Building Analysis
Building Analysis Contents Page .0 Executive Summary........................................................................... 2.0 Introduction........................................................................................ 3.0 Approach............................................................................................. 4.0 A load path diagram and technical description of the building's structural form..................................................................................... 5.0 Technical descriptions for the elements of the building......... 6.0 Conclusion........................................................................................... Bibliography...................................................................................................... .0 Executive Summary In terms of how the North Hall Library building resists all vertical and horizontal loads and transfers these to the subsoil. In relation to technical descriptions for the elements of the building the foundation is assumed to be of a strip footing below a solid concrete floor. A solid brickwork walls were also uncovered with good quality English bond. The doors and windows use softwood timber and a mezanine structure completely independent of the main building structure accomodates the adapted use of the building. The roof with
Coalbrookdale iron works.
Coalbrookdale Coursework Introduction Coalbrookdale was a mayor iron works. It grew through the 18th century and was at its peek around 1850 the mid 19th century. It then declined in importance as it was overtaken by larger iron producing centres, but remained one of the top producers of artistic and high quality ironwork. One of the main characters in the early years of Coalbrookdale was Abraham Darby I. He discovered coke by slowly burning coal, as wood was done to make charcoal, which was used before coke was discovered. Darby used coke instead of charcoal, as it was cheaper. This produced cheep low quality iron, which he used to make cooking pots. He made fortune of these. Abraham Darby II, Darby I's son, made coke ovens, which made better quality coke, this in turn made better quality iron. He also made strengthened bellows to give a stronger blow to the furnaces. Abraham Darby III, Darby II's son, attracted good workers by buying farms to feed them, paying good wages and building them houses, schools, pubs and even an institute. He also promoted Coalbrookdale iron; he did this by making a bridge out of iron, 'The Iron Bridge'. This would have been impossible 50 years earlier. This provided great advertisement for his company and his iron was soon in huge demand. Although the Darby's discoveries were extremely important in the mass production of cast iron, they did
Evaluation and Design. Bexley College Tower campus wishes to relocate to a more centrally located site, maximising revenue from the sale of the existing site. This feasibility study aims to explore the possible solutions and identify the most feasible opt
Ben Gregory HNC 1 2011 Evaluation and Design Table of contents Table of contents 2 Introduction 2 Project alternatives 3 Solution 1 - Tesco Extra Store 3 Solution 2 - Big Yellow Storage 3 Solution 3 - soft play centre 3 Solution 4 - Leisure Park 4 Conclusion 4 Legal 4 Financial 5 Project Brief 6 Objectives and scope of the project 7 Project team 7 Materials 7 Legal and Polices 7 References 7 Introduction Bexley College Tower campus wishes to relocate to a more centrally located site, maximising revenue from the sale of the existing site. This feasibility study aims to explore the possible solutions and identify the most feasible option for redevelopment, maximising the revenue raised by the sale of the land and existing structures. The site occupies 3.11 Ha and there are three interconnecting structures, along with small car parking facilities. The site is in a residential area, next door to a school. Project alternatives The possible solutions of this project are evaluated and compared by the following criteria a) potentials to maximise revenue for the sale of the site for the college; b) benefits to the local community c) timescales for redevelopment Solution 1 - Tesco Extra Store The development of a superstore providing a
This essay shall analyze the Pantheon, paying particular attention to the construction details, mainly the entrance and dome, as well as the buildings form and function.
(A)CHECKLIST * Artist: Unknown * Title: The Pantheon * Type of Work: Architecture/Building * Materials: Granite, Marble, Concrete, Wood, among others * Date: 137 AD * Patron: Unknown * Location: Rome, Italy (B) CRITICAL EVALUATION For many people, the world over, the Pantheon is just another stop on Rome's famous tourist trail. When considered amongst Rome's other architectural wonders, it is understandable that the significance of the Pantheon is sometimes overlooked. However, if one stops and takes a closer look it soon becomes evident that the Pantheon is an ancient building of immense significance, "inspiring much emulation, commendation, and some say even fear."1 This essay shall analyze the Pantheon, paying particular attention to the construction details, mainly the entrance and dome, as well as the building's form and function. Although we do not know the identity of the Pantheon's architect, we can safely say that he was a perfectionist, and a genius. The building, completed around 137 AD, was architecturally revolutionary and many years ahead of its time. The Pantheon's iconic feature, its 43.3-meter dome, was "unmatched for well over a millennium and not substantially surpassed until the adoption of steel and re-enforced concrete in the modern era."2 It was influenced by the Roman bath structures at Baiaie, but of course no building belonging to this
Condensation in dwellings. In my essay I will be exploring the common problem of condensation in dwellings. I will be looking at the human behaviour that causes it, how the condition of the building can also affect it and how having an overall better unde
Introduction In my essay I will be exploring the common problem of condensation in dwellings. I will be looking at the human behaviour that causes it, how the condition of the building can also affect it and how having an overall better understanding of the subject could help prevent it in the future. To help to further evaluate this I will be showing cases that I have dealt with personally, explaining what the causes were and what was done to rectify the situation. What is Condensation? Next to shrinkage, condensation is the most common problem in houses. Condensation occurs when warm moist air meets a cold surface. The water in the air then either settles as water droplets on the surface, as it does on windows for example, or if the surface is absorbent, it soaks into the surface. In the latter case condensation is often not noticed unless or until mould appears. Mould tends to appear on surfaces where condensation takes place regularly. Because the external walls of a room are usually the coldest they tend to be most affected by condensation, and as a result of mould particularly at the corners of the room. Mould is often found in cupboards, and behind furniture which is pushed close up against a cold wall, this is because there is poor ventilation in cupboards and behind furniture so that any condensation there gets little chance to dry off. * Causes of
In this assignment I aim to analyse the living area within a three floor four bedroom detached house, which was built in 1969. I will look at and analyse the built environment in respect of thermals, ventilations, acoustics, light and Air Flow, making re
Ben Gregory HNC1 2011 Environmental science Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Light 3 Thermals 4 Air Flow 5 Acoustics 6 Conclusion 7 References 7 Introduction The Code for Sustainable Homes was introduced in England in April 2007, and sets a single national standard within which the home building industry can design and construct homes to a higher environmental standard, giving new home buyers better information about the environmental impact of their new home and potential running costs. Sustainability is high on the Government agenda as it is not sustainable to continue with the inefficiencies and carbon omissions created by the design of builds in the past. In this assignment I aim to analyse the living area within a three floor four bedroom detached house, which was built in 1969. I will look at and analyse the built environment in respect of thermals, ventilations, acoustics, light and Air Flow, making recommendations as to how changes would increase efficancy or impact more positively on the environment. Light There are various sources of light to any building e.g. natural light, daylight, sunlight, artificial light, up light, and spot lights. Light is important to ensure the building and its occupants can function adequately, and the right light levels for the room and it's use can increasing the
Public Works, Public Space.
24th May 2010 CANTERBURY SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE 2009-10 Cultural Context 2: Public Works, Public Space. Essay Assignment - Ajay Singh Sihra; 0653286 Word Count (INCLUDING REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY): Word Count (EXCLUDING REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY): 1282 Subject Area: Le Corbusier; City for Three Million Inhabitants. 'Using Le Corbusier's unbuilt proposal, A Contemporary City of Three Million, examine its relationships to underlying ideologies about forms of public life.' "A town is a tool. Towns no longer fulfil this function. They are ineffectuai; they use up our bodies, they thwart our souls. The lack of order to be found everywhere in them offends us; their degradation wounds our self-esteem and humiliates our sense of dignity. They are no longer worthy of age. They are no longer worthy of us." (Corbusier 1929.) 1 A city! It is a grip of man upon nature. It is a human operation directed against nature, a human organism both for protection and work. It is a creation. Poetry also is a human act- the harmonious relationships between perceived images. AI1 the poetry we find in nature is but the creating of Our own spirit. A town is a mighty image, which stirs our minds. Why should not the town be, even today a source of poetry? (Corbusier 1929.) 2 In order to develop an approach to understanding the concepts and ideologies of a 'Virtual City' in comparison to
How can a poet build something?
How Can a Poet Build Something? The poem Kubla Khan is a complex and perplexing poem. It was written after an opium-induced dream and serves as an insight into the subconscious of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It talks of things, which the reader would literally find impossible to imagine, and so is hard to deconstruct, it seems that it was never intended to be understood and rather just read and enjoyed. Without referring to the physical action of building with bricks and mortar, poets build through words, phrases, structure and grammatical devices. The most prominent grammatical devices used in this poem are hyperbole, metaphors and similes. All of these help emphasise what the poet is describing, they weave a lush visual tapestry in the reader's head. Starting at the top, the poem's title, Kubla Khan is the name of Genghis khan who lived lavishly. The poem describes a dome or temple he built in the mountains. The poem is structured with three stanzas, the rhyming structure seems random but it flows well and rhythmically. The hyperbole used, such as "caverns measureless to man", deeply emphasise his feelings and thoughts. Metaphors are another device used to emphasise emotions and experiences, as do similes. Alliteration is also used, as is religious imagery. All of these provide a media with which he can express his dream. The damsel with a dulcimer leads the poet to aspire
"Religious Expression can be done anywhere and should not be confined to just a building"
"Religious Expression can be done anywhere and should not be confined to just a building" I believe that worship should be performed any where that is decent and should not just be confined to a place/building of worship. Religious people believe that worship is a form of mental faithfulness. Worship isn't something that is measured by materialistic values or property. This is a strong point as it's the persons personal thoughts that make it worship. To worship doesn't concern what is around you or the people that you're with, it only concerns oneself and how you present and conduct yourself. Whether it's you're approach on life, you're dress or you're personal attitude. Worship is extremely personal and doesn't require the added, "extra" surroundings to help you're mental state of mind. I t is how you feel and you're attitudes towards life. The difference between the home, the street or the religious building is simply the location. To measure religious expression by what surrounds you is close minded thinking. It's like saying that you can't drink water because it comes out of different taps. It's all the same; it's that you drink it which is important! Traveling to a place of worship can be a problem as well if it's far away and also to maintain the place of worship could cost the regulars who visit the place of worship occasionally. However this is a weak reason as I
Nomad Settlements
Nomad Settlements * Ar-Risha in Jordan - Bedouin settlement, through architecture and settlement structure insight into Bedouin politics and polities. Ancient service station - physical testimony to "direct diplomacy between the state and the tribes". * Qasr-al-Hayr - illustrating concern with including nomadic population within larger Muslim community and state. Excavators see initial function as "a means of controlling and settling turbulent tribes" - medina show central authority, mosque symbol Muslim unity, income from water supply - entice nomads with focal point. * A Total Approach: the Landscape - nomads not autonomous - sedentary partners, caravan protectors, to holly isolate urban life away from greater whole is misleading - proper place within landscape (marketing, trading networks, service centres). * Bad paradigm - archaeologists can help - look at physical links; irrigation, field systems, nomad, trade, pilgrimage routes * Dahlak Kebir - nr Red Sea - looking just at city think city of the dead -but landscape as a whole see he water supply network eventually lead to knowledge that it was an important trading centre. * Qsar es-Seghur - see differences between Portuguese and Muslim vast extent of water supply systems that the Muslims had in comparison to the Portuguese. * Sacred Geography - further component of the total approach - limited amount to Islam,