the “art of building” (baukunst) of mies van der
... I analyzed this relationship without knowing that Mies had actually possessed Lao-tzu’s books. I intuitively related Lao-tzu’s voids with Mies’ later buildings, as they had long reminded Far Easterners of the sentiment transmitted by Lao-tzu’s voids. Stimulated by my interest in analyzing the link ...
... I analyzed this relationship without knowing that Mies had actually possessed Lao-tzu’s books. I intuitively related Lao-tzu’s voids with Mies’ later buildings, as they had long reminded Far Easterners of the sentiment transmitted by Lao-tzu’s voids. Stimulated by my interest in analyzing the link ...
Mitigation of Motions of Tall
... carries the anticipated lifetime loads. In this sense, a structure may be designed to meet some functional purpose without any regard for the human element; however, this element becomes a critical component in high-rise construction. With increasing height, often accompanied by increased flexibilit ...
... carries the anticipated lifetime loads. In this sense, a structure may be designed to meet some functional purpose without any regard for the human element; however, this element becomes a critical component in high-rise construction. With increasing height, often accompanied by increased flexibilit ...
San Francisco`s Earthquake Risk - Department of Building Inspection
... detail in this report. However, it is important to note that San Francisco has already taken great strides to reduce its earthquake risk. If the City continues these efforts in the decades to come, the damage expected in future earthquakes will decrease. As an example, the City’s program requiring r ...
... detail in this report. However, it is important to note that San Francisco has already taken great strides to reduce its earthquake risk. If the City continues these efforts in the decades to come, the damage expected in future earthquakes will decrease. As an example, the City’s program requiring r ...
Section 3: Historic Context -Town Planning
... In addition to the grid system of streets bounded by the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers on the east, transportation networks also influenced the development and physical character of Manhattan. In particular, Bluemont Avenue, which initially led to Blue Mont College and later the agricultural college, s ...
... In addition to the grid system of streets bounded by the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers on the east, transportation networks also influenced the development and physical character of Manhattan. In particular, Bluemont Avenue, which initially led to Blue Mont College and later the agricultural college, s ...
Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance
... A clearly visible warning sign not less than 8" by 10", with the first two words printed in 50-point bold type and the remaining words in at least 30-point type: "Earthquake Warning. This is a soft story building with a soft, weak, or open front ground floor. You may not be safe inside or near such ...
... A clearly visible warning sign not less than 8" by 10", with the first two words printed in 50-point bold type and the remaining words in at least 30-point type: "Earthquake Warning. This is a soft story building with a soft, weak, or open front ground floor. You may not be safe inside or near such ...
Heritage Buildings and Precincts (PDF 515.3 KB)
... City. The precinct comprises of homogeneous streetscapes, with nearly all the houses, including those not in the bungalow style, similar in scale, setback and materials. Although there are many examples of this housing style throughout the municipality they are generally relatively scattered or in g ...
... City. The precinct comprises of homogeneous streetscapes, with nearly all the houses, including those not in the bungalow style, similar in scale, setback and materials. Although there are many examples of this housing style throughout the municipality they are generally relatively scattered or in g ...
Guidelines for New Construction and Alterations to Historic Buildings
... direction of the rooflines - does it match other roofs or is it at odds with other buildings on the street? - ; and the positioning of features such as porches or especially garages. Modern garages should be hidden from general view and not form a prominent feature of a new house in a historic distr ...
... direction of the rooflines - does it match other roofs or is it at odds with other buildings on the street? - ; and the positioning of features such as porches or especially garages. Modern garages should be hidden from general view and not form a prominent feature of a new house in a historic distr ...
Architecture of Chennai
Chennai architecture is a confluence of many architectural styles. From ancient Dravidian temples built by the Pallavas, to the Indo-Saracenic style (pioneered in Madras) of the colonial era, to 20th-century steel and chrome of skyscrapers. Chennai has a colonial core in the port area, surrounded by progressively newer areas as one travels away from the port, punctuated with old temples, churches and mosques.As of 2014, Chennai city, within its corporation limits covering 426 sq km, has about 625,000 buildings, of which about 35,000 are multi-storied (with four and more floors). Of these, nearly 19,000 are designated as commercial ones.