Standards will play a large role in generating sustainability in the future. They will serve not only pave the way for international environmental regulations, but also to establish designs and specifications for building systems that reduce energy. Given the importance of susta…
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This study was designed to provide an empirical analysis of the relationship between capital investment in school building facilities and school effectiveness as measured by different intellectual and behavioral indicators that are accessible to use in the State of Kuwait. The s…
For the last seven years I have undertaken to investigate and implement design, construction, and construction management processes, which attempt to create a harmonious and humane built quality on the apartment building form. This dissertation documents my attempt to create suc…
Structural frames are widely used in sectors such as residential, education, commercial, health, retail, leisure etc. and the selection of a structural frame appropriate to a building s function and client needs is a key decision with significant short- and long-term implication…
This dissertation examines the evidence for foundation rituals in post-Bronze Age Greece while investigating their function and meaning in ancient Greek culture. Foundation rituals are prescribed rites known throughout the ancient Mediterranean that marked the initiation of a bu…
The August 17, 1999, Kocaeli, Turkey earthquake (Mw = 7.4) struck the northwestern region of the country and was one of the most deadly and costly earthquakes of the country's modern history. Ground failure in Adapazari was particularly severe. Besides pervasive structural damag…
Introduction The topic of “Concept of Character Building in Sanskrit Literature – A Study” was chosen because of the need of the hour, as the world is on the on the brink of disastrous collapse due to the evil forces are which are bent upon the disturbing peace and harmony which…
Traditional communities in most Third World countries today are facing the influx of all industrialized economy which is leading to the introduction of new building technologies, infrastructure and modern communications. This has resulted in a change in the built environment of …