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Termites inside houses are dreaded by the people living there. People often fear that their house will be taken over by millions of termites that can alter the infrastructure of the building no matter what the severity of what is done. The relentlessness of termites causes for altercations and can destroy the house. But termites do not grow strong on their own, they require a source, a victim, and help from other factors. Like termites, ISIS has come into Syria and Iraq and acted in ways that…

After graduating from Ryerson Institute of Technology, at age of twenty-one, Isadore Sharp went immediately into construction with his father. After a few years of working for his father and earning his trust, Sharps’ father decided to step back and let his son take over the construction company which he renamed Max Sharp& Son. Sharp said that his approach in dealing with people was based upon his early upbringing (Sharp 412). His parents were always stressing the importance of treating people…

Steel is recyclable and waste free material. That means that the contribution to the total amount of construction waste is small and this little waste generated can be recycled. In addition, the safety that steel frames provide due its higher fire resistance is one reason for the increase of its use in house constructions. Another advantage is the longer durability of steel frames compared to wood frames. The tendency of the building industry is to replace the use of wood each time more. The…

ABSTRACT Many researchers have recommended different strategies for sustainable structures to exploit natural resources more efficiently and moderate the environmental impact of on-site construction. This research presents a creative, sustainable construction approach through an assembly system for eco-friendly materials. Wood is a natural material that is vastly available and easily reproduced in temperate climate zones. Wooden structures offer the opportunity to provide sustainable building…

Introduction Nowadays due to increasing the population throughout the world, the velocity of housing and construction is increased. However, increasing construction results in consumption of resources and destruction of the environment, as a result sustainable design and green building has become to a very urgent issue to protect the environment. Utilizing the materials which are less harmful to the environment is identified as one of the most important factors to improve sustainability. Using…

In the excerpt “the Four Books on Architecture” Palladio develops a numerical and logical system organizing spatial relationships among the elements involved in any building. This system is a guidance for architects when designing such buildings as villas and houses. As well this system includes detailed rules to be considered when an architect arranges building rooms, when he specifies the proportions of spaces, when he makes decisions about the dimensions of halls associating the height of a…

TABLE OF CONTENT PAGE INTRODUCTION 1 • BACKGROUND OF: - LUMUT LEE MARINE ENGINEERING SHIPYARD 2 - UNIKL MIMET SYIPYARD 4 COMPARISION BETWEEN TWO SHIPYARDS 6 CONCLUSION 7 RECOMMENDATION 8 REFERENCE Introduction Shipbuilding refers to the construction of ships that able of floating. Shipbuilding typically takes place in a shipyard by specialized engineers, boat builders, and other marine experts. Shipyard, a place which ships are constructs and…

"Los Angeles Notebook" Reflection Essay On October 25, 2003, the cedar fire (cause of the Santa Ana winds) spread over 30 miles in less than 17 hours burning 5,000 acres per hour. By the time, it was over it consumed 418 miles, 2,232 homes and killed 14 people including a firefighter. It's true that things are only temporary, but the effects of the Santa Ana winds will always affect the people and the environment in such a negative and perturbable way, that along with living in the Los Angeles…

Have you ever thought about how you could change the lives of millions, maybe even billions, but just don 't know where to start? If you have ever taken this idea and tried to picture how it would affect society, you will surely see that the impact would be astronomical. Making an impact on the world is not as difficult as it used to be, mainly due to everything being based around certain fundamental ingredients. First of course, what is the ideal product, then how will this impact the world and…

The Eureka 2 Project, was a community and volunteer constructed playground supported by Denton Parks and Rec. Their goal was to build a new park on the original site in South Lake, it is to be approximately 2.500 square feet and all brand new to meet Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials. The population it will serve is the whole community, it will even be accessible to children with special needs. The construction will also be different than the…