Category: Design 480

Preserving the memory of past events for new generations is essential, but there is also the question of how to do it. Traditional History classes might not be suit the childrens needs, as they are used to highly interactive spaces. A solution arrives in the form of websites that offer a virtual historical experience for…

Introduction Power is a critical resource and a requisite ingredient for industrial as well as general socioeconomic development of a society. Its availability, accessibility and affordability determine a countrys economic growth and development rate. This in turn directly impacts upon the cost and standards of living of the people in a country. In reality, the…

This essay will focus on the creation or development of human interfaces that are deemed to further reduce the gap that exists between computers and human beings. The focus will be on adaptive architecture and computation in the development and design of architecture and buildings. Adaptive architecture involves the use of technology to create architectural…

Table of Contents Introduction Architectural Heritage Architectural Policies Economy Public Opinion Conclusion References Introduction Architecture has been evolving over the centuries in accordance with political, cultural, and social aspects of society. Concomitant evolution of architecture with various facets of society implies that, architecture is an integral component of political, social, and cultural spheres that have…

Enterprise Resource Planning refers to an approach or process implemented with a prime objective of merging all the departments and business functions within an organization into a single integrated computer system that meets the information units of every business unit within the organization (Alexis, 2007). The outcome of Enterprise Architecture for ERP systems is a…

Introduction In the contemporary world, the topics of climate change and sustainable living become more and more relevant. One of the main reasons for that is the fact that because of constant technological advancement and the appearance of new developments people see a chance to make their lives better, more convenient, and beneficial. In simple…

Data visualization, or the use of charts and other graphics to present data, is a powerful tool for conveying information to an audience. However, not everyone knows how to get the most out of this tool. By staying focused on the specific goals of each presentation, emphasizing critical information, avoiding unnecessary embellishments, and removing chart…

In the video Secrets of the Parthenon, the narrator is talking about the reconstruction efforts of the symbol of Western Civilization, the Greek temple of Parthenon. The process of reconstruction is not easy since every element of the temple is unique, with individual characteristics and inimitable curved design. The main difficulties the restoration effort is…

Antonio SantElias style and its impact on Charles-Édouard Jeannerets urban vision When speaking about urban vision of Antonio SantElia, some important components of the architects futuristic perception must be highlighted. First of all, it should be pointed out that the peculiar feature of SantElias design is the so-called autonomy of constructions. In other words, the…

Abstract In many residential houses, natural ventilation has been used as the best way to arrest fire related issues. On the contrary, there are better ways in which ventilation could be achieved in such situations. As a matter of fact, Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) may just be a better way to take care of such…