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Buildings
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.
4,546 Questions
What is the process called that makes older structures more earthquake resistant?
Retrofitting is the process of making older structures more earthquake resistant.
Homes in colonial New Hampshire?
- Would not meet today's building codes.
- Lacked central heating and air conditioning.
- Lacked even basic water service and flush toilets.
- Had faulty or no thermostats.
- Lacked a game room.
- Were unlikely to be larger than a one beroom unit.
- Failed to have picture windows if they had windows at all.
- Did not have wall to wall carpeting.
- Forgot to include kitchens and formal dining area.
- Did not have finished basements, in fact they didn't even have unfinished basements.
When was the construction on the taj mahal started and when did it end?
no ones knows the real date of when the construction began for the Taj Mahal, it began around 1632 and ended around 1653
Who was the architect of north and south blocks of the central secretariate in delhi?
Robert Tor Russell
Where do you find a photograph of William plante photo of swan lake?
I have it, will sell on eBay when I find the value of you can contact me if you have a price guide
What was the name of the fantastic palace which Henry VIII built for himself?
This sounds like Nonsuch Palace, which Henry VIII (1491 - 1547) had built in Surrey, England.
The palace building stood from 1538 to about 1683.
Are hairline cracks in stem wall of new home be concern?
I would definitely hire an inspector or professional to come take a look at it and give you their opinion, and keep an eye on it make sure the cracks don't widen.
How Can you Create a Rebar cutting List?
You can create a Rebar cutting list by using a software program such as Microsoft Excel or Google Drive. Use the table to create a cutting list for Rebar.
What can you wear to a courthouse if you are a visitor?
Clean comfortable clothes. Jeans, slacks, button-down shirt, T-shirt without pictures or writing, sweater or jacket.
Why do houses in SA face north?
Because in the southern hemisphere the north face of the house receives the most sunlight, all day long in fact. It's the opposite of homes in the northern hemisphere, where the south face gets the most sun.
What are facts about the Petronas Twin Towers?
The Petronas Twin Towers has Islamic motifs in its architecture. It's meant to reflect Malaysia's national religion, Islam. The cross-section of the towers also incorporates the Rub el Hizb design.
What are all the pictures you have to draw when you design a building?
Drawings that are usually required to be drawn when designing a building include:
- Concept drawings: a rough drawing of what the building may look like, where it might be on the site, where rooms or functions might be located and how it might be shaped.
- Sketch drawings: slightly more detailed drawings covering the same things as the concept drawings.
- Developed Drawings: more detailed drawings where more thorough checks are made on dimensions and structure.
- Working Drawings: The very detailed drawings that convey the information the builder needs to be able to price and build.
- Site Plans
- Drainage Plans
- Demolition Plans
- Foundation Plans
- Floor Plans
- Reflected Ceiling Plans
- Lighting Plans
- Plumbing Plans
- Roof Plans
- Elevations
- Sections
- Construction Details
What is a similarity between Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the ancient Roman Pantheon?
The similarity between Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the ancient Roman Pantheon is the columns that are in the front of the building. The columns stand from ground height to the roof of both buildings.
What is the tallest building in the Florida Keys?
I think it is The Cocoplum Building in Marathon, FL
How tall is the Prudential Building in Boston?
Prudential Building, or Prudential Tower, is 749 feet high making it the 2nd-tallest building in Boston.
Sydney Tower is the tallest building in Sydney, Australia. The design and construction was done by Donald Crone and Associates. Construction began in 1970 and was finished in 1981.
What buildings did the British burn in Washington?
During the War of 1812, British troops docked at Baltimore MD and marched to Washington DC. The First Lady, Dolley Madison, worked quickly to pack up and move into hiding as much of the contents of the White House (than still called the Executive Mansion) as could be managed. One of the items she rescued was the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. Today it hangs in the East Room of the White House.
Meanwhile, you asked what they did burn. Beginning on August 24, the British burned the navy yard, the US Capitol, the Executive Mansion (the First Family had fled to refuge in Virginia), and the Treasury Department Building next door to the Executive Mansion.
They followed up with a raid on Alexandria, VA for supplies. Then they marched back to Baltimore and three weeks later attacked nearby Fort Mc Henry. The incident that inspired Frances Scott Key to write The Star Spangled Banner.
it is a construction material that can be used as an exterior wall.it is composed of magnesium oxide,magnesium chloride.iron sulphate heptahydrate,foaming agent etc
solomon from addis ababa
What is the brief history of shell structure?
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. Our headquarters are in The Hague, the Netherlands, and our Chief Executive Officer is Peter Voser.
