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    Ken yeang known for his eco skyscrapers uses ecological aspects in a single high raised super structure. In all his works he has integrated the passive techniques with building to make it sustainable. His works are based on research, design and development.…

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    While the Chicago School arose under such a chaotic and disheartening social situation during the late 19th century, rapid technological advancements and experimentations allowed it to grow and become a new style of architecture. By the end of the 19th century, architects adopted an eclectic way in designing buildings, without concerns for stylistic origins. New technologies and building materials encouraged innovation and experimentation. The development of crane elevator, electric motor for…

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    Diversity In New York City

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    architecture; and (3) distribution of wealth. Introduction I. [Attention Getter] Imagine walking down the street as you notice your surroundings. A. You smell fresh Italian food as you step out of your taxi. B. You start walking and see a sleek, modern skyscraper towering above you. C. There is a homeless man napping on the sidewalk. D. As you keep walking, you hear people speaking Chinese beneath a cathedral from the 1800’s. E. You see men dressed in professional business suits walking…

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    The Industrial Revolution was a time when technology and manufacturing growth spiked and changed the basic life of every American. The Industrial Revolution was driven by a series of major inventions. This essay will discuss some of the inventions and their significance to the industrial revolution. The cotton gin was a tool used to remove the seeds from the cotton. It was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. The cotton gin made removing the seeds much safer and quicker for all the farm workers.…

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    protected by the windows framed by red steel mullions. The use of the color red warms the interior and interestingly adds a slight industrial technical taste to the house. Comparing with the common use of large uninterrupted sheets of glass in modern skyscrapers which treats the material as if it were invisible, Wright’s intention to show the physical presence of the glass and its function as a sheltering protective membrane suggests a return to the fundamental architectural principle that has…

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    disappear, they get all bend out of shape. After some minutes, the impact of the lack of people is noticed. As more and more passes, we see that the same thing that would happen in the world without us will also happen in the life after people. Skyscrapers will fall,…

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    Chicago Architecture

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    seem financially feasible was to build up. This new architectural vision required a construction of a tall office building, which would be realized by using the skeleton construction engineering techniques to create a vertical space (JoAnn), the skyscraper. Broadly, the "Great Rebuilding" of Chicago was an attempt to create a new urban center, which resulted in innovative structures and a new style of architecture (National). The Great Chicago Fire had a groundbreaking impact on how the city…

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    accomplishing other tasks. However, with Copland’s analysis in listening to music concisely made into these levels, he gives individuals a new perspective of listening rather than hearing. This may be seen through the songs: “She Burns” by Foy Vance, “Skyscraper” by Demi Lovato, and “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran. During the sensuous level the music should transport you to another world. It is supposed to be there while you are accomplishing other tasks, but you recognize that it is…

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    such as signs. But I've never taken the time to think about myself and what represents me. Symbolism is a visual representation. The first things that comes to mind that is a visual representation of me would be some things like the color blue, a skyscraper, or even a bird but after elaborating on it, a peanut is what represents me. Whenever a person sees a peanut the first thing that they comprehend is its shell. the rough and sometimes difficult outlier of the snack ,this sounds a lot like…

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    Berenice Abbott Analysis

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    She captured the skyscrapers that were popping up all over the city, the paved roads that ran across the bridges, the streets that were populated with cars, and the sidewalks where many people walked. She showed the everyday lives of people during this time as well. The men who made a living by selling food on the street, or even Berenice photographing the man sleeping under the bridge. I think Berenice Abbott wanted to capture the newly built skyscrapers from different angles to show…

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