What architectural style is egg and dart?

Posted by admin on February 27th, 2010 and filed under architectural | 2 Comments »

I know that egg and dart moulding, etc., is greek, but I think my house may be tudor or victorian. Just wondering which architectural style used egg and dart mouldings.

Egg and dart can be found in Victorian architecture as well as the revival styles that added more ornamentation. Here’s a link to various architectural styles:

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/style-gallery/victorian-houses

photography: interesting staircases in staffordshire?

Posted by admin on February 21st, 2010 and filed under architectural photography | 1 Comment »

hi :)
im doing a photography course at college and i need to take some architectural features photos. Ive chosen Staircases as my feature.
where can i find some good ones in stafforshire?
thankyou! xxx :)

It’s amazing what you can find on flickr!

Staffordshire staircases…
http://www.flickr.com/search/?s=int&w=all&q=staffordshire+staircases&m=text

what is the difference between architectural engineering and civil engineering?

Posted by admin on February 19th, 2010 and filed under architectural engineering | 1 Comment »


Follow these links:
http://www.answers.com/topic/architectural-engineering-2
http://www.answers.com/topic/civil-engineering

What are the basic fundamentals of fire safe building design?

Posted by admin on February 12th, 2010 and filed under building design | 2 Comments »


Compartmentalization of the building into fire resistant zones, so if a fire breaks out it cannot spread to adjacent zones.

Protection of building structure against the effect of a fire within a zone, so as to prevent collapse or failure of the zones.

Provision of fire alarm system with adequate and obvious notices showing emergency exits.

Emergency lighting to give adequate illumination in the event of main lighting failure.

Fire fighting equipment provided for tackling small fires, hose reels and sprinklers for larger fires.

Occupant training, what to do in case of a fire.

Provision of adequate and obvious fire escapes.

Good house keeping, no clutter, no rubbish.

Regular inspections to ensure that all of these provisions are maintained and used properly.

Photography Program Opinion?

Posted by admin on February 12th, 2010 and filed under architectural photography | 1 Comment »

I have an opportunity to attend a vocational school for an 18 month Commercial Photography Program. This is there outline. Photographer’s what are you opinions? Or should I just go to an actual university?

MISSION: The mission of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in commercial photography, portrait photography, wedding photography, industrial photography or the photographic digital lab industry.

Program of Study Includes:

This program consists of a planned sequence of courses.

PGY0180 – Black and White Specialist (500 hours) – Includes training in the areas of safety, principles of the digital camera, creative controls, lines of composition, perspective, available light exposures, and using a portable flash.

PGY0182 – Photography Specialist/Lab Technician (200 hours) – Content includes training in the following areas: Adobe Photoshop, making prints, scanning images, and outputting digital images.

PGY0183 – Portrait Photographer (500 hours) – Content includes training in basic portrait lighting, lenses and their effects, creating low and high key portraits of men, women and children, bridal portraits, business portraits, creating model composites, window light portraiture, and creating environmental portraits.

PGY0185 – Commercial Photographer (450 hours) – Includes training in computer tethered digital cameras, commercial lighting, multimedia presentations, table top product photography, architectural, and product photography and preparing a business plan.

Looks good, do it.
I have found you usually have a better student to instructor ratio in tech schools. And, often the classes are taught by working pros. The quality of education you receive is going to depend on the instructors, there are good and bad in Universities and Tech schools so it doesn’t matter.

Where can I find a dog house design that is unique and comfortable?

Posted by admin on February 10th, 2010 and filed under house design | 4 Comments »

My dog has been shedding too much inside the house. Everything she touches turns white with all her hair. I need to build her a comfortable doghouse that will be warm. She is my baby so i want her to have the best. Any ideas? She is a medium sized dog.

there are many ideas for dog house you can buy one or build a one yourself(I prefer to do it myself)
check the link in the source for more information and ideas

What are the architectural drafting equipments and materials??

Posted by admin on February 10th, 2010 and filed under architectural drafting | 3 Comments »

and their uses??..

-a drafting table

-pencil-to do the light sketches

-set square–the 45 degree one for orthographic drawing and the 30/60 degree one for two point perspective

-maybe a protractor to double check

-and a dark blue pencil–to go over the outer lines thicker+sometimes shading

Residential Building Renovations in Bangalore . .? plz suggest me an Architect for my house renovation?

Posted by admin on February 7th, 2010 and filed under residential design | 2 Comments »

I am planning to get my Residential Building renovated so can some one provide me an creative architect to design my project

Hi my Name is Harish

I have recently taken the services of SEKAN Architects
I appreciate their effort they put in for my Home.

They have put many of their House designs and elevations on their website.

You can View their works on

www.architectsban.webs.com

SEEKAN Architects
No 346 8th Block
Koramangala near
Forum Mall
Bangalore – 95

Ct: +91 98869 46588
Off: +91 080 25715044

Reputed Architectural / Interior Design firms in Chennai ?

Posted by admin on February 7th, 2010 and filed under architectural firms | 3 Comments »

Friends, please guide me to the list of reputed MNC/Indian construction/architectural companies in Chennai. Surely it will help me and a lot more in job hunt. Also, useful indian forums/network for architects. Thanks in advance

now u just come and vist trade center in nandambakkam, chennai, u ll get more idea, during tha fair

Where can I get the architectural and MEP design drawings (aka blue prints) for a home in Texas, USA?

Posted by admin on February 5th, 2010 and filed under residential design | 2 Comments »

I am currently looking for a home for my family. I am an engineer, so I am very interested in seeing the Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design drawings of the residential homes that we are looking at.

Is it possible that there is a government place that keeps all this stuff on file?

It is possible they are on file where they were submitted at the permitting office. I would try there 1st and if they don’t, they should be able to send you where they are kept. Depending on how old the house is, it may have been purged. If you can find out the builder of the home, they may have it as well.