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Distinguishing different types of brick in Architectural (design) elevations? Hey people, I've checked my personal library (of all of 10 books, hehe, I'm working on it ;) ) for suggestions on how to show contrasting brick types in a standard hand drawn elevation, and I can't find anything. Presently I'm showing the distinction by using different bricklaying patterns (that is, I'm using Flemish Cross Bond for one and English Bond for the other type), and while it works it's not really what I want for the building - I want them to be different <I>coloured</i> bricks, not differently laid (that is, light beige and dark brown). Not to mention that this method is very time-consuming, and I'm sure you all understand that I have very little! (lol, a 1:200 model , 2x 1:100 section and 1:500 site plan in 2 days - oh god) However, my studio co-ordinator does not want coloured drawings (and I can sympathise - I don't want to draw them!! :)). Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Architectural design question? I saw this design and I was searching on google to see if I could find it, It was a 2 story building that light from the sun came down a square from the roof and on the first floor there were plants under it. the square on the first floor was made of glass and it went all the way up to the roof. I don't know if you will get the idea but I'll appreciate it if you try and tell me what this kind of design is called

What is the difference between a 3D designer & an interior designer ? I am art and design student and mainly interesting 3d designs like modeling, light designs. I also love to design spaces. Before looking for HE course, I have searched some 3D & interior designer jobs but find surprising result. some industries asking for 3D designer who could handle software and some architectural industries asking for 3D kitchen designer but as you search about 3d and interior designing courses then description about them is totally different then jobs, means in 3D designing you will study ceramic and sculptural studies and in interior designing courses offering study about space. So the moment I am confuse between jobs and courses. Could any one help me please to understand difference between 3D designer and interior designer?

does anybody know information about exhibit lighting and painting lighting? it is about conducting an exhibit (interior design exhibit, architectural exhibit and etc.)

As an architectural feature, is it feasible to grow a tree upside-down? Designing something for architecture studio, and the thought of an upside down tree came up. Is this feasible (i.e. growing a tree from the ceiling)? I mean, grass roofs and grass walls are already in use. The only things that would be added would be a solid planter, a tight mesh to keep the soil suspended, a drain to remove waste water, and UV lights pointing up.

I need a description of these courses? Basic Design Principles,Three-dimensional Design,Architectural Drafting,Textiles Design,Art History,Computer-aided Drafting and Design,Industrial Design,History of Architecture,interior Drawing ,Interior Lighting,History of Architecture ,Building Construction and Codes, Advanced Residential Design

Where do I buy architectureal tension fabric, and how much does it cost? I'm an engineering student looking to design an aesthetically pleasing but durable light weight portable structure with tension fabric and a pvc pipe frame, but I'm not sure where to purchase architectural tension fabric. The structure needs to be large enough that it can comfortably house two individuals, but small enough that it could be erected by hand, so I'm thinking about 500 square feet of floor space and 10 to 12ft of verticle clearance would be ideal. Does anyone have a ballpark idea of how much something like that would cost? Any advice would be appreciated, and I am certainly open to suggestions for alternative materials if you feel these wouldn't be ideal for the application. -Thanks -James

Any advice? I'm writing my college application essay? Ok i'm 17 i'm applying at the Art Institute of California (Los Angeles Campus) and going into th Interior Design Program and this is the prompt they gave me: "What are your career goals, how do you expect your education at The Art Institute of California to help you in order to attain them, and in what ways will you participate and commit to your education in order to be successful?" I took some notes on what i'll write about if you care to read them: CAREER GOALS: to merge decorating with architecture to create beautiful and functional spaces to fashion attractive places that meet the clients desires and requirements OVERALL: to please the customer by producing exceptional work HOW TO REACH GOALS: the Art Institute can help me gain the skills necessary to succeed in this creative and technical field of art attending this facility of higher education will teach me the aspects of interior design including architectural drafting, textiles, colors, lighting, and computer applications OVERALL: to learn the trade of interior design HOW WILL YOU PARTICIPATE: by trying to the best of my abilities to learn the expertise that is crucial to reaching my career aspirations by being active in the school and joining clubs and tutoring in order to do my best possible OVERALL: doing my absolute best Any advice is greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

autocad and 3ds max, what do i use? hello i've actually been a bit immersed in the 3d world for a short time, and i've only tried things out with C4D, and it was pretty much abstract stuff, not really actually anything. i would measure stuff or anything, i would just deform a shape, give it good colour, and lighting and hit the render button. but i've been thinking about making an architectural design, and i have been investigating a bit about what i need to do this. i am not an architecture student but i believe in autodidactism. so i've been reading a lot, but i cant seem to find a precise answer, people talking about what software to use dont really give much of an explanation, and they simply agree that it's simply down to what you prefer and feel more comfortable with, i guess this is true, but for the user who has got no experience whatsoever with stuff like this, this is pretty much useless. im being told that usually AutoCad is more for modeling (since apparently it's way more precise that 3ds Max) and then you import to 3ds for rendering. but how precise do i really need to be? so i explain what im trying to do, i want to design a house, and be able to render each section of the house and for it to look realistic, maybe after that i will start doing more stuff as my imagination grows. so how precise do i really need to be? and how is this precision defined? i read that if you only wanted to render then precision is not important, but if you want to create, say, blueprints, then it totally is. so how precise do i need to be to do what i want to do? and seriously, how is precision in rendering not important? it doesnt matter if a wall is one or two inches off place? i know i'm diving into unknwon waters, and that i might need to know a hell of technical stuff before i even consider designing a house, but i really want to try it, and im willing to learn as much a spossible to do this. i guess thats all, hope i didnt miss anything i look forward to your replies (:

Autocad and 3ds max, what do i use? hello i've actually been a bit immersed in the 3d world for a short time, and i've only tried things out with C4D, and it was pretty much abstract stuff, not really actually anything. i would measure stuff or anything, i would just deform a shape, give it good colour, and lighting and hit the render button. but i've been thinking about making an architectural design, and i have been investigating a bit about what i need to do this. i am not an architecture student but i believe in autodidactism. so i've been reading a lot, but i cant seem to find a precise answer, people talking about what software to use dont really give much of an explanation, and they simply agree that it's simply down to what you prefer and feel more comfortable with, i guess this is true, but for the user who has got no experience whatsoever with stuff like this, this is pretty much useless. im being told that usually AutoCad is more for modeling (since apparently it's way more precise that 3ds Max) and then you import to 3ds for rendering. but how precise do i really need to be? so i explain what im trying to do, i want to design a house, and be able to render each section of the house and for it to look realistic, maybe after that i will start doing more stuff as my imagination grows. so how precise do i really need to be? and how is this precision defined? i read that if you only wanted to render then precision is not important, but if you want to create, say, blueprints, then it totally is. so how precise do i need to be to do what i want to do? and seriously, how is precision in rendering not important? it doesnt matter if a wall is one or two inches off place? i know i'm diving into unknwon waters, and that i might need to know a hell of technical stuff before i even consider designing a house, but i really want to try it, and im willing to learn as much a spossible to do this. i guess thats all, hope i didnt miss anything i look forward to your replies (:

Architectural Buildings in Grand Rapids, MI? I am an architecture student at Lansing Community College. I have an assignment that requires me to take pictures of various concepts of architecture in buildings (Ex. the use of proportions in a building, patterns, light, geometrical designs, ideas of sounds, etc.). I live in Lansing, MI and there is not a whole lot to visit here. I am planning on taking a one day trip to Grand Rapids to do some site-seeing. I am looking for interesting structures that are open to the public for me to visit an photograph. I plan on visiting the Devos center, the newly built art museum, and anything else on the way. My questions is: Does anyone know of any architecturally interesting buildings in Grand Rapids that are open to the public (preferably without having to pay) that I can visit and photograph? Thanks in advance!

Architectural Style and How to hire a contractor? I am fixing to buy a 1950's era ranch style house. The exterior was recently painted a light grey color. It is in need of some updating and a little remodeling. I have always like the design Abercrombie and Fitch have used in there stores, ie. grey walls with white trim and very dark wood floors and dim lighting. I was wanting to do the same to this house through out the whole house with the exception of the bathrooms which already have the vintage white tile.I would like to install base boards and crown molding to all the rooms and some simple buy elegant built in book shelf's. How would i explain this to a contractor. What style is this? Should I just tell my contractor the style I want or should I just pick it out myself and have him install and paint it? This will be my first house, first remodel, first time hiring a contractor etc.

Name this Architectural style Please!? Have you ever been into a Tommy Bahama store? How about a Hollister store? I like the way both of these stores decorate the interior. Tommy Bahama has more of a warm feel with a lot of decorative wood trim and light green colors, i call that style "old world florida". Hollister is more dark, dim lighting, painted wood flooring,small octagon tile flooring and dark stained wood shutters all around the inside. Can anyone tell me exactally what style of design or architecture this is? Alot of people tell me things like "beach", "florida", "Key West", "So-Cal", but I can never find anything on those styles that look like what i want.Please Help. Im building a house and i have just sat down with an architect and I was wanting to combine both of these styles and have my architect come up with something but I dont know how to describe it to him, niether can i find any referance material for him to look at. Thanks RaceReed

Best software for architectural/environmental rendering? I'm interested in getting into 3d design, and I'm looking around for the best software to do things like buildings. To be more specific I'm using Vue for environmental renders but am interested in adding in buildings and other custom meshes. Vue isn't the best for actually creating a building natively inside the program, so I wanted to build the model in a different program, and then import it into Vue where I can then sync it up with the environment, lighting, etc. What is the best program for this type of stuff? I'm a little wary on 3dsMax due to the impossible learning curve that I always hear about, but if you can provide a software and maybe some good sites with beginners tutorials that would be very helpful.

Good graphics laptop PC for architecture? Hello! I'm a recent grad with a Bachelor in Architecture. I've never owned a laptop before, but now I want one before I put myself on the market. I've seen many pro-Mac answers here for the perfect "architectural design program" laptop. Apparently, Mac is THE professional design/graphics computer, more than a PC is. But after weighing the pros/cons in light of my personal situation, I think I'm going to stick with a PC for now. I'm looking to run mainly AutoCAD, 3dsMax, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Rhino (definitely 3D design/render capabilities). I'm not looking to run these all at the same time, of course. I'll probably be using iTunes while I draft/render though. So perhaps my taskbar will contain iTunes + 2 design/render programs + Internet. It's possible that in the future I'll tinker and try to familiarize myself with additional programs (Revit, Maya, etc). I'm not really looking for anything over $1700, but if there's anything out there that's more than that, I'd like to know anyway. So hopefully this is a valid question: Knowing all the above info, what specs must my laptop PC have in order to simulate the best features of a Mac from a design/architecture perspective (good graphics/speed/power)? Naturally, custom-made isn't out of the question. Also, I hear a lot of people praising Toshiba and Sony Vaio. Any merit in this? Thanks a lot!

where can I find a scrap aircraft fuselage? I'm currently doing a design project for the final year of my BA Architecture degree. The project is all about converting a disused barn into a home. I'm really into an architectural design group called LOT-EK from New York, who take objects and turn them into something new. Some of their projects have included taking a set of four shipping containers and turning them into a house, turning an old tube tv into a standing light and creating a media room out of a cement mixer. Inspired by this I am creating a loft style space within the timber framed barn, designing a set of bathrooms in an oil tanker trailer stood on its end in one part of the room. I wanted to do something similar for a bedroom space but For me the oil tanker is a little small for this...anyway... Basically what I want to do instead is use an old section of aircraft fuselage to span the 5 metre width of the barn, and I wanted to know what is the best aircraft to use and where in the UK (purely as research) can you find scrap aircraft. I'm looking for something with between 5 feet 10 and 6 feet clearance for a person to stand in. I've been told something called an SF340 matches that, but anymore suggestions are welcome. Thankyou!

Which laptop/desktop is best for 3d programs? Hi, I'm currently a Interior Architectural Design major and I need help choosing a laptop that's fit for me! I'm currently using a Dell 14" Studio Laptop and the spec is as follows: Intel Core i5-430M 2.26GHz (2.53GHz Turbo Mode, 3M cache) 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz Programs I mainly use are: Adobe photoshop, illustrator, premiere pro (time to time) Auto Cad, 3dsmax SketchUp & V-Ray (Almost ALL the time) I couldn't afford a desktop at the time, so I bought a laptop so that I can use it while I'm on the move, and as a desktop by hooking it up to a monitor when at home. I've had no problems using Adobe programs, however now that I'm using 3d programs, it's lagging like crazy.. I thought SketchUp was considered a light program, but as the models get more complicated, and as I started using Vray and other rendering programs (like shaderlight pro) it's starting to lag SO MUCH. I'm waiting around for it to stop lagging and it's wasting way too much of my time. I'd like a recommendation for which laptop/desktop spec would best fit for the programs to run as smoothly as possible. My budget is around $1000-1600. I personally wanna get an iMac or a Macbook Pro,. but I'm not sure what other Interior Designers would suggest.. so Please!! HELP!! :D

Flying buttresses, an architectural innovation, served what purpose? I did the work i just want you guys to check and see if the answers are right. please no guessing if you know if they are right or wrong answers. 1.Flying buttresses, an architectural innovation, served what purpose? A.They were decorative towers outside of a building, designed to help people locate the structure. B.They were positioned toward the top of buildings, to assist in draining water from their roofs. C.They supported building walls from the outside, allowing for higher ceilings and more spacious structures----(i picked C) D.They were large arches inside a structure that allowed ceilings to be built higher. 2.The characteristics of the Gothic architecture style include A.buildings with columns on the interior to support the structure, and frescoes on the exterior walls. B.tall buildings with larger windows allowing in more light.---(i picked B) C.exterior walls with Grecian style columns and parapets around a building. D.structures with low ceilings and long, narrow interior hallways. 3.Which of the following would not likely be something portrayed in a medieval tapestry? A.A historical scene B.People doing their daily chores working in the fields C.Mystical beings like unicorns or dragons D.A map of the world---(D) 4.Illuminated books produced during the Middle Ages would include which of the following characteristics? A.Block letters printed from the first printing presses B.Large, flowing calligraphy script in the text----(B) C.Pictures painted from the stories described in the text D.Precious cut gems attached to the pages to make them glow 5.What is one characteristic of the Middle Age epic form of literature? A.Its subject matter includes wars and heroic soldiers.----(A) B.It follows the pattern of five stanzas, with four lines in each stanza. C.It includes stories of peasants and the events in their daily lives. D.It tends to be a short passage, no longer than a paragraph. 6.Which of the following describes a characteristic of the romance poems in the Middle Ages? A.The concept of divine right to marry a person B.The idea of a code of honor for knights, known as chivalry---(B) C.The flowing language of the poems recorded in Latin D.The conflicts within the story between a knight and his lord 7.What was one important effect of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales on the Middle Ages? A.Its illuminated script inspired others throughout Europe to begin practicing this art. B.It encouraged other writers of the day to write stories of love and romance. C.It helped expand the use of English as a written language in England.---(C) D.It changed the way people in the Middle Ages viewed religion and the afterlife. 8.In what way did alchemists in the Middle Ages influence science? A.Through heating different kinds of materials they discovered different chemical reactions.--(A) B.Through the creation of precious metals, the status of alchemists increased. C.The practices of alchemists did not encourage other people to want to study science. D.They were able to assemble one of the first versions of the periodic table. 9.What new approach did Thomas Aquinas advocate for understanding truth in the world? A.He felt that faith was the main path to understanding truth. B.He argued that both faith and reason were needed to understand truth.--(B) C.He thought that truth could be discovered through a consensus of university lecturers. D.He believed that logic was the way to discover truth. 10.What was one result that came from universities in the Middle Ages? A.Skilled debaters who contributed to the governments of the time B.People who better understand local economics because of their business studies C.A new class of educated people that shared common experiences---(C) D.An increase in the number of monks joining local monasteries Please just check my work and let me know which one is right and which one i wrong. Thank you

NC Homeowners Association Question? I live in a very small (45 private lots) subdivision with no dedicated common areas or amenities (developed in 1986). Covenants were recorded but only cover architectural designs/astethics of the neighborhood. There is a lighted sign at the entrance and various flowerbeds on some of the corner lots. We now have a few part-time residents who feel the need to create a Homeowners Association and assess us for among other things mowing/weed-eating, tree-removal and flowers! We have no common area! We don't mind contributing some money for the sign and flowers, but resent having to pay for mowing other folks grass-let alone the legal costs they are asking for to start up the HOA. The original covenants never mentioned the formation of a HOA (no need for one) so how can they create one now (20 years later?) Would all lot owners have to agree?

What's the ANSWER?!?!?!?!? HELP HELP HELP. The Crystal Palace 1. The Crystal Palace, designed by Joseph Paxton, was a spectacular demonstration of what cast iron could do. It was designed and built for the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, the first international exposition, held in London in 1851. The building was designed to show off the latest mechanical inventions, and it was perfectly suited to the task. This was the first time new industrial methods and materials were eloquently presented in architecture. In its day, the Crystal Palace was recognized as a highly original expression of the spirit of the new age. 2. In this building there was no borrowing of earlier styles. Paxton used relatively lightweight, factory-made modules (standard-size structural units) of cast iron and glass. By freeing himself from past styles and masonry construction, Paxton created a whole new architectural vocabulary. The light, decorative quality of the glass and cast-iron units was created not by applied ornamentation, but by the structure itself. The modular units provided enough flexibility for the entire structure to be assembled on the site, right over existing trees, and later disassembled and moved across town. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the building in 1936. —from Preble, Artforms, 5th edition, 1994. What is the central point of the selection? a)The design of the Crystal Palace did not borrow from earlier styles. b)The design of the Crystal Palace borrowed heavily from the sixteenth century. c)Paxton created a whole new architectural vocabulary. d)The Crystal Palace was a highly original demonstration of what cast iron could do.

art help! asap! please help? 1. What Italian Baroque characteristic does David by Gianlorenzo Bernini exhibit? (Points : 3 The sculpture makes a complete departure from Classical and Renaissance sculpture. The sculpture engages the viewer by breaking into the viewer's space. The sculpture's main purpose was to idealize the beauty of the human form. The sculpture's pose and facial features are calm and reserved. 2. What Italian Baroque convention do Caravaggio's paintings exhibit? (Points : 3) They depict narrative historical themes. They focus on religious scenes with idealized figures. Figures are foreshortened to create a sense of flattened space. Their dramatic compositions focus on realism. 3. Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio used a technique called tenebrism. Which of the following is an accurate definition of tenebrism? (Points : 3) a technique in which intensely lit figures emerge from dark backgrounds as if lit by a spotlight a way of posing a figure so that the figure is standing with a natural S-curve, with one leg forward a technique for depicting a sense of depth by making distant objects paler, bluer, and less detailed a technique for realistically depicting an object projecting directly toward or away from the viewer 4. Which sentence best describes the paintings of French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin? (Points : 3) Poussin depicted figures and landscapes from his imagination. Poussin rejected Classical Greek and Roman figurative and landscape ideals. Poussin recorded the figures within a landscape in a nearly photographic style. Poussin depicted narrative subjects within organized, idealized landscapes. 5. Which characteristic best describes a technique that Spanish Baroque artist Diego Velázquez used in his paintings? (Points : 3) Velázquez used the circle as an organizing structure in which to place all of the figures and objects. Velázquez captured many middle tones between dark and light to create structure and accentuate color. Velázquez preferred to work spontaneously rather than carefully plan out his compositions. Velázquez used loose brushstrokes for the figures and smooth, precise brushstrokes for the background. 6. Which statement best describes the technique that Baroque artist Rembrandt of the Netherlands used to apply paint on a canvas? (Points : 3) Rembrandt applied expressive strokes of thick paint by using the impasto technique. Rembrandt brushed the paint on smoothly to create solid-looking figures. Rembrandt vigorously applied paint to quickly capture a single moment in time. Rembrandt carefully applied paint to create imperceptible changes in tonal values. 7. What Rococo characteristic did French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau use in his paintings? (Points : 3) the use of neutral colors to enhance the subject's serious nature the use of strong variations of color the depiction of aristocrats within idyllic landscapes the depiction of figures with no visible brushstrokes 8. How did French artist Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin use Naturalist conventions in his paintings? (Points : 3) Chardin used delicate, lively brushwork to depict aristocratic genre scenes. Chardin incorporated the tenebrism technique developed by Caravaggio. Chardin used theatrical lighting to add to the drama of the scene. Chardin depicted ordinary people and activities with a sense of realism. 9. What architectural features of Monticello show that Thomas Jefferson based the design of the building on Neoclassical ideals? (Points : 3) Jefferson rejected Classical conventions in favor of new ideas. Jefferson incorporated architectural features of Greek and Roman architecture. Jefferson demonstrated his preference of asymmetrical floor plans with ornate details. Jefferson used architectural moldings reclaimed from ancient Roman buildings. 10. Why is Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix considered an example of Romantic art? (Points : 3) The painting conveys a sense of rationalism and reason inspired by Renaissance art. The painting uses color, lighting, and movement to elicit an emotional response from viewers. The painting has subtle, low contrast in the highlights and shadows that model the figures. The painting uses controlled brushwork to accurately depict the figures and background.

Looking at building a new, small, very economic house..? I've drawn it up on my home design program.... Rough dimensions are 16 x 30, two floors plus a full basement... Exterior will be wrapped in vinyl(Beige) with brown trim. Barn style roof with architectural shingles(Brown as well), Windows will be tinted, double pane, argon injected... Im looking at extending the roofline 12 feet off both the front and back and builing upper decks that both enter and exit off my loft/bedroom area upstairs(The whole upstairs will pretty well be my bedroom.. The back side i'm looking at just doing all the away across with glass and having a sliding glass door there.. On the front one? Just a regular door and a windoe on each side of it.. As far as heating and cooling? Two 20,000 btu a/c window style units and the liquid filled type baseboard heaters(2 4' , 3 6', and one 2' in the bathroom.. Also i'll have a corner operational fireplace in the living room... All rooms and deck areas, including the kitchen, will have ceiling fans.. Plus i'll be installing recessed can lighting in all areas and use regular R30 style cfl's in ares where they are not going to dimmed and R30 style dimmable CFL's in areas where i want to be able to dim them... Kitchen i'm looking at all stainless and/ or black appliances and plenty of cabinet space... Basement will have the bathroom, laundry and pantry area.. Laundry appliances will be HE type front loaders...(probably stainless as well.) What i'm wondering is what to go with on the interior.. Here are my choices(Oak, Ash, Cedar or Knotty Alder(Somebody suggested this and it is pretty nice..). First floor im looking at tiling(The whole thing, due to the fireplace and safety issues yada yada.. Upstairs will more than likely be natural hardwood, and the basement(all of it done it tile as well..(All the tile will be done in a granite color pattern.).. I'll be adding some other additional features, but those are propietary.. So what do you think for the interior? Now i have given it some thought that maybe in the future, Glassing in the front deck area and using it as basically a pseudo greenhouse area, and having my back one for recreational purposes.. But that'll be down the road... All lighting color will be 2700K by the way... The basement will have a drop ceiling(For maintenance and add on reasons if need be..). All of the well equpment, water heater(I.e Bladder, controls, etc will be in the basement as well. I.ll of, course put the pit in the basement and install a grinder pump...(I'll pick up an additional and put it up for redundant purposes of course... For the bladder tanki'll be purchasing the type withe the changeable interior bladder if this one were to rupture for some odd reason..) And of course an extra pressure switch.. Walls will be 2 x 6 on 16 centers of course.. Floors will be 2 x 8 on 18 16s. Roof will be 2 x 6 on 16s. Recessed cans will, of course, all be IC rated.. The ceiling fams will all be set up on thermostatic type control for auto operation.. Ill have a back up gen (LP and/or E85/unleaded fuel type)( 25 KW 1800 rpm 2.5L 4 cyl water cooled type..)(reason for the larger size is for my outbuilding too....). Insulation will be R-19 in the walls and more than likely blown in the attic area(Unless i decide to use it for storage..Haven't decided on that yet.)I will put in a fold down staircase either way.... The house will be boxed first in 1/2" OSB. Floors will be 3/4 plywood on the first and 1/2 on the second.. See Dizz i thought about doing both the upperfloors in ICF actually, but for this area i'm also calculating cost effectiveness... The cost would be approximately 27% higher in ICF over wood... Now if and when i do my place out in Wyoming? I'll more than likely end up doing that one in ICF with a steel truss type roof... Everything else will be pretty well the same within it though... My overall costs on this? You wouldn't believe it if i showed you... ;) It's only 1440 sq ft for all 3 floors? I'm not going to factor in the decks on this figure though.. Look how small i was able to get my footprint? ;) She'll definitely be comfortable.. I was working and trying to sell this idea back in 02... My average utility costs per month on it? Between 45 and 50 dollars a month.. But like i said some other things i am doing are propietary.. I will not talk about them on here... I will tell you that the water heater will act only merely as a hot water reservoir during the spring and summer months.. It won't even be turned on.. Noe the 45 to 50 a month is if i use the utility company.... ;) One 16" center section on the North wall and east wall will be chased from the basement area to both the upper floors. It'll of course be lined in rock wool for insulative purposes by mainly for pulling the cool air out of the basement during the summer and the warmer air during the winter.. It'll also help in keeping the basement area dry, due to probable condensational buildup and help either hinder or completely eliminate any possible chance of mold formation.... The dryer...The better... During the winter months i.ll just use a small humidifier if necessary, but i shouldn't really have to since i'm planning on burning wood most of the time.... The baseboards are merely redundant and honestly? Will seldomly ever be used... Except of course if I decide to box in the front deck area for my makeshift greenhouse(That's on the east side by the way..) I'll go ahead and pull the wire for the additionals out here that way if i decide to add it later(Which i'll probably more than likely will...) I'm probably going to go ahead and add my 16 x 12 x 10 UG reservoir underneath my back ground floor slab out the backdoor. It won't cost that much more to do during the initial constrcuction pahse so i'll probably just go ahead and do it while i'm at it.. Set that up on an isolated solar powered/ battery DC pump for water... And just use the well to fill it....That damn thing would hardly ever kick on that way...LOL!!! and captil it on one end where i can drop in a hand pump if ever necessary.. Plus i'll have a few months of water storage this way too.. And yes the water will be gravity fed from the reservoir to the basement. The pump will be merely be for pressure purposes, hell i could set it up for in demand if i want to and use the pressure tank as a redundant thing.. Still either way, the whole project is really economic overall.. Now hopefully you're starting to understand a little more why there are those who want me out of the picture per se.. It's all very real dear...

Bertrand 15? Bertrand Mpigabahizi Geography PAP A3 4-28-08 Field Study # 1 (Temple Emanu-El) The predominant building materials are light brown cement, dark brown wood, and some foreign marble from northern Syria. The temple Emanu – El was the first Jewish temple in northern Texas being built in 1875, without the additional work on the original building it would have been in terrible condition but with the better structural work the building looks brand new. The main colors are dark brown, white and blue. The Temple of Emanu-El was build over a century ago in 1875, making it 133 years old. In height the building isn’t that spectacular with most of the building being only 2 floors up , but the length of the building surpasses both of the previous buildings. So in height The Emanu – El does not bring anything special to the neighborhood, but with the fact that it goes on for miles it certainly has something alluring to its name. Like most modern church’s the architectural features does not hold a torch to the medieval church’s that litter southern Europe and east Africa. It was built more like a outside high school with many rooms and hall ways. Unlike the Islamic mosques the Jewish temple is littered with images of the holy figures and scenes from the Old Testament. The temple is located in a busy intersection surrounded by shopping centers, schools, malls, and hundreds of streets. There is a school that in height surpasses the temple in the east ward and there is also a medical center in the posterior of the property. Together with the school and the center it does have a presence in the busy area but it loses some shine from the near by mall and many shopping centers and schools. For more information you can check out the Temple’s web site: http://www.tedallas.org/index.html Field Study # 2 ( Dallas Masjid ) The Frisco Masjid is absolutely beautiful and the diverse building material certainly helps give the building the allure that helps attract so many visitors. It is predominantly made out of colored brick, cement, Egyptian marble and foreign materials from India and east Africa. The main building is considered old to some people being little bit under a half a century years old , but if you ever have the chance of visiting the mosque it looks like it has only been standing for two or three years. It’s truly in a healthy condition looking finer then buildings only standing for a couple of years. The main colors are blue , brown and green. The main building was built in 1968, but other structures have been constantly being built ever since. The size is beyond imagine, it sky rockets out of the ground and surpasses almost every building in its surrounding areas. Like most mosques in both the Middle East and around the world this building is littered with impressive architectural features and designs, from painted towers to eerie columns this mosque leaves little to the imagination. Other then towers and columns the building also has a huge dome the erupts out of the core of the building. Like many mosques the Dallas Masjid does not show off many symbolic pictures or paintings of Muhammad or God, but do have hundreds of paintings of angles and symbols in both the exterior and anterior of the building. Inside the main property the building is surrounded by lush gardens and a protective brick wall that circles around the anterior…..but on the outside of the property there are busy streets and many residential neighborhoods. There is no other building or structures surrounding the mosque except the brick wall that circulates the building. Other then a near by sky scraper, the mosques dominates the surrounding area which only consists of residential neighborhoods and busy streets. For more information you can check out the Mosque’s web site: http://www.masjidalislam.org/index.htm Field Study # 3 (Celebration Centre) The Celebration Covenant Church in Frisco Texas is made out of two prominent building materials red brick and white cement .The bricks beautifully make out the columns of the church and the minor roof, while the cement makes up the rest of the building. The structural condition is very sound , only being built a couple of years ago (6 years ) the building has not yet experienced the harsh conditions some church’s in Europe and other areas have gone through having being been standing for centuries The main colors are light brown, dark brown , and blue . .The church it self was built in May 19th , 2002 in Frisco Texas but the original plans for the church were made around the mid 90s by pastors Keith and Shelia Craft and the original CCC team . Where the church is located it is the biggest man -made structure second to the Frisco library, so comparing it to other buildings it’s a pretty outstanding size. But by 2010 after the present day church is upgraded it will pass the size of the Frisco library and many other buildings in Frisco. The church has some outstanding architectural features in its present form with brick columns and many glass openings. But by 2010 when the church is upgraded, many historic sculptures, cathedral like towers and numerous columns will be added that it even will rival some off the great church’s standing today. The Celebration Covenant Church is more of a modern church and does not display any symbolic icons on the exterior of the buildings expect a glass portrait of the Christ. The church is located near busy streets, gated communities, vacant green lands, and shopping spaces…..if it wasn’t for its noticeable size the church would be washed out into its diverse background. Other then the main building there is a medium size building nearing the exterior of the church, and a sports center in the far left. The Celebration Covenant Church is the dominant man – made structure in the area the only thing that out shines it is the Frisco library and depending where you are looking at a main high in the far end of the region. For more information you can check out the Church’s web site: http://www.celebrationcovenant.com/main.htm PICTURES Temple Emanu – El Dallas Majisid Celebration Centre

please help i need to pass this history test? 1. Flying buttresses, an architectural innovation, served what purpose? A) They were decorative towers outside of a building, designed to help people locate the structure. B) They were positioned toward the top of buildings, to assist in draining water from their roofs. C) They supported building walls from the outside, allowing for higher ceilings and more spacious structures. D) They were large arches inside a structure that allowed ceilings to be built higher. 2. The characteristics of the Gothic architecture style include A) buildings with columns on the interior to support the structure, and frescoes on the exterior walls. B) tall buildings with larger windows allowing in more light. C) exterior walls with Grecian style columns and parapets around a building. D) structures with low ceilings and long, narrow interior hallways. 3. Which of the following would not likely be something portrayed in a medieval tapestry? A) A historical scene B) People doing their daily chores working in the fields C) Mystical beings like unicorns or dragons D) A map of the world 4. Illuminated books produced during the Middle Ages would include which of the following characteristics? A) Block letters printed from the first printing presses B) Large, flowing calligraphy script in the text C) Pictures painted from the stories described in the text D) Precious cut gems attached to the pages to make them glow 5. What is one characteristic of the Middle Age epic form of literature? A) Its subject matter includes wars and heroic soldiers. B) It follows the pattern of five stanzas, with four lines in each stanza. C) It includes stories of peasants and the events in their daily lives. D) It tends to be a short passage, no longer than a paragraph. 6. Which of the following describes a characteristic of the romance poems in the Middle Ages? A) The concept of divine right to marry a person B) The idea of a code of honor for knights, known as chivalry C) The flowing language of the poems recorded in Latin D) The conflicts within the story between a knight and his lord 7. What was one important effect of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales on the Middle Ages? A) Its illuminated script inspired others throughout Europe to begin practicing this art. B) It encouraged other writers of the day to write stories of love and romance. C) It helped expand the use of English as a written language in England. D) It changed the way people in the Middle Ages viewed religion and the afterlife. 8. In what way did alchemists in the Middle Ages influence science? A) Through heating different kinds of materials they discovered different chemical reactions. B) Through the creation of precious metals, the status of alchemists increased. C) The practices of alchemists did not encourage other people to want to study science. D) They were able to assemble one of the first versions of the periodic table. 9. What new approach did Thomas Aquinas advocate for understanding truth in the world? A) He felt that faith was the main path to understanding truth. B) He argued that both faith and reason were needed to understand truth. C) He thought that truth could be discovered through a consensus of university lecturers. D) He believed that logic was the way to discover truth. 10. What was one result that came from universities in the Middle Ages? A) Skilled debaters who contributed to the governments of the time B) People who better understand local economics because of their business studies C) A new class of educated people that shared common experiences D) An increase in the number of monks joining local monasteries

How should I decorate my room? So we're moving to a different state and I've been wondering how I should decorate my room? I've come up with some themes but can't decide on which one... here are the themes! -a coffee shop -tranquility, peace (for the colors i was thinking of light turqoise) - nature (with ivory/light green walls) -japanese (with lanterns and fans) some things about me are that i'm a harry potter fan :) the only reason i didn't do a harry potter theme is that i don't really know how to do that? i'm 13 btw. um... i like light colors and such but im not sure if i want a pretty chill room, a peaceful room, an open minded room, or a cultural room? if you can think of any other themes that would be cool. some ideas i like are here... (i mainly like the colors for this one) http://www.momoy.info/uploads/interior-design/Agustus-2008/color-experiment-1.jpg http://www.diamondvogel.com/Architectural/Shared_Pages/colorwheel/colorwheelsamples/images/DoubleComplement_room.jpg

Please spare some time to read my story and comment? Chapter One: The End Late nights. Overtime at the office. Dim light. Drawing plans rolled up everywhere, torn up everywhere in the bin, on the floor, on my desk, on my seat. I guess it’s just another one of those nights at the office as an architect. You know when I was a kid I swore I wanted to be an architect. I loved playing with Legos and those damn building blocks…what do you call them? Jenga? Anyway, back in primary school I kept playing with those damn Legos and my teacher Miss Benstock. Yes, I even remember her name. It was in year two when she gave me the biggest encouragement to keep building the Legos. She said I was a natural and that I was great at it. She’s a great gal she was. Real pretty too. I mean I guess she just came out of uni and everything was all bright and stuff, unlike those older teachers with no potential, no future, just sitting around trying to reminisce on younger years by hanging around young children before they finally hit the grave. Poof. Gone and back to the earth they came from. Anyway, life isn’t anything like you imagined it in high school or primary school. It’s just crap. When you’re an architect and you don’t go big, and you’re just a small fry in a large company like Bigex Design Industries, people don’t actually notice you’re around. See, you always have these huge dreams of achieving greatness, travelling the world, shaking hands with important people and making loads of money to bring back to your beautiful wife and kids. Yea, that’s what they call the American dream. That’s why I moved to this goddam New York in 08. I originally lived with my family in San Francisco since I was born until I was 22 when I got offered a job in New York at this company called T&G Architectural Industries which goddam failed as the whole company went down to the ground in bankruptcy because of the stupid Global Economic crisis. I lost my goddam job and I moved from my large condo into this shitty little condo down 15th street. Luckily I graduated from San Francisco University with a masters in Architecture so I had a good file and everything and I got accepted into Bigex. But with minimum wage and hardly any friends there wasn’t much I could look forward to. Only a few months ago, I got news from San Francisco that my father just died. Dropped dead with a heart attack. It was damn sad. Though that old man did cause some pain in my life, I did love the guy. Man that was a depressing point in my life and it didn’t necessary do any good for my career too. I overheard some people talking about Mr Stevens, my boss, firing me in the upcoming days. So now, I’m sitting here in my little office cubicle trying to finish off this design for some Japanese customers who apparently want a whale-sized swimming pool inside their building…I watch the clock on the wall as it hits past ten at night. I swear I thought my eyelids were hanging to the desk I was so tired. I packed my little suitcase that I had with me for years. It’s really all broken up now, it’s pretty useless in holding heavier things. I don’t really care though, so I just stuff my papers into my suitcase not caring where they go. My suitcase has these slits that you can slip in your sheets, but I just couldn’t be bothered. By the time I finished stuffing my sheets in my suitcase, it looked exactly like my life. All disorganised and over the place, crumpled up and written all over. Anyway, I headed off downstairs to catch a taxi. I didn’t own a car, it costed too much. I couldn’t afford any luxuries, so I just took the bus everyday, and if I couldn’t, I’d take the cab. As I arrived on the 15th street and headed up to my depressing apartment. Seriously, if you looked at it, it looked exactly the same as all the other apartments on the entire street. Just all dull and grey with like one tree planted between each apartment and a broken down fence that separated the apartments. So anyway, I got up to the door and waited for the lift. As I got in I noticed the urine stains on the wall and the empty Macdonalds lying on the floor as I waited till I got up to the 3rd floor. There was just this dim light in the corridor flickering on and off and making the buzzing sound each time it did as I trudged to my apartment door. My apartment doesn’t have much in it. Just four rooms: bedroom, kitchen, toilet and the living room. My living room had one 16 inch TV on this old table I had with an old couch I bought almost a year ago with a pot and its wilting plant in the corner of the room. The walls were bear white with stains of grey where the wall paper was peeling off. As I got in I threw my suitcase onto the couch and slumped into my bed. I swear if I hear that alarm clock go off again I’m going to take a hammer and smash it to bits. Every morning I have to wake up at 6 just to put on my suit and get ready for work. My suit was from my dad because I couldn’t really afford a good one myself. It was probably the most expensive thing I had in my apartment, apart from my guitar. My parents forced me to get guitar lessons when I was a kid even though they could hardly pay for it. I’d thank them though because I really do like the guitar. Sometimes I spend my mellow days playing it until I felt a little better. But anyway, I did all the things a suit would do in front of the mirror. You know the usual, shaving, brushing my teeth, doing up my tie all ready for the small fry job I had at Bigex. And the usual, I get onto the bus with all these other suits looking at their watches or their phones before they got to work just like me. And of course the traffic decides today that there’s a traffic jam. So me and my fellow suits just stand there on the bus waiting for the guy at the front of the traffic to get a move along while everybody’s beeping their cars and screaming road rage language at everyone. It’s all really a hoot. Typical New York. So anyway, I’m back in my little office cubicle. Everything’s still there when I left there. Drawing plans rolled up everywhere, torn up everywhere in the bin, on the floor, on my desk, on my seat. Anyway, before I get to work on my design for the Japanese clients I get a call from Ms Diane, Mr Steven’s assistant. ‘Umm…Travis, Mr Stevens would like to see you in his office right away please.’ ‘Yes, thank you Rosie. I’ll be there in a sec.’ Sigh, here it was. The axe. Couple of my colleagues mentioned the axe on me before. Here it comes I guess. I went up the lift to the highest floor and walked up to Ms Diane before knocking on Mr Steven’s door and walking in. Man the 35th floor really was a luxurious floor. Huge spaces with black marble floor and glass doors and huge view. Wish I could live this sort of pampered lifestyle rather than my low-paying low life. ‘Good Morning Mr Stevens.’ I say as the usual greeting. ‘Ah… good morning Travis. Let’s get to the point shall we? Our company’s not going on a good run my son. Interest rates have gone up and there aren’t many clients as there used to be. Too many people worried about the Global economic crisis that makes no one want to build buildings anymore.’ Mr Stevens was a very straightforward man who liked to get down to business. To him, time meant precious money. Money that he couldn’t afford wasting…on me. ‘Umm…yes sir.’ I was getting pretty nervous then even though I knew I was getting the axe. ‘So son. There’s no easy way to say this. But we’re going to have to let you go mate. Sorry.’ And that was it. My big career all washed down the drain. Packed my bags, got my last paycheque and headed out. I hadn’t paid my rent for my apartment for like two weeks now, so I don’t know how the landlord is going to deal with me being unemployed and all. Life’s just great ain’t it?

please help history quiz? 1. Flying buttresses, an architectural innovation, served what purpose? A) They were decorative towers outside of a building, designed to help people locate the structure. B) They were positioned toward the top of buildings, to assist in draining water from their roofs. C) They supported building walls from the outside, allowing for higher ceilings and more spacious structures. D) They were large arches inside a structure that allowed ceilings to be built higher. 2. The characteristics of the Gothic architecture style include A) buildings with columns on the interior to support the structure, and frescoes on the exterior walls. B) tall buildings with larger windows allowing in more light. C) exterior walls with Grecian style columns and parapets around a building. D) structures with low ceilings and long, narrow interior hallways. 3. Which of the following would not likely be something portrayed in a medieval tapestry? A) A historical scene B) People doing their daily chores working in the fields C) Mystical beings like unicorns or dragons D) A map of the world 4. Illuminated books produced during the Middle Ages would include which of the following characteristics? A) Block letters printed from the first printing presses B) Large, flowing calligraphy script in the text C) Pictures painted from the stories described in the text D) Precious cut gems attached to the pages to make them glow 5. What is one characteristic of the Middle Age epic form of literature? A) Its subject matter includes wars and heroic soldiers. B) It follows the pattern of five stanzas, with four lines in each stanza. C) It includes stories of peasants and the events in their daily lives. D) It tends to be a short passage, no longer than a paragraph. 6. Which of the following describes a characteristic of the romance poems in the Middle Ages? A) The concept of divine right to marry a person B) The idea of a code of honor for knights, known as chivalry C) The flowing language of the poems recorded in Latin D) The conflicts within the story between a knight and his lord 7. What was one important effect of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales on the Middle Ages? A) Its illuminated script inspired others throughout Europe to begin practicing this art. B) It encouraged other writers of the day to write stories of love and romance. C) It helped expand the use of English as a written language in England. D) It changed the way people in the Middle Ages viewed religion and the afterlife. 8. In what way did alchemists in the Middle Ages influence science? A) Through heating different kinds of materials they discovered different chemical reactions. B) Through the creation of precious metals, the status of alchemists increased. C) The practices of alchemists did not encourage other people to want to study science. D) They were able to assemble one of the first versions of the periodic table. 9. What new approach did Thomas Aquinas advocate for understanding truth in the world? A) He felt that faith was the main path to understanding truth. B) He argued that both faith and reason were needed to understand truth. C) He thought that truth could be discovered through a consensus of university lecturers. D) He believed that logic was the way to discover truth. 10. What was one result that came from universities in the Middle Ages? A) Skilled debaters who contributed to the governments of the time B) People who better understand local economics because of their business studies C) A new class of educated people that shared common experiences D) An increase in the number of monks joining local monasteries

*****Help With Quiz 15-2******? 1. Flying buttresses, an architectural innovation, served what purpose? A. They were decorative towers outside of a building, designed to help people locate the structure. B. They were positioned toward the top of buildings, to assist in draining water from their roofs. C. They supported building walls from the outside, allowing for higher ceilings and more spacious structures. D. They were large arches inside a structure that allowed ceilings to be built higher. 2. The characteristics of the Gothic architecture style include A. buildings with columns on the interior to support the structure, and frescoes on the exterior walls. B. tall buildings with larger windows allowing in more light. C. exterior walls with Grecian style columns and parapets around a building. D. structures with low ceilings and long, narrow interior hallways. 3. Which of the following would not likely be something portrayed in a medieval tapestry? A. A historical scene B. People doing their daily chores working in the fields C. Mystical beings like unicorns or dragons D. A map of the world 4. Illuminated books produced during the Middle Ages would include which of the following characteristics? A. Block letters printed from the first printing presses B. Large, flowing calligraphy script in the text C. Pictures painted from the stories described in the text D. Precious cut gems attached to the pages to make them glow 5. What is one characteristic of the Middle Age epic form of literature? A. Its subject matter includes wars and heroic soldiers. B. It follows the pattern of five stanzas, with four lines in each stanza. C. It includes stories of peasants and the events in their daily lives. D. It tends to be a short passage, no longer than a paragraph. 6. Which of the following describes a characteristic of the romance poems in the Middle Ages? A. The concept of divine right to marry a person B. The idea of a code of honor for knights, known as chivalry C. The flowing language of the poems recorded in Latin D. The conflicts within the story between a knight and his lord 7. What was one important effect of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales on the Middle Ages? A. Its illuminated script inspired others throughout Europe to begin practicing this art. B. It encouraged other writers of the day to write stories of love and romance. C. It helped expand the use of English as a written language in England. D. It changed the way people in the Middle Ages viewed religion and the afterlife. 8. In what way did alchemists in the Middle Ages influence science? A. Through heating different kinds of materials they discovered different chemical reactions. B. Through the creation of precious metals, the status of alchemists increased. C. The practices of alchemists did not encourage other people to want to study science. D. They were able to assemble one of the first versions of the periodic table. 9. What new approach did Thomas Aquinas advocate for understanding truth in the world? A. He felt that faith was the main path to understanding truth. B. He argued that both faith and reason were needed to understand truth. C. He thought that truth could be discovered through a consensus of university lecturers. D. He believed that logic was the way to discover truth. 10. What was one result that came from universities in the Middle Ages? A. Skilled debaters who contributed to the governments of the time B. People who better understand local economics because of their business studies C. A new class of educated people that shared common experiences D. An increase in the number of monks joining local monasteries

history... idk... help please!:)? 1. Flying buttresses, an architectural innovation, served what purpose? A) They were decorative towers outside of a building, designed to help people locate the structure. B) They were positioned toward the top of buildings, to assist in draining water from their roofs. C) They supported building walls from the outside, allowing for higher ceilings and more spacious structures. D) They were large arches inside a structure that allowed ceilings to be built higher. 2. The characteristics of the Gothic architecture style include A) buildings with columns on the interior to support the structure, and frescoes on the exterior walls. B) tall buildings with larger windows allowing in more light. C) exterior walls with Grecian style columns and parapets around a building. D) structures with low ceilings and long, narrow interior hallways. 3. Which of the following would not likely be something portrayed in a medieval tapestry? A) A historical scene B) People doing their daily chores working in the fields C) Mystical beings like unicorns or dragons D) A map of the world 4. Illuminated books produced during the Middle Ages would include which of the following characteristics? A) Block letters printed from the first printing presses B) Large, flowing calligraphy script in the text C) Pictures painted from the stories described in the text D) Precious cut gems attached to the pages to make them glow 5. What is one characteristic of the Middle Age epic form of literature? A) Its subject matter includes wars and heroic soldiers. B) It follows the pattern of five stanzas, with four lines in each stanza. C) It includes stories of peasants and the events in their daily lives. D) It tends to be a short passage, no longer than a paragraph. 6. Which of the following describes a characteristic of the romance poems in the Middle Ages? A) The concept of divine right to marry a person B) The idea of a code of honor for knights, known as chivalry C) The flowing language of the poems recorded in Latin D) The conflicts within the story between a knight and his lord 7. What was one important effect of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales on the Middle Ages? A) Its illuminated script inspired others throughout Europe to begin practicing this art. B) It encouraged other writers of the day to write stories of love and romance. C) It helped expand the use of English as a written language in England. D) It changed the way people in the Middle Ages viewed religion and the afterlife. 8. In what way did alchemists in the Middle Ages influence science? A) Through heating different kinds of materials they discovered different chemical reactions. B) Through the creation of precious metals, the status of alchemists increased. C) The practices of alchemists did not encourage other people to want to study science. D) They were able to assemble one of the first versions of the periodic table. 9. What new approach did Thomas Aquinas advocate for understanding truth in the world? A) He felt that faith was the main path to understanding truth. B) He argued that both faith and reason were needed to understand truth. C) He thought that truth could be discovered through a consensus of university lecturers. D) He believed that logic was the way to discover truth. 10. What was one result that came from universities in the Middle Ages? A) Skilled debaters who contributed to the governments of the time B) People who better understand local economics because of their business studies C) A new class of educated people that shared common experiences D) An increase in the number of monks joining local monasteries

What do you think of my first draft? Is it more eyefetching to you? Would you like to read it further or just? Here's my new Chap Please Criticise: Chapter 1 Dreams Unending It was a dark and cold night. She was standing there alone. The only source of light had to be the moonlight that peered through the huge domed window at her side. It was enough to illustrate the room around. The room was huge with large pillars that were conjoined into the dome shape toward the ceiling. There were windows on both of her sides. The windows had multicoloured panes. The surrounding walls were off white colour with intricate floral designs. She turned around to see the portrait that looked old and tattered with canvas decaying yellowish colour. The painting contained of an old man whose eyes reflected wisdom and depth. It was an old style painting. She did not know how those eyes had remarkable similarity to hers. The same shade of chocolate caramel. Besides that portrait was a similar length square with only exception that it was curtained. Apart from that there was a small space within the wall within which was a statuette of a female deity with a trident that was ornamented with old style jewellery. It was decorated with marigolds. She wondered how those flowers remained fresh at this hour of night. She turned back she saw a queen sized divan with plain white pillows that matched the colour of walls and russet covers. The blanket however was black. The furniture was very little with the bed, the desk and chair and an intricately designed table. All was made up of mahogany. There was even a rich designed closet besides which was an almirah. Beyond the bed was a large full length mirror through which she could see her own reflection, herself dressed in plain blue night dress. She saw herself with her wide amazed caramel eyes, long dark hair that cascaded down her shoulders and bright olive skin that had now turned pale due to fear and astonishment. Behind her own standing figure she could see the portrait with the curtained portion was positioned right behind her. Her eyes moved down to where she was standing which was a beige carpet that at some places revealed white marble flooring. It was not as if she had not visited this place before. In fact she had been in this place twice before. Every time she had been here she had become completely awed with this place. This room held the position of enigma in her mind. She had never seen such an architectural miracle before in her life. This home roughly reminded her of the old Elizabethan houses that she had only seen in movies before. All she desired was to live here forever. The sound of glass clanking filled her ears responding which she immediately looked toward the direction from where it came. Directly above her was the crystal chandelier that was moving due to the air. Twice before she came here she would go back from this point where she observed the chandelier. Yet she was determined that today had to be different. She wanted to explore the depths and mysteries of this place along with others rooms if there were as such. She turned toward the door that was opposite the window and was about to raise her foot to walk toward it. However she could not. She was stuck to the floor as if some invisible force had held her right at that place. Immobilised, she started trembling. Her rate of breathing was raced up to the double. The blood sped up in her veins as if it could break up the walls and spill out anytime. It was then and only then that everything went silent and dark. All sounds of cicadas or the occasional sound of rustling of leaves from outside the window all stopped. Along with it the rhythm of her breaths seemed to come to halt. And then suddenly a gush of wind came from the window behind her and it ran across her making her hair flow like water tides. As the air passed her ears she abruptly heard a whisper that sounded something like ‘Indaaa.....’ As the wind passed out she realized that she could breathe again and felt that the invisible force that held her had released her. She at once turned when she was horrified the most. She saw a pair of dark, hollow eyes staring directly at her from behind the window curtains. They seemed dazzled as she started trembling again. ‘I am coming to take you soon so be ready.’ A voice whispered into her ears and before she would decipher its meaning a scream escaped through her lips. Then it happened. The whole of surroundings dissolved into nothingness like ether. She had a strange feeling as falling down behind the veils, down through some large hollow tunnel. It gave her sensation as though the whole life was sucked out of her. Her skeleton felt to be crushed like shards of glass and her lungs too choked up to allow her some breathing. Then she had a weird feeling of crashed back into reality falling down into her body. She had her eyes tightly closed up to this and startled she woke up finding herself on her own bed in her room. She looked at herself as she was now sitting up to fin

Need help with which university course to choose (going down cgi job route)? So I want to get a job in the film industry as one of the cgi/special effects sort of people, but i'd also like to know enough to be able to create my own films in my free time I'm not sure which course sounds better, this one is a lot closer Level 4 (Year 1) Digital photography for visual effects, basic still compositing, animation fundamentals, filmmaking and intro to 3D modelling and animation in Maya. Level 5 (Year 2) Compositing and rotoscoping, motion graphics, matchmoving, shooting with green screens, more Maya, introduction to Mel scripting (& python) and rendering for photo finish Level 6 (Year 3) Advanced 3D lighting, more Mel script, shooting for VFX, final year project and advanced compositing. Career opportunities: jobs including compositors, rotoscoping artists, 3D animators, 3D riggers, visual effects producers, and visual effects supervisors and this one is a hell of a lot further away Year 1: Design Process, 2D Design, Digital Design, 3D Visualisation, Digital Video, Design Context. Year 2: Animation, 3D Modelling, Portfolio Production, Interactive Media Programming, Motion Graphics. Year 3: Lighting and Rendering Techniques, Advanced Animation, Individual Project, Group Project, Advanced Portfolio Production, Advanced 3D Modelling. Year 4: Honours Project, Real-time 3D Graphics, Technical Animation, Industrial Project. Note: Year 1 is common to a number of other creative courses within the division of Computing and Creative Technology and is designed to give the student the opportunity to explore a range of creative disciplines. This offers the student the possibility of changing to one of these other courses at the start of Year 2. Career opportunities: such as 3D animator, 3D modeller, game animator, architectural visualisation artist, 3D graphic designer, video SFX artist and pre-visualisation artist for TV and film. Which one do you think would be the best?? Please don't say anything like 'do what feels right' or 'its entirely my choice and you shouldn't choose', I know it's my choice but i'm asking for your advice ;)

hello guy's..i really need your help!!! to solve this Qs, it about system Architecture..? Al-Seraj Hire firm is a small family business that stocks general equipment such as garden tools, car maintenance tools etc. for hiring to its customers. A web based system is required to simplify management of the business and to provide some financial information and maintaining stocks. The firm has 20 employees who specialise in various aspects of the business such as purchasing, customer accounts, sales and marketing. Some employees handle business clients whilst others deal with domestic customers. Equipments are classified under various categories. Equipments are of different brands within each category. Brands are varies in their prices and obtained from various suppliers. The known categories are: •Gardening Equipment •Building Equipment •Access Equipment •Decorating Equipment •Car Maintenance •Power Tools •Heating and Lighting •Miscellaneous Prices of equipments offered by the various suppliers as well as the delivery time for that equipment must be kept in the DB. The firm arranges for business customers only, a 24-hour support to replace any broken or faulty equipment that on hire. Upon receiving a customer complain, an immediate delivery will be arranged to replace the faulty equipment provided that it is in stock. Otherwise, a refund for the full charged amount will be administered. Private customers though, in similar cases, must bring the faulty equipment(s) themselves and replace them with working ones or get a full refund if there isn’t any available in stock. Business customers are given various membership categories for discount purposes. These are silver, gold and diamond memberships. Silver members get 10%; Gold members get 25% and Diamond members get 40%. Hiring equipments for private customers are restricted to those who live within 5 miles radius from their address. This distance from the private customer address is measured on map on the wall and the information stored on the customer record the first time the hire equipments. No such restriction exists for business customers. The firm already uses a customer database and an accounts package to manage its business customer accounts. It also has a basic static web site which advertises the firm’s products and services. The firm must maintain the operation of the business during the transition to the new system and, for financial reasons, wishes to continue using the accounts package it already has. 1)Produce a robust architectural design for the system to satisfy the needs of the business identifying which architectural model(s) you are using and why. 2)Identify the 5 most important user groups of the system, their quality requirements, how and where these impact on the system design. Include any constraints on the system design that should be considered. 3)Indicate the steps you would take to implement the system without causing major disruption to the operation of the company.

Can someone help theyll get three points each question fina art? 1. Which statement best describes a characteristic of Byzantine icon paintings? (Points: 3) Gold lines highlight the folds of the stylized clothing. Gold backgrounds signify the wealth of bishops. Iconic figures are placed in realistic settings. Textured colors make up the faces and hands of the icons. 2. Which statement best describes portals in Romanesque cathedrals? (Points: 3) The highly realistic figures are based on Roman conventions. The sculptural figures have accurate scale and proportion. Stories in them teach people about important Roman myths. They are carved in high relief, but have an overall flattened appearance. 3. What did Gothic artists hope to accomplish in their paintings? (Points: 3) They wanted to communicate a religious message. They wanted to show figures within an earthly setting. They strived to associate mankind with biblical figures. They worked hard to depict figures with lifelike features. 4. Which statement describes Gothic stained-glass windows? (Points: 3) Artists used complex imagery that only the bishop could understand. Architects favored them because they were an inexpensive way to decorate a cathedral. Illiterate people could understand their illustrated biblical scenes and figures. Artists made them by painting pictures and designs on a huge sheet of clear glass. 5. How did Early Renaissance artists depict the human figure? (Points: 3) They used unnatural proportion to evoke an emotional response. They showed the beauty of the human form and nuances of human expression. They depicted religious subjects because the church was the only patron. They connected sculpted figures to an architectural framework for added support. 6. Which statement best describes the paintings of Early Renaissance artist Perugino? (Points: 3) Perugino used little contrast in light and dark, so figures appear flattened. Religious figures in the paintings are placed on a heavenly background. The paintings have a rational, ordered sense of space and no distracting objects. Perugino used oil paint on canvas to create subtle color variations. 7. How did Italian High Renaissance painters often create the illusion of depth? (Points: 3) They used one-point perspective to create the illusion of depth. They used chiaroscuro to create the illusion of depth. They used sfumato to create the illusion of depth. They used the pyramid configuration to create the illusion of depth. 8. What role did humanism play in Italian High Renaissance art? (Points: 3) Artists depicted religious subjects in earthly settings. Artists downplayed the importance of humans in the world. Artists avoided creating art that had both humans and biblical figures. Artists painted humans larger than biblical figures to show their importance. 9. What Mannerist characteristics does Parmigianino's painting Madonna with the Long Neck exhibit? (Points: 3) The figures appear distanced from the picture plane. The composition of the painting is simple and orderly. The figures are placed within a clearly understandable setting. The figures are elegant and have elongated proportion.

I need help with art? Which complementary colors did Henri Matisse use in The Red Room? (Points : 3) red and green green and pink yellow and orange red and black 2. Which of the following describes the use of the principles of design in Pieter Brueghel the Elder's Return of the Hunters? (Points : 3) radial balance created through the placement of the trees contrast created by placing pale colors next to one another unity created by using similar colors throughout the entire composition emphasis created by placing the most important subject in the center 3. What is aesthetics? (Points : 3) exploring fundamental questions such as "What is art?" and "What is beauty?" determining how an artwork is organized, using the principles of design as a guide describing a work of art based on its period, civilization, and style asking questions about a work of art from a historical perspective 4. Which statement about Velázquez's Las Meninas is based on the interpretation step in the critical analysis process? (Points : 3) "I think Velázquez intended to convey a sense of nobility and honor." "There is a young girl wearing a white dress in this painting." "Velázquez used contrast in light and dark to give figures a sense of depth." "Velázquez painted this work during the Baroque period in Spain." 5. Which statement best describes how Egyptian art and architecture reflects beliefs of the time? (Points : 3) Art and architecture focused on the important role that laborers and craftsmen played in Egyptian civilization. Art and architecture glorified Egyptian royalty and gods to reflect their importance in society. Art and architecture commemorated military heroes, reflecting their high status in Egyptian society. Art and architecture featured many kinds of animals to show their importance in Egyptian civilization. 6. Which of the following conventions did Egyptian artists use in tomb sculptures? (Points : 3) lifelike proportion and anatomy dramatic facial expression and emotion lively poses that entertained the pharaoh's ka forms with no projecting parts that could break 7. Which of the following describes Mesopotamian relief sculpture? (Points : 3) It depicts figures with exaggerated muscles. It depicts a deep sense of space. It is carved in high relief with deep undercutting. It is carved in sunken relief with figures below the surrounding stone. 8. What is a characteristic of Mesopotamian architecture? (Points : 3) painting images onto the surface of sun-dried mud bricks constructing walls of important buildings using marble blocks adding images to walls that depict scenes of everyday life surfacing important buildings with glazed and baked mud bricks 9. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Egyptian Book of the Dead? (Points : 3) the depiction of figures with true-to-life scale, regardless of their status the depiction of figures with body parts in their most recognizable position the depiction of the life and accomplishments of deceased pharaohs the depiction of images and stories about the lives of Egyptian tomb builders 10. Which statement correctly describes the Parthenon in Greece? (Points : 3) Its architectural plan consists of mathematical ratios, symmetry, and proportion. Its design used features of the Ionic order of Classical Greek architecture. Its walls were originally topped by a massive dome, a feature invented by the Greeks. Its columns are carved with relief sculptures inspired by Egyptian temple columns. 11. Which sentence describes a convention of Classical Greek sculpture? (Points : 3) Figures are depicted with idealized beauty and perfect proportions. Figures reflect the Greek belief in the human body as a source of shame. Figures are depicted as true-to-life without idealized features. Figures have dramatic facial expressions and dynamic poses. 12. Which statement describes a characteristic of Classical Greek relief sculpture from the Parthenon frieze? (Points : 3) The story records a series of isolated events in the life of the ruler of Athens. Figures reflect a combination of naturalistic detail and ideal beauty. It is in high relief so that objects are undercut and appear detached from the flat background. Figures have exaggerated proportions that give the sculpture a sense of drama.

I need help with art .. This is just really difficult? 1. Which of the following is a convention that Byzantine artists used in icon paintings? (Points : 3) Artists painted faces and hands with textured colors. Artists added gold backgrounds to signify the wealth of bishops. Artists stylized the clothing and highlighted the folds with gold lines. Artists created figures in realistic settings. 2. Which statement best describes portals in Romanesque cathedrals? (Points : 3) They are carved in high relief, but the overall appearance is flattened. They contain highly realistic sculpture based on Roman artistic conventions. The stories in their sculptures teach people about important Roman myths. Sculptural figures have accurate scale and proportion. 3. Which artistic convention was most important to Gothic artists? (Points : 3) showing figures in an earthly setting communicating a religious message associating mankind with biblical figures depicting figures with lifelike features 4. Which of the following is a characteristic of Gothic stained-glass windows Their complex imagery was intended for the cathedral's bishop to understand. They were an inexpensive yet beautiful way to illuminate a cathedral. They were made by painting pictures and designs on a huge sheet of clear glass. They depict biblical stories and figures that illiterate people could understand. 5. Which statement describes a characteristic of Early Renaissance art? (Points : 3) It depicts the beauty of the human form and nuances of human expression. Figures have unnatural proportion to evoke an emotional response. It focuses on religious subjects because the church was the only patron. Sculpture is connected to an architectural framework for added support. 6. Which sentence best describes a characteristic of paintings by Early Renaissance artist Perugino? (Points : 3) They have a rational, ordered sense of space with no distracting objects. They have little contrast in light and dark, so figures appear flattened. They depict religious figures within a heavenly background. They are made by using oil paint on canvas, which allows for subtle color variations. 7. What convention did Italian High Renaissance painters often use to create the illusion of depth? (Points : 3) chiaroscuro one-point perspective sfumato pyramid configuration 8. What role did humanism play in Italian High Renaissance art? Artists depicted religious subjects in earthly settings. Artists downplayed the importance of humans in the world. Artists avoided creating art that had both humans and biblical figures. Artists painted humans larger than biblical figures to show their importance. 9. What Mannerist characteristics does Parmigianino's painting Madonna with the Long Neck exhibit? The figures appear distanced from the picture plane. The composition of the painting is simple and orderly. The figures are placed within a clearly understandable setting. The figures are elegant and have elongated proportion. 10. How does Tintoretto's The Last Supper reflect Mannerist conventions? (Points : 3) Its figures have natural, relaxed positions. Tintoretto modeled the figures and atmosphere using subtle chiaroscuro. The composition of the painting is complex, and has an off-center perspective. It has a symmetrical composition that is created with one-point perspective. 11. How does Michelangelo's David reflect the influence of Classical Greek and Roman sculpture? (Points : 3) It portrays a figure in Greek mythology. It has a natural, contrapposto pose. It reflects the Greek belief that the human body is sinful. It shows that Renaissance artists did not observe human anatomy. 12. What is one Renaissance characteristic of Michelangelo's Pietà? (Points : 3) It shows the influence of ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian sculpture. It organizes the figures by using the pyramid configuration for a sense of harmony and stability. It depicts the figures with lifelike accuracy, regardless of how unflattering their features may be.

history help please im failing? 1. Flying buttresses, an architectural innovation, served what purpose? A) They were decorative towers outside of a building, designed to help people locate the structure. B) They were positioned toward the top of buildings, to assist in draining water from their roofs. C) They supported building walls from the outside, allowing for higher ceilings and more spacious structures. D) They were large arches inside a structure that allowed ceilings to be built higher. 2. The characteristics of the Gothic architecture style include A) buildings with columns on the interior to support the structure, and frescoes on the exterior walls. B) tall buildings with larger windows allowing in more light. C) exterior walls with Grecian style columns and parapets around a building. D) structures with low ceilings and long, narrow interior hallways. 3. Which of the following would not likely be something portrayed in a medieval tapestry? A) A historical scene B) People doing their daily chores working in the fields C) Mystical beings like unicorns or dragons D) A map of the world 4. Illuminated books produced during the Middle Ages would include which of the following characteristics? A) Block letters printed from the first printing presses B) Large, flowing calligraphy script in the text C) Pictures painted from the stories described in the text D) Precious cut gems attached to the pages to make them glow 5. What is one characteristic of the Middle Age epic form of literature? A) Its subject matter includes wars and heroic soldiers. B) It follows the pattern of five stanzas, with four lines in each stanza. C) It includes stories of peasants and the events in their daily lives. D) It tends to be a short passage, no longer than a paragraph. 6. Which of the following describes a characteristic of the romance poems in the Middle Ages? A) The concept of divine right to marry a person B) The idea of a code of honor for knights, known as chivalry C) The flowing language of the poems recorded in Latin D) The conflicts within the story between a knight and his lord 7. What was one important effect of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales on the Middle Ages? A) Its illuminated script inspired others throughout Europe to begin practicing this art. B) It encouraged other writers of the day to write stories of love and romance. C) It helped expand the use of English as a written language in England. D) It changed the way people in the Middle Ages viewed religion and the afterlife. 8. In what way did alchemists in the Middle Ages influence science? A) Through heating different kinds of materials they discovered different chemical reactions. B) Through the creation of precious metals, the status of alchemists increased. C) The practices of alchemists did not encourage other people to want to study science. D) They were able to assemble one of the first versions of the periodic table. 9. What new approach did Thomas Aquinas advocate for understanding truth in the world? A) He felt that faith was the main path to understanding truth. B) He argued that both faith and reason were needed to understand truth. C) He thought that truth could be discovered through a consensus of university lecturers. D) He believed that logic was the way to discover truth. 10. What was one result that came from universities in the Middle Ages? A) Skilled debaters who contributed to the governments of the time B) People who better understand local economics because of their business studies C) A new class of educated people that shared common experiences D) An increase in the number of monks joining local monasteries

Penn Foster art appreciation- 007113: Questions 1–20: Select the one best answer to each question.? EXAMINATION NUMBER 00711300 1. To the Hopi and Zuni of the American Southwest, a Kachina was a/an A. holy man or shaman. B. living spirit. C. herbal medicine. D. musical instrument. 2. The term Hellenistic is associated with A. art or architecture produced in Athens. B. art influenced by the forms and designs of the Age of Pericles. C. European art after the fall of the Roman Empire. D. the impact of the Greek Empire founded by Alexander the Great. 3. The Scream, painted by Edward Munch, has become a cliché because it A. has been trivialized in ads and cartoons. B. has been shown in so many art galleries. C. no longer evokes any emotional resonance. D. represents the violence of the modern world. 4. The painting Venus of Urbino, by Titian, is most notable for its A. symmetry. C. sensuality. B. symbolism. D. texture. 5. Which of the following best illustrates radial symmetry? A. A soup can C. Your face in a mirror B. A snowflake D. A perfect sphere 6. Concrete was an important material in the architecture of A. Rome. C. Greece. B. Mesopotamia. D. Egypt. 7. Among the Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest, Kokopelli was a A. sacred chamber in the ground. B. ceremonial basket. C. figure of a dancing piper. D. food prepared for celebration. 8. Which of the following is a secondary color? A. Blue C. Red B. Yellow D. Green 9. In The Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna Cerami, painted by Jan van Eyck, the symmetry we may observe is primarily _______ symmetry. A. mirror C. dynamic B. symbolic D. illusionary 10. The purpose of The Lady of Shallot, a painting by Waterhouse, was to illustrate a/an A. Greek poem. B. Roman myth. C. Arthurian legend. D. Christian parable. 11. Which of the following phrases best characterizes the art of Minoan Crete? A. Blissful and otherworldly C. Joyful and life affirming B. Rigid and formal D. Somber and realistic 12. Regarding purposes for creating art, Liberty Leading the People is an example of A. representing the sacred. C. playful decoration. B. recording an ancient myth. D. social commentary. 13. In a painting, the techniques of chiaroscuro are intended to produce _______ texture. A. visual C. virtual B. imaginary D. literal 14. The aesthetic impulse is the tendency of people to A. respond to beauty. C. create art. B. appreciate art. D. choose order over disorder. 15. To produce a tint of the color green, you should add A. a secondary color. C. a tertiary color. B. black. D. white. 16. Two colors are _______ when they’re directly across from each other on the color wheel and share no common colors. A. conflicting C. complementary B. supplemental D. blended 17. The earliest of the Greek architectural orders was A. Ionic. C. Mycenaean. B. Doric. D. Corinthian. 18. The word aesthetic comes from Greek and means A. artistic sensitivity. C. the perception of beauty. B. art for art’s sake. D. creating beauty. 19. When we’re attracted to a work of art because it makes us feel happy, sad, or calm and peaceful, we’re experiencing A. the artistic impulse. C. an aesthetic judgment. B. harmony. D. emotional resonance. 20. Using the rule of thirds to evaluate the composition of a well-crafted painting, the eye should be attracted to A. one or more points of interest. B. the top of the painting. C. the midpoint of the composition. D. the lighter values in the painting.