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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…

worked on implementing civil rights in multiple areas of life(National). The association started a movement fighting against segregation(Newman). Segregation was not their only focus, they wanted black’s civil rights to be improved(Newman). Moorfield Storey was the president who was surrounded by a board of directors(Oldest). Du Bois was the only African American to be assigned an executive position in the group(Oldest). Others members were also civil rights advocates(Oldest). However, the…

Appendix 1 General Landscaped Area Rules 1217 (1) Landscaped areas must be provided in accordance with a landscape plan approved by the Development Authority. (2) A landscape plan for the entire development must be submitted as part of each development permit application, where changes are proposed to the building or parcel, and must show at least the following: (a) The existing and proposed topography; (b) The existing vegetation and indicate whether it is to be retained or removed; (c) The…

"A philosophy of architectural design, emerging in the early 20th cent., asserting that in structure and appearance a building should be based on organic forms and should harmonize with its natural environment." — Dictionary of Architecture and Construction Organic Architecture is a style that aims to be in unison with the environment. It strives to be in harmony with nature; not dominate and destroy it. This architectural style seeks to blend in with its environment, to appear as if the house…

“How was the ride, Mr. Lane?” “I think the lights are dead.” “And the door?” The doorknob slowly rolled behind me. “Still in place.” I regained clarity in my vision and realized something. It was the same man from before. The same man with the ugly nose. “Wait, how’d you get--” He turned around and walked away with two hands behind his back. I didn’t have anywhere else to go, so following him was my best bet. Walking out, I noticed that we were now on city…

Passive fire protection system 1. Fire emergency exit and staircase An emergency exit an doorway out of a building that is designated for use in an emergency (Collinsdictionary.com, 2018). This is a special exit when you have emergencies, for example a fire. The combined use of special and regular exits allows for faster evacuation, while it provides an alternative if the route to the regular exit is blocked by fire. The qualifications for an emergency exits includes the location must be in a…

Stockes and Wilson (2010) on the other hand note that the start-up process, which contains multiple phases, divulges specific character traits found in entrepreneurs. Some of these traits include risk-taking, analysis, quick decision-making, exploitative, and opportunity-seeking, all of which should be done effective for the enterprise to thrive. The authors further note that successful entrepreneurship is a dynamic process and entrepreneurs have dynamic situations or traits that set them apart…

solutions (Mabey, Salaman and Storey, 1998), and in improve work performance. Another way of finding out work-related or personal problems is through carrying out performance appraisals held every few months (Wilton, 2013) which helps employees to voice out problems and changes could be made to improve their performance and job satisfaction. Performance appraisals also help in recognising successful employees and reward them. As agreed by (Mabey, Salaman and Storey, 1998, p. 130), “Appraisals is…

as part of the Yonge Street Regeneration Project, Toronto City Council approved the expropriation and demolition of the buildings on the site known today as Yonge-Dundas Square. Construction took five years from 1998 to 2002. Designed by Brown + Storey Architects, the square was intended as a new public space in Toronto. Unlike Nathan Phillips Square, Yonge-Dundas Square…

The appearance of forms that for decades were forbidden: pediments and arches, towers and domes, appear again during the postmodernism era. As Christian Norberg-Schulz stated, “Aren’t they just the manifestation of superficial nostalgia?”.1 Postmodernism came as a protest against the sterile emptiness of ‘late modern’ architecture, which lacks the satisfactory reference to everyday world of things. Modern architecture was always abstract and drew away from reality. It became non-figurative, as…