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In architecture, construction, and real estate development the word building may refer to one of the following:
- Any man-made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy or
- An act of construction.
To differentiate buildings and other structures that are not intended for continuous human occupancy, the latter are called nonbuilding structures.
The concept of a building
- Physiological. The human body can be sustained and may effectively function only within a limited range of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, moisture, sunlight, and amount of oxygen and pollutants in the air. Along with access to food and drinking water, the need to creating places that are protected from the outdoors and where one can comfortably live, work, eat, sleep, procreate or engage in leisurely activities has always been a top priority for humans. A building as a shelter represents a physical division of the human habitat into the inside (a place of comfort and safety) and the outside (a place that at times may be harsh and harmful).
- Psychological. Buildings are an inseparable and in most cases an essential part of basic attributes of a human life, such as home, family, work, and sex.
- Philosophical. The ability to create, control and change their living conditions is what separates humans from animals. Unlike less intelligent species who are driven purely by a natural instinct when building their nests, humans can construct buildings for purposes other than creating a shelter. Buildings can be used to express a religious belief (see Religious architecture), make a political statement (see Freedom Tower; Nazi architecture; Stalinist architecture), or serve as status symbols that reflect the wealth and high social status of their owners (see Egyptian pyramids; Mansion; World's tallest structures).
- Aesthetical. Humans have a remarkable drive to reflect on their lives and express themselves through art. Ever since the first cave paintings, the buildings and everything on, inside and near buildings—walls, ceilings, furniture, furnishings, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, gardens, courtyards, streets and public parks—have become objects of artistic expression.
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Gotta love JP. RT @edmorgans: "John Carlson not only quieted a building, he quieted a nation." #caps #wjc.
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Gotta love JP. RT @edmorgans: "John Carlson not only quieted a building, he quieted a nation." #caps #wjc.
Swann's tall order: Graeme Swann could hit the heights as the world's tallest building opens, says Benedict Bermange. http://bit.ly/5wlcdV
Benedict_B (Benedict Bermange) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:39:13 -0000
Swann's tall order: Graeme Swann could hit the heights as the world's tallest building opens, says Benedict Bermange. http://bit.ly/5wlcdV
RT @MomItForward: Q9: HOW ESSENTIAL IS IT 2 HAVE SUPPORT IN REACHING UR GOALS? TIPS 4 building support to help? PLS RT #gno #mindbloom
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RT @MomItForward: Q9: HOW ESSENTIAL IS IT 2 HAVE SUPPORT IN REACHING UR GOALS? TIPS 4 building support to help? PLS RT #gno #mindbloom
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A Good Paddle - Article about Uncomplicating Paddle Design, Sizing and Selection written by Caleb Davis.
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La Mina - Steps and photos of building a canoe with classic shapes, but using modern, readily available, and cheap materials.
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My Rushton Canoe - Aussie-built replica of Rushton's Ugo and other hand-built wooden canoes.
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Quick-N-Dirty Oars - Instructions for making oars by David Goodchild.
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Ross Leidy's Kayak Building - Personal summaries of building kayaks, canoes, paddles, and cradles. Includes a how-to section with in-depth discussions of a few building and outfitting techniques, including deck fittings, a fiberglass seat and the use of underdeck bungees to secure hatch covers.
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Scubascapie's Kayak Project - Provides photos and description of building a wooden kayak. Also includes related links.
Sea Spirit Kayaks - A summary of kayak building experiences: North Bay I, North Bay II, Sea Spirit I, and Sea Spirit II.
Simple Oars - Free oar plans with photos.
Surfing Outrigger Canoe Project - Summary of building an 18 foot surf canoe. Includes project log, materials list, and summary of the construction steps.
The Canoe Paddle Page - Information on designing and creating wooden canoe paddles. Also offers a photo gallery of paddles and relevant books and articles.
The North Woods Paddle - Article written by Rick Waters and supported by the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association. Describes making a traditional wood paddle.
Kayak Building WebRing - Connects sites related to building wooden kayaks.
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