Architecture for the Home of an Irish-Japanese Family in Hawaii
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This 5 page report discusses the design of a home based on certain architectural principles that also represent the idea of a building to be similar to that of the human body -- roof as backbone, inner area as belly, porch as head, and so on. Aspects of Japanese, Irish, and Oceania design are incorporated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWirijap.rtf

Architecture from the Federalist Period:
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This 4 page paper highlights how the architecture of the Federalist period very much reflected the growing nationalism of the era even though it was so heavily influenced by neo-classical elements. This paper highlights the works of Thomas Jefferson, Charles Bulfinch, and Thomas Thornton as examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSFedper.rtf

Architecture in 2023
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This 10 page paper is written as if the year is 2023 and the major changes in the building industry and role of the architect are being reviewed. Changes included are an increase in the use of technology, changes in design style, new material availability and an increased demand for environmental concerns.
Filename: TEarct23.rtf

Architecture Of Little Rock's Capitol Building
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5 pages in length. The current Arkansas State Capitol Building, located in Little Rock, took the place of the state's first capitol just past the turn of the twentieth century. Reflecting the best of Greek Revival architecture, the old building gave way to an exact replica of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., where the architectural feel turned significantly more modest than its historical counterpart. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCLilRk.rtf

Architecture of Western Civilization
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5 pages. This paper will give an overall view of the evolution of architecture in western civilization. There are of course countless styles and attributes to architecture of the western civilization. They are far too numerous to mention in this size of research paper but the general overall view is well researched and makes for an excellent synopsis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAarcev.rtf

Architecture Theory And Criticism: Recent Trends And Developments
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An 8 page paper discussing the definition of 'modern' and relating architecture to social theory. Works by Marshall Berman, Kate Nesbitt, Diane Ghirardo, Thomas Dutton and Hussan Fathy are discussed. Despite raising the ire of architectural purists, these authors, over the objections of those not sharing their populist views and preferring to keep architecture in the realm of art and elitism rather than that of practical usefulness and a means of enhancing the quality of life for much of the world's population, understand that they are taking highly unpopular views with both conservatives and purists. In the defense of the rights of the world's peoples and faith that architecture can indeed meet the challenge, they all fully welcome the conflict they invite with their truths. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Thcrit.wps

Architecture, Practice And Management
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This 6 page paper looks at architecture, practice and management and considers this in the context of changing context for practices by looking at reviewing a major influence on the profession; the need for an holistic approach to then entire construction industry in order to increase value and efficiency. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEarchdev.rtf

Architecture/Use of Space
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An 8 page research paper that examines some of the principles governing the use of space in architectural design. The writer discusses the "language" of architecture and the psychological needs for security, stimulation and identity from the structure in which we live. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khusespa.rtf

ARE VALUES, OBJECTIVES
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This 5 page paper discusses, in architectural terms whether values can be the same thing as objectives. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBvalues.rtf