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    Architecture An architect plans, designs and construct structures. Architects can design many things like a shopping mall, a library, skyscrapers, and so much more. Architecture is a very interesting career that I would like to learn more about. I will be discussing why I chose to research this career and the different types of architects there are, the average annual salary an architect makes, what they do on a daily bases, how much education you need to be an architect, and the pros and cons about

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    Vers une architecture ANALYZING LE CORBUSIER’S PRINCIPLES AND THEIR LEGACY When one thinks of what modern architecture is, most people think of skyscrapers in Dubai or rotating buildings in China. But, in fact, this is not true. Modern Architecture began in the early 1900’s, but really came into mainstream architecture with the help of influential architect such as Le Corbusier. The specific book that solidified Corbusier’s principles, and essentially promoted his manifesto, was Vers Une Architecure

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    Ever since I was young, I have admired intricate buildings and structures. I have always appreciated a nice, well thought out home because I do believe home is where the heart is. I have done lots of research on architecture, and what it takes to become an architect. I am naturally drawn to this career because it requires lots of creativity and an eye for design. Being an architect also allows you to interact with people, which is important to me because I am a social person. It also is a steady

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    undergraduate architecture study, was propounded by Louis Henry Sullivan, an American Architect who is also referred to as the "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism". Hence, I have developed a keen interest in the science, technology, construction, and functionality of sophisticated edifices. Also, I envision myself being globally competitive, and as a professional asset to my home country and beyond. These has led to a deep desire to further my education and pursue a Master of Architecture program

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    idea of the terraces to overlook the city is a great illustration of architecture that cares about its users since it integrates nice relaxing spaces for the residents to congregate or just be. On the other hand, the Star Apartments are units strictly used for the homeless population. We had the great opportunity to tour it and even walk in one of the single resident units. This marvelous project must inspire other architecture firms and city programs to design and incentivize buildings like such

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    Mies is widely regarded as a pioneer of modernist architecture. Mies was also very influential to the many of the communities where he designed for but Chicago in particular is a city where he has many great works that influence the city and architecture. Both the Lakeshore Drive Apartments and the IIT College serve as projects that influence the city of Chicago but also play a significant role in defining modernism. In analyzing the influence these two projects had on the city it is important to

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    architects has started to design architectures which included the concern of sustainability. Sustainable architecture can be divided in three different core parts: sustainable materials, sustainable construction and sustainable technologies. Moreover, sustainable architectural materials will be the aim in this report due to the reasons that exploring various types of sustainable architectural materials and how architects had applied those materials on the architecture design are always a popular topic

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    My argument is how sustainable architecture can be used and how it can benefit the Earth and it’s residence in an environmental or cost-effective way. Thus, leading to exploration of the different forms, of technology and materials used. Further developing my research on how culture, or time, might have affected, what or why, the building might have been constructed in a certain way, and also how the location might have affected the designs, of the buildings. Thomas Herzog was born in 1941, In

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    pollution and wastes, while increasing the well-being of the occupants. This paper is an effort to understand the importance of building materials’ selection in sustainable design and the place of traditional materials in the contemporary sustainable architecture. Building activity rapidly consumes finite resources and uses energy-intensive materials, while the construction demand increases. In order to meet the future needs, we need to switch to more

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    The harm directly reflected in, if the living condition of a certain area is too bright at night, it can be difficult to sleep, disrupt the body 's normal biological clock, leading to daytime work efficiency fall, resulting in psychological stress. 2. Environmental pollution harm has two main aspects: 1. Heat island effect from the perspective of the geographical circulation of heat, because the night lighting caused unnecessary energy loss (including generating heat loss and lighting loss), is bound

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