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Introduction How can we consider one as a successful construction? Actually, the design of the construction should be fulfill the engineering and landscape perspective with consideration of the desirable function. That means a successful design can make a harmonic landscape with satisfaction of engineering requirement and facilitation to surroundings people. A better design is also consistent with historical, cultural and social factors. The Kwun Tong Promenade is a good example for…

The Tang Dynasty was regarded by many as one of the cultural pinnacles in the Chinese history. International trade propelled a more global market; the Tang costumes became the symbol of Chinese-ness; calligraphers like Chu Suiliang, Liu Gongquan or Yan Zhenqing traced their artistic pursuit from Wang Xizhi and set the tone for future calligraphic aesthetics and education. The Tang 's poetry and prose writings relish a significant position in the world literary history, and influenced the art…

org/library/decivilizing-effects-government tells us just a few of the effects of control on society and the effects of specific situations the government uses its power to put us in on individuals, one example of these situations is poverty. I think that in licensing laws, zoning regulations, minimum wage laws, and many other restrictions raise the cost of being in poverty and make it a lot harder for the poor to enter the work force or to start a business and that capitalism has a huge impact…

are better or worse to have than another. In addition to experiencing pain, feelings of isolation, and exhaustion, the person may also show signs of depression, irritability, anxiety, and lack of interest. For example, you may find your friend "zoning out" while talking to her about a promotion you just got at work. It doesn't mean she's not listening or doesn't care. She's either hampered by brain fog, taking an involuntary sensory break due to sensory overload, or is reaching the end of her…

“Americans doubled their consumption of fresh strawberries. Last year California shipped 76 million boxes of fresh strawberries (a box, also called a flat or tray, holds a dozen pints and weighs roughly eleven and a half pounds), an all-time record” (Schlosser). According to Eric Schlosser, writer of the article “In the Strawberry Fields,” Americans have greatly increased their consumption of strawberries. But, at what cost? Throughout Schlosser’s article, he outlines for the reader all the…

Modern day building construction has progressed over centuries with the incorporation of new construction methods. This includes the various building types, designs of structures, and the application of building and fire codes. The effect of building construction has changed how firefighting operations are conducted, the hazards associated with building types, and the effects of fire on each type. The potential for building collapse remains a safety issue for firefighters and situation awareness…

out of wood since the material because it was a quick, easy and cheap resource. Architects before the 1870s served to add embellishments to buildings, not give strength to the building’s floors and ceilings. There the rapid growth also prevented zoning regulation, the lack of rules allowed for houses and businesses to be…

Engineering is the branch of science and technology involved with the design, and building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. As long as I can remember, which was since I was seven years old, I had always felt a passion for doing something in designing and building imaginary cars, ships, and planes. But now that I have come to an age where I have to choose a career and go forth in life will be tough, but one thing is for sure, I will be an Engineer. The first engineering career that…

The City of Bend has great need for successful affordable housings programs. According to the 2014 Annual Renters Survey, the city has a vacancy rate of .6 percent, compared to a national vacancy rate of 4.1 percent. Similarly, housing inventory, as defined by number of listings available divided by closed listings per month, only stands at 2 months for homes valued $250,000 of less. This significant demand coupled with constrained supply has led to median house prices of $321,500, or percent…

Homelessness and Poverty Homelessness is defined the unavailability of a fixed and regular night time living place. There is no definite definition of homelessness. Homelessness lies somewhere between having no specific place of residence, roofless houses and residence in bad housing setting (Bhugra). According to the stipulations of the millennium development goals, a person is considered poor if they live below $1 per day (Abdulai and Shamshiry). However, the lack of a permanent place of…