TALL AND SHORT BUILDINGS
Tall buildings represent one of the greatest marvels and
characteristics of our modern times ,but they did not appear overnight. There
existence is the result of continuous innovation, discovery and experimentation.
There is much architectural and engineering literature which
discuses the virtues of exterior bracing diagrid systems in regards to
sustainability –two systems which generally reduce building materials, enhance structural
performance, and decrease overall construction cost .By surveying past ,present
as well as possible future towers ,it examines other attributes of these
structural systems –the blend of structural functionality and aesthetics .given
the external nature of these structural systems , diargids and exterior
bracings can visually communicate the inherent structural logic of this building
while also surveying the as a medium for artistic effect.
Viewed in this light , visual appeal of this systems can be
enhanced to give a tower more distinct identity . This entails the creation of
structural elements that are aesthetically pleasing , geometrically coherent
and demonstrate dexterity of application in regards to a building’s composition
while also respecting the laws of physics and mechanics. In this fashion , an
artistic approach can exhibit structural systems as not just purely rational
features that enable to construction of tall buildings, but as important visual
components can be afford opportunities for creation of expressions.
Hence , we should synthesis the concepts of structural
performance and creative artistry to facilitate a better understanding of the
aesthetic developments in tall buildings. Building design at its visionary best
engages , exhilarates and inspires . it
posses quality-almost indescribable-that embodies design ingenuity , connection
to place and above all imagination.
NANDINI SHAWSLUM HOUSES
The international community has long come to a consensus of
what constitutes ‘poverty’ and goals to end it have been set and reiterated
over time- poverty is a state of deprivation of basic human needs . the idea of
‘housing poverty’ is analogus in that there is benchmark in terms of
requirements such as assured supply of water and electricity , minimum amount
of space and sanitation and hygiene.
The way to conceptualise housing poverty is by defining what
constitutes adequate housing . This covers basic amenities such as electricity ,
water supply , sanitation and even also sewage management . It also extends to
the need for enough income to be able to
access a housing loan or even rent a house . Housing poverty affects one’s
ability to access employment , and social relations . therefore , formulating
policies to tackle urban housing shortage must focus on expanding freedoms to
enable people to function normally – this includes access to employment an
social security , access to housing loans , tenure security , hygiene , and
disease free surroundings , clean water,
parks and open spaces and social relations.
A slum is a highly populated urban residential area
consisting mostly of closely packed , decrepit housing units in a situation of
deteriorated or incomplete infrastructure , inhabited primarily by impoverished
persons. It is a part of the society where the housing quality is low quality
and living conditions are poor .While slums differ in size and other characteristics
, most lack reliable electricity , law enforcement , and other basic services
.Slum residences vary from shanty houses to professionally built dewellings ,
which , because of poor quality construction or provison of basic maintenance
have deteriorated.
NANDINI SHAW
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