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    A Typical Mayan Village

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    This is a diagram of a typical Mayan village. The Mayans built their cities out of limestone, because it was light and strong. In the center of the village there was a ceremonial center and temples, these were in plazas which were surrounded by public buildings, palaces and ball courts. The rulers and priests lived in the heart of the town. Just outside of the city center lived the upper-class and middle class citizens. The peasants lived on the edge of the city in huts. Causeways ran throughout

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    design. For me, architecture successfully fuses my artistic and scientific interests. Any architecture student can comment on the ways architecture programs push students mentally, creatively and physically but, because I love what I do, I would not have it any other way. An architectural education opens the door for many career paths and, ultimately, I would like to become a licensed architect in Ontario. Third year has marked a turning point in my attitudes towards architecture as a began to fully

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    The conversion consists of a 90ft pavilion extension that is enclosed in a thin sheet of brass, which conveys an air of weightlessness juxtaposed with the existing Victorian structure. The sheet of brass is folded to form elements of classic architecture, such as the columns and porticos. However, the extension has a contemporary feel due to the lightness of the brass, combined with the large amounts of glass enabling the pavilion to be flooded by light. This contrast of traditional and contemporary

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    troubled parts when building my buildings , but all I knew is that I needed to have some patience on constructing my buildings and they will come out perfect. Patience was my major key in my architect career. That exact moment was when i knew that architecture careen would be very valuable in the future. Now I would like to tell you about the most beautiful buildings in the world , which are from the one and only Leon Battista Alberti the most well known architect in the world. Some of the buildings

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    A stone conservator is someone who tries to prevent and preserve the historic buildings and sculptures from damage. Stone conservator clean pollution deposits for sculptures, repair, and repainting. Many stone converters work at museums, universities, and private companies. Anyone who is a stone converter must have knowledge in art and chemistry and work together with both professions. There are many methods stone conservators use to clean the historic buildings and sculptures. One method they use

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    The Industrial Revolution helped shape the world of engineering and architecture. In the past, engineers were the only ones who designed factories; until architects began competing with them. To start off, factories were once a new type of building that aided in the exploration of architecture. Therefore, factories allowed architects to explore the organizational, structural, and spatial ramifications of machines and material production. Also, factories allowed architects freedom to expand on new

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    Author of this book states that sustainably built single-family homes don't have to look ugly. In this book, homeowners and architects introducing their perspectives on the combining between contemporary architecture and ecology. For everyone who thinks that in the process of building or renovating a home, sustainability is a critical issue, for example, since energy is likely to remain costly for the foreseeable future. Using resources responsibly makes as much of a statement about a home as

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    Castle Interview Essay

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    Interview Question: What are you building? Child response: A castle. Interview Question: Why a castle? Child response: Because I want a place to cook. Interview Question: How big are you going to build your castle? Child response: It’s going to be really big. Interview Question: Who’s going to living in this castle? Child response: Me and mason Interview Question: Why are you building this wall? Child response: To keep you out. Interview Question: Why do you want to keep me out? Child response:

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    Toughened Glass Do you want to both beauty & benefits? Enjoy the quality safety and convenient design of toughened glass. If your eye is on aesthetic value for your home, then, get fascinated with the range of toughened glass. This is the most decisive choice much-admired in residential spaces. Its beauty is only one of its many features, but much more attractive, strong and durable. Commonly termed tinted glass and tempered glass for home windows, aids the basic requisites of safety and security

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    2. Early preservation was mostly carried out by private individuals and private groups. These individuals or groups were generally more interested in historical preservation because of an important historical figure in American history was associated with a historical property. The preservation of America’s scenic spaces was also important in early preservation movements. Early preservationists felt compelled to mobilize to protect historical properties because of the mindsets and patterns

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