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Papers On Architecture & Design
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Grace Slick, ‘White Rabbit’ and its Meaning in the ‘60s
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This 5 page paper offers a glimpse into the history of Jefferson Airplane singer and 1960s psychedelic icon Grace Slick, while exploring the impact and meaning of one of her greatest hits, “White Rabbit.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Mtgslick.rtf.
Greek Polis: Archeology
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11 pages in length. Greek polis, also known as city-state, was instrumental in establishing a sense of existence and purpose for myriad societies that followed. When assessing this importance, it is important for the student to take into consideration the influence of archeological aspects in order to fully appreciate the magnitude of such historical contribution. Archeology has played an integral role in determining the essence of the Greek polis, such as what it represented to the inhabitants, how the city-state survived amidst various challenges and struggles, as well as ascertains many social and cultural components. The writer discusses how the ancient relics, artifacts, structures and architecture play an integral role in determining not only how the Greek polis functioned but also how it served as an consequential reference to the historical timeline. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCpolis.wps
GREEK REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE AND THE 19TH CENTURY
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This paper examines the concept of revival architecture in the United States between 1820 and 1860. The style of architecture used was based on that used in ancient Greece, and the paper describes what the various styles were and the impact of revival architecture had on 20th century buildings as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTrevarch.rtf
High Strength Alloy Steels
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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. This is turn is followed by information regarding high strength low alloy steels. The paper finishes with a section titled 'steels for strength' which discusses strength steel in general. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Steel.wps
High-tech Used in Architecture as a Statement of 'New Modernity.'
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This 12 page paper explores 'new' modernty in architecture, through first examining historical precedents, and then present examples in Canada, Yemen, and Australa. New modernity encompasses hgh technology with design which and nurture and sustain the human community, and requires assimilation and re-thinking of the past rather than simply discarding it. Bibliography lists sources.
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Filename: BBtechmod.rtf
Historic Preservation and Restoration: Chicago and Philadelphia
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A 5 page examination of historic preservation and the restoration of buildings in Chicago and Philadelphia. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAchph.rtf
History of Early Inner-City Architecture In New York
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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 design. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Lifearch.wps
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