Construction Of The Boeing Plant : A 5 page paper
discussing the building of the Boeing manufacturing plant
north of Seattle, Washington. The plant itself, the culture
and religion of the people who built it , and the ethics of the
people involved in the building are discussed, as well as the
relationship between religion, culture, philosophy, and
ethics in the plant?s development and construction.
Bibliography lists six sources. Boeingp.wps Detroits
J.L. Hudson Building : This 5 page report
discusses the history and fate of one of the great buildings
in the Detroit, Michigan, skyline. J.L. Hudsonss
Department Store was considered by many to be a unique
American institution that changed the way people viewed
downtown and shopping. The building was vacated in
1983 and demolished in 1998. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Hudsonjl.wps
Abstract Expressionism / Art & Architecture Comparison:
A 20 page paper that explores layering, spatial depth,
minimalism, combination of materials, objects and colors,
and the moralist vein, all of which typify abstract
expressionism. The artists and architects reviewed and
compared include: Pollock and Richard Gluckman, Helen
Frankenthaler and Garth Alexander Oldershaw, Jasper
Johns and James Stewart Polshek, and Barnett Newman
and Sam Durant. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Abstrexp.wps
Interior Design as a Profession : A 7 page paper on
the
requirements necessary to start an interior design business
which outlines education, professional associations,
business planning, identifying attorneys, accounts, bankers,
and organizational form. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Intdesi.wps
Alternative Building Materials : A 9 page research
paper on
alternative materials for home construction other then the
traditional use of wood and drywall. The writer discusses
unusual materials being used in construction today such as
old tires, aluminum cans, bales of straw and rammed earth.
This report shows that these homes are not only affordable,
but energy efficient. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Altaarch.wps
Bonding Mortars / The Advantages & Disadvantages of
Different Types : A 6 page paper that provides an overview
of commonly utilized bonding mortars, including
latex-modified concrete and mortars, and their benefits and
disadvantages for use. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Mortar.rtf
Securing an Abandon Building : 4 page discussion of
techniques for securing an abandon building from leaks,
decay, etc;. Good resource tool for those studying various
forms of security and maintenance. No Bibliography
Included. Building.wps
Pumping Concrete : A 10 page research paper which
gives
the details the development of the concrete pump, the
applications for which pumping is best suited, the problems
which can arise from pumping concrete, and the importance
of mix design. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Concrete.wps
Maya Lin Architect Of The Vietnam Memorial :
This 5
page report discusses Maya Lin, the woman who designed
the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. while still only
an undergraduate student at Yale. Her accomplishments
serve as a powerful metaphor for the American womens
movement which has shown the power a unique womans
vision can present for an entire nation. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Mayalin.wps
Computer Technology and its Application in Civil
Engineering : Over the past two decades, many professions
have change significantly with the influx of technological
developments. This 15 page paper reflects the nature of
change as it has impacted the systems and operations in
civil engineering. In addition, this paper also considers the
different types of computer technologies being applied
within this field, and evaluates successes and possible
problems. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Civileng.wps
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