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of the most important modern buildings of the 20th century which incorporated the Le Corbusier’s five principal points of architecture, and it could be the perfect realization of Le Corbusier's principles. This building is located outside of Paris and offers a space for occupants to escape from the crowded Paris. The location of the villa helped Le Corbusier to have freedom in design in order to create a masterpiece which would truly stand the test of time. This building, which looks like a…

based on the formal elements and how those elements are presented. II. The main elements of art are line, light and value, color, texture and pattern, shape, volume, along with much more. III. Architecture also has a structural side, which is how buildings are constructed. B. FORMAL ELEMENTS I. The formal elements are the basics of what makes up art and architecture. • Line: I. In art, a line can have any dimension but the most critical one is length. II. Actual lines are lines that you…

INTRODUCTION Dorton Arena was completed in 1952 and is the first structure to be primarily supported by cables. This feat of civil engineering was visualized by Matthew Nowicki. The entire structure is unique and efficient, and an important component of Dorton Arena is the stability of the roof. The objective of this paper is to address the engineering components of Dorton Arena’s roof that bring the structure to equilibrium. The rest of this paper will focus on the roof’s design, use of tension…

Metal roofing is one of the most sought after materials for new roofs. There are a number of benefits that make metal roofing appealing to both homeowners and roofing contractors alike. When comparing metal roofing to shingle roofing you will find that the cost is almost double however the longevity of the roofing material more than doubles. We will look deeper into metal roofing advantages and disadvantages throughout this articles. As stated above metal shingling is known for its durability…

Home Decor: Why You Should Consider Roller Blinds When it comes to interior decorating, there are many options when it comes to covering your windows. Roller blinds are a less intrusive, more chic, and cost effective way to cover your windows while giving your home a contemporary and modern style. There are many reasons why roller blinds should be on your list of things to buy. Less Intrusive and Minimally Invasive Roller blinds blend in with the structure of your windows, making them less…

Our building is the Cape Hatteras lighthouse. This building is 198 feet tall. The lighthouse is white, and has 4 navy blue stripes. The base is red, and brown. The whole lighthouse is made of bricks. We chose the Cape Hatteras lighthouse because we didn't want to make a normal building like everyone else, so we made a lighthouse. Anna has also been to the lighthouse too! The geometric components of the lighthouse would be, at the base of the lighthouse it is made out of an octagon for the…

populated, resulting in larger buildings, and the risk of numerous fire fatalities increased due to building construction design. To this day building design plays a significant role in the ability of its occupants to exit safely during and emergency. The design of new buildings is influenced as a result of human behaviors during past fire emergency. For many years, engineers and architects have believed that when an alarm sounds occupants will immediately leave the building in an orderly…

Notice cracks in your home’s foundation? If so, then it might be time to call Olshan Foundation Solutions for help. We will schedule a free inspection to determine if your foundation needs further repairs. Around 20% of the homes that we inspect do not need repairs. Round Rock, Texas, sits in the heart of central Texas, and a lot of homes in the Texas area use piering methods to support the foundations. This is because Texas has a lot of clay soils that are sometimes referred to as expansive…

Starting a home improvement project? Discover the many benefits of hiring a licensed contractor by setting up an appointment with A Plus Contractors of Arvada, CO! Since 2009, these professionals have provided exceptional kitchen and bathroom renovation to residents throughout Jefferson County. They come highly recommended for their skilled team of craftsman and are ready to help make your home renovation dreams come true. When you begin planning for a home improvement project, you have to take…

In his article entitled “What Lies Beneath Stonehenge?,” Ed Caesar offers his readers a compact yet holistic look towards the Stonehenge, its landscape and the studies regarding the topic. He opens his wrtiting by providing the reader with backgorund about the area’s geographical and archaeological background. Further, he explains the interests about the area since the 17th century and the studies conducted afterwards in a chronological fashion. However, his main focus is on the recent studies…