By: Destiny | 2009-04-13 | Art Coptic Architecture is Generally Associated With the Copts or the Egyptian Christians, Dating From About 3rd to 12th Century. Coptic Churches Include Great Cathedrals Like Saint Marks Coptic Orthodox Cathedral and Other Less Prominent Churches in Villages. in Fact, Ancient Churches Like the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo Carry Vital Historical Significance to the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Copts in General. read more
By: Destiny | 2009-04-13 | Photography Iranian Art and Architecture, Also Known as Persian Architecture in the West, is an Epitome of Brilliance and Splendor of That Period. the Examples of Iranian Architecture are Dotted or Spread Over a Huge Area From Syria to North India and the Borders of China, From the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Irans Ancient Culture Has a Deep Architectural Tradition. read more
By: Jeff Walker | 2009-04-13 | Photography All of you must have heard about the famous Basilica architecture. In architecture, the word Basilica was used to describe a large hall constructed for business transaction and disposition of legal matters. The oldest Basilica, known as Basilica Porcia was built by Cato, the Elder in Rome in 184 BC. read more
By: Nevaeh Adams | 2009-04-13 | Art The term Medieval Architecture is used to represent various forms of architecture popular in Europe. Castles and fortified walls provide the most notable remaining non-religious examples of medieval architecture. Religion has always had a great influence on architectural styles, as has defense and natural geographical features. read more
By: rosie ros | 2009-04-13 | Recreation & Leisure Sustainable tourism includes the accountable use of normal funds for amusement. This include eco-friendly boating, scuba-diving, fishing, and tourism. Ecotourism is defined as vacation travel that provides tourists with an edifying and examining practice call tricky and beautiful ecosystems and their connected cultures and civilization. The idea of ecotourism began in the late 1980s and enlarged in popularity in 2002 through the United Nations International Year of Ecotourism. According to ecological and other organizations, ecotourism should have a minimal impact on both the position and. read more
By: Jeff Walker | 2009-04-13 | Photography Islamic architecture is a fine blend of many cultures, works and designs. It comprises of an array of secular and religious styles from the foundations of Islam and institution of Muslims. The architecture of the Muslim world, highly diverse but unified by climate, culture, and a love of geometric and arabesque ornament, as well as by the mobility of ideas, artisans, and architects throughout the region. read more
By: Nevaeh Adams | 2009-04-13 | Art Baroque architecture started in the early 17th century in Italy was characterized by color, light and shade, sculptural values and intensity. Baroque was, initially directly linked to the Counter-Reformation, a movement within the Catholic Church to reform itself in response to the Protestant Reformation. read more
By: Nevaeh Adams | 2009-04-13 | Art In a deeper sense Architecture refers to a process, profession or documentation. Separate from the design process, architecture is also experienced through the senses, which give rise to aural, visual, olfactory and tactile architecture. As people move through a space, architecture is experienced as a time sequence. Even though our culture considers architecture to be a visual experience, the other senses play a role in how we experience both natural and built environments. read more
By: Destiny | 2009-04-13 | Art Jeffersonian Architectural Style Was Developed by Thomas Jefferson This Style Was Mainly Admired During the Early American Period. the Typical Features of His Designs are the Use of Octagonal Forms, Red Bricks, Use of Chinese Railings and the Elevation of the Main Floor Which is Always Above Ground Level. Jeffersonian Architecture is Also Known as palladian Architecture, as it is Heavily Influenced by the Italian Revivalist Architect, Andrea Palladio. read more
By: Nevaeh Adams | 2009-04-13 | Art Diverse forms of architectural designs have evolved over time. From the conventional designs to the trendy or stylish ones-you can see a mammoths change in terms of design. Architecture first took large-scale shape with the construction of the Egyptian pyramids. However, todays architects are beginning to construct buildings in deference to their energy efficiency. read more
By: ishantha gunadasa | 2009-04-13 | Photography Architectural experiment has to be totally based on visualization. Ability to visualise ones own design is the key stone of learning through his experiments. Each design done at the university is an experiment of Architecture. To learn from that experiment, the design has to be lived in. Therefore, the capability of experiencing the places of his designs, at least virtually, is important. read more
By: Jeff Walker | 2009-04-13 | Photography The traces of ancient Greek architecture can be traced back to the 8th century BC. Since the ancient Greek buildings were made up of clay, wood or mud-brick, no remains have been found of them barring a few ground plans. In fact, almost no sources or descriptions exist about the embryonic Greek buildings. However, most of our present day knowledge about Greek architecture comes from the late archaic period, also known as the Periclean age. read more
By: James Mantrello | 2008-05-27 | Art Homes and buildings are important to us. They provide us shelter and a place to escape to from the elements. But they are more than just protection from the weather. read more
By: Robert Bell | 2009-04-13 | Recreation & Leisure The origins of Modern architecture are cause for debate amongst historians. Some argue that Modern architecture was a social movement caused by Modernity and closely tied to the Enlightenment. Others believe Modern architecture was stimulated by technological and engineering advancements as a result of the Industrial Revolution. The truth is probably found somewhere in the middle of both philosophies where enlightened ways of thinking and logic combined with the availability of new building materials such as steel, iron, glass and concrete and led engineers and architects to create a new type . read more
By: Naveen Marasinghe | 2009-04-13 | Antiques The former family home of Princess Chumphot, the Suan Pakkad Palace is now a massive art gallery and museum for visitors to enjoy Thai antiquities. The palace consists of five houses built according to traditional Thai architectural styles. read more
By: Naveen kumar sharma | 2009-08-10 | Clothing The concept of Go Green highly favors organic agriculture to protect the health of people and the planet by reducing the overall exposure to toxic chemicals from synthetic pesticides that can end up in the ground, air, water and food supply, and that are associated with health consequences, from asthma to cancer. read more
By: Robert | 2008-11-01 | Fitness An article discussing the diversity of Cape Town architecture, including a homage to Le Corbusier and his extraordinary contributions to contemporary architecture. read more
By: Luis Monzi | 2010-01-15 | Arts & Entertainment Rendering 3D brings a new revolution into the world of images: thanks to new technologies and skilled engineering teams, 3D rendering customers can now get photo realistic three dimensional images of their interior rendering 3d - it can be made for any kind of interior: offices, kitchen, childrens room, bathroom,... read more
By: siddhartha upadhyaya | 2008-12-12 | Fashion Sustainable fashion is fashion that is designed to be environmentally friendly. Fashion designers have recently adopted the idea of sustainability, using more environmentally-friendly materials and methods in clothing production like reduction in wastage, reduction in chemical usage, usage of scrap fabric, gunny bags etc. But are the apparel made out of them actually wearable? Yes, the answer is Dpol technology which can produce ecoi friendly garments which can actually divert us to sustainabili read more
By: Steve Evans | 2010-01-10 | Poetry The hydrogen economy is an admirably clean technological concept well loved by the media. But, it can only happen sustainably if hydrogen can be provided in a way which avoids consuming fossil fuels. There is a way it can be done. Read and find out! read more