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A building is a permanent construction or structure that is built for human habitation. It may be for housing, commerce, industry, education, or other purpose. Questions pertaining to the history and construction of structures which house people at work or home are found in this category.
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Chichén Itzá Is the ruins of a Mayan city so it cannot be defined in height.
The tallest pyramid there is "El Castillo" at 30 metres total.
How big is the prudential center?
It is difficult to answer this question without knowing which city you are asking about. There are a number of cities that have a "Prudential Center."
Which New York city building overtook the Eiffel tower as the worlds tallest building in 1930?
The World Trade Center. Then the Sears Tower after 9/11.
How and why did the Romans build statues?
they built most for their gods by shaping rocks,
mostly granite.
The Romans built statues for several reasons. A statue could be erected as a memorial to a famous person, a god, or simply for decoration. But the most important reason for a statue was as a means of communication. Who the person was, what he/she was wearing (if anything) what they may be holding in their hand and the gesture of the statue all told the viewer something about the person. The materials that they used varied, but the Romans favored the white marble from the nearby quarries.
What is the difference of poor Tudor houses and rich Tudor houses?
rich peoples houses were very beautifully built and they were made of pure carved stone with horse hair as cement but it actually worked
A poor persons house was very different because most poor houses were very badly built with rotten woods and sometimes even stones with no cement and inside the rich homes was comfy furniture and lovely wallpaper but inside a poor home there would be poor light and damp conditions with maybe a wooden stool and a bit of linen with hay stuffed underneath.
Why was Buckingham Palace built?
Buckingham Palace was built as a town house by the Duke of Buckingham in 1702 and sold to King George III in 1761. Remodelling of the rear of the palace by Nash in 1820, virtually doubled the size of the palace to its current 750+ rooms. However, the front facade has remained almost unchanged for over 300 years. Buckingham Palace has been used as the London Royal Residence since it was first occupied by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1837.
Who owns the Post Office buildings?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent agency of the United States government (see 39 U.S.C. § 201) responsible for providing postal service in the United States. Within the United States, it is commonly referred to as the Post Office, Postal Service, or U.S. Mail.
Do you need planning permission to build a conservatory in your garden?
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Good advice but it depends where you live. In the UK the recent relaxation of planning have thrown up some differences between UK countries. Depending on size, shape and precedent planning might not be needed. Speak with the company building/supplying the conservatory, they should know. In some areas if the conservatory is of a certain construction, single storey and is no greater than a third the footprint of the dwelling, no planning is necessary. Look around to see what has been built near you, knock on the door and ask the questions.
What is the oldest Christian church in history?
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If by the word "church" you mean a community of believers and not a building or a religion - then it is the believers lead by James, the brother of Yeshua (Jesus was a Greek name) . It was a group of Hebrew Jews who followed the teachings of the Rabbi Yeshua.
These people shared their worldy wealth with their fellow brothers and sisters and sought the Kingdom - reconciliation with the One - that Yeshua taught about above all.
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The Oldest Church in Christian History is the Church founded by Christ himself at Pentacost in circa AD 33. This Church is known today as the Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Church and its 4 Apostolic Patriarchates can historically trace each of their roots to an Original 12 Apostle of Christ.However there are two Orthodox churches the Eastern Orthodox church under the patriarch of Constantinople and the Oriental Orthodox church with the Patriarcahtes of Antioch,Alexandria and Armenian Apostolic in communion with each other.Although they both mean Eastern/Oriental Orthodox it is used to differentiate between the two because of the different belief that was protrayed in the council of chalcedon 451 AD: the Eastern Orthodox belief is that Christ's divinity and humanity were separate, but according to the Oriental Orthodoxy, Christ's humanity and divinity are united in one hypostasis without mingling, without confusion, and without alteration. These two natures "did not separate for a moment or the twinkling of an eye.
The two churches have reached an agreement about the two christological statements but declared that another major holy council will have to be attended by both sides in order to unite the Orthodox churches and patriarchs again.
During the Great Schism of 1054 the Patriarchate of Rome separated herself from the four original Orthodox Patriarcahtes of Constantinople, Jerusalem, Antioch and Alexandria.
Notes:
For a more detailed history books listed below are recommended.
"The Orthodox Church: By Timothy Ware: Penguin Books 1997"
An Online view of the same book listed.
See related list below.
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If the questioner means an existing church building, then it is the Dura Europa church house built around 235 AD, 200 years after the crucifixion.
Of all things, the earliest surviving incarnation of Christianity may be found in India among what are called Saint Thomas Christians. They are quite certain that their Church was founded by Thomas the Apostle who came to them in 52AD and indeed they retain quite a few Jewish traditions. They lived in relative isolation until the Portugese showed-up in the 16th century and tried to force them to convert to Catholicism but failed. They're something of a living relic of early Christianity. It's a fascinating read in any event.
Situated on the summit of an 850-foot (260 m)-high peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap, the name Monticello derives from Italian meaning "little mountain".
Who owns The Royal Albert Hall?
From The Royal Albert Hall website:
"The Royal Albert Hall is effectively held in trust for the nation by a charity. The Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences, registered charity number 254543, operates without the benefit of any public funding.
The Corporation was established in 1866 by Royal Charter and its objects are to maintain the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade I Listed building of historical and cultural significance and, through its use, to promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts and Sciences."
What is the official name of the US VP residence?
The Vice President's Residence was built as the home of the Superintendent of the Naval Observatory in 1893. The house became the home of the chief of naval operations in 1923. Congress turned the home into the Vice President's Residence in 1974. a white, brick-walled, Victorian-style home with 9,150 square feet of floor space, is located on the corner of 34th Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. It's on the grounds of the United States Naval Observatory and was originally built for the superintendent of the observatory in 1839. The house became the official residence of the Chief of the Naval Observatory in 1928 (for this reason, it's still referred to as the "Admiral's House"). In 1974, Congress designated the house the official temporary residence for vice presidents. Before the decree, the vice president lived in temporary houses and hotels.
there are three different symbiotic relationship:
1. there is mutualism which means that one both species benefit from having the other around
2.there is parasitism which means that one species benefits while the other does not or even dies
3. there is commensalism which means when one species is around the other, one species benefit and the other just stays the same and neither benefits nor doesn't benefit
A nice example of 1 above would be the mitochondria that you have in each of your cells. Without you, they die. Without them, you will have a less enjoyable existence, for they manufacture some chemicals (ATP) that you need for energy, and of which your other (innate) source is much less efficient.
An example of 2 is such diseases such as influenza and Scarlet Fever.
For 3, we have such innocent behaviour such as plants perching in the forks of a tree - adding nothing to the tree, and merely gaining altitude from the tree.
How do you make a construction project sustainable?
Sustainable projects require careful planning, a systems thinking approach, clear sustainability goals, and an integrative team. Many goals involve reducing energy, water and/or waste, increasing occupant comfort, specifying sustainably harvested materials, and promoting life cycle cost effectiveness. There are limitless ways to build green! GSA's Sustainable Facilities Tool is a great resource to learn common best practices and considerations for those looking to create a sustainable building.
When do you need a building permit?
The question is W-A-Y too broad to be answered. In the US such permits are issued by your local municipality or county and their rules and requirements vary widely. You would have to contact your local government for an answer.
Where does the governor of Alaska live?
The Governor General lives at the Government House in Nassau.
As evidenced by the response above, the asker needs to be significantly more specific as to which Governor of which state/nation/etc. they are referring to.
What is the severn bridge made out of?
The Severn Bridge is located close to the former Aust Ferry. The bridge is a suspension bridge of conventional design, with the deck supported by two main cables slung between two steel towers. In 1966 the cables supporting the bridge deck were spun from 18,000 miles (29,000 km) of wire[5]. The bridge is 5,240 ft (1,600 m) long, consisting of a 3,240 ft (988 m) central span between the towers and the two 1,000 ft (305 m) side spans. The towers rise to 445 ft (136 m) above mean high water and are of hollow box construction. The deck is an orthotropic steel box girder of aerofoil shape with cantilevered cycle tracks and footway supported from the box
How do you build a crane for a school project?
If you mean plastic drinking straws than it depends on how many you can use and if you can use sticky tape. Using plastic straws and sticky tape you can make a cylinder like object to hold up the brick.
A simple windmill consists of a vertical post with two rotating hubs - one vertical, one horizontal - attached at the top. Each hub is attached to the other, allowing the windmill to rotate horizontally and point into the wind. The vertical hub has slats attached radially to it, each one at a slight angle. As the wind passes over the slats, the Bernoulli principle (high pressure/low pressure) causes the vertical hub to rotate. By itself, a windmill is just decorative, but if big enough, it can be used to rotate grist stones in mills, run pumps, etc.
What is the tallest thing in the world?
Probably the Eiffel Tower
Who wrote this as the Eiffel Tower is really small compared to others. It is obviously the Abu Dubai in Dubai.
Measured from sea level, the tallest thing in the world is Mount Everest.
But measured from the centre of the earth, some of the equatorial volcanoes, such as Kilimanjaro, or those in S America. (because of the Equatorial Bulge).
