solve our problems the more…

On January 12 2010, an earthquake hit Haiti. This earthquake was 7.0 on the Ricther scale which lead to catastrophic damage and 150,000 deaths. Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, suffered the most damage and lost the most people. Haiti is one of the poorest counties in the Western hemisphere and this disaster left the people of Haiti homeless and helpless. In response to this horrendous disaster and to help the people of Haiti, Crisis Relief Singapore led six teams of medical personnel and…

This is where the scum of the earth goes to die. Under the buzzing glow of electric street lamps, Scarlet women glide like snakes, ready to pounce on any unsuspecting mouse that finds he has wandered onto the wrong street. Locals have taken to calling it “two-bit” street, cheap and dirty. The only people who don’t mind being seen on two-bit are the types who can be bought of by some sweet words and free liquor; just the type I love to pump for information. The summer night is sweltering, with…

2. Homer's friends, the "rocket boys," were at first skeptical of Homer's interest in rockets. However, they quickly came to encourage his dream. Do we tend to encourage or discourage the dreams of our friends and peers? Why? Answer: I personally have never discouraged my friends that i remember of, but i would imagine if someone was jealous of his friend and see the progress he is making towards his goals then he might discourage him so he would feel better about himself because let's face it…

Fundamentals of a Roof Warranty Learn the basics of roof warranties and what homeowners should know before they buy. Roofing contractors and roofing material manufacturers both offer a variety of warranties designed to protect their customers from incurring excessive costs in the event of roof damage. However, it is essential for homeowners to understand a few basics about warranties, including what they are and are not, why reading the fine print is important, and how a warranty can benefit…

The Jeffrey Smart Building plans to be a purpose built, state of the art learning centre, open to all students. The new learning zone will combine an innovative space, with resources and support never before seen at the University of South Australia. A project of this size and importance needs strong governance policies and procedures to keep the project on time and cost. This essay will discuss the importance of required reporting and document control, which coincides with gaining the correct…