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Write a post in first person addressing your struggle with the reading materials. Write about what you don’t understand, or what you half-understand, or how the material connects to the previous week, or what about the material fascinates you and why. You must address all the readings, but you don’t have to do it equally. You can problematize or extend or complexify the material.

Paper details: Write a 600-word (minimum) post in first person addressing your struggle with the reading materials. Write about what you don’t understand, or what you half-understand, or how the material connects to the previous week, or what about the material fascinates you and why. You must address all the readings, but you don’t have […]

Choose 3 of the genres (Expository Writing, Proposal, Critique). Discuss any 3 you wish—perhaps those that seem most commonly used in your field (architecture), that interest you the most, or that seem most important and significant to your field (architecture). Use examples of those kinds of writing form the field

Deeper Analysis— Choose 3 of the genres (Expository Writing, Proposal, Critique). Then write 300-400 words on each of those 3. Choose any 3 you wish—perhaps those that seem most commonly used in your field (architecture), that interest you the most, or that seem most important and significant to your field (architecture). Use examples of those […]

Describe the subject matter. What is it all about? Are there recognizable images or sounds?

Describe the event without using value words such as “beautiful” or “ugly.”: Describe the elements of the work(s) (i.e., line movement, light, space). This is a chance to use your vocabulary, if applicable. How do the elements of the work combine together? Describe the technical qualities of the work(s) (i.e., tools, materials, instruments). Describe the […]

What are the key terms or concepts the author uses to describe the issues, and how are these terms defined? You may list these with the definition the author gives, or if there is no definition, look it up.

Rykwert Chapter 2: Reading summaries should consist of two or two paragraphs and should include responses to the following questions: 1. What are the main issues the author addresses in the reading? What are the main point(s) the author argues? 2. What kinds of evidence does the author use to support the argument? 3. What […]

How do you think photography has impacted the world and changed the way we see ourselves? What are some of the positive as well as negative consequences of photography?

1. Some scholars believe Paleolithic cave paintings were made to serve utilitarian functions, as opposed to being purely artistic expressions. That is, they stressed usefulness over beauty, and function (or communication) over expression. Others disagree.What are some of the theories as to their creation, significance, and use? Why do youthink they were created? What do […]

Discuss the transformation of the step pyramid design into the better known smooth-sided version. What changes in the culture and the pharaoh’s job description caused changes in the design?

In a 300-500 word essay, discuss the transformation of the step pyramid design into the better known smooth-sided version. What changes in the culture and the pharaoh’s job description caused changes in the design?

Discuss,Who commission edit?,Who was/were the architect/s and contractors (if known)?,What was its original function? (don’t focus on the current use of the building),How does it relate to its historical context, i.e. neighboring buildings or urban elements such as streets, squares, parks or transport?

3To Get Started:Read the sources relevant to your building posted on Canvas (you will find extracts from Philip Goad, Melbourne Architecture and an article on the Syme tomb). Further sources suggested for historical research are listed on the Canvas..Brainstorming questions –historical research When looking at photographs of your building and undertaking the research. Ask yourself:•When […]

Discuss which estimating method was chosen and justify why this was chosen, also describe how this method was used in the early-stage construction cost estimate with emphasis on the availability and assumptions made at the time of preparing the estimate.

• Introduction and brief project scenario (suggested around 500 words) You may develop the scenario further from the project details given in Column 2 in Table 1. Please discuss which project was chosen on the left side of the column • Preliminary estimating method adopted in preparing the early stage construction cost estimate (suggested around […]

Analyse the current literature on the issues and causes of the UK construction skills shortage.

Analyse the current literature on the issues and causes of the UK construction skills shortage. Research previously implemented solutions and frameworks and analysis their effect. The potential effects of Brexit on the UKs construction skills shortage Develop solutions for SME construction companies to tackle the construction skills shortage through Identification of key methods. Evaluate how […]