Architecture for the Home of an Irish-Japanese Family in Hawaii
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This 5 page report discusses the design of a home based on certain architectural principles that also represent the idea of a building to be similar to that of the human body -- roof as backbone, inner area as belly, porch as head, and so on. Aspects of Japanese, Irish, and Oceania design are incorporated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWirijap.rtf

Architecture from the Federalist Period:
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This 4 page paper highlights how the architecture of the Federalist period very much reflected the growing nationalism of the era even though it was so heavily influenced by neo-classical elements. This paper highlights the works of Thomas Jefferson, Charles Bulfinch, and Thomas Thornton as examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSFedper.rtf

Architecture in 2023
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This 10 page paper is written as if the year is 2023 and the major changes in the building industry and role of the architect are being reviewed. Changes included are an increase in the use of technology, changes in design style, new material availability and an increased demand for environmental concerns.
Filename: TEarct23.rtf