Volkswagen: the New Beetle - More than Design:
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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.
Filename: BBvwbug.rtf

Watkin's Morality and Architecture
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This 5 page paper takes a look at the controversial book that rails against modern architecture. Positive and negative points from the book are highlighted. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA207arc.rtf

Wells Cathedral/Iconography of the West Front
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A 3 page research paper that describes and explores the iconography of the West Front of Wells Cathedral in England. The writer argues that an iconography motivated the overall design of the famous West Front but that the precise meaning of its six hundred plus sculptures is open to interpretation by scholars. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khweca.rtf

Westminster Abbey of London - A Gothic Architectural Ideal
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This 10 page paper examines Gothic architecture, its attributes and characteristics, as well as the historical context in which it evolved. Westminster Abbey is the specific building examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Abbey.wps

What are the Benefits for Contract Owners in the use of Variation Orders? - A Research Proposal
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A variation order is an instruction that an architect gives to the builder concerning any variations to the original building contract. They are often associated with increased costs and delays, but they continue to be used. This 11 page paper proposes research in order to identify the benefits and advantages that the use of variation orders can provide for the contract owners. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEvaryord.rtf

Who Built the Pyramids
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This 6 page paper explores the possibility of alien life through a look at the ancient Egyptian pyramids. The paper concludes that man did make the pyramids but both sides of the issue are addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Whopyra.doc

Why Deconstructivism Will Never Last
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This 15 page paper examines this movement in architecture. This thesis paper argues that the movement will not last and explains why. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA750dec.rtf

Why Engineers Should Not Design Products for the ‘Average’ Consumer
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This 3 page paper looks at why design should not be undertaken with the average person in mind. The paper argues that for design purposes there is no such thing as the average person and that more may be gained if diversity is embraced and allowed for in design. The paper cites many examples to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEengdesign.rtf

Wood Construction for the Fire Service
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This is a 5 page paper discussing considerations of wood construction for the fire service. Fire service and assessment regarding the fire safety of any structure is considered a key component to establishing appropriate fire regulations. The many factors which are considered include fire hazards within the buildings, the number of people inhabiting the buildings at any given time, means of fire escape, fire containment, emergency facilities, alarm systems and the fire equipment available within any region (Wong, 2003). A main component in regards to fire hazard assessment of a structure is the type of construction materials used and the type of construction. One of the most common materials used in the construction of almost any structure is wood, a highly combustible material. Despite the combustibility of wood however, it can be positively used in construction when properly treated and properly applied with consideration of the fire hazards present within the building and in the environment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJwoodc1.rtf

WORKING TOWARD A BETTER NEIGHBORHOOD
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This paper discusses the trends of downtown renewals in the United States and examines how various cities are handling this trend. Also included in the discussion is a history of downtown decay, and why many downtown districts are coming back. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTurbren.rtf

Zaha Hadid: Modern Baroque Design
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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.
Filename: KTzhadid.wps