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Hand Drawing is the foundation Not just “art”drawing-technical drawing Architects used a three-way system to show a building from multiple angles. Plan View(top-down): shows the layout of rooms, doors, windows Elevation(front/side): shows the façade, proportion, height Section(cross-section): shoes interdit heights, roof structure, how floors relate vertically There weren’t pretty sketches-they were precise technical drawings withContinue reading “Pre-digital How Architects Visualise Buildings”

30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Shanghai

The origins mid 1800, Gross Revenue Taxation Background: Early tax systems were simpler and less sophisticated, government wanted maximum revenue collection, the result businesses couldn’t maintain or replace equipment without going bankrupt, tax revenue actually fell because businesses failed When factories, mills, and machinery became central to business 1850s-1890s. There were debates over should aContinue reading “Depreciation Deduction Formation in the UK and the US”

Historical resources in the terrazzo industry authors: Del Turco, L. &Bros., Harrison,N.J. A handbook on the improved method of lying terrazzo floor designs https://books.google.com/books/about/Modern_Mosaic_and_Terrazzo_Floors.html?id=yx1UAAAAMAAJ Example of waterjet-cut patterns: geometric chevron, sunbursts,zigzags,company name or symbol, organic curves, interlocking geometric: penrose tiles, Islamic patterns, tesselations, inlay combinations: brass strips alternating with copper, stainless steel, letters,numbers,custom text MaterialContinue reading “Google book: Modern Mosaic and Terrazzo Floors”

Women participation in STEM fields is shaped by social environment not biology. What actually shapes participation Cultural messaging and stereotypes, children absorb messages that math and physifw are “for boys” from teachers, media, parents and peers. These stereotypes discourage girls from pursuing these fields. Role models and representations, women are less likely to see femaleContinue reading “Pay-gap and gender differences in STEM”

Watch face engraving is an old craft dating back centuries to pocket watches. It was a mark of luxury and craftsmanship. Today it’s primarily found in luxury, vintage or custom watches – most mass-produced watches have printed or applied dials instead. What’s valuable: -personlisation (names, dates, initials, monograms) -each dial is unique no two areContinue reading “Watch(face) engraving”

Reasons behind my love for the South African musics, this article will be focusing on facts what sets South African musics apart. Let me break down what makes it special. What makes South African musice Unique 1, Extreme Cultural Blend, South Africa has multiple ethnic groups, languages and musical traditions they collide together South AfricaContinue reading “What Makes South African Music Unique”

Cheap rent doesn’t mean a better life it just means lower bills Caveats Lose access to things that actually make living enjoyable. It’s like buying a cheap phone the upfront costs is low but you’re trading functionality. When you factor in limited hospital quality that savings gets eaten up by frustration and lower quality ofContinue reading “Cost of living”

Electoral College System The Electoral College is a system where U.S. presidential elections are decided not by national popular vote, but by votes cast by 538 “electors” who represent each state. To win the presidency, a candidate must win 270 electoral votes (a majority of 538)Each state receives electoral votes equal to its total representationContinue reading “The U.S. Electoral College System”