Architecture

Architecture is a structured relationship of physical elements in which use, experience and memory are integral to its sense of shelter. Beginning with the drawn and built conceptions of the House at Yellow Sulfur Springs, structural fragments of the project included cast concrete studies, a desired relationship between surface, physical structure and light, an indirect path of entry and pre-existing qualities of the site. These fragments coalesced as a house with varying degrees of enclosure, a structure defined by material distinctions and assembly details, and a sensual path between inside and outside.

This PDF Ebooks is an attempt to address the phenomenon of the sun in architecture. Particular use is made of the notions of warmth, light, shadow and energy as form generators. Of specific concern is how one structure can work in harmony within its environment and existing constraints.

An analysis of an existing building is performed, with an eye to its strengths and weaknesses as a residence. It is an interesting challenge for an architect to take an undistinguished building - one designed for a bygone age of surplus energy - to identify those substantive elements to be retained and reused, those which are to be eliminated or substantially altered, and then harmonize them, in conjunction with a new plan, in order to create a warm, energy efficient, aesthetically appealing, and ultimately livable family residence. The possibilities concerning the highest and best changes to be made to improve the use of an existing structure are first identified.

Today, tea sets are made from porcelain, glass, or pottery. The highest quality of tea set is from the porcelain capital JinDeZheng in Jiangxi Province and the pottery capital Yi Xing in Jiangsu Province, which are both in the southern region of China. A Yi Xing tea set can keep the scent and flavor of the tea. Since a pottery tea set is the natural clay color, it is not suitable for watching the change of the tea leaves and the color of the tea. The designs of porcelain tea sets show attention not only to styles, but also to the art of calligraphy and painting on the tea sets. The color of porcelain teacups is white and the size is large enough for brewing tea so that one can enjoy watching the change in tea leaves in the teacups and the color of tea (China Tea Association & China Tea Trade Company, 1990). The choice of tea sets is important, especially for traditional Chinese tea ceremonies.

The Interior Design Program at Georgian College is dedicated to providing our students with a broad-based proficiency in interior space design and physical space management that will enable graduates to proceed to productive and rewarding professional careers in interior design. The 3-Year Interior Design Diploma is recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO). Graduates are eligible to become Intern Members of ARIDO. After the requisite four years of experience, Interns who successfully complete the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) examination achieve Registered Interior Design status in Ontario.

This Free PDF Ebooks summarises the outcomes of a workshop on Energy Efficient House Design in Tropical Queensland, held on 24 February 2005 at the Southbank Hotel and Convention Centre, Townsville. Thirty-seven people attended the workshop. A list of participants is attached (Appendix 1).

The aim of the workshop was to develop a better understanding of appropriate building design for tropical environments. Objectives included:

• To achieve a better understanding of stakeholder issues;

• To examine key issues to be resolved;
• To develop strategies for addressing areas of contention; and
• To provide input into changes to the BCA which propose to increase the stringency of energy efficient housing from the current 3.5 stars to 5 stars.