Architectural Styles Defined: Modernism, Brutalism, Deconstructivism
Brutalism: Raw Concrete & Social Housing
Brutalism, an architectural movement that emerged with Le Corbusier’s Unité d’Habitation, utilized raw concrete to construct affordable, rapid housing during the 1960s and 1970s. Though popular in Britain for social housing, many Brutalist buildings are now in poor condition and often criticized for their aesthetics and perceived links to social problems. Despite these challenges, efforts are underway to preserve these unique structures.
Deconstructivism:
Read MoreKey Aspects of Building Construction Regulations
LOE: Object:
1. Regulation of Construction Process
Regulates essential aspects of the construction process, duties and responsibilities of agents, and the guarantees necessary for proper development.
2. Occupational Hazard Prevention
The obligations and responsibilities concerning the prevention of occupational hazards are specified by its laws. When public authorities act as agents of the building process, it is governed by the provisions of the law of contracts of public administrations.
Scope:
1.
Read MoreAviation Security Transformation After 9/11 Attacks
The Aviation Industry in the Post-9/11 World
Before and After the 9/11 Attacks
- Unlawful acts have always been present in aviation but were traditionally low impact and low visibility.
- Modest security measures had been in effect since the late 1960s, but they were relatively inexpensive and tolerated.
- The 9/11 attacks initiated the “Global War on Terror” and led to an exponential increase in security risks, costs, and disruption to air travel.
- What we have now is the “new normal” for a generation
Workplace Safety: Emergency Plans, Fire Protection & Waste Handling
Basic Emergency Plan Documents
Essential documents include the alarm plan, extinction plan, and evacuation plan.
Conditions for Fire Protection Facilities
Fire protection facilities must undergo regular maintenance:
- Fire Fighting Facilities: Maintenance of fire extinguishers, equipped fire hydrants (BIE), and fire hydrants.
- General Facilities Maintenance: Includes water systems, air conditioning, electrical installations, processing plants, emergency lighting, and heating systems.
Maintenance Program
Read MoreAirline Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Airline Roles in Aviation Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Airlines and Safety: The Relationship
- Identify and control safety problems.
- Good safety is essential to a healthy company.
- Effective safety programs can be directly linked to good airline management.
Historical Involvement of Airlines
- Early airlines created safety committees.
- Caused formation of the US government aviation accident investigation agency (now NTSB).
- Traditionally approached safety as a normal product of good management.
- Airlines
English Exercises: Verb Tenses and Comparisons
Section 1
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Section 3
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