...Architecture Roman Batterberry Arts/100 January 22, 2013 Lisa Turner Architecture The Daniels & Fisher Tower in Denver, Colorado is 5 Elements of Architecture The Daniels & Fisher Tower uses five of the ten elements of architecture to create quite a notable building. These five elements are expressed in the buildings materials, the architect’s use of lines and repetition, how the building balances astatically, and the tower’s scale. Material This tower is constructed on top of a 24 foot thick concrete base. The tower is erected by a steel skeleton and is faced with “blond brick and creamy terra-cotta”. This healthy base and firm skeleton contribute to the firmness of this building. The four faces of the tower have Seth Thomas clocks, all with arms measuring six feet long. There is, finally, a 2.5 ton bell in the top two stories of the tower. Line As with any tower, the majority of the lines draw the audience’s eyes up from the bottom to the top. The majority of the tower’s lines are vertical, with a subtle horizontal contrast from the lines of windows on the faces. Just below the clock, the architect constructed a prominate horizontal line. This horizontal line appears due to an observation deck like platform. This floor only stops the vertical sides of the building for only 2 or 3 stories before another horizontal line. These two parallel horizontal lines create a box-like shape that dramatically stopping the eye’s move upward to draw attention...
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...The main reason The Burj Dubai tower works and allows its occupants to be comfortable lies in its structural design to deal with the main problems such as the wind load, the physical strength of the building and of course the elevator design needed for such a large structure. The Burj Dubai, situated in Dubai, will soon be the tallest building in the world, bypassing the previous record holder, the Taipei 101 by almost 290 metres giving it an astonishing 800 metre height. With over 2700 feet, designing and constructing such a vast building has given significant challenges to engineers and designers alike. Since the building can hold up to 35,000 people at once, it is essential that it is strong, comfortable and able to move people up and down it at a steady rate. This essay will explore how the designers and engineers went about solving these issues. One of the key problems the engineers had to overcome was effect of the wind load and how it would affect the building motions due to the extraordinary height of the tower. Wind load is something that must be taken into account for all buildings, but obviously the wind velocity increases the higher you go and since the structure is over 800 metres tall, there is guaranteed to be a large wind force acting on the building. Three different engineering firms: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill who were all working on the project, hired the RWDI (Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.) a wind and environmental engineering firm to conduct wind studies...
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...Seven Wonders of 21st Century Architecture You may not be able to name them all, but most people have at least heard of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Here’s a list with links: Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria . Of the seven, only the Pyramid remains, the rest we know of only through historic documents.[1] There have been other “7 Wonders” lists and in 2007, the Swiss government sponsored a project to create a new list, with selections made by popular vote. Over 100 million votes were cast, and the new 7 Wonders were announced as follows: Chichen Itza (the Yucatan, Mexico pyramid), Christ the Redeemer (Brazil’s enormous statue of Jesus), Colosseum (Rome’s arena of Gladiators),Great Wall of China (you can see it from space!),Machu Picchu (ancient city built on an unbelievably high mountain top in Peru),Petra (Jordan’s city cut directly into the side of a stone mountain ),and the Taj Mahal (India’s majestic temple/mausoleum).[2] But my final Cyber Journey of the semester started not as a stroll through history, but as a trip into the future of arts and Architecture with a look at another “7 Wonders” list – The 7 New Wonders of the 21st Century [3], as selected by Architecture, an online review published by the website Quazen. With no further ado, here are the 7: * Millau Viaduct http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct ...
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...Building the Burj Khalifa: Main: Chronological order 200 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing: air conditioning (temperature), 300 Safety – (getting everyone out) refuge rooms 300 Elevators– mention of transition from steam to motor and latched systems and electrical brakes and coping with load 100 Spire 100 Maintenance - Broadcast and communications floors, Mechanical Floors Conc: How it has progressed engineering and enabled more (buttress structure). Future plans – The kingdom Tower in Saudi (1km into the sky) Building potential: Space elevator, new arising problems, strength of materials, what that would mean and enable if possible. Throughout history, progression and advancement in technology has fundamentally separated us from our evolutionary antecedents, enabling a life of greater comfort, extravagance and an increased ability to procreate and sustain ourselves. This improvement is especially apparent in the world of architecture and civil engineering, where there has been an unremitting ambition to surpass the existing boundaries, particularly with regards to height. The most renowned early example of a structure where height was key are the Pyramids of Giza where elevation was crucial in order to radiate power and divine authority. The tallest pyramid, standing at 146.5m, was built more than 4500 years ago, and remained the tallest manmade structure for the next 3800 years, until the 1300s when Lincoln Cathedral was built topping it by only 13.5m [1][2]...
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...I love the C.N. Tower. One reason is I am from Toronto, and I have been up it about twenty times, although it is still fun every time. I find it very cool that this famous tower is in the same city as I was born in, also it is amazing that I can go so high and see so far across my home town. Almost all of my families have been up the tower, and I find that cool because I can talk about it with them when I see them. Every time I go back to Toronto, I always have the C.N. Tower in mind. Every time I fly into Toronto and I can see what was once the world’s tallest tower, looming over the clouds, on top of the world, like it is welcoming me back, that makes me feel at home. And the day when I get to go up the tower is a remarkable experience....
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...THE CN TOWER 1. Relevant Info Complete name: Canadian National Tower Location: 301 Front Street West – Downtown Toronto Height: 553,33 mts = 1,815 Feet 2. History In the 70’s the building bloom in Toronto was been placed; however, people were experiencing problems with TV signal, since buildings weren’t tall enough to capture signal in their best. Therefore, the idea of creating a really high building that would solve communications problems and being a entertainment center at the same time for locals and foreigners. It was built by Canadian National Railway. The construction started on February 6th, 1973 and it was completed in February 22nd, 1974. It opened to public on June 26, 1976 3. Importance Nowadays, the CN Tower has become of one the world’s heights buildings in the world. It used to be the highest 30 years ago. Also, it is one of Canada’s classic symbols and Toronto’s greatest attraction. CFNY, CHUM, CHFI, CKFM, Q107, CHIN, CJRT, CJEZ, CBC radio and City TV, CFTO-TV, TVO, CBLT, CFMT, Global, CBLFT, and CICA all use the Tower's superior transmission capabilities. Also, UHF, VHF and television equipment broadcast by the transmission area located on the Tower. As a tourism attraction, the CN Tower is visited by 2 millions visitor each year. Some of the most visited areas are: * The revolving 360 Restaurant: it rotates once every 72 minutes. * Glass Floor * Sky Pod * 06 elevators The CN tower Toronto is open daily from...
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...Paraphrasing What is Paraphrasing? 1 Text Plagiarism Video # 1. Text Plagiarism Video #2. 2 Paraphrase Paraphrase: A paraphrase is an important part of writing a paper. Simply put the paraphrase is when you read another authors work and put it into your own words. It is also considered paraphrasing when you use statistics and research from another source. This is the most common citation in a paper. Proper paraphrasing is an art. This does not mean changing a few words around. It means taking the authors ideas, summarizing them into your own words and then using them. Of course you must cite every paraphrase with an in line citation. Paraphrases are mostly used to summarize paragraphs and main themes. Paraphrases are also used to cite statistics and other information. YOU DO NOT USE QUOTATION MARKS WHEN PARAPHRASING. Remember 3 Examples of Paraphrasing Here is a sample paraphrase: Paraphrase: How much higher skyscrapers of the future will rise than worlds tallest building, the Sears Tower, is unknown. The design of one twice as tall is already on the boards, and an architect, Robert Sobel, thinks we currently have sufficient know-how to build a skyscraper with over 500 stories (Bachman 15). Note the following. The writer never uses the exact words of the author therefore there is no need to use quotation marks. The writer summarizes, uses his or her own words and then cites the source at the end. Sometimes a paraphrase will be large and must be broken up. A good rule...
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...the principal qualities, both positive and negative, of this abstract character? How does she interact with the humans who live among her? Why did Hémon choose to make her such a prominent element in the story? | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Critics of this novel accuse Hémon of have created not real people but mere stereotypes, lacking a depth of personality, only exemplifying an idealized vision of the Québec persona. Each of the main characters seems to exemplify the characteristics of a social role (husband, wife, etc.) rather than exist as a real person. Is this a valid critique of the novel? If so, why? If not, why not? | 0 | 0 | 0 | Maria Chapdelaine; Religion | Religion, specifically Roman Catholicism, plays an essential role in the lives of Hémon’s characters. The very first chapter opher choice of husband. In fact almost every element of life is tied to the Church. What is the role of religion in the lives of these ‘Canayans’? In what way(s) Hémon appear to be critical of this role? | 0 | 0 | 0 | Maria Chapdelaine: Love it or hate it! | In his introduction to this edition, Roch Carrier writes: That evening I learned that an intellectual Québecer is supposed to hate Maria Chapdelaine. You're supposed to hate it even if you haven't read it. Later he says: Maria Chapdelaine is a novel that will not end as long as there are French-Canadians. How do you interpret these comments? If you were a Québecer, would you 'love it' or 'hate it'? Please explain your choice...
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...1. Analyze what filters were in place to block effective communication between the hospital administrators, medical staff, and affected patients. Given the information available in this scenario, I really only see one filter that really stands out that blocked effective communication. That filter is called role expectations and is defined in the reading as how people expect themselves, and others, to act on the basis of the roles they play, such as boss, customer, or subordinate. In the scenario, the role expectations that weren’t met were; the fluids that were placed in the empty should have been, at the very least, relabeled, furthermore in a hospital setting like this, the fluid should have been removed all together; the supervisors should have contacted the patients who came into contact with the fluid immediately. 2. Evaluate how the original problem could have been intercepted before it became a health care crisis. In my time working for a big box hardware store, there were many OSHA approved processes involved where dangerous chemicals were concerned. I can only assume that a hospital has the strictest of procedures to follow where it could affect and/or harm so many people. The people who changed the hydraulic fluid should have had their own process for disposing of the old fluid and most definitely should have relabeled these barrels as hazardous. 3. Let’s assume that you have been hired to study the series of mix-ups that involved personnel employed by Automatic...
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...and professionally though leadership, networking education and national recognition, it is said that almost 50% of all micro, small and medium enterprises in Brunei are made of women. From there, to be on an equal standing with the men can be seen, be it in terms of salary or position. Hence, women today began to accept the equal opportunity given to men and women, due to the factors such as people’s prejudice towards working women, government policies such as the Legislation on Women in Brunei and others. These women do see themselves as a part of the “bread-winners”, a role usually hold by the men. Quality Work-Life balance, as stated by Cherrington (1991), generally refers to any programs that are employed to change the traditional approaches to working. Therefore, quality of work-life programs are highly encouraged in some organisations. Thien (2014) believed that the new role that working women have and how to balance their work is a problem faced by many women. Because they have to work early in the morning, taking care...
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...human service program/agency runs. Without grants the program/agency would be unable to operate. Grants play one of the most important roles in a human services program/agency. Grants are important to a program/agency, because it allows the program/agency to serve their clients. The program/agency clients are dependent on the amount of services the program/agency is able to provide. A grant is an amount of money a program/agency is given to operate sufficiently. Not all programs/agencies are dependent on grants. The reason why some programs/agencies may not need grants in order to operate depends greatly on their financial needs. Some programs/agencies help their clients with expenses such as their utilities, rent, or security deposit. A program that operates on this level would be in need of a grant, because the cost to help clients is greater than say a program/agency that helps with food. Often a program/agency that helps with food is given food through donations. Grants are vital in how a program/agency runs. A program/agency that receives grants may be better able to serve their clients, because they have the necessary funds to do so. Grants are an important part in the human services field. Without grants a program/agency might not be possible. Tee, you did an excellent job on this assignment. You have a clear understanding of the role and importance of grants in the human services. Nice work!...
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...Case Management Overview Diana G. Resendiz BSHS/ 405 September 21, 2015 James Reeves Case Management Overview Case managers play an essential role in the helping process. Case managers take into account the person as a whole and focus not just on one problem, but also all the other variables (Summers, 2011). The case manager ensures the client receives the most individualized and effective treatments and plan for service possible. The many roles and responsibilities are carried professionally and ethically. The case manager also can use theoretical models to identify problem and cause of the client's behavior. Many times, case managers work with specific special populations and encounter issues that must be prepared to address. Roles and Responsibilities Case management primary purpose is to improve the quality of life the client by assessing their total situation (Summers, 2011). It is imperative that the case manager knows what their client wants not only for service but to have a productive and useful life. Case managers develop a comprehensive picture of each client and identify the specific intervention the client may need. Case management entails being respectful to the client, their family, and the diversity of the human experience. It also requires listening carefully and encouraging people to hope and work towards a productive and healthy life. Case managers utilize funding sources to support standard formal services, in some cases, medication, as well as community...
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...A. Groups and Teams 1. Identify the dysfunctional and functional properties of the group in the film as they pertain to the problem the group is working on. In this film, the numerous functional and dysfunctional properties of the 12-jury men play a big role in analysing and evaluating the main purpose at hand, namely identifying the young man guilty or innocent for the murder of his father. The different roles the 12-jury men play in the deliberation of the capital murder case is prominent. Firstly, a role can be defined as a set of expected behaviour patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit. Different groups enforce different role requirements on individuals namely; role expectation, role perception and role conflict. (i) Role expectation: Role expectation can be defined as the role others believe a person should play or the way others believe a person should act in a given situation. When looking at the Jurors’ main role in any court system and in the film, it is expected of them to decide whether or not the defendant should be declared guilty or not guilty. (ii) Role perception: Role perception can be defined as the individual’s view of how he or she should act in a given situation. When looking at the film the Jurors individual frame of position and prejudices influence how they individually perceive the case. Because the Jurors perceptions are unique it leads to complications in the communication process. In the film “12 Angry men”...
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...42XX: Leadership and Change Management Professor: XXXXX College: XXXX Date: XXXXX Main Problems One of the problems with this scenario is the on-going conflict between Richard Leeman, Public Relations Chief over the chemical division, and Donna Olson, Public Relations Chief over the mechanical division. Gene Robertson, Public Relations Director for the Western Area Regional Office, has had to review seven cases in the past six months where Richard and Donna have been at odds with one another. As long as they continue to have problems working cohesively together, the issues will have an impact on the entire company. Richard and Donna, though they may be very talented in their respective roles, are a weakness in the strength of the company as a whole. If allowed to continue, the problems between the two will filter through the respective departments individually and collectively when there is a need to interact. Another problem deals with Gene. As the director over Richard and Donna, he has allowed problems to continue. With seven reported issues over the past six months, and now the current problem at the public relations dinner, Gene is not doing his job as an effective leader to fix a problem that could cause long-term damage to the organization as a whole. If the problems with setting up for the event had been visible to the guests, the effects could have had a negative impact on the company’s future business relationships...
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...Team and Team Processes Shelitta Myers MHA601: Principles of Health Care Administration Dr. Bob 2 July 2012 Team and Team Processes In the following paper I will identify a minimum of three interventions to recommend that address the concerns expressed by Nurse B. The following are the three interventions that I will speak about: conflict management, role conflict, and striving toward the same goal. In closing I will support the recommended interventions with justification/explanation. A group consists of two or more people who interact with each other and share a common purpose (Erofeev, Glazer, & Ivanitskaya, 2009). A team is a type of group (Erofeev, Glazer, & Ivanitskaya, 2009). Teams are an essential part of any organization, especially within the healthcare organization. Each individual on a team plays a vital role in ensuring that all needs are met, task are completed daily and patients are being cared for properly. Teamwork and collaboration between all health professionals results in high quality clinical care, and increased job satisfaction for staff (Begley, 2009). When team members do not agree on the same goal, conflicts will arise. It is important for healthcare managers to control and management all conflicts within the organization. The key to successful conflict management is for both sides to try and solve the problem instead of trying to prove the other side wrong. In the case study presented, Nurse B voices concerns about working...
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