Essays and Research Papers on Architecture & Design

This 5 page paper highlights the construction of the third longest suspension bridge in the world. Sections include an analysis on the building of the bridge from a cultural perspective, a religious and philosophical perspective and concludes with a look at the project from an ethical standpoint. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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.

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. ...

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.

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.

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.

Stonehenge : A 1 page essay on the architectural construction of Stonehenge; a mystical European creation from the New Kingdom Temple- era. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper considers the collaborative design work of Charles and Ray Eames, who throughout their careers aimed to deliver affordable, well-designed, and high quality products. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 18 page research paper that examines the Chinese art of feng shui, which concerns aspects of buildings design and placement that create a harmonious arrangement with nature. After examining this topic via a literature review, the writer offers an example of how a study on this topic might be composed. The questionnaire is included ...

There are a myriad and one ways to look at design and a plethora and two areas of design. This 10 page paper gives an overview of design with an emphasis on what makes for good design and who determines what that is. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Most Americans have at least heard of Frank Lloyd Wright, his famous 'Fallingwater' house and, or, the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. This 6 page paper explores the work that Wright did in the 1950's, just prior to his death. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper provides some biographical information on this man of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The paper addresses the way in which Mies changed society and architecture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

11 pages in length. Greek polis, also known as city-state, was instrumental in establishing a sense of existence and purpose for myriad societies that followed. When assessing this importance, it is important for the student to take into consideration the influence of archeological aspects in order to fully appreciate the magnitude of such ...

This 5 page paper explores the use, design, construction, and public opinion concerning the Sydney Opera House. Architectural comparisons are also made between Utzon, its designer and LeCorbusier and Saarinen.

This 12 page paper explores 'new' modernty in architecture, through first examining historical precedents, and then present examples in Canada, Yemen, and Australa. New modernity encompasses hgh technology with design which and nurture and sustain the human community, and requires assimilation and re-thinking of the past rather than simply discarding it. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page paper examines the unique factors that have led to the revamp of the Beetle. The Volkswagen automobile manufacturer has, after five years of research and testing, presented us with the 'New Beetle,' a design that combines new line with nostalgia, and communicates economy and fun. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper explores the historic work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen. An example of each architect's work shows how their design, through use of innovate materials and unique vision, still "lives" in its environment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.. ...

(20pp)For centuries, the Chinese have been using Feng Shui to create harmonious living environments that promote well-being (Rossbach 3). When man aligns himself with the natural forces of good energy he will experience good fortune, however, if man aligns himself with disturbing energy, he will be met with misfortune. The Chinese feel ...

A 5 page paper discussing decay in downtown Detroit, the renovation of the L&N Railroad terminal in Knoxville, Tennessee and the conversion of tobacco warehouses in Durham, North Carolina to a pedestrian shopping mall. These beautiful old buildings that have been sitting vacant for decades can have a positive effect on the areas around them. Narrow, twisting ...

This 12 page paper asserts that Zaha Hadid's designs go beyond the Modernism of the twentieth century to encompass the technological advances and shifting definition of urban living that are being forged in the early stages of the twenty first century while reflecting elements of the Baroque style. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the national Trust owned building of Cragside in Rothbury, Northumberland. This building was an innovative and unusual building, it was the first building to have the entire house lit by hydro-electric power, along with central heating, hot and cold running water, a Turkish bath, and even fire alarms. Built in ...

This 5 page paper give an outline to the basic CAD standards with the purpose for their standardisation and a description of the different layers. The MLA style bibliography sites 3 sources.

(25pp) Is it any wonder that the artist/ architect, who according to legend, claims that there are fifty shades of white, would speak of his own work in crystalline form? The crystal tself, in all its own unique purity could well be a metaphor for Paxon's efforts in this field. Throughout this discussion ...

(3 pp) Lucky you! You are visiting Paris - of course it is the 15th century. This cathedral of Our Lady of Paris is one of our finest monuments. Let's go see for ourselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the work of Robert Adam (1728-1792), the famous Scottish architect and interior designer. The son of a Scottish architect, Robert Adam was able to combine arrogance, social climbing and artistic elegance to become one of Britain's most sought-after architects and interior designers of his day. His work fell out of popular favor ...