Montreal is called for Mount Royal, a triple-peaked hill in the city’s centre, which sits on an island in the Saint Lawrence River. The cobblestone lanes of Old Montreal, where there are over 50 National Historic Sites of Canada, bear witness to the city’s past as a French colony. Montreal recently hosted the 1967 National […]
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Definition Founded in 1893 by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie School or Prairie style of architecture began in Oak Park, Chicago. This bold and new approach to domestic architecture was inspired by the broad and flat landscape in America’s Midwest. Prairie house design lay the cornerstone for modern architecture. This style of house architecture is
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Introduction Sandy golden beaches, tropical forests, and perennial rivers with paddy terrains in sultry heat create a satisfying canvas of the great Southeast Asian region. One can easily distinguish as well as picture SEA, consisting of many early civilizations of the world, not only because of the great heritage these treasure but also the culture
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What is Sacred Space? Whether man-made or derived from nature, Sacred Space connects us to a reality that transcends fear. A sea, a forest, a rising or setting sun can define “sacred”. But people can create a place to preserve and spread the best within us beyond the world that inevitably threatens and upsets us.
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Most of us love being creative especially when it comes to designing our homes, offices, or any desirable space. Decorating and remodeling bring joy to many people as they get to incorporate their own personal touches and ideas into the space. While not everyone can afford to give their homes a makeover instantly, we still
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Introduction The Great Mosque of Algiers or the grand mosque of Algiers, locally known as Djamaâ el Djazaïr is an exemplary model of contemporary mosque design. In 2008, a German firm, KSP Engel Architects, and KREBS+KIEFER International were awarded the design and planning contract for this large mosque complex in the presence of German Chancellor
What is the need for safer streets? Every year, many people become victims of crime, ranging from small and relatively insignificant incidents of theft or vandalism to the other extreme, murder. Those who are victims of criminal acts suffer, to greater or lesser degrees, and that victimization can profoundly impact a person’s mental and physical
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Introduction The built environment has long inspired social responsibility and the need to enhance society. Theories are ideas, thoughts and contemplations thought meticulously with the application of science and current or future technologies. Many conceptual urban planning theories have been developed over a period to further think about their application. There are many urban planning
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Have you ever wondered what happens to the historic structures which are not famous enough or are not important tourist destinations? Why do they exist? What makes them important? When you take a walk around any urban or suburban area where there is often a lack of space you will also find numerous historic buildings
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Housing in Volcanic Zones The first thing that people think about volcanic damage is fire damage because of lava. Mudslide damage, floods, and ashes are the most damaging in buildings. Volcanic eruptions of one of the most potent and damaging natural calamities. It also triggers a Domino effect of other disasters. Dust and ashes in
