Academic papers on Art & Architecture

High Strength Alloy Steels
A 12 page paper discussing some essential qualities of steel, and more especially, high strength alloy steels. A section on tool steel is included followed by a descriptive section on iron-based superalloys which are essential to steel strength....
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The Competitive Environment of the Fiberglass Industry
This 6 page paper assesses the fiberglass industry, in particular the companies that produce fiberglass insulation for residential and commercial buildings, and considers the nature of the business market. This paper assesses the competitive...
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Managing Temporary Construction Workers
A 6 page paper analyzing the special problems of managing construction teams composed of both permanent and temporary workers. Temporary employment is the fastest-growing of all employment sectors as a greater percentage of positions are filled with...
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Part-Time Labor Market / Construction Industry
This 15 page research paper explores the world of part-time employment. The paper discusses the issue of part-time work in general and provides information related to employment in different countries. The essay then emphasizes the labor market in...
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Risk Dynamics In Construction Projects
This 8 page paper discusses different aspects of construction site risks. Statistics are provided regarding proportion of job-related injuries and deaths which are slowly decreasing. The steps needed to write a safety plan are also offered....
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Global TransPark Airport Design
A 10 page paper presenting the narrative for the design of a new international airport. Included in the discussion are the topics of site selection, benefits to the community, funding of construction, gate set up options with the classic 'V' chosen,...
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Design / Build In The Construction Industry -- A Cost-Saving Structure
An 11 page paper that provides an overview of the design/build strategy as it relates to the roles of owner, contractor, engineer, construction manager and architect. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Design Theory / Textbook Review
11 pages in length. A chapter by chapter analysis of a textbook on Design Theory. Technology, depth, rhetoric, ethics, and more are examined both in summary & evaluation.
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Architecture Theory And Criticism: Recent Trends And Developments
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...
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Construction Work In The Mid 19th Century
The 19th century presented itself as a time of extensive growth and change for the United States. With the frontier constantly expanding, construction was on the rise. This 4 page report looks at the job and lifestyle of mid-19th century...
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History of Early Inner-City Architecture In New York
A 10 page that provides an overview of the history of architecture in New York City, with a focus on the book Low Life, by Luc Sante. This paper reflects upon architecture as it relates to urban planning and the implications of early architectural...
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Married Student Dormitories at Harvard University / The Architecture Of Jose Luis Sert, 1962-1964
A 10 page paper that reflects the basic structure, design and architecture of the Married Student Dormitories at Harvard University, designed by Jose Luis Sert and built in 1962-1964. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Art of Adolf Loos and the Modern Philosophy of Austerism
A 7 page paper that analyzes four Adolf Loos cites compared to the Modern philosophy of austerism. Loos used contradictory styles, although he said ornamentation is a crime. Some of his work was ornate by today's terminology as he worked in marble...
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Daniel Burnham & Edward Bennett / Their Impact on Chicago
This 5 page report discusses the impact of Burnham and Bennett on the architecture and plan of Chicago at the turn of the century and how that plan has continued to be recognized as a major contribution in the design and planning of a modern city....
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Space Syntax Theory & Islamic Architecture
This 6 page paper defines and addresses the use of space syntax theory, particularly in respect to Islamic towns. This architectural tool is explored and compared to other theories used in the field. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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