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    Passive House Case Study

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    • A Dwelling heat load of 1.5KW. • The building requires a structural air tightness of less than 0.6h-1. This case study only took into account the construction of the house, solely taking into account the materials and requirement that differ from a standard conventional build. This meant that land cost, planning permission, and furnishing the home were not taking into account. Table 3.1: This table taken show the breakdown of costs associated with building this specific Passive house.…

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    Space is arguably one of the most important and powerful elements of architecture. Before architecture was the building and making of buildings, now in more recent times architecture is also considered the study and interpretation of space. In terms of architecture space is not empty. It has the potential to become a place where people interact and go about their daily lives. Space utilizes many modifying elements for an architectural reason to enhance the experience of occupying a certain space…

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    Mango House Analysis

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    physical manifestation of a quest to connect with the natural environment. The house is a reflection of the architect's creative sensibilities; its essence being simplicity in thought and expression - taking shape through the form, its spaces and building materials. The site has been defined by the coordinates of several existing majestic mango trees. Hence, the ‘function’ is the conservation of these 100-odd-year-old inhabitants; while the ‘form’ of the structure is governed by their location.…

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    An analytical study of Albert Speer’s work and how he created memory through works of ar¬¬chitecture. The scale of a building is usually driven by the client’s notion to create and establish an understanding that is derived from its appearance and structural might: an experience by the people that experience the spaces within the building. It’s also through the scale of the building that memory of the owner will transcend into the future to create a lasting memory. Grandeur in architecture is…

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    Theatre Architecture Essay

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    Theatre. The project consists of a new, modernist building that connects directly onto the existing Episcopal Palace that is situated on the beautiful banks of the river Ness. The palace was originally built in 1878 for Bishop Eden (from which it takes its name) and designed by Alexander Ross, who had previously designed the cathedral adjacent to the site. After much…

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    has been able to successfully schedule projects during his time in the construction industry. Mr. Whittle began by giving the class an overview of Andres Construction Services, and explained to us that Andres primarily specializes in multi-family buildings (condos and…

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    1437, all other buildings experiences roof leakage during rainfall. Buildings 1402 and 1408 are more egregious than others. In addition, with 1408 housing the main office, IC and Server localities, and leakage is problematic as it can lead to excessive loss of learning materials, i.e. computers and servers. More so, leakage within the main offices presents a disheartening picture to our community, parents and other visitors. AEC is currently performing extensive roof fix to building 1408. Work…

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    laws about engineering and architecture. According to a scientific view, as reported in Milliyet Newspaper, Japanese architects design flexible tall buildings. This avoids the building to collapse or break. And also for short buildings they invented a system. This system basically holds the building with giant hooks. At the time of the earthquake, building moves with the ground. This again avoids it to break. These examples show us how essential it is to adapt our structures as per nature…

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    Carpentry Research Paper

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    to have one. A want-to-be carpenter needs to have a general understanding of algebra, and trigonometry to excel at their job. They also can gain knowledge of carpentry through a three to four year apprenticeship with a construction company, or a building contractor. These opportunities allow a carpenter apprentice gain on hand training, as well as class room learning. In the classroom, an apprentice would learn: How to read blueprints, first aid, basic mathematics, sketching, specifically free…

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    James Hardie Building Products revolutionized the siding industry with the introduction of HardiePlank, a fiber cement siding that provides superior resistance to fire and insects. The texture of HardiePlank closely mimics traditional wood siding, and the product is available in a wide range of colors or primed so that homeowners can paint it to match or contrast with the rest of the exterior. Due to its strength, durability and classic appearance, HardiePlank has become the most popular siding…

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