Category: Design

I have recently had a chance to take a look at the famous Niels and Mellie Esperson Buildings. Its construction was completed in 1941 and now it is regarded as one of the most famous attractions in Houston (Reynolds 131). This architectural complex can be discussed in connection with the topics raised during the class,…

The focus of designs of facilities has shifted form the traditional methods and now it is dictated by the needs of both the users and residents. The needs may include health conditions. The designs are created to suit supportive and efficient staff performance in addition to reducing stress among visitors and residents. Other aims include…

The United Arab Emirates comprises of a diverse and multi-cultural society. The society culture rotates around Islam religion, Bedouin culture, and the Arabs tradition. Due to the fact that society is a cosmopolitan, it enjoys a diverse and vibrant culture. Architecture in UAE was basically a vernacular form of style. Vernacular architecture is a type…

Background of the Study Graphics design can be considered the combination of technological processes with creative thinking in order to produce an output that is visually appealing to the required target audience (Halliday, 2012). What must be understood though is that while a student can effectively and efficiently reproduce what is taught in regards to…

Everyone desires to use least time possible and achieve high efficiency in accomplishing any task. Human labor often fails to achieve such desires due to poor time management skills and inherent nature of suffering exhaustion while trying to accomplish tasks. To cater for flaws in human nature, human beings have embarked on manufacturing and using…

The magazine “Ceramics Monthly” contains an article called “Gesture in Drawing and Form” by Mel Griffin and it shows how a drawing is being made on a household item. I chose this article because it shows how to make a unique design on a regular plate. As a lot of people do not have close…

Egypt, and especially Cairo, experienced the era of economic and cultural prosperity during the Fatimids, as evidenced by works of art from that period. The most visible legacy of Fatimids was the transformation of Egypt (during the time of Islamization and economic exploitation) into a major center of Islamic culture. However, Fatimid art touched other…

Paul Rand was born in the year 1914 and died in the year 1996. He became very popular for his exceptional skills in graphic design (Meggs & Purvis, 2011). He joined the Pratt Institute in the late 1920’s and graduated in the year 1932. Thereafter, he joined the Parsons School of Design. Rand completed his…

Table of Contents Summary The Initiative’s Relevance to Facilities Management Interesting Aspects Strengths and Weaknesses Work Cited Summary The author of the article called A LEED-Inspired Model for Landscapes, Robert Nieminen explores the environmental issues related to the design of landscapes. The author begins by making a statement that LEED rating and certification systems facilitated…

Table of Contents The Main Characteristics, Intensions, and Cultural Values Investigating the Usability and Credibility of Primary Sources Analyzing the Taj Mahal Analyzing the Qa’aba (Kaaba) Conclusion Reference List The Main Characteristics, Intensions, and Cultural Values Taj Mahal.Taj Mahal is considered to be the heart India, and the masterpiece of Persian Architecture (Shah Jaham, 1632).…