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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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What is the meaning of Monticello?

Monticello is the name of Thomas Jefferson's house near Charlottesville, Virginia which he designed along Palladian principles.

The word Monticello means "little mountain" in Italian.

What is the tallest building in Missoula?

The Tallest Building in Missoula Montana (not including Missoula County, Montana) is the Millenium building (10 floors) and is (41 Meter's) 131 feet tall making it the tallest in Western Montana and tied for 2nd in Montana.

Which is a building that looks like a bird?

The TWA Building by Eero Saarinen at the JFK Airport in New York looks like a bird with spread wings just about to lift off the ground.

When did the Comcast center in Philadelphia open?

The 58-story skyscraper called Comcast Center opened June 6, 2008 and it was built in the Center City area of Philadelphia.

World's tallest stone structure?

1. San Jacinto Memorial (TEXAS) 567.31-foot 172.9 m 2. The Washington Monument (U.S.A) 555 feet 5⅛ inches 169.294 m 3. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) 481 Feet 146.6 meters This is a tough one, the San Jacinto Memorial is made of reinforced concrete - does this count as a 'stone structure'? Does this question then include towers and concrete buildings? - if so the Juche memorial tower in North Korea would come in second, taller than The Washington Monument. The Washington Monument is a genuine stone structure made of bluestone gneiss as well as other commemorative stones, and should be counted as the tallest.

What is Burj Khalifa's actual name?

Burj Khalifa's actual name is 'Burj Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan'.

What is the price to see the Palais-Royal?

There are three bits to the Palais-Royal The main building is Government offices and not open to the public. The theatre is part of the Comédie-Française, and you have to buy a ticket. The gardens are open as a public park, and the apartments surrounding them are among the highest-rent properties in Paris. So only the gardens are open to the public, and entrance is free. Don't miss the Palis-Royal, it's lovely, one of my favourite places in Paris. For forty years of my pictures, see http://www.franceinpictures.com/palroy.htm

What is the worlds tallest geyser?

The world's tallest geyser is Steamboat Geyser, at 7598 feet, or 2316 meters. It is a part of Yellowstone National Park.

Who took the record in 1931 of the tallest building in the world?

The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world from the time it was completed in 1931, until it was surpassed by the World Trade Center towers in 1972.

What is the oldest building in Mexico?

Cuicuilco is thought to be the oldest city in Mexico. The pyramid in the city is thought to be the oldest building in Mexico.

How many bundles of shingles will you need 1406 feet?

That would depend on the amount of square footage covered per bundle, a figure that can vary. Tell the supplier that you need enough shingles to cover 168 square feet, or check the information on the back of the bundle which will describe the bundle's coverage.

What country finaced the worlds tallest building the Burj Khalifa but suffered a deep financial crisis because of the enormous cost?

The country that financed the world's tallest building but suffered a deep financial crisis because of the enormous cost was Saudi Arabia.

What are the full dimensions of Taipei 101?

Antenna or spire509.2 m (1,670.6 ft)Roof449.2 m (1,473.8 ft)Top floor439.2 m (1,440.9 ft)

What are some vision enhancing technologies?

spectecles

microscopes

magnifying glass

telescope

weapon sights

optic fibers

What happens at the Gherkin?

It is an office building in the financial centre of London. It also has restaurants in it.