You can determine whether a building is solid structural brick masonry or a brick veneer cladding by examining specific details of the exterior brickwork 1, Check the brick laying pattern(bonding) Brick veneer uses a strict running bond or stretcher bond pattern(every single brick is laid horizontally lengthwise with only the long side facing outward) 2,Continue reading “Solid Brick vs Brick Veneer”
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Problems over Open Floor Plan Design
Here are the three main reasons why a modern, open-plan space might be called sterile: 1. Lack of “Refuge” (The Need for Privacy) Humans have an innate psychological need for both prospect (the ability to see far into the distance) and refuge (a place to hide or feel protected). Open plans provide great prospect, butContinue reading “Problems over Open Floor Plan Design”
Open Space and Open Plan in Architecture Design
While “open space” is a broader concept that can include courtyards and the relationship between a building and nature, “open-plan” refers specifically to the internal floor plan. Open space is a design philosophy, which minimises the use of interior walls and partitions to create a fluid, uninterrupted environment. Instead of dividing a building into manyContinue reading “Open Space and Open Plan in Architecture Design”
Caffeine Content in Coffee Beans and Tea Leaves
Caffeine Levels Vary a Lot in Coffee and Tea As a rule of thumb, coffee has about twice as much caffeine as tea. Coffee is a strong beverage, you’ll be able to see through the tea more than the coffee. Brewed coffee can look almost black-extracted more than tea during the brewing process Per gramContinue reading “Caffeine Content in Coffee Beans and Tea Leaves”
A woman with diverse interests
Usually a woman with a diverse interests shows -curiosity and intellectual engagement, she explores the world actively -adaptability, she can navigate different contexts and perspectives -emotional maturity, she’s comfortable with complexity and ambiguity -combination of high confidence and high adaptability, she doesn’t need to narrow herself to fit a mold. A woman with diverse interestsContinue reading “A woman with diverse interests”
World Metric Units for Pressure (pressure unit)
United States: PSI(Pounds per Square Inch) UK: Bar (metric) EU: Bar (metric) China: kPa(kilopascals) or bar Most of the world: Pascal(Pa), kilopascals(kPa) or bar Bar is the most common metric pressure unit internationally 1bar≈14.5PSI 1bar=100,000 Pa/100kPa used in scientific contexts UK invented the imperial system and used it for centuries, it left a lasting markContinue reading “World Metric Units for Pressure (pressure unit)”
What is the White Tea
White tea is tea made from Camellia sinensis plant, using young leaves and unopened buds that are minimal processed. It is usually withered and dried (often with little oxidation), so the brewed tea is pale yellow and has a delicate, soft flavor. Overview of White Tea White tea is a type of tea made fromContinue reading “What is the White Tea”
Ausländer
Ausländer: foreigner ausländisch: foreign ausländischer: an inflection matches the masculine singular Ausland: abroad Ausländerin: female foreigner
Quotes I’ve collected from Goethe in English and German
Man can endure all things except continual prosperity. ( Reflects his view that struggle and challenge are essential to human growth) “Do not worry about your life and what you shall eat; but strive first for the kingdom of God, and all these things will be given to you.” “In every child who is born,Continue reading “Quotes I’ve collected from Goethe in English and German”
Ausbildung
Ausbildung: out-formation, it’s the idea of taking someone’s potential inward and directing it outward into practical, usable form for work. Developing skills that are aimed at application in actual job market.
