Category: Design

  • Torso of “Priest-King”, Mohenjo-Daro, C. 2000-1900 Bce

    Ancient Indus rulers unlike most ancient urban societies rulers did not glorify their power using erected monuments. They set their rulers apart through symbols of power and wealth. They used rare materials, carved seals with writing and animal symbols, stone seals, and also ornaments. The shape and form, texture, value and light, color features of…

  • Toronto Downtown Landscape

    Table of Contents Introduction Study methodology Description of the landscape Theory on the landscape interpretation The past of downtown Toronto landscape The present landscape of Downtown Toronto The future of Downtown Toronto’s landscape Conclusion Works Cited Introduction This research is aimed at interpreting the landscape of downtown Toronto in relation to how it has evolved…

  • Vernacular Architecture and Housing in Kish Island

    The suitability of any literary publication is gauged by the impact it makes to the target audience. To achieve the key objective of this task, the authors have discussed the key aspects related to developing economic and social architectural solutions with succinctness at all levels. The growth of the number of tourists visiting Kish Island…

  • Comparing Architecture of Los Angeles City

    Lost Angeles, better known as the City of Los Angeles, is regarded as the second most densely populated city in the United States. Recognized as the business center, as well as the most culturally diverse city, Los Angeles is famous for its rich social, political, and cultural life. It is also the place of the…

  • Alvar Aalto: Modern Architecture

    Table of Contents Introduction Alvar Aalto’s life and contributions to the Architectural world Conclusion References Introduction This paper focuses on an architect of the 20th century, Alvar Aalto. Hugo Alvar Hendrick Aalto was born in Kuortane, western Finland on 3rd February 1898, at a time when Finland was still part of Russia. He is one…

  • Preference of Prefab Over Other Methods

    Research confirms that that prefab methods of building “have become a real shot” and could provide a means to “mass-produce high-quality housing” (Drueding, Meghan, Maynard and Hutchins, 2005). Prefabricated building methods have several advantages over traditional stick-built methods of construction. There are a number of reasons why prefab homes are the preferred choice of the…

  • Conversion From Functional to Cellular Layout

    Table of Contents Introduction Background information Cellular Layout Cellular Manufacturing Today Essential Components for Success Functional layout Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The layout design requires in-depth decision-making based on various factors which with affect production efficiency. Although creating plant layouts has been performed by manufacturing and industrial engineers for decades, no one set formula or…

  • The Camper Showroom in Shanghai

    Table of Contents Introduction The camper showroom in Shanghai Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Nowadays there are a plenty of materials and technologies allowing making design a masterpiece of art. However, modern design goes beyond the frameworks of the art value. It is also aimed at making the premises useful and appropriate for the modern activities.…

  • Green Roof: Types, Components, Pros & Cons

    Table of Contents Introduction Types of green roofs Components of a green roof Advantages of extensive and intensive green roofs Disadvantages Benefits Conclusion Works Cited Introduction A green roof is a roof that is partially or wholly covered with a growing medium to absorb rainwater, creating a natural habitat for organisms, and creating an aesthetic…

  • Design Principles in Oldest Art

    Principles of Design Principles of design are instinctive elements that guide artists in making decisions on the look and nature of any piece of art. The first part of the essay summarizes unity and variety, balance and rhythm as key principles of design. Unity makes a work of art have a sense of oneness. This…