Category: Design

  • Rotunda at the University of Virginian

    A drawing by Paul Berry (1988) of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia shows the elevation and the first-floor plan, which is a redrawing of the original design sketches by Thomas Jefferson. The Rotunda at the University of Virginian was designed by Thomas Jefferson, which construction had begun in 1822 and ended the year…

  • The Architectural Significance of Pantheon Dome

    Table of Contents Description Analysis of Architecture of Pantheon Analysis of the Structure of Pantheon The Dome’s Interior Designs Oculus The Cylindrical Base of the Dome Door Entrance and Altar Conclusion and Evaluation Works Cited Fig 1: The Architectural Significance of Pantheon Dome (Amin 1). Description About Pantheon The Pantheon is a Roman temple located…

  • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, SUDS

    Table of Contents Aim Definition of sustainable system (SUDS) SUDS Components Design criteria for SUDS components SUDS Selection Source Control Minimizing Water Treatment through SUDS Conclusion References Aim The aim of this project is to conduct a detailed discussion on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and available sustainable drainage techniques that can be made integral…

  • Summary of “The City in Pieces” Text by Victor Burgin

    The text under analysis is an attempt to examine several ideas in the sphere of architecture through the evaluation of different meanings during different periods. The author of the text chooses the city of Naples that “rises where the sea meets cliff” (Burgin 104) as the main subject of the word to describe it from…

  • UAE University New Campus

    Table of Contents Project Overview Funding and Payments Risk Assessment Organizational Strategy The Reasons for Project Selection Project Key Features, Personal View on Project Risks, and Success Issues Arising from PPP / PFI Schemes Works Cited Project Overview The aim of the project is to develop the plan of the student campus within the frames…

  • The Anaheim Memorial Medical Centre: Floor Plan

    Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for adopting the floor plan Recommendations for future floor plan Lessons learnt from designing the floor plan Conclusion References Floor plan for emergency room at Anaheim Memorial Medical Centre Introduction An Emergency Room is essential in any hospital. This is because it handles urgent medical situations ranging from car accidents,…

  • Dubai Mall vs. Abu Dhabi Central Market Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction Architecture and Construction Project Summary Conclusion References Introduction The United Arab Emirates has experienced rapid development through the building and construction of state-of-the-art buildings and skyscrapers (Abravanel, 2001). Just over 10 years ago, downtown Dubai did not have many buildings. The streets were open and the area was verse. However, from…

  • Life Cycle Assessments of Flooring Cover Materials

    Introduction Everyone has their own choices of materials when it comes to their own house or office. Different factors are considered while selecting the flooring materials. Today, one of the most important factors that are taken into consideration is the impact of building materials on the environment and human health. Every person an architect, an…

  • Finite Difference Solution to Dam seepage Problems

    Table of Contents Introduction Measures of seepage control Conclusion References Introduction There are seepage problems which are found in the application of the civil engineering. The nonlinear numbering systems can be useful in finding the free-surface which provides a hindrance to the flow boundaries. This can incorporate the finite difference method that has an adaptive…

  • Modern Architecture in the United Arab Emirates

    Table of Contents Introduction Dubai Architecture Modern Buildings in United Arab Emirates Conclusion References Introduction Modern architecture is a broad term which has been used to refer to works of architecture which were developed from the 20th century. There is no specific definition of modern architecture considering the vastness of the architectural field. However, from…