Smithsonian Institution Building

The investigation was carried out in these two buildings because of these criteria: These two buildings are the most significant archaeological buildings on the island that still in use until now, they were defensive buildings in the period of construction, then they reused through the following successive historical periods and down to be used as a museum today. Both of them are available and easily accessible to them more than residence buildings, because of the privacy of the…

Balinese architecture is a vernacular style of architecture wherein designers use local materials to help construct buildings, structures, and houses, as well as reflecting local tradition. It is a centuries-old style of design that’s heavily influenced by Bali’s Hindu traditions, as well as ancient Javanese elements. For the materials that are required for Balinese homes and buildings mostly will be thatch roofing, coconut wood, teak wood, stone, bamboo and bricks. Balinese architecture has…

find a series of murals filling the public space. Painted along the outer edges and corners of the HDB flats, being incorporated into dents on the walls and pillars, its cartoonish style is juxtaposed with the sleek and modern architecture of the buildings that house these murals. Figure 1: Mural found at the void deck of Block 105D Edgefield Plains. Figure 2: A street view of Block 105D Edgefield Plains. Commissioned by Housing Development Board and Punggol Coral RC, this mural is one…

What Is Slate Shingle Metal Roofing And Why Is It Better Than Slate Stone Tiles? Slate shingle metal roofing is a roofing material made from metal and stamped to mimic the appearance of natural slate stone. A slate stone roof adds a touch of luxury to your home, but there are a few reasons why the metal version is superior. If you love the look of slate, you may want to look into slate shingle metal roofing. Here are a few reasons why. Metal Slate Tiles Are Much Lighter Than Stone One reason…

The auditorium would house many office building, including new additions to the municipal buildings within the town. The proposal for a new auditorium also fans further than just an auditorium, within the proposal, there were plans for multiple buildings, such as a fire station, and extensions of the jail and dining facilities. All the different bids that were being proposed for the new city auditorium…

The construction industry is one of the high risk industry with more number of injuries and fatalities reported compared to other industries. The construction industry has also been performing poorly on health and safety of its employees. In New Zealand, the construction sector is the sixth largest sector which employs 180,000 people. The Construction Sector Action Plan of 2011 suggests that the construction industry in New Zealand had the highest rate of fatal injury making it almost thrice the…

industry. The memorandum associated with Master Builders Association Malaysia, Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia, the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia, the Malaysian Institute of Architects, the Institution of Engineers Malaysia, the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia, the Malay Contractors Association of Malaysia, and the Malaysian Indian Contractors…

Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest, largest, and broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers use the principles of mechanics, materials, and energy to design and manufacture machines and devices of all types. The key characteristics of the profession are its flexibility, breadth, and individuality-a decided advantage in a changing world. Passion towards mechanics began early in my childhood when I started learning basic science in school. My interest toward machines hiked as…

Is there a certain approach that is considered the right way to approach architectural design? There are many architectural theories that an architect can draw upon that helped them to achieve different types of results in their design, such as constructivism, de-constructivism, critical regionalism and many more. There are a number of architectural projects that are based on the concept of pragmatism. The key element in a pragmatic approach to architecture is function; the pragmatist…

these delays. The liability aspect of the dispute presented in this report are reviewed and discussed, highlighting the importance understanding the implications of any delays in civil engineering projects. The construction of the High Court Rolls Building in London experienced a delay due to a dispute between the main organisations involved in the project. The parties involved were Carillion Construction Ltd (Carillion),…