Most gargoyle statues or architectural pieces come from Europe. They were made in order to carry water from the roof during the rain.
What architectural style does the US Supreme Court building imitate?
Cass Gilbert, architect of the US Supreme Court Building, designed the building in the Neoclassical Roman style. The sixteen marble columns supporting the pediment are in the classic Corinthian style.
The pediment itself is decorated with allegorical figures depicting the history of law, and includes the likenesses of Chief Justice Taft and his successor, as well as the architect, sculptor and other people involved in the building's creation. The architrave above the bronze front doors is inscribed with the words, "Equal Justice Under Law." On the complementary rear architrave are the words, "Justice the Guardian of Liberty."
On either side of the majestic front steps are two large sculptures by James Earle Fraser. On the left is the seated figure of a woman, representing "Contemplation of Justice"; on the right is the seated figure of a man, representing "Authority (or Guardian) of Law."
William Howard Taft convinced Congress to allocate funds for the Court's construction in 1929, and construction was begun in 1932. Taft and Gilbert both died before the project was completed. Taft passed away in 1930, and was succeeded by Chief Justice Hughes. Cass Gilbert died in 1934, the year before his masterpiece was completed. Gilbert's son, Cass Gilbert, Jr., and other members of his firm completed the project in 1935.
How do you convert square meters into linear meters?
The conversion goes like this: Area(sq mtr) = L(m) X W(m) . Divide this sq mtr Area by a factor of 1.83 to get running/linear meters.
To convert square meters to Linear meters divide the square meters by a factor of 1.83.
Georg Rotne designed the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden, worked for Ove Arup & Partners in London in the late Sixties and later designed bridges in Denmark, England, Scotland, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The most successful is the Kylesku Bridge in Scotland.
Since 1992 he has worked as an architect for the ASO Group (Ove Arup and Partners, SETEC, Ginsing and Madsen, ISC) on the ØresundBridge
How can the forces of compression and tension work together to make a stronger bridge?
The forces of tension and compression may work together by pushing the pieces of the bridge together. This can help ensure maximum even weight distribution, and ensure joint contact.
How Would you go about lifting a Shed That's 16x12 Entirely off the ground about 2'?
To lift a building, for example to level it, to move it, or to repair it, usually involves digging out trenches to allow access so that jacks can be carefully positioned under structural members. The building can then be jacked up. This requires expert knowledge and slow careful work as there is a risk of the building collapsing, breaking or tipping.
In the discussion you mention that the bottom foot or so of the shed is rotting. This will make lifting it more difficult and risky, because some of the structure may be weakened. Even though the shed is not really large, it is still capable of seriously injuring you if it fell. It may be possible to build a temporary structure attached to points that are still strong and to lift the shed using this.
Why do people think the earth is dying?
because people are littering, using aerosol sprays, and using styrofoam products which the earth will never break down. not even 20 generations from now. -Rory, Florida
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How much money does an auto-cad operator earn?
As of 2014, the average CAD operator earns $41,000. Those with several years of experience and specialization can command higher salaries.
What is the difference between a green building and an ordinary building?
A green building uses as many methods as possible to reduce the use of carbon-based energy. It would contain the highly efficient lighting elements (compact), possibly there would be alternate energy sources like solar units or wind driven units on the building or nearby. Energy efficient design would be built in to a new building, etc.
What is the amount of a substance that is in another object?
well if your asking for a word that would be desity the amount of substince inside an object is called density
What is the importance of site selection?
Site selection is very important to build an "efficient" structure. It determines everything about it, like the accessibility, sustainability,energy efficiency, security, and many other facilities. So, depending on the project, the size and type of the site changes. We need to consider several things before choosing a site like the environmental conditions, transportation facilities, availability of labor, population, materials, transportation costs, etc. All this come under the "site selection process".
What do the characteristics of Renaissance-Baroque cities include?
Characteristics of Renaissance-Baroque cities include well laid plans for development. The cities were extravagant and the buildings were oddly shaped.
What security features can be incorporated into architecture?
In many buildings and houses there are hidden cameras that are built in to prevent thievery and provide an overall sense of privacy. Other features include laser beams that will trigger alarms.
Architects address and integrate three key issues?
Function (How the building is used)
Form (How it looks)
Structure (How it stands up)
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It is typically a small house in a terrace of small houses with just two rooms downstairs and two rooms upstairs, common in newly urbanised England in the 19th century