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What kind of major might one get if they were interested in green architecture? I'm really interested in green architecture- designing buildings with the conservation of energy and materials in mind plus a few more things- what kind of major might someone go for if they were interested in this? Thanks!

Does Green Architecture Have a good job Outlook? I am studying to be a green architect. it is where you design buildings to be carbon neutral. Do you think there is a big job outlook? Do you know anyone with that job?

This is for anyone who works in the field of "landscape architecture"? i am interested in environmental architectural design, but i was wondering about landscape architecture what are your main responsibilities? what kind of training and education do you need (i am getting my bachelors in a completely different subject so what would graduate school be like, years etc) do you get to design green buildings or just park-like public spaces? what are your responsibilities when you start out, where do you work? do you need a strong math background? what kind of math is essential? thank you

Should I double major in architecture and architectural engineering or what? I'm going to college next year, and I really want to consider my major now. I love both math and art, and I figure since architectural engineering is the math side and architecture is the art side, it would be good to do a double major, but I'm afraid it would be too tough. I'm also considering a major or minor in environmental engineering so that I can design "green" buildings. What would be the best choice?

What are the most significant examples of glass buildings revolving around the idea of sustainability..? Any building type will do. I just want the most famous/significant examples of Architecture that combines green design and glass architecture

any thoughts for dissertation topic ideas on architecture and interior design? i want something other than green and sustainable architecture which seems what everyone is talking about now.. i was thinking of talking about architecture and human feelings; how buildings evoke our emotions.. what do u think? any other ideas?

how important do you think green architecture will become? Frank Lloyd Wright has been lauded for his fusion of form and function. His structures are known for blending into the surrounding landscape. Even inside the New York Guggenheim Museum, despite being surrounded with traffic and the busyness of downtown Manhattan, has the feel of being among the pine trees, breathing fresh air, and sunlight. With so much focus on environmental concerns, green architecture is a popular trend. In fact, much of New Orleans, Ninth Ward has been rebuilt with the use of sustainable materials and energy-saving design. As we continue in the twenty-first century, how important do you think green architecture will become? Do you think it will cause us to sacrifice form for function? As you prepare your answer, consider the aesthetic appeal and practical functions of the buildings surrounding you.

Are you satisfied about the plans for the World Trade center site? Yes for the most part, I am just sad that the Freedom tower can't be taller. It is supposed to be only 1,776 feet. It is still high for a skyscraper, but not as high as it's competitors. The Freedom tower aint got nothin' on the new 2,650 Burj Dubaiunder construcyion in the UAE [ which is getting closer to completion]. Nor can it compare to the proposed 2,000 foot Chicago Spire. I love the overall architecture of all buildings. The completed 7 World Trade center looks nice and clean, but it is just a light blue box, as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't have much architecture detail that sets it apart from most other buildings in manhattan, despite it's "Green Design". I love the memorial design. It is such a shame they are taking down the Deutche Bank building, because of damage from the collapse, I thing it adds contrast to lower manhattan. Another thing is that it is taking too long too complete. First it takes over 6 years to even start construction and it's going to complete. May I add that that the floor space is not used up to it's potential. The freedom tower is supposed to dwar the 1250ft/102 floor empire state building, but obly have 82 floors.

What do you think about integrating botany/plants into architecture and building design? I think it's jaw-droppingly awesome when you see the rare building with green plants growing on it. I'm not talking like some old house overrun with weeds or something, but when plants have somehow been integrated into the actual design or aesthetic of the building, whether on the roof, inside, around, or on the walls of it. Aside from any of the reasons people might come up with for why it's good for the environment yatta yatta, it just looks really awesome. Cities NEED more green, so why not use the spaces we got to grow more green stuff? Buildings can be like templates for new and weird urban foliage, a shift away from all the typical hard grays, blacks, and whites of the concrete jungle.

Are there any Ghanaian architecture students in S.E. England interested in environmentally-friendly design? I am doing an environmental architecture MSc and am looking for another young architecture student with a fresh imagination interested in low energy/ passive/ bio-climatic buildings and renewable energy to collaborate with on designing an innovative small development in Accra, Ghana. You must be Ghanaian or have lived in Ghana for several years with an extensive knowledge of the climate, geography, nature, local and vernacular architecture. You must also be very interested in building with minimal environmental impact. I am asking this on behalf of a client, motivated by the environment and green issues. Even if you are not studying architecture but are studying in the UK, I would be pleased to meet you- preferably if you are travelling to Accra in the next few months. Possibility of remuneration.

Architecture? Anyone? I have a project we gotta do... and it's to design a restaurant and a clubhouse for the military... the officers and the soldiers... my concept is focusing mainly on green, sustainable buildings.... i looked at ken yeang's work.. VERY inspirational... can ne one help?

Would someone with a major in " City, Community, and Regional Planning " be able to get a job in Architecture? this is what is says about City, Community, and Regional Planning at collegeboard.com; You may have heard of the term urban sprawl. Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities and suburbs. The typical results: traffic congestion, a lack of green or open spaces, poorly designed or nonexistent public transportation, and unhappy residents. City, community, and regional planners address urban sprawl and other problems that communities face, such as pollution. Planning majors learn about the principles of architectural design and how to use them to create communities in which people are proud to work and live. They explore such topics as affordable housing, public transportation, land use and zoning, economics, and environmentally friendly buildings.

Could someone please give me some advice for my college major decision? If I want to go into sustainable architecture, would it be better to get a B.S. in Arch now and then pursue a M. arch in the future with a focus on environmental design or the other way around (get a B.S. with a double major in environmental studies and studio arts & theory - a liberal arts major- now, then apply for graduate school to get a M. Arch) ? Also, my university, UM- Ann Arbor, does not offer a professional B. Arch Degree. It only offers a pre-professional B.S. arch degree...after which I would need to go to grad school for 2.5-3 yrs. to get a M Arch professional degree...so both ways would probably take about the same amount of time. If anyone out there is in the field of "green" architecture, do you have any advice as to how I could best build up a solid knowledge base to go into this field? Also, is it a bad idea to have two interdisciplinary majors?? I see some people here say that these majors are for people who are lazy or unfocused and that they have many "easy" classes...but I see different subjects to be interlinked and not strictly specialized, and I am definitely not a lazy person. I am a honors sophomore with a 4.0 even after taking all the most failed courses at UM in math, physics, and economics. I have also worked hard for my sustainability/ beautification student forum to put environmental solutions in action and have designed several murals for UM buildings...I chose my majors and put a lot of work into my extracurriculars, because I love what I do, not because I am some unfocused student going to college just for the sake of going to college...But I am afraid that just because I have this label as someone with an arty interdisciplinary major, employers will see me as a lazy, unfocused person...and maybe it would be better to just go for the very specialized course in architecture now instead of leaving that for grad school? Kitten UM has an undergrad Architecture school that is ranked 6th in the nation by US News and Report and a grad Arch program that is ranked in the top 10.I do not consider it a waste of money. My concern is not primarily the time, because even if I get a professional B Arch now, I am still going to get an M.S. in environmental design...I'm trying to decide whether majoring in something else now will give me a better, more diverse knowledge base for architecture rather than learning technical skills right away. I want to make a real impact on the world. I considered transferring to Cornell, but I believe UM gives a better preparation for arch as a form of engineering. Cornell is a bit more arty, which is VERY appealing to me, but I feel I should learn more engineering too. Finally, I plan on applying to grad programs at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, UM, etc. I did research and a lot of the programs I liked are tough to get into so I want to make sure that Interdisciplinary is a good choice.

What are the chances of the following succeeding? January 18, 2008 8:31 AM PST Masdar City in Abu Dhabi to lay claim to greenest city Posted by Martin LaMonica The cleanest city in the entire world will take root next month in Abu Dhabi, a place best known for its oil. At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, a model of Masdar City is scheduled to be unveiled on Monday. The three-day conference is hosted by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co.'s Masdar Initiative, which is investing in a range of ventures, including clean-tech start-ups. An artist's rendering of the overall plan of Masdar City. A model will be unveiled Monday. (Credit: Masdar) In February, Masdar (which means "the source" in Arabic) will break ground on the six-square-kilometer city that its backers say will be the first zero-pollution, zero-waste city. The city will be capable of housing 47,500 people, who are scheduled to start moving there in 2009. Construction is expected to take 10 years. The vision of the city, designed by Foster and Partners, is to be a model for sustainable architecture. A solar-photovoltaic power plant will deliver energy to buildings. Builders also envision using solar canopies that provide shade, as well as power. A vision of Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. (Credit: Foster and Partners) The city will be placed to take advantage of the cool sea breezes, while a perimeter wall around the entire city will protect buildings from the hot desert air and noise from the nearby Abu Dhabi airport. No cars will be allowed in the city. People will get around through an electric light-rail system that will be linked to the center of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. A desalination facility will be 80 percent more efficient than existing plants, and all wastewater will be purified and recycled to grow plants that could be used for biofuels. Masdar City will be the home of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, which backers hope will attract some of the best academics from the around the world. Also envisioned are research and development facilities from multinational companies and start-ups in the clean technology area. Topics: Green buildings, Solar What chances does something like this have of succeeding?

Could you add your suggestions for the crisis in Haiti? Dear Yahoo Friends… If this suggestion offends or runs counter to your beliefs, it was not intended to do so. It is simply thoughts put to paper…in search of solutions. If you would like to participate, add your suggestions. If you can take time to contact those who are in power and who can make a difference, here are some links. http://www.un.org/en/ http://www.un.org/en/contactus/ http://www.wikihow.com/Contact-the-President-of-the-United-States http://directory.usayfoundation.org/ - for governor, senators and representatives https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml - if you do not know who your representative is http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp - if you do not know the four digit extension for your zip code If you think this is absurd, please just pass this by. Please, no thumbs down for once. The situation in Haiti is being described as a humanitarian crisis. It is beyond that; it is a human tragedy that will only perpetuate unless radical measures are taken. There is simply no infrastructure in Haiti that can rebuild in a way that the populace can grow and thrive. Since the earthquake hit, my thought has been that the United Nations needs to get the best of the best from the fields of demolition and removal, architecture, government, hospital design and equipment, education, sustainable economy, roads, water support, and education (and the myriad of departments I have omitted) to go into Haiti, tear everything down, and start from scratch. Create manageable and safe neighborhoods and towns; buildings that are architecturally sound; “green” energy sources—the location is perfect, and teach how to govern. This is not nation building if done by the international community. It is creating a backdrop for possibility. It’s too late for these people? They have too many decades of poverty and graft? Never say never. You would be amazed what can be done when the heart is right and good minds work in concert. This morning on NPR one of the commentators said that Haiti can only rise the ashes if the international community intervenes. So there are obviously many among us billions who have conceptualized this intervention. Are you familiar with the Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon? Any one of us could be that crucial hundredth one that creates the point of nuclear fission for human consciousness. http://www.spiritual-endeavors.org/peace/the-hund.htm Great answers all--from prayer to providing mother's milk to nursing infants. I checked out http://www.mercycorps.org/ and they look like a great organization. I gave to Unicef and Habitat for Humanity, but I will also donate to Mercy Corps. Former Presidents Clinton and Bush also appear to have an efficient means to getting aid to the people. I will send them something also. Thank you all. I think the suggestion that the international community declare Haiti a disaster area and rebuild is what offers longterm hope for the people of Haiti, so I will go with that answer for BA.

I need help with art? Which complementary colors did Henri Matisse use in The Red Room? (Points : 3) red and green green and pink yellow and orange red and black 2. Which of the following describes the use of the principles of design in Pieter Brueghel the Elder's Return of the Hunters? (Points : 3) radial balance created through the placement of the trees contrast created by placing pale colors next to one another unity created by using similar colors throughout the entire composition emphasis created by placing the most important subject in the center 3. What is aesthetics? (Points : 3) exploring fundamental questions such as "What is art?" and "What is beauty?" determining how an artwork is organized, using the principles of design as a guide describing a work of art based on its period, civilization, and style asking questions about a work of art from a historical perspective 4. Which statement about Velázquez's Las Meninas is based on the interpretation step in the critical analysis process? (Points : 3) "I think Velázquez intended to convey a sense of nobility and honor." "There is a young girl wearing a white dress in this painting." "Velázquez used contrast in light and dark to give figures a sense of depth." "Velázquez painted this work during the Baroque period in Spain." 5. Which statement best describes how Egyptian art and architecture reflects beliefs of the time? (Points : 3) Art and architecture focused on the important role that laborers and craftsmen played in Egyptian civilization. Art and architecture glorified Egyptian royalty and gods to reflect their importance in society. Art and architecture commemorated military heroes, reflecting their high status in Egyptian society. Art and architecture featured many kinds of animals to show their importance in Egyptian civilization. 6. Which of the following conventions did Egyptian artists use in tomb sculptures? (Points : 3) lifelike proportion and anatomy dramatic facial expression and emotion lively poses that entertained the pharaoh's ka forms with no projecting parts that could break 7. Which of the following describes Mesopotamian relief sculpture? (Points : 3) It depicts figures with exaggerated muscles. It depicts a deep sense of space. It is carved in high relief with deep undercutting. It is carved in sunken relief with figures below the surrounding stone. 8. What is a characteristic of Mesopotamian architecture? (Points : 3) painting images onto the surface of sun-dried mud bricks constructing walls of important buildings using marble blocks adding images to walls that depict scenes of everyday life surfacing important buildings with glazed and baked mud bricks 9. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Egyptian Book of the Dead? (Points : 3) the depiction of figures with true-to-life scale, regardless of their status the depiction of figures with body parts in their most recognizable position the depiction of the life and accomplishments of deceased pharaohs the depiction of images and stories about the lives of Egyptian tomb builders 10. Which statement correctly describes the Parthenon in Greece? (Points : 3) Its architectural plan consists of mathematical ratios, symmetry, and proportion. Its design used features of the Ionic order of Classical Greek architecture. Its walls were originally topped by a massive dome, a feature invented by the Greeks. Its columns are carved with relief sculptures inspired by Egyptian temple columns. 11. Which sentence describes a convention of Classical Greek sculpture? (Points : 3) Figures are depicted with idealized beauty and perfect proportions. Figures reflect the Greek belief in the human body as a source of shame. Figures are depicted as true-to-life without idealized features. Figures have dramatic facial expressions and dynamic poses. 12. Which statement describes a characteristic of Classical Greek relief sculpture from the Parthenon frieze? (Points : 3) The story records a series of isolated events in the life of the ruler of Athens. Figures reflect a combination of naturalistic detail and ideal beauty. It is in high relief so that objects are undercut and appear detached from the flat background. Figures have exaggerated proportions that give the sculpture a sense of drama.

I love making things, what should I major in? I volunteer a lot at technology classes of schools. A part of the class is where students make things out of wood, mostly miniature versions of toys and buildings (like ferris wheels, houses). I love making these little wooden toys. I took pre-calc based physics last year and I loved it, but I don't think I'm smart enough to major in physics or engineering.. I think architecture or archi eng is too much for me. I'm not that into real life buildings.. Hmm I love making things out of instructions/blue prints. I'm not a new idea person. I'm an artist specializing in drawing anything with a picture reference; perfect is always my goal. Right now that world needs to be green, recycling things. So.. I was thinking of maybe interior or industrial design, or even industrial engineering And there's this course called packaging science.. I'll probably minor in that.

Why do alsmost all houses around me have 1 stained glass window? I live in concord NH and almost every house has the same exact window that faces west, it is a clear rectangle in the middle with red and green stained glass border even my apartment has one. they are REALLY old buildings. most of them were massive one family homes that are now duplexes. I think it might be because the same guy might have designed all the houses but they are all different styles and different architecture. does it have a religious meaning? was there a huge cult in my city in the past?

artists i need you!!!? 1. Which of the following is NOT an element of Baroque or Rococo architecture? movement columns ornamentation minimalism 2. For whom was the Palace of Versailles designed? Gian Lorenzo Bernini Louis Le Vau Louis XIV Pope Alexander VII 3. Which term refers to the part of a composition that appears closest? foreground frame middle-ground background 4. Which of the following is NOT a strategy artists use to create depth? overlapping ornamentation size detail 5. Which of the following subjects was Chardin MOST interested in? cows buildings children landscapes 6. Which of the following is NOT typically identified as a cool color? red green blue purple 7. Which of the following things can color represent? moods emotions temperatures all of the above

art help please urgent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? 1. Which of the following is NOT an element of Baroque or Rococo architecture? (1 point)movement columns ornamentation minimalism 2. For whom was the Palace of Versailles designed? (1 point)Gian Lorenzo Bernini Louis Le Vau Louis XIV Pope Alexander VII 3. Which term refers to the part of a composition that appears closest? (1 point)foreground frame middle-ground background 4. Which of the following is NOT a strategy artists use to create depth? (1 point)overlapping ornamentation size detail 5. Which of the following subjects was Chardin MOST interested in? (1 point)cows buildings children landscapes 6. Which of the following is NOT typically identified as a cool color? (1 point)red green blue purple 7. Which of the following things can color represent? (1 point)moods emotions temperatures all of the above

art help plz urgent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? 1. Which of the following is NOT an element of Baroque or Rococo architecture? (1 point)movement columns ornamentation minimalism 2. For whom was the Palace of Versailles designed? (1 point)Gian Lorenzo Bernini Louis Le Vau Louis XIV Pope Alexander VII 3. Which term refers to the part of a composition that appears closest? (1 point)foreground frame middle-ground background 4. Which of the following is NOT a strategy artists use to create depth? (1 point)overlapping ornamentation size detail 5. Which of the following subjects was Chardin MOST interested in? (1 point)cows buildings children landscapes 6. Which of the following is NOT typically identified as a cool color? (1 point)red green blue purple 7. Which of the following things can color represent? (1 point)moods emotions temperatures all of the above

Could you add your suggestions for the crisis in Haiti? Dear Yahoo Friends… If this suggestion offends or runs counter to your beliefs, it was not intended to do so. It is simply thoughts put to paper…in search of solutions. If you would like to participate, add your suggestions. If you can take time to contact those who are in power and who can make a difference, here are some links. http://www.un.org/en/ http://www.un.org/en/contactus/ http://www.wikihow.com/Contact-the-President-of-the-United-States http://directory.usayfoundation.org/ - for governor, senators and representatives https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml - if you do not know who your representative is http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp - if you do not know the four digit extension for your zip code If you think this is absurd, please just pass this by. Please, no thumbs down for once. The situation in Haiti is being described as a humanitarian crisis. It is beyond that; it is a human tragedy that will only perpetuate unless radical measures are taken. There is simply no infrastructure in Haiti that can rebuild in a way that the populace can grow and thrive. Since the earthquake hit, my thought has been that the United Nations needs to get the best of the best from the fields of demolition and removal, architecture, government, hospital design and equipment, education, sustainable economy, roads, water support, and education (and the myriad of departments I have omitted) to go into Haiti, tear everything down, and start from scratch. Create manageable and safe neighborhoods and towns; buildings that are architecturally sound; “green” energy sources—the location is perfect, and teach how to govern. This is not nation building if done by the international community. It is creating a backdrop for possibility. It’s too late for these people? They have too many decades of poverty and graft? Never say never. You would be amazed what can be done when the heart is right and good minds work in concert. This morning on NPR one of the commentators said that Haiti can only rise the ashes if the international community intervenes. So there are obviously many among us billions who have conceptualized this intervention. Are you familiar with the Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon? Any one of us could be that crucial hundredth one that creates the point of nuclear fission for human consciousness. http://www.spiritual-endeavors.org/peace/the-hund.htm