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green architecture? How would you define "green architecture"
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!
How many years will it take in order for me to get my doctorate degree in green architecture or architecture? And what are the best schools to get a doctorate degree in green architecture?
what green and sustainable architecture solutions are suited in the Philippines? i need a list of green and sustainable architectural solutions that are suited and economical to use in the tropical philippine islands. i have already though of these in mind: passive cooling, rainwater harvesting, use of local and sustainable building materials, efficient building methods, argon filled glass panels, water saving bathroom fixtures, insulation (these are correct, right?) your opinions, thoughts and suggestions about green architecture in tropical countries are appreciated...pls include your sources if possible. THANKS!!
i am an environmental scientist that wants to pursue a career in green architecture. what & where can i study? I studied geology in my first degree and hold a Postgraduate diploma in Environmental Management from Nigeria. I currently live in the United States and want to pursue a career in Green Architecture. I know there are institutions out there that can admit me to do a post graduate study in related fields and i will be glad to hear from anyone with useful information. I am also open to all suggestions that could guide me in my career choice and other interesting options out there..
Are you interested in green architecture and energy? Would you buy devices to control your power consumption or add green design elements to your house (rooftop garden, water recuperation, heat recuparation system)? 1.Ready to buy. 2.Interested in knowing more. 3.I'm doing it myself. 4.Not interested.
Where do I go to study Green Architecture? I'd like to know what are some good schools that specialize in that area? And What should my major be if I want to specialize in that? Thanks!
If you were to advertise Green Architecture to whom will you sell it? what organization/company? this is for my finals. we were asked to choose a company / product that we want to promote / make an avp marketing plan. our output will be a 5 min script about our chosen topic. i picked green architecture but my problem is to whom will i address the ads?? Questions: Target audience? Why am i doing this advertisement for Green Architecture? What can be the theme of my ad? How can I capture the non potential audience to buy my ad? Guys pls. help!!
Can concrete be used as part of a green and sustainable piece of architecture? Anyone any sites or information on whether concrete is environmentally friendly and a sustainable piece of architecture? Is it green? Why?
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?
Is bioclimatic architecture the same with eco-friendly design/ green architecture ? what's the difference among these terms? any help tnx.
What career for a person interested in Green ECo-friendly architecture? I am a undecided freshman UCSD considering major options. An interest I have is eco friendly archtecture and alternative building materials. In high school I designed an earth sheltered home and a strawbale home for an Environmental Science class and I found it a lot of fun. What would I major in i were to pursue a career in this field? and what careers are available? I know it is a growing trend as the environment is degrading and i would like to do everything I can to help.
what is green architecture ? what kinds of materials are used in green architecture ?
what object can symbolize green architecture? in the manner a lock can symbolize security. an object other than a simple leaf o a tree. something a little more deeper or striking
Is there a difference between Ecological Architecture and Green Building? Or are they the same thing? If there are any difference, can you name them??? I really need to know... Thanx!
Green architecture question? stuck on a question for a school project what are some past uses of green architecture and how did green architecture develop?
Good sources on green Architecture? I’m doing a college research paper on green architecture and I was wondering if anyone has read some outstanding books or articles that people would like to refer me too
How long does it take from green lake area to UW Seattle(architecture building : near U district) on foot.? Also, how much does it cost to rent descent one bedroom apartment in green lake area.
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.
what do you call architecture aimed at creating energy efficient (green) homes? Is there any college or course that teach that ? Thank you
Anyone good sources for Articles About Ecological Architecture ? I am searching for a very good researched artikel on sustainable design and Green Building. I want to get good 2nd hand sources for my thesis in school. Also a good and well known architect hwo is specialized on Green Architecture would be good. Thank You Guys
Is there any criticism toward green architecture? on Wikipedia it says "Sustainable architecture, it can be argued, does not rigorously form a part of architecture as a discipline[citation needed]. Rather, it is a concern in the building construction industry as a whole, and given the dominance of construction techniques and building subsystems, it should be considered a part of civil engineering as a discipline.[citation needed] There are also conflicting ethical and political orientations depending on the viewpoints.[20] Numerous schools of architecture exclude sustainable architecture as a part of their curriculum, and it is considered to be a fashionable subject at the moment[citation needed]." i dont understand what it means
please name some eco-friendly/green architecture buildings/structures?thanks!!? and some pictures of them please...thanks much!
Architecture; Green Building Materials? what are some of the "green" building materials to avoid in the southeast
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?
architecture future-going green? i feel like i want to be an architect but people are always saying they dont make much money besides the top like 5-10%, which is a pretty small margin, yet with the environmental issues and aesthetics becoming bigger and more important issues, isnt the future of architecture alot better than it currently is? I mean people back were grateful if they had a roof over their heads, but nowadays, people go for not just houses, but well designed houses, and with global warming an issue, going green is big as well. So do you think theres a bright future for architects? -o and by the way could an architect also be an interior designer?
what do you think are the future trends trends in architecture ? i've been asked to write an essay on future trends in architecture i am asked to choose just what that i think will have and impact, describe it and talk about the impact it will have architecturally and in other aspects,, any ideas? besides green and sustainable architecture!
Where is a decent school in the Seattle area to study architecture? I'd like to become a home designer/ architect. I will be taking a few general architecture classes at Green River Community College this fall, but I'm not sure where to go from there. I would greatly appreciate some advice from someone with experience. Thanks!
Best double major combination for architecture? I currently go to the University of Northern Las Vegas for architecture. What would be the best double major to pair with this if I wanted to go into "green" and renewable architecture.
What types of 'green' jobs are there? I'm really big into being environmentally friendly, and I'm thinking about whether or not I'd like to make a career out of something like that. My dad is an engineer, so of course he suggested Green Engineering/Architecture, but that's not really my thing. I'm not very good at math, either, and I'm pretty sure that you should be if you're an engineer. What other types of jobs are there in the green industry?
I am considering a career change and am very interested in Architecture. Do you need to know how to draw? I am very creative but not the best artist out there. I am also interested in Green Eco-Frinedly Design and would love to get into that field. How realistic is it to go from a totally different field and enter architecture. How about schooling? Thank you for your time. I am very creative but not the best artist out there. I am also interested in Green Eco-Friendly Design and would love to get into that field. How realistic is it to go from a totally different field and enter architecture. How about schooling? I have a bachelors in Economics and was thinking about an M.Arch. degree. How important is it to go to an accredited program? Thanks for your time!
Is it possible to study architecture if you get a Bachelor's degree in another field first? I am a senior in college and I plan on attending CSU Humboldt. For a while, I've had no idea what I wanted to do with my life but I suddenly had the idea of being a 'green' architect. If I majored in and received a Bachelor's in Environmental Resource Engineering, would I be able to go to a grad school dedicated to architecture? How does one go about pursuing this career in my situation?
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?
How hard is it for me to get a Green Card? I'm a 17 years old and I'm studying National Diploma in Construction which I'm hoping will let me go on to study architecture in uni (in the UK). So after I graduate from Uni, I'm hoping I can get a job as an architect in America. So if I do get a job as an architect there, how hard would it be for me to get a Green Card?
how to make an existing factory building green? I am a final year student of architecture and doing an extension project of a factory building.I want to conceive its extension part as well as the existing structure as an environment friendly green building.please suggest some guidelines or the websites from where i can get the required data particularly for factory buildings.please note i have already gone through the LEED and Indian green building council's website but couldn't find any satisfactory data.
Environmental Designer/Architecture, please help!? I really want to go into Architecture, but understand that it isn't necessarily the best career to head into at this time. However, I recently discovered Green or LEED Architecture, and I have a strong interest in that. What I'd like to know is if Environmental Design and Architecture go together, and if they are related to Green Architecture. If so, would I obtain my Bachelors in Environmental Design, then my masters in Architecture? or how would that work? I want to get my Masters. Thank you!
How can I get a job in sustainable building? I'm interested in working with green architecture and design, such as straw bale construction, etc. I have a B.A. in Geologic Sciences and have been working in education for the past five years, so it's a bit of a change. What should I do to get started?
I would like to apply for Denmark Green Card could i get more informations regarding the process? I completed Master Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from School of Planning and Architecture , Hyderabad, India. I have 10 years experience in building construction and town planning and also two years international experience.
Do you know something about bioarchitecture in the UAE? In particular, do the UAE use renewable energy to create builidings? (It is called bioarchitecture, green architecture, ecoarchitecture...) some examples? Pros and cons? Are there any benefits by the government if someone decides to build eco-friendly houses?
When did los angeles start going green? and how has it affected the city? architecture wise... anything ellse wise lol ? please help THANKS !
What style of architecture is my house? 103 years old, all white, green roof, 1 floor, 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 1 parlor, 1 den, 1 living room, big dining room, big kitchen, big front porch with circular jut out with a swing. Front porch has 2 stairs; each around the circular part. Front porch has a door with 2 big windows on the side, the door opens up to the parlor wich has 2 big sliding doors/arches. One opens up to front living room, other to the big crntral hall. If I knew how to add pictures I would.
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
What majors lead to the field of high performance (green) building design? Would an integrated systems designer have an architecture background or engineering?
If architecture is an art why the owner can paint in chocking pink your design? Some days ago I pass a building that was made of exposed concrete (without paint). The owner paint the entire building in an horrible green (mint). Can you imagine a person that buy a Monet paint only to be use as canvas for another paint? In what way are the architects the owners of their desings? r u randy: Can you imagine the Sydney Opera House painted in Yellow or a building of Frank Gehry with the titanium cladding removed? Or what about White House painted in gray.
Anyone gotten the LEED Green Associates Credential? I am a senior architecture student who has worked on a LEED certified building, and I am going to take the Green Associate's test. I was wondering if anyone had taken it yet, and if so, how they prepared for the test.
What exactly should I plan to major in? I'm still in high school, but I've started to think about what I'd like to do later in life. I know that I want to do something involving business and the environment, like vertical farming, green architecture, etc. What I don't know is what kind of major this would be (environmental science, business?).
when did los angeles start going green? and how has it affected the city? architecture wise... anything ellse wise lol ? please help THANKS !
In Architecture. How can one harmonize existing natural features with man made features.? I am doing a thesis write up on a recreation centre in a mountainous region of my place. the main problem statement is how to successfully creat a harmony between the existing natural features of the place with man made features. the site is full of rocks and is slopy, alot of green vegetation.
Is KSU in Kent, OH or ITT Tech of Akron,OH or Datyon,OH the best choice for learning green blueprints? I'm interested in learning eco friendly concepts for landscaping and architecture as far as drawing blueprints, possibly with a computer and classic paper and pen. I need to know which is more nationally accepted. Is their a better choice in this area?
what are the principles in ecological design? what do you think? can you also give the 5 principles in green architecture? is ecological design are based on the environment and low impact design on its surrounding? choose: man over nature or nature over man do you have some websites to recommend?
How can I get the Green Card nad work with a correct status in US? Trying to inmigrate to US and work as Professional of the Architecture
plants for architecture mini model? My girl want to make some bamboo trees for her mini villa model, it's a project for her architecture class the size of the bamboo trees is 1/100 compare to the real bamboo I know how to make the bamboo, by using plastic sticks, then paint them green, but the problem is I don't know how to make the leaves, and how to stick the leaves onto the bamboo. Could anyone have any suggestion ?
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.
is general engineering a specialty or do you have to pic a particular field(mechanical, electrical, civil,aero? there are soo many things im interested in (robots, internal combustion engines, guns, prosthetics, solar, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, etc types of green energy, architecture, planes, thrust engines, "clean" cars, the list goes on... could i get a degree in general engineering or do i have to choose a specific field cuz i cant decide which i like best. im going for my bachelors in engineering.
What is the best District to Stay in in Beijing? I'm looking at hotels in the Dongcheng district as well as around the Olympic Green. Is one area better for tourists? What is there to do in February around the Olympic Green? We're three architecture students staying for a week.
Which is the most beautiful city in the world, and why? My vote is Paris in spring. Green, warm, fantastic architecture, food, atmosphere. Second would be Jerusalem, but that place has obvious down sides too.
What city or town do you find the most beautiful in the word? And why? Romantic? Green? Nice architecture?...
I noticed a trend having to do with president's political parties and architecture...? It seems that when there is a Republican president, earth-tones and hardwoods are popular, but when the president's a democrat, carpet and colors such as white, yellow, green etc. are popular. Who else thinks this is true?
Plans to build on UK Green Belt - wouldn't an alternative be better? This land was designated as Green Belt to help built-up areas deal with pollution. Now the government, arguing more (brick) houses are needed, are going to allow building on this land, doing away with the needs for conservation! We have more and more cars, lorries etc., on the roads all belching out carcinogenic particles which people are breathing in... so surely, if anything, we need MORE GREENERY (with Trees) not less! (If the government's strategy bothers you, and you feel there is a need for a viable alternative, please see the free-ebook at www.the-alternative.co.uk. The need for conservation is detailed in Chapter 3: Architecture / Conservation and the alternative is described in the free download called: Project it). Would the anti-immigrant brigade please refrain from tainting my question? Many of the brick houses are needed for UK born and bred new families.
Where could my OCS marine bf be stationed with a job in finance/budgeting/accounting? I want to be somewhat prepared for when my boyfriend of 6 years graduates from bootcamp and training at Camp Pendleton. I hear that I will have to rent by myself off grounds unless we are married? I would obviously want to start looking at careers in landscape architecture/ green building deisgn for which I have a Masters Degree. I know this will change him, and he may not ask me to be with him for the remaining 3 1/2 years , but I believe our love is strong and I want to be with him again eventually. This is really a hard thing to digest given his decision came so abruptly. But my hopes are that it will strengthen his respect and honor for what we have after it strengthens his personal goals and life discipline. HE needs this I know, its hard right now not feeling like our relationship stands first after so many years, but I support and respect this decision and pray I can be close to him. So I want to get an idea if any bases specialize in this job type.
How do I make my building designs more self sufficient? I am in my 3rd year of my Architecture class, and we are beginning to design commercial building designs. We were told to make it "green", meaning that they want me to design the building more environmentally friendly. How are some ways I can incorporate the "green" into my designs? (right now, we are designing a dentist office)
I am an architecture 1995 libaneese university beirut. a married one children . i work in saudi arabia .? how can i and my family kake a green card and work in usa
I am american and my boyfriend is mexican, if I marry him in Canada, Will he get an american green card? We have been together for more than 5 years and I truly love him. But i have been living for over 15 years in Mexico. We both speak english, and have college degrees (architecture and mechanical engineer). Because of the violence situation in Mexico we no longer wish to live here,so I want to know how can we move to the States, ergo, how to get him a legal status in the country. thanks for your comments BTW we are both gay men Since we cannot get married neither in US nor in Mexico the only viable option is Canada
why did the "Ottoman architecture" look so similar to Bizantine architecture?.. was it because Turks copied it? curiously, they look similar... would it be because Turks copied great Bizantine architecture, because they didn´t have nothing architecture in the stepes of Mongolia? _________________ BTW ______________ Bizantine Architecture: church Sofia, Bulgaria: http://www.iho-ohi.org/wp-content/alexander-nevsky-cathedral-sofia-bulgaria.JPG church Aghia Shopia, Constantinople http://z.about.com/d/architecture/1/7/R/i/Hagia_Sophia-lge.jpg church, Kharkov, Ukraine http://ukrainetrek.com/images/kharkov-ukraine-city-views-19.jpg ______________ "Ottoman Architecture" (I believe that it is a stolen style) blue mosque, istanbulhttp://lloydi.com/travel-writing/turkey/wallpaper/blue-mosque-1x7.jpg green mosque, Sarajevo, Bosnia http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,1013417,00.jpg mosque... Beyrouth, Lebanon http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/2228982358_135a181a71.jpg Irmak, beatiful eyes... you should be grateful by your Greek, Armenian or Kurdish great grandmother because the ancient Turks had the eyes as the Mongols or the Chinese lol
What architecture schools should I look into? A little about me: GPA (weighted): 3.7ish Class rank: guessing top 20% Honors English and Spanish. AP courses, 3 years of Computer-Aided-Design. I'm in NHS, a peer leader, work part-time, FBLA, interact, disciples club. Cross Country is my main sport. Plenty of community service. Involved in my parish. I'm white. I live in New Jersey but I'm willing to travel. My SAT will probably look something like this: Reading 600, Math 650. I want a school that is attractive. (A lot of green) I don't want huge class sizes. I'm not into sports too much. I have an interest in Urban Design too. I may be a little picky, but I really am on a search to find the perfect school for me. Also, please don't just give me rankings. I really want to know what architecture schools really pop out when you were reading my information above. OK thank you for answering.
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.
"Green events" for FuoriSalone? someone can tell me some events of sustainable architecture, green living for fuorisalone in milan in these days? thanks
Who is more "green" , Bush or Gore ? Footnote: A Tale of Two Houses House #1: Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university, this house incorporates every 'green' feature current home construction can provide. The house has 4 bedrooms and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet holds geothermal heat- pumps circulating water through pipes sunk 300 feet deep. The water (usually 67 degrees F) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses one-quarter of the electricity used by a conventional system. Rainwater is collected in a 25,000-gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks, then into the cistern, from which the garden is irrigated. House #2: A 20-room mansion with 8 bathrooms, a pool and poolhouse, and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs to over $2,400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not in the Northern or Midwestern snow-belt. It's in the South. House #1, near Crawford, Texas, belongs to President George Bush. House #2, near Nashville, Tennessee, belongs to Gore.
Green Living, Environmental, Energy Efficient, and Durable Home; Info/Education for planning to build one? If you watch the "Green Planet" channel, and have seen the show "World's Greenest Homes", well then you might get the idea. I want to build an almost completely energy-efficient house, that is good, maybe even great, for the environment. Solar panels, wind turbines, and whatever else there could be that'd help. I don't mind using recycled material for construction and furniture, and I definitely don't mind if I have to have sturdy steel beams and etc. As long as it's a very durable(in fact, I was hoping for: Durable enough to withstand natural and/or man made disasters), I don't really mind style, but usually it seems the architecture of such houses ends up looking amazing anyway. If anyone knows of materials and furniture that can "really" last, that'd be nice. I was hoping someone out there had some good ideas on how to learn all about this kind of stuff. Websites, books, E-books, guides. Prices to use on whatever you may know of don't really matter since this is for my possible future. I don't need it to be too specific in all these areas, in fact, just respond to the title of this question if that's okay! Oh yeah brandon h, lol. I'll have to update my picture, my hair "is" cut.
Green card To USA With National Diploma? I want to study in the USA, but if I got a student visa (F-1), then i wouldn't be able to work outside of campus for the first academic year, then after that i would have to work with something related to my studdies (which would be architecture). I have a national diploma in 3D design from the UK, which is the equivilant to 3 A Levels. Would I be able to get any job with those qualifications to apply for a Green Card, then after a year, start college and pay in-state tuition and be able to become a permenant resident? Thanks in advance
going green and building a tiny house? I am interested in going as green as possible and building a house similar to the Tumbleweed Tiny Houses. I don't want to buy their set of plans when I want to make my own design. Are there any good websites, books etc on easy portable architecture? I'm really just interested in the materials I'll need and what-not, so it doesn't fall down. I've never done construction by my grandfather was a master woodworker and architect, any I am pretty good at building things, it's in my blood. So, where do I start? http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/
How can "Burning Trees in power stations" be 'Green'"? Heard a bloke on "Weakest Link" describing his job as "Green" and "Sustainable" - he chops down forests, and the trees are burnt in power stations! If his misunderstanding wasn't so almightily awful + sad, I would have laughed... 1) We need MATURE trees - each and every one... We need a rich, FREE oxygen supply... The alarming rate of Deforestation... 2) Burning omits CO2... If this is the state of current "expert" intelligence, gawd help us! (More info. re: Deforestation: Please see FREE pdf download on my website: http://www.the-alternative.org.uk Chapter 3: Architecture / Destruction of Forests - use 'Bookmarks' to find). Kenny B: Uh? Get out of here! Soon there'll be nothing left! Rogues and scoundrels will have taken everything! Except the gas, of course! To you guys trees are only there for you to abuse - they're not living things, who deserve to live, and grow, to be beautiful things. Note: There's hardly any ancient woodland left to decimate but there are yet more foul schemes afoot... If you don't burn the trees, they absorb more CO2, yes? We need to lessen CO2, yes?
how to make an existing factory building green? I am a final year student of architecture and doing an extension project of a factory building.I want to conceive its extension part as well as the existing structure as an environment friendly green building.please suggest some guidelines or the websites from where i can get the required data particularly for factory buildings.please note i have already gone through the LEED and Indian green building council's website but couldn't find any satisfactory data.
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.
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?
How can I turn copper to a greenish tone? Does anyone know how can I give copper that green effect as if it was old? It has to be a quick procedure since I only have one week (it's for an architecture model). Thanks! I have already tried vinegar, some acid wines and hydrogen peroxide. This last worked out well but the tone was more red than green.
Whats the perfect name for an architecture school next to the sea? its a building at a corner lot and the design is sortof sculptural and green at the same time, hope u guys can suggest names! well, i wont be exactly specific. the frontage is the straits of malacca overlooking singapore. theres always a strong breeze which makes u feel alive. the building itself is a 13 storey building intergrated with modern facades which interact with the wind. so basically its not the regular static type of facades u get from other buildings. i guess thats it. cant think of anything more. maybe a name that the students would be proud of. cathcy and nice to hear.
Ireland? Can anyone tell me the best place to vacation? I've always wanted to visit Ireland but do not know anything about it other than what I see on TV: The rolling hills dotted with sheep and arrayed in beautiful green, green grass, the castles that I imagine have mysterious stories behind the beautiful architecture and the friendly pubs. Is Ireland anything like this? Or is there anywhere in Ireland like this that I could go?
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.
i am trying to find the name of a style of architecture, it might be arts and? crafts...dark brown clapboard siding with red and dark green trim and is new construction
which of these would you prefer to live in? 1. a high rise residential condominium that supports a green architecture/lifestyle -a unit in the 7th floor with good view with your own garden balcony -parking spaces -flexible/roomy room configurations -24 hour security -clubhouse/park amenities (public and are open to all residents) -commercial establishments at the ground floor with services (like laundry daycare etc.) -with built in transport (bus/train) station -less privacy because there are more neighbors/residents 2. a house that is detached -your OWN detached house but is slightly farther away from commercial establishments/public transportation -even bigger room space than condo units -own backyard -own garage -freedom in designing the exterior of the house -better privacy because there are less people/neighbors than high density housing -less urban and more quiet neighborhood ---if you can, please indicate the country where you live ---and what are the characteristics you like or look for in a house or a condominium (pro's and con's)
Can you identify this yellow flowering tree? I live on the California central coast and a friend gave me one of the many little trees that pop up from tree's bean-like seeds. My tree is now over 8 feet tall and wide after 2 years. The blossoms are 5-petal school bus yellow about 1.5" and in cooler weather the whole tree is covered with hundreds. The blooms are in clusters of about 20. The dark green leaves are like on locusts trees, only smaller, in strands opposite each other. The strands are 3" long. The beans, 1/2" across, 5" long, drop off in fall. The tree architecture is open. It seems full from a distance but upclose it is easy to see right thru the tree. The branches a warm gray, very slim and when loaded with blooms tend to droop a bit. I tried our county extension service, and looked at hundreds of photos online. It must be a native tree because plant/seed companies don't seem to have it. The stamen is green and about inch long. My friend calls it the "popcorn tree" but it looks nothing like what I find online
Can you guess which of these two house belong to the environmentalist? HOUSE # 1: A 20-room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house all heated by gas. In ONE MONTH ALONE this mansion consumes more energy than the average American household in an ENTIRE YEAR. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2,400.00 per month. In natural gas alone (which last time we checked was a fossil fuel), this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not in a northern or Midwestern “snow belt,” either. It’s in the South. HOUSE # 2: Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university, this house incorporates every “green” feature current home construction can provide. The house contains 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on an arid high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F.) heats the house in winter and cools it in summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas, and it consumes 25% of the electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Flowers and shrubs native to the area blend the property into the surrounding rural landscape. HOUSE # 1 (20 room energy guzzling mansion) is outside of Nashville, Tennessee. It is the abode of that renowned environmentalist (and filmmaker) Al Gore. HOUSE # 2 (model eco-friendly house) is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas. Also known as “the Texas White House,” it is the private residence of the President of the United States, George W. Bush.
Was Frank Lloyd Wright a one trick pony? I know he is supposed to be this amazing architect, but his prairie style architecture just doesn't move me, say the way lesser known architects like E.B. Green http://www.pbase.com/kjosker/ebgreen does. I personally feel that he pulled a sham on the "architecture world" in the same way that Andrew Worhola did. His buildings seem like soup cans & soda bottles to me. I am moved by some of his design elements, just not his architecture as a whole.
MY SEATTLE TRIP: Please help organize my itinerary? Hello, Thanks for reading and responding. I've been planning a trip to Seattle, but I need help organizing it. My interests are outdoor activities & sights----including hiking, biking, and kayaking; seeing cool neighborhoods; hanging out at coffee houses/bookstores/jazz clubs. So here's a list of activities and sights I am interested in so far for my nine day stay in Seattle (Sept. 2 - 11). I'm trying to organize all these activities and sights into a feasible itinerary, one in which I economize my time and energy. Please, while I understand that much of how it could be organized depends on many factors, such as my preferences, I could use your guidance! By the way, I will have a car. And on a couple of these days, I'll be hiking with a friend, a long-term resident of Seattle. I would appreciate your suggestions as to how I might make the most of my time and do as many of these as possible. How might you organize the following? Here's my very rough itinerary so far, all of which can be altered, including the particular day I do certain activities: Starting Sunday, Sept. 2; final day, Mon., Sept. 10: Day 1, Sun, Sept. 2: Bumbershoot Festival (I arrive from Korea on this day, early morning----not sure if I'll be too tired to get out. I hope not!) Day 2, Mon., Sept. 3: Bumbershoot Festival (?) I'm not sure if I'm going to do two days of this festival. Maybe just one. Are two days worth it or is one day enough? Day 3 & 4, Tues., Sept. 4 & Wed, Sept 5: I'd like to get an overview of the city by renting a bike and doing the Burke-Gilman Trail. If it helps me get around better than a car, I'd consider renting a bike for two days. While I want to see as much as possible, I'd like to stop and do things along the way. I realize that I can't do all of these in one day. But here are sctivities/sights I'd like to do, at some point, whether on this day of biking or on some other day: Neighborhoods: I like cool neighborhoods with interesting architecture and/or quaint stores/coffee shops * Fremont * University District * Capitol Hill * Queen Ann * Ballard Locks *West Seattle (? not sure---is it worth it?) * Green Lake (? not sure---is it worth it?) *Pike's Place Market (I know, not a neighborhood, but a place I could bike to on one of these days?) CITY PARKS: There seem to be so many good ones----for amazing views & beauty----that I'm confused. Which are really worth going to? It seems that most people agree on: Kerry Park (at night?), Olympic Sculpture Park, Volunteer, and Golden Gardens. Do you agree? I'm not sure about Carkeek or Gas Works though. Are these "duplicates experiences" of other parks? GARDENS/NATURE CENTERS: I don't need to see ALL gardens/nature centers of Seattle, just the most significant/beautiful. If they all are worth it, however, then let me know. Which ones? It seems: * Washington Park Arboretum * Kubota Garden * Woodland Park Rose Garden (? "duplicate"?) * Univ. of Washington Botanical Gardens (? again, "duplicate" of others?) Day 5, Thursday, Sept. 6: I must take do some shopping for an upcoming backpacking trip. Any suggestions for a good outdoors/backpacking store? Day 6, Friday, Sept. 7: Kayaking-----on Lake Union? Lake Washington? Also, on this day, the Bainbridge ferry to Bremerton----unless this is a day unto itself. Day 7, Saturday, Sept. 8: hiking----Mt. St. Helen's Day 8, Sunday, Sept. 9: hiking----Mt. Rainier (or some place my friend knows) Day 9, Monday, Sept. 10: A museum (any "musts-sees"?) Relax at some coffee shops? Definitely see a Mariners game that night. As you can see, I want to stay ACTIVE, but don't get me wrong: I want to have some down time along the way, such as enjoying a meal, hanging out at some cool cafes, coffee houses, and jazz club, not to mention parks. "Must-visit" Coffee Houses that are COMFORTABLE and w/ATMOSPHERE: * It seems people are saying: Uptown Espresso, Vivace, Coffee Messiah. Agree? "Must-visit" restaurants, especially seafood: * Only got one so far: Ray's "Must-visit" jazz clubs, especially for "After-hours lounge jazz": * depends on schedule, I know, but people are talking about The Triple Door. Notice I'm leaving out many tourist attractions, like the Space Needle and the zoo. These don't seem to be important compared to my priorities. Am I wrong? Have I missed anything? Thanks so much for any information and/or suggestions which might help me better define my itinerary. Cheers
Which career deals better with Green Building: Architecture or Environmental Engineering? and why? Any other career that goes hand on hand perfectly? Ty.
what is green architecture? building.landscaping,
I'm going to Paris in April - any tips on hidden gems??? Restaurants, green spaces, architecture, markets, shops etc...
in architecture office: 3d a-cad modeling is used as basis for design and only then, on to 2d drawings? I graduated 10 years ago and haven't worked in an office since then. I am picking up my career again and want to arrive not so green to an office as an entry-level employee. In ten years much has happened in autocad [and the way it is used in an office...], and I wonder where to focus my knowledge of the [autocad tool] so that I have an idea already of how the process works from 3d to 2d etc. So, is the model understood more as a -sales/rendering and measure ratification tool, or is it now more used as, [the basic draft] from which detailed plans are later drawn. I have taken courses on autocad -lately, they have been very useful, but they focus on the commands etc, and not on how are they used in such a situation--- self help books are not really helpful either. thanks for the answers
what are the examples of green building/ sustainable architecture? I need this for my schoolwork. Serious answerer only. Thanks
Modern Residential Architecture...What is your opinion? Do urban planners have no flare anymore like the Victorians did? Why are most new build developments a labyrinth of dull flimsy looking clones. I don't mean the master pieces of Richard Rogers etc but the ghastly modern estates mushrooming up all over the country. Will people look back in 100 years time and cringe at this period of design with the same contempt as they do now at the horrid 60's high rise apartment blocks ? Why can't we build magnificent solid white pillared terraced mansions anymore with a modern twist. Is creative brickwork, tall ceilings a thing of the past? Surely it cannot always be down to cost and being green ?
Which of these two homeowners is doing the most to protect the environment? Both are politicians.? House #1 A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2,400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more� than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South. House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can� provide. The house is 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American Southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F.) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original Booking in Raisina Residency Sector 59 Gurgaon,? The theme of the development is A Life of Art and Culture . The unique feature of the design is incorporation of art into Landscape and Architecture and the latest Green Building features. The Product mix consists of 3 BHK (Small amp; Large), 4 BHK (Small amp; Large) Apartments. The Master Plan, Landscaping and Buildings designed by AEDAS? Is it a Good investment to buy this proejct? Give me reviews and suggestions
does anyone know of some beautiful places to visit in savannah, georgia? and if theres any good charm schools there or good places to eat peach cobler and fried green tomatoes and some nice architecture or anyother places youd reccomed please i love savvanh and id like to know thanks greatly apprecited!!!!!!!
Is the following an "inconvenient truth" about Al Gore? House #1 A 20 room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South. ~~~ House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet ( 4 bedrooms ) and is nestled on an arid, high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F. ) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville, Tennessee; it is the abode of the "environmentalist" Al Gore. HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas; it is the residence the of the President of the United States, George W. Bush. Links below back up the facts of the 2 houses. http://www.tennesseepolicy.org/main/arti... http://www.cowboysindians.com/articles/a... An "inconvenient truth" about Al Gore, or what? Noah, come on, man. Gore just won a Nobel Prize for something he doesn't practice. How does "shooting the messenger" fit here? He shot himself. And as far as wind power, California tried to put some more windmills in besides the ones in Indio, and the locals shot 'em down because of the lubricant dropping from the propellers and the noise pollution from them. Speaking of lubricant, how does wind power make us less dependent on oil? Machines have to be oiled. I won't charge you the dollars, but I like my donuts glazed, by the way.
Interesting streets in Manhattan? Each time I visit Manhattan I fall in love even further. I love just walking up and down different streets. During my last visit I found the far East side along the water from 63rd down to 48th (63rd st. Pedestrian Bridge, Sutton Place, Beekman Place etc.). Does anyone have any interesting streets in Manhattan that have made a major impression on them while there (i.e interesting architecture, unique shops, green spaces etc.)
i live in the U.K we got another branch in swissland dealing with the holidays of tourisims to nort africa? Libya is located in Northern Africa with a common border to Tunisia in the West, Chad and Niger in the South, Egypt and Sudan in the East. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea with a coastal area extending about 2000 kms. With a total dimension of 1'750'000 km2 Libya represents the fourth biggest country of Africa. Libya is devided in an agricultural region, a huge desert area and a high mountain zone. Inmidth of the desert there are unique and wonderful oasis. The agricultural region along the Mediterranean Sea is dominated by typical mediterranean vegetation such as date palm trees, olive trees, lemon and other fruit trees. In many places huge sectors with wheat fields are dominating the landscape. Meat suppliers are sheep, cows, camels and poultry. Libyas climate is affected by the Mediterranean Sea on one hand and the desert on the other hand. In the winter, the weather is cool and rainy on the coast and the desert temperature can drop to sub-freezing at night. Summer is generally hot with temperatures on the coast around 30 degrees centigrade and in the desert it can even exceed up to 40 degrees centigrade. Libya has a total population of around 6 million inhabitants, whereby 75 % are living in the coastal region. A well developed road net connects the libyan cities and the neighbour countries. The majority of the population still works in the agricultural sector. The oil industry and other industrial sectors are becoming more and more significant. The most important resources are oil, gas and ironore. The official language is Arabic and the religion is Islam. There are two international airports: Tripoli and Benghazi. Domestic flights are scheduled to Sebha, Misuratha, Tobruk, Hoon, Ghat, Kufra and Ghadames. Libyas seaports are: Tripoli, Benghazi, Misuratha, Tobruk, Dernah, Raslanuf and Brega. Tourism in Libya Libya offers a lot of touristic activities: Beautiful weather througout the year, bright sunshine, endless sand dunes, hidden treasures and deeply impressing and fantastic desert landscape. In the historic cities you will find a mixture of various architectural styles from the Roman, Phenician, Greek and Islamic Epoch. The most important historic cities are Leptis Magna, Sabratha and Cyrene. Beside them there are pittoresque oasis, green mountains, warm bathes and islamic monuments with an unique oriental architecture. Excellent hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and lodges invite you for a pleasant stay. Visitors admire the traditional handicraft and folklore art. The tourist infrastructure offers air, sea and land connections, relaxing and comfortable stays in accomodations with different categories.
Can you guess who owns these two houses? House #1 A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month, this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South. House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet ( 4 bedrooms ) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F. ) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity equired for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000-gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. Hint: House number 1 is located in Tennessee, while House number 2 is located near Crawford, Texas.
Is this true? And if it is, what are your takes on it? House #1: A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms), heated by natural gas. Add on a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. The owner paid more than $30,000 in combined electricity and natural gas bills for this estate in 2006. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South. House #2: Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F.) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville, Tennessee; it is the abode of the "environmentalist" Al Gore. HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas; it is the residence of the President of the United States, George W. Bush. An "inconvenient truth".
can anyone give me any suggestions on how to go to a college in the us.it sounds silly so far so just read on i live in ethiopia and i study architecture at a university here i am top of my class pretty impressive for a girl of 19 in my country. i am not satisfied by the standard of education here but alternatives are bleek so i was ok untill i got notified that i had won a dv lottery and will qualify for a green card in 2007 so i'm coming to the us and the first thing on my mind is to join a college and continue my education. i love architecture and if i get in the right school and study i know i can do something spectacular in architecture i tried applying to universities in the states and i meet all their qualifications other than the required application fee (which i can't afford) and affidavit for financial support which i don't have. i plan on applying for student loans when i get to the states but i need to be accepted right so how do i do that before hand with these barries in front of me the right answer to this question could really change my life so let me know.
Global Warming fanatics what do you think of your leader now? House #1 A 20 room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms ) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. per month. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern 'snow belt' area. It's in the South. House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every 'green' feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet ( 4 bedrooms ) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F.) The water (usually 67 degrees F.) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into u nderground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. ~~~~~ HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville, Tennessee; it is the abode of 'environmentalist ' Al Gore. HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas; it is the residence the of the President of the United States , George W. Bush. An 'inconvenient truth.' And, yes ... I DID check Snopes prior to forwarding it. You can verify it at: http://www.snopes And for people like Roman Candle since apparently he can't read the question is for global warming fanatics if the shoe fits and if it doesn't then it isn't addressed to you For the person calling himself Mogollon Dude the question isn't about global ARMING it isn't a question of national defense either. I am just saying it doesn't seem like Al Gore is living what he preaches. Which seems to bring to ones mind that yea it is all about money not because there is a real problem. I mean come on people if you really believed something you were saying you would be living it and he oviously isn't. Even though he could.
Which of the following is a principle of design? . Which of the following is a principle of design? A. Form B. Color C. Pattern D. Balance 2. Of the following expressions, which best describes the concept of harmony in a room's decor? A. A consistency of mood B. Strongly contrasting color values C. A mix of assorted furniture styles D. A mix of items that have various sizes 3. Normally, a prime consideration in designing a child's bedroom would be to ensure that the A. mood is conversational. B. furnishings are sturdy. C. colors provide contrast. D. room has a secondary focal point. 4. Which of these statements is correct regarding how pattern is used in design? A. Only the largest, dominant pattern affects the overall appearance of the room. B. A large pattern will appear most dramatic when used in a large room or on an oversized object. C. The secondary print used in a room's decor should be as strong as the primary print. D. Decorative patterns should be selected to harmonize with structural patterns. 5. Which of these statements best describes the concept of line as it's used in design? A. A line is a straight shape that's much narrower than it is long. B. The use of lines in a design will always create a sense of restfulness and stability. C. A line leads the eye, conveying a sense of motion. D. The use of lines in a design will always create a sense of strength and dignity. 6. Which of these statements is correct regarding the design concepts of proportion and scale? A. There's no difference between proportion and scale; these are interchangeable terms. B. Proportion has to do with the sizes of the parts of an object; scale refers to the size of an object in relation to the size of other objects. C. An object's proportions refer to its size in relation to the size of other objects; scale refers to the object's measured dimensions. D. Proportion refers to the dimensions of objects that are parts of a single group; scale refers to the 7. Which of the following expresses a color value? A. True green B. Dark green C. Blue-green D. Yellow-green 8. Which of the rectangles shown here has the golden oblong proportions? A B C D A. A B. B C. C D. D 9. The bodies of the lamps shown in this figure have harmony of A. scale. B. line. C. texture. D. value. 10. The basic shape of the lampshade in this figure is a A. cone. B. cylinder. C. sphere. D. pyramid. 11. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the design concept of scale? A. The scale of the objects in a room can be varied for contrast. B. To preserve unity, the scale of all the objects in a room must be the same. C. When objects are arranged on either side of a centerline for formal balance, good scale will result. D. If an object possesses good proportions, good scale in the arrangement is guaranteed. 12. The room in the figure above has two focal points. One is at the fireplace wall, and the other is in the dining area. As a decorator, you decide to use a painting procedure to unite these two focal points. In the dining area, you would paint the walls A. a lighter value than in the living area. B. a different color than in the living area. C. white to reflect the living area. D. The same color to reduce contrasts. 13. Which of the following shows a good example of rhythm used in a room's decor? A. An arched line at the tops of dining room chairs repeated in a sofa back, a mirror top, and a window's drapery line B. A rectangular red area rug, oval-backed dining chairs, and a blue dining table C. A dark-blue print pillow on a white sofa and a light-green, solid-colored pillow on a wooden chair D. An oval coffee table in front of an L-shaped sofa 14. Which of these statements best describes the concept of form as it's used in design? A. A form is a series of lines enclosing a space. B. A form is any series of three-dimensional shapes arranged in a group. C. The concept of form refers to art objects, while shape refers to furniture. D. An object's form is either inherent or derived. 15. Generally, the most effective way to use texture when decorating a room is by A. selecting one texture only for use throughout the room. B. combining only similar textures throughout the room. C. using only smooth textures. D. combining different textures in ways that provide contrast and balance. 16. Which of the following is an element of design? A. Form B. Unity C. Scale D. Proportion 17. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the design concept of emphasis? A. Generally, there should be only one focal point in a room. B. Focal points inherent in a room's architecture must be emphasized with contrasting colors. C. A focal point can't be established in a setting where formal balance is used. D. Generally, a focal point should be visible from the entrance to a room. 18. Which of the following should be your primary concern when creating an arrangement with informal balance? A. Leave a space between each piece equal in size to one-half the combined width of the two widest pieces in the arrangement. B. Place those items with the greatest visual weight nearest the centerline. C. Balance all the items around a central pivot point. D. Make certain that no two identical objects are placed on opposite sides of the centerline. 19. The basic shape of the body of the lamp in this figure is a A. cone. B. cylinder. C. sphere. D. pyramid. 20. Which type of balance is represented in this overhead view of a table and chairs? A. Formal B. Informal C. Radial D. Combined
Who is the better enviornmentalist? Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet ( 4 bedrooms ) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F. ) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. This is house #1 A 20 room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms ) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South. This is house #2 So who is the better enviornmentalist?
Where would you go? If I could visit the UK, I would like to see a palace. Not a scary one that people were murdered in, but somewhere overlooking green meadows and with regal architecture. I would not like to visit Italy, Spain, or Greece. The people probably are nice, but the statues and such .... I would not like that. If you came here to America, what would you like to see? I would recommend a particular space museum. The one not far from here is beautiful. The outer part is made of mostly glass panes and steel beams. When the sun shines on it, it can be quite blinding-- but I like it. It is not a box-rectangle shape, it is a work of curved angles. Can you imagine that?
Anyone intrested in writing a two page summary of this? FIBER KEEPS ITS PROMISE BY GEORGE GILDER "Today, I await the death of television, telephony, VCRs, and analog cameras with utter confidence as Moore's law unfolds." Rupert Murdoch, Ted Turner, John Malone, are you listening?" Get ready. Bandwidth will triple each year for the next 25, creating trillions in new wealth. Editor's note: Four years ago, Forbes ASAP published its first issue with a stunning prophecy by contributing editor George Gilder. Fiber optics, said George, had the potential to carry 25 trillion bits per second down a single strand. This represented a ten-thousandfold leap in carrying capacity over the 2.5 billion bits "barrier" long assumed by most experts in the field. What did George see that others had missed? One, a little-recognized (at the time) breakthrough called an erbium-doped amplifier, which keeps optical signals pure and strong over long distances. The other was a deep technical shift, with roots in the 1940s-era work of information theory pioneer Claude Shannon. If you believed Shannon, his logic dictated a new messaging scheme called wave division multiplexing. Though scorned by the experts four years ago, WDM now is emerging as the winner George had prophesied. The real winners will be all of us, as the coming world of cheap, unlimited bandwidth unfolds and at last fulfills the true potential of the information age. Here is George with an update. IMAGINE THAT IN 1975 YOU KNEW that Moore's law--the Intel chairman's projection of the doubling of the number of transistors on a microchip every 18 months--would hold for the rest of your lifetime. What if you knew that these transistors would run cooler, faster, better, and cheaper as they got smaller and were crammed more closely together? Suppose you knew the law of the microcosm: that the cost-effectiveness of any number of "n" transistors on a single silicon sliver would rise by the square of the increase in "n." As an investor knowing this Moore's law trajectory, you would have been able to predict and exploit a long series of developments: the emergence of the PC; its dominance over all other computer form factors; the success of companies making chips, disk drives, peripherals, and software for this machine. With a slight effort of intellect, you could have extended the insight and prophesied the digitization of watches, records (CDs), cellular phones, cameras, TVs, broadcast satellites, and other devices that can use miniaturized computer power. If you did not know precisely when each of these benisons would flourish, you would have known that each one was essentially inevitable. To calculate approximate dates, you had only to guess the product's optimal price of popularization and then match its need for mips (millions of instructions per second) of computer power with the cost of those mips as defined by Moore's law. Merely by using this technique of Moore's law matching--and holding to it with unshakable conviction for nearly 20 years--I became known as a "futurist." Today I await the death of television, telephony, VCRs, and analog cameras with utter confidence as Moore's law unfolds. You can tell me about the 98% penetration of TVs in American homes, the continuing popularity of couch-potato entertainments, the effectiveness of broadcast advertising, and the profound and unbridgeable chasm between the office appliance and the living-room tube. But I will pay no attention. Just you wait--Jack Welch, Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch, John Malone, and David Jennings--the TV will die and you may be too late for the Net. It is now 1997, and a stream of dramatic events certifies that another law, as powerful and fateful and inexorable as Moore's, is gaining a similar sway over the future of technology. It is what I have termed the law of the telecosm. Its physical base lies in the same quantum realm of eigenstates and band gaps that governs the performance of transistors and also makes photons leap and lase. But the telecosm reaches beyond components to systems, combining the science of the electromagnetic spectrum with Claude Shannon's information theory. In essence, as frequencies rise and wavelengths drop, digital performance improves exponentially. Bandwidth rises, power usage sinks, antenna size shrinks, interference collapses, error rates plummet. The law of the telecosm ordains that the total bandwidth of communications systems will triple every year for the next 25 years. As communicators move up-spectrum, they can use bandwidth as a substitute for power, memory, and switching. This results in far cheaper and more efficient systems. In 1996, the new fiber paradigm emerged in full force. Parallel communications in all-optical networks became the dominant source of new bandwidth in telecom. Like Moore's law, the law of the telecosm will reshape the entire world of information technology. It defines the direction of technological advance, the vectors of growth, the sweet spots for finance. AMERICA'S DARK SECRET FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, American companies have been laying optical fiber strands at a pace of some 4,000 miles a day, for a total of more than 25 million strand miles. Five years ago, the top 10% of U.S. homes and businesses were, on average, a thousand households away from a fiber node; now they are a hundred households away. However, the imperial advance of this technology conceals a dark secret, which has led to a pervasive underestimation of the long-term impact of photonics. Sixty percent of the fiber remains "dark" (unused for communications) and even the leading-edge "lit" fiber is being used at less than one ten-thousandth of its intrinsic capacity. This problem has prompted leaders in the industry, from Bill Gates and Andy Grove to Bob Metcalfe and Mitch Kapor, to underrate drastically the impact of fiber optics. Restricting the speed and cost-effectiveness of fiber has been an electronic bottleneck and a regulatory noose. In order for the signal to be amplified, regenerated, or switched, the light pulses had to be transformed into electronic pulses by optoelectronic converters. For all the talk of the speed of light, fiber-optic systems therefore could pass bits no faster than the switching speed of transistors, which tops out at a cycle time of between 2.5 and 10 gigahertz. Meanwhile, telecom companies could not deploy new low-cost fiber products any faster than the switching speed of politicians and regulators, which tops out roughly at a cycle time of between 2.5 years and a rate of evolution measurable only by means of carbon 14. Nonetheless, the intrinsic capacity of every fiber line is not 2.5 gigahertz. Nor is it even 25 gigahertz, which is roughly the capacity of all the frequencies commonly used in the air, from AM radio to kA band satellite. The intrinsic capacity of every fiber thread, as thin as a human hair, is at the least one thousand times the capacity of what we call the "air." One thread could carry all the calls in America on the peak moment of Mother's Day. One fiber thread could carry 25 times more bits than last year's average traffic load of all the world's communications networks put together: an estimated terabit (trillion bits) a second. Over the last five years, technological breakthroughs and legislative loopholes have begun to open up this immense capacity to possible use. Following concepts pioneered and patented by David Payne at the University of Southampton in England, a Bell Laboratories group led by Emmanuel Desurvire and Randy Giles developed a workable all-optical device. They showed that a short stretch of fiber doped with erbium, a rare earth mineral, and excited by a cheap laser diode can function as a powerful amplifier over fully 4,500 gigahertz of the 25,000 gigahertz span. Introduced by Pirelli of Italy and popularized by Ciena Corporation of Savage, Maryland, and by Lucent and Alcatel, today such photonic amplifiers are a practical reality. Put in packages between two and three cubic inches in size, the erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) fit anywhere in an optical network for enhancing signals without electronics. This invention overcame the most fundamental disadvantage of optical networks compared to electronic networks. You can tap into an electronic network as often as desired without eroding the voltage signal. Although resistance and capacitance will leach away the current, there are no splitting losses in a voltage divider. Photonic signals, by contrast, suffer splitting losses every time they are tapped; they lose photons until eventually there are none left. The cheap and compact all-optical amplifier solves this problem. It is an invention comparable in importance to the integrated circuit. Just as the integrated circuit made it possible to put an entire computer system on a single sliver of silicon, the all-optical amplifier makes it possible to put an entire system on a seamless seine of silica--glass. Unleashing the law of the telecosm, it makes possible a new global economy of bandwidth abundance. Five years ago when I first celebrated the radical implications of erbium-doped amplifiers, skepticism reigned. I was summoned to Bellcore, where the first optical networks had been built and then abandoned, to learn the acute limits of the technology from Charles Brackett and his team. I had offered the vision of a broadband fibersphere--a worldwide web of glass and light--where computer users could tune into favored frequencies as readily as radios tune into frequencies in the atmosphere today. But Brackett and other Bellcore experts told me that my basic assumption was false. It was no simpler, they said, to tune into one of scores of frequencies on a fiber than to select time slots in a time-division-multiplexed (TDM) bitstream. Indeed, electronic switching technology was moving faster than optical technology. In the face of the momentum and installed base of electronic switching and multiplexing, the fibersphere with hundreds of tunable frequencies would remain a fantasy, like Ted Nelson's Xanadu. In 1997 the fantasy is coming true around the world. Xanadu has become the World Wide Web. The erbium-doped fiber amplifier is an explosively growing $250 million business. Electronic TDM seems to have topped out at 2.5 gigabits a second. TDM gear has suffered a series of delays and nagging defects and so far has failed in the market. Electronic TDM failed not only because it pushed the envelope of electronics but also because it violated the new paradigm. In single-mode fiber, the two key impediments are nonlinearities in the glass and chromatic dispersion (the blurring of bit pulses because even in a single band different frequencies move at different speeds). Chromatic dispersion increases by the square of the bit rate, and the impact of nonlinearities rises with the power of the signal. High-powered, high-bit-rate TDM flunked both telecosm tests. By contrast, wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) follows the laws of the telecosm; it succeeds by wasting bandwidth and stinting on power. WDM takes some 33% more bandwidth per bit than TDM, but it reduces power to combat nonlinearity and divides the bitstream into multiple frequencies in order to combat dispersion. Thus it can extend the distance or increase capacity by a factor of four or more today and can lay the foundations for the fibersphere tomorrow. In 1996 the new fiber paradigm emerged in full force. Parallel communications in all-optical networks, long depicted as a broadband pipe dream, crushed all competitors and became the dominant source of new bandwidth in the world telecom network. The year began with a trifold explosion at the Conference on Optical Fiber Communication in San Jose when three companies--Lucent Technologies' Bell Labs, NTT Labs, and Fujitsu--all announced terabit-per-second WDM transmissions down a single fiber. Sprint confirmed the significance of the laboratory breakthroughs by announcing deployment of Ciena's MultiWave 1600 WDM system, so called because it can increase the capacity of a single fiber thread by 1,600%. The revolution continues in 1997. At the beginning of January, NEC declared that by increasing the number of bits per hertz from one to three, it had raised the laboratory WDM record to three terabits per second. During 1996, MCI had increased the speed of its Internet backbone by a factor of 25, from 45 megabits a second to 1.2 gigabits. On January 6, Fred Briggs, chief engineering officer at MCI, announced that his company is in the process of installing new WDM equipment from Hitachi and Pirelli that increases the speed of its phone network backbone to 40 gigabits per second. Accelerating MCI's previous plans by some two years, the new system will use a more limited form of wavelength-division multiplexing to put four 10-gigabit in-cause formation streams on a single fiber thread. The first deployment will use existing facilities on a 275-mile route between Chicago and St. Louis, but the technology will be extended to the entire network. This move will consummate a nearly thousandfold upgrade of the MCI backbone, from 45 megabits per second to 40 gigabits, within some 36 months. Ciena, meanwhile, has announced technology that allows transmission of 100 gigabits per second. Its February IPO was the most important since Netscape (market cap at the end of the first trading day: $3.4 billion). Why? Ciena is the industry leader in open standard WDM gear. During the first six months the MultiWave 1600 was available, through October 1996, the firm achieved $54.8 million in sales and $15 million in net income. (Lucent is believed to be the overall leader with more than $100 million of mostly proprietary AT&T systems.) At the same time, the trans-Pacific consortium announced that it would deploy 100-gigabit-per-second fiber in its new link between the United States and Asia. A powerful new player in these markets will be Tellabs, currently the fastest-growing supplier of electronic digital cross-connect switches and other optical switching gear. In a further coup, following its purchase of broadband digital radio pioneer Steinbrecher, Tellabs has signed up all 12 principals in IBM's all-optical team. Headed by Paul Green, recent chairman of the IEEE Communications Society and author of the leading text on fiber networks, and by Rajiv Ramaswami, coauthor of a new 1997 text on the subject, the IBM group built the world's first fully functioning all-optical networks (AONs), the Rainbow series. Tellabs now owns the 11 AON patents and 100 listed technology disclosures of the group. The implications of the WDM paradigm go beyond simple data pipes. The greatest impact of all-optical technology will likely come in consumer markets. A portent is Artel Video Systems of Marlborough, Massachusetts, which recently introduced a fiber-based WDM system that can transmit 48 digital video channels, 288 CD-quality audio bitstreams, and 64 data channels on one fiber line. Aggregating contributions from a variety of content sources--each on different fiber wavelengths--and delivering them to consumers who tune into favored frequencies on conventional cable, the Artel system represents a key step into the fibersphere. It can be used for new services by either cable TV companies or telcos. The deeper significance of the Artel product, however, is its use of bandwidth as a replacement for transistors and switches. The Artel system works on dark fiber without compression. The video uses 200-megabit-per-second bitstreams (compare MPEG2 at 4 to 6 megabytes per second) that permit lossless transmissions suitable for medical imaging, and obviate dedicated processing of compression codes at the two ends. A move to massively parallel communications analogous to the move to parallel computers, all-optical networks promise nearly boundless bandwidth in fiber. According to Ewart Lowe of British Telecom, whose labs at Martlesham Heath in Ipswich have been a fount of all-optical technology, the new paradigm will reduce the cost of transport by a factor of 10. For example, the optoelectronic amplifiers previously used in fiber networks entailed nine power-hungry bipolar microchips for each wavelength, rather than a simple loop of doped silica that covers scores of wavelengths. As these systems move down through the network hierarchy, the growth of network bandwidth and cost-effectiveness will not only outpace Moore's law, it will also excel the rise in bandwidth within computers--their internal "buses" connecting their microprocessors to memory and input-output. While MCI and Sprint move to deploy technology that functions at 40 gigabits a second, current computers and workstations command buses that run at a rate of close to 1 gigabit a second. This change in the relationship between the bandwidth of networks and the bandwidth of computers will transform the architecture of information technology. As Robert Lucky of Bellcore puts it, "Perhaps we should transmit signals thousands of miles to avoid even the simplest processing function." Lucky implies that the law of the telecosm eclipses the law of the microcosm. Actually, the law of the microcosm makes distributed computers (smart terminals) more efficient regardless of the cost of linking them together. The law of the telecosm makes broadband networks more efficient regardless of how numerous and smart are the terminals. Working together, however, these two laws of wires and switches impel ever more widely distributed information systems, with processing and memory in the optimal locations. WHAT SHOULD THE MAJOR PLAYERS DO NOW? FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANIES, the age of ever smarter terminals mandates the emergence of ever dumber networks. Telephone companies may complain of the large costs of the transformation of their system, but they command capital budgets as large as the total revenues of the cable industry. Telcos may recoil in horror at the idea of dark fiber, but they command webs of the stuff 10 times larger than any other industry. Dumb and dark networks may not fit the phone company self-image or advertising posture. But they promise larger markets than the current phone company plan to choke off their own future in the labyrinthine nets of an "intelligent switching fabric" always behind schedule and full of software bugs. Telephone switches (now 80% software) are already too complex to keep pace with the efflorescence of the Internet. While computers become ever more lean and mean, turning to reduced instruction-set processors and Java stations, networks need to adopt reduced instruction-set architectures. The ultimate in dumb and dark is the fibersphere now incubating in their magnificent laboratories. The entrepreneurial folk in the computer industry may view this wrenching phone company adjustment with some satisfaction. But computer firms must also adjust. Now addicted to the use of transistors to solve the problems of limited bandwidth, the computer industry must use transistors to exploit the nearly unlimited bandwidth. When home-based machines are optimized for manipulating high-resolution digital video at high speeds, they will necessarily command what are now called supercomputer powers. This will mean that the dominant computer technology will first emerge not in the office market but in the consumer market. The major challenge for the computer industry is to change its focus from a few hundred million offices already full of computer technology to a billion living rooms now nearly devoid of it. Cable companies possess the advantage of already owning dumb networks based on the essentials of the all-optical model of broadcast and select--of customers seeking wavelengths or frequencies rather than switching circuits. Cable companies already provide all the programs to all the terminals and allow them to tune in to the desired messages. But the cable industry cannot become a full-service supplier of telecommunications unless the regulators give up their ridiculous two-wire dream in which everyone competes with cable and no one makes any money. Cash-poor and bandwidth-rich, cable companies need to collaborate with telcos--which are cash-rich and bandwidth-poor--in a joint effort to create broadband systems in their own regions. In all eras, companies tend to prevail by maximizing the use of the cheapest resources. In the age of the fibersphere, they will use the huge intrinsic bandwidth of fiber, all 25,000 gigahertz or more, to simplify everything else. This means replacing nearly all the hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of switches, bridges, routers, converters, codecs, compressors, error correctors, and other devices, together with the trillions of lines of software code, that pervade the intelligent switching fabric of both telephone and computer networks. The makers of all this equipment will resist mightily. But there is no chance that the old regime can prevail by fighting cheap and simple optics with costly and complex electronics and software. The all-optical network will triumph for the same reason that the integrated circuit triumphed: It is incomparably cheaper than the competition. Today, measured by the admittedly rough metric of mips per dollar, a personal computer is more than 2,000 times more cost-effective than a mainframe. Within 10 years, the all-optical network will be thousands of times more cost-effective than electronic networks. Just as the electron rules in computers, the photon will rule the waves of communication. I know people would not write it..But worth a try:)
Al Gore won Nobel Peace prize! What the heck..Ironic? (read please)? You can check this out on Snopes.com under "The Story of Two Houses". House #1 A 20 room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms ) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South. House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet ( 4 bedrooms ) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F. ) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. ~~~~~ HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville, Tennessee; it is the abode of the "environmentalist" Al Gore. HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas; it is the residence the of the President of the United States, George W. Bush. An "inconvenient truth". For those of you asking "what?" Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize for his, well, basically "Environmental Work" By the looks of his house, do you really think he is concerned about the environment? Bob, he needs to PRACTICE WHAT HE PREACHES BOTTOM LINE
Hey Liberals explain this Hippies!? LOOK OVER THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING TWO HOUSES AND SEE IF YOU CAN TELL WHICH BELONGS TO AN ENVIRONMENTALIST. HOUSE # 1: A 20-room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house all heated by gas. In ONE MONTH ALONE this mansion consumes more energy than the average American household in an ENTIRE YEAR. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2, 400.00 per month. In natural gas alone (which last time we checked was a fossil fuel), this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not in a northern or Midwestern "snow belt," either. It's in the South. HOUSE # 2: Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university, this house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house contains only 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on arid high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F) heats the house in winter and cools it in summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas, and it consumes 25% of the electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Flowers and shrubs native to the area blend the property into the surrounding rural landscape. HOUSE # 1 (20 room energy guzzling mansion) is outside of Nashville , Tennessee . It is the abode of that renowned environmentalist (and filmmaker) Al Gore. HOUSE # 2 (model eco-friendly house) is on a ranch near Crawford , Texas . Also known as "the Texas White House," it is the private residence of the President of the United States , George W. Bush. So whose house is gentler on the environment? Yet another story you WON'T hear on CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, MSNBC or read about in the New York Times or the Washington Post. Indeed, for Mr. Gore, it's truly " an inconvenient truth."
Which one of these homes is "greener"? House #1 A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400 per month. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern 'snow belt' area. It's in the South. House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every 'green' feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville, Tennessee; it is the abode of the 'environmentalist ' Al Gore. HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas; it is the residence the of the President of the United States, George W. Bush. lak: Are you in the throes of a Gore-gasm at this very moment? greg: The Great and All-Knowing Al Gore has no business buying an old house which isn't state of the art Green. If one yaps as loudly on the subject as he does, it is absolutely imperative he lead the charge or STFU.
Al Gore & his Nobel Peace Prize - Ironic or what? (Please Read)? You can check this out on Snopes.com under "The Story of Two Houses". House #1 A 20 room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms ) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Northern or Midwestern "snow belt" area. It's in the South. House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet ( 4 bedrooms ) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F. ) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape. ~~~~~ HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville, Tennessee; it is the abode of the "environmentalist" Al Gore. HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford, Texas; it is the residence the of the President of the United States, George W. Bush. An "inconvenient truth". Shelly: I am not being hateful, I am just putting the truth out there. Why don't you wake up, go have a cup of coffee. I didn't go search for this info, it was sent to me in an e-mail. Putting the truth out there is not being hateful and if you think it is then sounds like you have a little problem.
What do you think about this? The Story of Two Houses >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> LOOK OVER THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING >>> >>>> >>> >>>> TWO HOUSES AND SEE IF YOU CAN TELL WHICH >>> >>>> >>> >>>> BELONGS TO AN ENVIRONMENTALIST. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> HOUSE # 1: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> A 20-room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural >>> >>>> gas. >>> >>>> Add on >>> >>>> a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house all heated by >> gas. >>> >>>> In >>> >>>> ONE MONTH ALONE this mansion consumes more energy than the average >>> >>>> American >>> >>>> household in an ENTIRE YEAR. The average bill for electricity and >>> >>>> natural >>> >>>> gas runs over $2,400.00 per month. In natural gas alone (which last >>> >>>> time we >>> >>>> checked was a fossil fuel), this property consumes more than 20 >>> >>>> times >>> >>>> the national >>> >>>> average for an American home. This house is not in a northern or >>> >>>> Midwestern >>> >>>> "snow belt," either. It's in the South. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> HOUSE # 2: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national >> university, >>> >>>> this >>> >>>> house incorporates every "green" feature current home construction >> can >>> >>>> provide. The house contains only 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) >>> >>>> and >> is >>> >>>> nestled on >>> >>>> arid high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in >>> >>>> the >>> >>>> house >>> >>>> holds geothermal heat pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk >> 300 >>> >>>> feet >>> >>>> into the ground. The water (usually 67 degrees F.) heats the house >>> >>>> in >>> >>>> winter >>> >>>> and cools it in summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil >> or >>> >>>> natural gas, and it consumes 25% of the electricity required for a >>> >>>> conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is >>> >>>> collected >>> >>>> and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Wastewater >> from >>> >>>> showers, >>> >>>> sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then >>> >>>> into >>> >>>> the cistern. >>> >>>> The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. >>> >>>> Flowers and shrubs native to the area blend the property into the >>> >>>> surrounding rural landscape. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> HOUSE # 1 (20 room energy guzzling mansion) is outside of >>> >>>> Nashville, >>> >>>> Tennessee. It is the abode of that renowned environmentalist (and >>> >>>> filmmaker) Al Gore. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> HOUSE # 2 (model eco-friendly house) is on a ranch near Crawford, >>> >>>> Texas. >>> >>>> Also known as "the Texas White House," it is the private residence >> of >>> >>>> the >>> >>>> President of the United States, George W. Bush. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> So whose house is gentler on the environment? Yet another story you >>> >>>> WON'T >>> >>>> hear on CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, MSNBC or read about in the New York >>> >>>> Times >>> >>>> or the >>> >>>> Washington Post. Indeed, for Mr. Gore, it's truly "an inconvenient >>> >>>> truth." >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> NO KIDDING
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