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what classes should i sign up for in high school for a career in architecture/interior design/home builder? what classes should i take in high school to start off my career in architecture/interior design/ and home builder?

PC game involving home architecture, design, decorating, and landscaping? I'm looking for a computer game or Nintendo Gamecube game where you can build and design a home using architecture, decorating, and landscape.

How do I learn about the architecture of my home? I am trying to find out more about the particular design and architecture of my new townhouse. It was built about 20 years ago, and has a very distinctive design. There are no other developments like it in our area and I'd like to learn more about how it was developed.

How to Incorporate Fluid Architecture into Your Home ?

Could someone help me with the Cooper Union School of Architecture home test?

I want to start my own architecture firm. Should I start by working from home? It would keep my expenses low, but it's hard to have people work for you when they have to come to your house. Should I take the leap and rent an office?

architecture for home? Single storey home plan on 1800 square ft. (30by 60) 30 towards north and 60 towards west,simple but modern touch with vasstu ideas.

Architecture Engineering Fee for home addition? How much (ballpark) does it cost to have architectural plans drawn up for a home addition? It's simple, just three 8ft walls and a roof. Footprint approx 14'x35'

Architecture from Home? My passion is to go into the field of Architecture, and I was wondering if there are any specific jobs that would allow me to work from home. I don't mind if I'd still have to put in a full days work at home and then go to meetings, just as long as the majority of the work was from home. I plan on going into design school next year, so you may be helping form a future employee here hehe Thank you for your help!

Where do I find an online resource that shows floor plans and architecture of historical American homes? I am looking for a website resource that shows floor plans and typical architecture for historical American homes, specifically those of the 19th century. Please help!

why do we need to study the history and theory of architecture? hey friends... i need a brief essay on the "Need to study the History and Theory of architecture"... its a home work given to me... i dont want the whole essay .... but help me with some hints and tips about how to write the essay... for about two pages... i know about the history of architecture that i got on the internet... but whats is the need to know about it .... cant think of anything .... please help me out friends .... please. thank you.

Does anyone know how I can research buying a home in PA with Moroccan/Mediterranean architecture?? I've researched through a bunch of real estates websites online and all the listings for homes in PA are booooring!!! Thanks Zelda, but how will college faculty help me build a home? I was referring to actual home builders that specialize in mediterranean styles.. are there none in pa? I did keyword searches with build your home, mediterranean plans, custom home mediterranean etc but no result... will those college professors actually provide me with a blueprint I can bring to a home builder? Again, thanks Jimmy but those are just home listings. I can find that anywhere. I would like to find listings that actually have advanced options that include mediterranean styles. I looked at eplans.com but once I buy a house plan for 8000 bucks what do i do with it?

How horrible/difficult can it get to live at a Hostel ( in India) away from home ? I am and Indian and i am planning to shift back to india after 2 years from singapore. I have been in singapore for the past 9 years and have never really been able to adjust myself well here.I always wished to return to india. i have now decided that i wud complete my 12th grade by year 2009 and then return to india.I would have to stay in a hostel there as my family would still be living in Singapore. I do have many cousins and relatives there but i think i should stay in a hostel. I just wish to know both the advantages and the disadvantages of staying in a hostel, away from family and home.I am interested in Architecture and hoping to get a good college with proper staying facilities.

i want to study architecture or interior designing degree seating at home,,,i am from india ,can you please gu i am in field of architecture and designed the building as designer,now i want to satrt having degree in architecture for better eduction and recognitaion,or i am ready to start the distance eduction in interior designing

What does a traditional Indian home look like? I need to know the architecture of the home, colours used, bulding materials used, who builds it etc. PLEASE help! This is for a project I am getting paid to do and I am having quite a difficult time! I understand traditional Indian homes are very western but I need to make sure of my facts!

where are the "craftsman-style" homes in the midwest and what is the cost of a craftsman home? I live in Illinois and I am in love with the architecture and character of craftman homes. I man be in the market for one in the years to come but do not want to make a HUGE move to a different part of the country. Where are the craftmans style homes in the midwestern part of the country and what do the typically cost? I am in the Dekalb county of Illinois and prices are getting high. has to be have at least 3 bedrooms. Looking for homes with the original woodwork, "built ins," nothing that has been modernized.

If you had an unlimited budget, what features would you want in your home, condo, or loft? What are some things you've always wanted but could not afford? This can be in terms of architecture, interior design, or anything else. I plan to have my home built from the ground up when I complete college and I'm always looking for ideas.

what is the difference between interior design and professional home design? i am interested in becoming an architect. i know what kind of architecture i want to be. but i dont know what its call. i just want to draw a single homes w/ rooms, bathroom, living room and ext from foundation up. what is it call? interior design or professional home design?

Need afforadable architect in Colorado. Architecture student OK? We're trying to find an affordable architect (or someone that know how to draw up plans) to work on our new home project. Real architects just costs so much, can you give me some advice for alternative solutions? I kinda don't want to buy stock plans since we might as well buy a prebuilt home. We're thinking of an architecture student. Well, he has a 4-year degree in architecture design and is starting his masters this coming fall. I know that we will need to find a structural engineer to look at the plan. Please let me know if it's not a good idea to go with the student option. Thanks for your advice. Any suggestions would be really appreciated.

I want to design and build modern homes like in Dwell Magazine, what are good books for modern architecture? I love the homes I see in Dwell magazine. I really want to learn how to build a home like the ones I see there. Please tell me how I can learn how to build my own modern home.

How is it that ancient architecture was so magnificent yet common homes, were so primitive.? Why was it so extreme. Temples, Pyramids to huts and caves. I'm watching the history of Jesus now, and the Important structures were very lavish yet people lived in homes with Just beds and doors.....They had the building technology yet it seemed to be used for the higher class.

What is a good book with information about the architecture of houses? I am trying to find a good book that details the different styles of housing architecture and shows examples. I am trying to learn more about the architecture styles used in housing design (more so classic styles than modern). I am particularly interested in the arts and crafts style homes but would like to learn about a variety of styles. Does anyone know of a good book I could purchase for this? Thank you for any help you can give.

Revit Architecture 2009-How can I calculate the square footage of a flooplan? I am new to the Revit Architecture 2009 software and I can not figure out how to calculate the square footage of floorplans without manually multiplying the square footage of each area and adding them together. What I would really like to do is set it up so it calculates the square footage as I design the home. Is that possible? Also I would like to know how to label the rooms and insert dimensions. Thanks

Best University to study Architecture in Canada? Currently I live in Manitoba, and once I graduate I want to get into the field of Architecture. However I don't want to stay at home and study at the U of M so I would like to get out of the province and study somewhere else. I don't really know which Universities in the country are particularly good in this field, so I would like to know what the best place is in Canada to study it.

Are circular homes safer then the average home? I'm not really into architecture but the more I think about circular homes, the more I like the idea. I just assume that it would be safer since it's more aerodynamic, so wind damage wouldn't be that big of a problem. It would also be safer if your building underground because I'd think the pressure would just keep it together instead of imploding even during an earthquake. Is there really something to the Cottage shape? Any other benefits?

I want to visualize my dream home, what software can be used for that purpose? I need to visualize my dream home, How do I do it and is there any software which can manipulate my dream images. Is it something about architecture anyone here guide me?

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stained glass home value question: we have a colonial house built in 1928. halfway up the staircase is a small window. we were thinking about replacing it with a stained glass window. it is small as in maybe 24 inches by 30 inches. would making an improvement like this be worth it as far as home value is concerned? this window is visible when standing in parts of the living room. my general guess is it would add more charm to a house which is already pretty charming (great architecture and lots of dark old molding) is it worth it?

I need to find a botany program for high school level home schoolers. Any suggestions? Hi, I'm a senior in high school, and I'm home schooling myself. I've been searching online for a botany program for some time now, but i'm not getting anywhere. I just wanted to know if anyone knew of a really good botany program. I'm hoping to pursue a career in Landscape design or architecture, and I figured it would be a good idea to take a botany class in high school. Thanks so much for any information you can give me. xxx Goldilocks

Architecture Designs? I am currently in a real estate class and I have to find homes with different architecture designs. However, I am not aware of all the different architecture designs. Is there a website that you know of that explains different designs or is anyone familiar with different architecture designs? Thanks!

i need a 3d architecture software? do anyone know a free soruce of 3d home architecture software that is easy to be used , i.e."don't suggest 3d max" pla attach links if possible, thnx alot

Where could I submit my little country house for a home makeover? maybe a university dept. of architecture for graduate students project . . . any ideas please? I live in near Montreal, Canada

3D HOME DESIGN?? What is the best afordable or free home design software out there? I have looked at programes like Archicad, Sketchup and Plan3D, but I want to know if the are any other better ones out there. I need to find a programe that gives you lots of choices in Interior design and Architecture. I want to build a replica of a very old house in 3D but I need the right programe.

What did the typical medieval home cosist of? I'm doing a project on medieval architecture and I need to know what rooms were in a house(not castle), what they consisted of and where in the house they were located. Any help is much appreciated thanks!!

241 Western Ave Just North of Beverly - Historic Architecture? I'm doing some historic and architecture research on a home formerly addressed at 241 Western. This would seem to be between Beverly and Oakwood, on the East side. Satellite maps show 3 narrow storefronts mid block. The house would have been set back 30 feet or so. Can anyone please tell me the tennants there, and if any of the buildings look like they were grafted onto a flatrooofed concrete residence? Also what business there would be numbered closest to 241? Thanks for your help!

What career for a person interested in Green ECo-friendly architecture? I am a undecided freshman UCSD considering major options. An interest I have is eco friendly archtecture and alternative building materials. In high school I designed an earth sheltered home and a strawbale home for an Environmental Science class and I found it a lot of fun. What would I major in i were to pursue a career in this field? and what careers are available? I know it is a growing trend as the environment is degrading and i would like to do everything I can to help.

PC game involving home architecture, design, decorating, and landscaping? I'm looking for a computer game or Nintendo Gamecube game where I can design a home using architecture, decorating, and landscaping.

what college in CA (near Los Angeles) is known to be good for architecture? I brother wants to commute from home in L.A. He says that he can drive for up to an hour.

Architecture Computer Program? Hi, I am looking for a good architecture computer program. I design kennels and dog daycares, and need a program that has different flooring and walling options, as well as can build half walls. A program that can do office design can work as well. I can use a program that does home designs as long as they have many different options as far as materials go. Any suggestions? Something that is somewhat easy to master as well. Thanks! Also include a link where i can purchase if possible (ie: amazon, circuit city, etc).

Two billion dollar home for Mr.Mukesh Ambani ? Mr.Mukesh Ambani, an Indian business man who owns the world's largest integrated oil refinery of 60 MTPA is building a home of 27 stories high at a cost of USD 2 Billion (Two Thousand Million dollars!) in Mumbai city! There are 300 million people in India who are living below poverty line and about 20,000 farmers have committed suicides due to debt and poverty! The politicians are claiming that India will become a super power by 2020! What you would like to say? http://www.indiwo.com/india/news/architecture-home/rs-8000-crore-the-cost-of-mukesh-ambanis-home/37161/0 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2500308.cms http://uberdesi.com/blog/2008/05/01/mukesh-ambanis-2-billion-home-worlds-most-expensive/ http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/2008/05/mukesh-ambani-plans-worlds-most.html Its 550 feet tower of 400,000 sq.ft space equivelent to 500 - two bed room+Hall+ kithen apartments!

How can I identify a stately home from an aerial photo? There is no information written on the back of the pic I found a mysterious framed aerial photo of a stately looking house among some old photos at my mother's house. She doesn't recognise it. There is no information on the picture or the frame. You may think I'm strange but I've always dreamed about a house just like this, and to find an actual photo of a house that I thought existed only in my imagination just seems weird! I'm not very good at architecture but will describe the house: It's made from sandy coloured stone It's two storey and at the centre front there are four huge full-height pillars supporting a section of roof that projects. The windows are made up of lots of smaller panes. There are outbuildings to the rear left of it. It looks to be surrounded by quite a fair few trees, and has a large rectangular gravelled area to the front with lawns beyond that. The house itself - looking from above - is like a rectangle with the main entrance on one of the short sides of the rectangle.

As a Computer Engineer, do you have homework when you get home? After your shift is over, do you get homework? If so, how often ? Also, I often here over and over again that you folks are always learning because of the new technology. Does that mean you have to go back to school for another year or so? Or is the new technolgoy quick to learn? I.e. a new CPU architecture ?

describe how mature boulevard trees add curb appeal to residential neighborhoods? how do they work together with old homes and architecture to make a neighborhood 'appealing' to a homebuyer?

I am Think About Designing a Unique Home? This is in the future but I have been interested in the architecture and design from the Hogwarts Castle I would like to know If I were to build the home full size everything (stairs, lunch room, Perfect Bathroom, Rooms) how much do you think it would cost (Optional: Which one will be able to afford it a Doctor or Investment Banker?)

Are there any D.I.Y. or home renovation TV shows that work with small budgets or realistic rooms? It seems like most of those shows have huge budgets and/or the rooms they redo are huge or have some really cool architecture or feature (like a niche or fireplace). I'm wondering if there are any shows that show you what you can do with a small budget ($500 or less) and a "normal" room - ie: small room with four walls and one boring window. Thanks!

please suggest me some site where i can submit tha mp of my house and get the architecture designed free of co free architecture of home online

I am an artist (painter mostly) who loves architecture. Are there jobs for artists w/architects? I am a painter mostly, but would be willing to learn a creative trade (e.g. tile making, art / window screens, and the like) to be able to work with architects - preferrably on large projects that in some way allow for the highlight or showcase of the less "architectural", more artistic pieces. (FYI: I would prefer posting this in Arts & Humanities, as well as Home & Garden but Y!Q does not allow!)

Need to find a camp over winter break for Band or Architecture.? Looking for a camp or course for a middle schooler in 8th grade, texas is home state but anywhere will work. He loves band and architecture. Hannah can you give more details, I don't see any dates in December on their web site

Japanese Architecture? My teacher wants me to reserach information about Japanese homes and general architecture in the 1940's. well, it's easy to find plain architecture. but 1940's architecture is kinda hard. google is not being nice today.

are dwawings created in autocad architecture 2007-2008 compatible with autocad architecture 2004? I would like to know if i could transfer an autocad architecture 2004 file to my home computer and work on it using autocad 2007. I would then like to bring it back and work on it using autocad architecture 2004. would this work?

i want to be a custom home builder so i was majoring in construction science.? i have an associates degree in construction management. now - due to "funding and enrollment" the school i planned on transfering to [and commuting to] does not offer courses at night. quitting my job is not an option; i work for a low-income home builder in dallas. it seems to me my only option is to change my major as NO OTHER SCHOOL near me offers that specific degree. i was thinking of changing to a BS in Business Administration & Management. supervisors and co-workers have said it would make me "more marketable and well-rounded". ive been looking at UTD [because its super close to home] or UTA [because i studied architecture in HS and alot of co-workers are in their architecture & engineering programs] does anyone have any suggestions as to a simliar degree? i was looking into management, project management and operations management [but that seems more geared toward factory lines/product] please help. id love some honest, intellegent responses.

i was majoring in construction science because i ultimately want to be a custom home builder.? i have an associates degree in construction management. now - due to "funding and enrollment" the school i planned on transfering to [and commuting to] does not offer courses at night. quitting my job is not an option; i work for a low-income home builder in dallas. it seems to me my only option is to change my major as NO OTHER SCHOOL near me offers that specific degree. i was thinking of changing to a BS in Business Administration & Management. supervisors and co-workers have said it would make me "more marketable and well-rounded". ive been looking at UTD [because its super close to home] or UTA [because i studied architecture in HS and alot of co-workers are in their architecture & engineering programs] does anyone have any suggestions as to a simliar degree? i was looking into management, project management and operations management [but that seems more geared toward factory lines/product] please help. id love some honest, intellegent responses. i dont want to be in an office all day long. i enjoy being outside, rain or shine. i want to be a residential construction manager.

A job from Home? I'm a full time student in Charlotte NC and in a desperate need of a job that would work from my own home; Im working on my assoc. in Architecture and fluent in Russian. Before I used to make jewelery but I cant find connections in this state for that sort of a job. Any help will be appriciated!!

Architecture in the UK? Hi all... I live in the U.S., but watch quite a bit of home improvement shows on BBC America. I have a few of questions about the architecture that I see... Why do your internal doors open to the wall? Here, the doors open into the room, so the door is flush with the wall when you open it 90 degrees. It seems much more convenient than having to open the door to 120 degrees, or so, in order to just walk into the room. Is there a history behind it, or a logical explanation? Why does every room have a fireplace? It seems most of the homes have radiators, as well, so I don't think it's for heating. Also, it seems that these fireplaces take up a bunch of space within the room, and are almost always centered on the wall with nothing done to the space on either side, which means that there is a bit of unusable space in each room. Why does no one have built-in closets? It seems everyone has an armoire, but with all of the above mentioned unused space, why is it so uncommon to see built-in clothing storage? I have seen all of these trends appear in old homes, as well as new...I get that spacial arrangements were different a few hundred years ago, but that doesn't explain the newer buildings. Would love to get some insight into these (completely trivial) things. Thanks all! Okay, maybe I need to clarify what I meant about the door opening... Here in the U.S., the door opens into the room, as opposed to into the hallway. However, when it is opened to 90 degrees, it is flush against the wall that is perpendicular to the wall it is mounted in. I have seen that in the UK, when the door opens, you immediately face the wall that is perpendicular to the wall that the door is mounted on, and are then essentially forced to open the door farther than 90 degrees in order to enter the room. I am intrigued to hear that some have doors that open into the room, instead of into the wall, as I have been studying this for some time, and have only seen them open the one way. Thanks for the answers so far...gonna leave the question open for a while, in case someone else has enlightening answers.

How can Ancient Architecture be so Flawless, yet we discredit their stories as Legend.? How can they be mathematically truthful yet historically liars? 1.Sumerians 1st civilization advanced culture of its day yet we call the 7 tablets of creation Legend. 2.Egypt Flawless architecture and advanced embalming techniques, yet we question their beliefs. Some how they know somebody is supposed to resurrect them and take them back to their Home in Heaven. Embalming is actually a cocoon state of waiting for they believed that their God could restore them if they were preserved. 3. Greece Wonderful monuments of Architecture; yet we call the Greek gods legends. Because we only believe what we see and since we can’t prove what they documented we call it Legend. So how could they ever conceive ancient Aircraft? http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/egyptiancraft.jpg http://z.about.com/d/paranormal/1/0/D/8/sa_plane.jpg The truth is all of this Goes back to Nibiru http://xfacts.com/x4.htm

what is in Cooper Unions home test evaluation??????? i want to go to cooper union for architecture because they dont require portfolios but they do have a home test evaluation. Whats in this home test and how do i do well on it?

rates for architecture students? okay, lets say i am an architecture soon to graduate. but i dont have n e experience working in a firm. i am about to get a job doing some architectural drafting. i am not going to be employed directly working in an office, but working on my own home. what should my rates be [for drawing out plans.] what should i charge for floor plans, or elevations or sections? should i charge an overall rate? how would i go about setting rates?

rates for architecture students? okay, lets say i am an architecture soon to graduate. but i dont have n e experience working in a firm. i am about to get a job doing some architectural drafting. i am not going to be employed directly working in an office, but working on my own home. what should my rates be [for drawing out plans.] i want to know what type of rate I should have in terms of drafting.

Question about the architecture of Washington DC? I have a take home art test that I need help with. This is the only question that I am not really sure about. Washington DC was constructed using the Greco-Roman style because: a. it became symbolic of the new political order b. it bore no resemblance to English architecture c. it was promoted by Thomas Jefferson d. all of the above Any help would be appreciated. :)

Changin my major from Business Administration to Landscape Architecture? Ok I am currently at a four year private school and I am a junior. I am a business administration major but I have ALWAYS wanted to be a landscape architect and I am transferring schools so I can be closer to home. However, I am going stick with business administration and I plan on getting my bachelors in it in spring 2009. Here is my situation, I have heard that I could go to graduate school for "Master of Landscape Architecure" and get my masters in that, therefore I get a that nice combo. I have been advised that it is sort of late to try to get my bachelors now in Landscape architecture because I would spend another entire academic year just doing the pre-reqs to get into the program which is going to hold me back longer. What do you guys think? What should I do? Is it a good idea to just get my bachelors in business then master in landscape architecture? please give me any ideas/advice I would really appreciate it. Thanks alot!

Question about a career in architecture? I want to know about the job.... is like in the movies were you just go home and design a house or plans for a building? and then what? do you take to your boss, he likes it ,you get loads of money and enjoy your time waiting for your next project?? is it easy or hard drawing the plans? im 14 turning 15 and very intrested in the idea of having a carrer to do with architecture.....please answer my questions!!

First time home buyer, good credit 730+ self employed less than one year.? I am a self employed prospective home buyer. I will be graduating in may with a BA In landscape Architecture. This is what I have run into.. I have just filed my first year of tax returns. So basically the business is under a year old. My credit score is around 730-740. The problem mortgage companies have been telling me I have is lack of employment. Althought I know money is not a problem, I can not just promise them. Also I have $60,000 in available credit with $2,000 used. Where should I go to get the best rates? One company told me about a variable program with a 8.5% rate. This seemed high to me. What Can I do to get a mortgage?

Help me with home work ? when i say help me .not mean you do home work for me means give short idea as ur kno That is the home work please any body here have some information about it I have manage to finished some of it but it would be lovely if you could help me with some of them especially number 2 that is only one I don’t know please at least answer number 1 for me thanks very much your answer help me how to do my own statement thanks again Home Work Zenith Productions are a local media company producing tailor made training materials for industry. These materials come in a variety of formats from glossy publications, interactive DVD’s to short video productions. The company require 5 computers and associated peripherals capable of running the latest software for the production of the various training materials. There is no budget stated, as you are one of three companies invited to bid for the contract for supplying the systems. You must therefore produce a specification with costing that is competitive whilst still meeting the needs of the company The Solution will include the following sections: user requirements, Hardware, peripherals, operating system, applications, costings and evaluation. The Case study should contain the following: 1. Analysis investigating the functional and non functional requirements of the company and how you intend to address their needs. 2. A detailed statement of the user’s requirements written in plain English. 3. A concise list of all hardware required indicating the key criteria used in the selection of each device for the systems including a detailed discussion of at least 2 processors showing clear evidence of considerable research (one of which must not be for the X86 architecture) 4. A concise list of software chosen complete with justification including a discussion comparing the four main management functions of two different operating systems (one of which should not be Microsoft) showing clear evidence of considerable research 5. A complete set of both hardware and software pricing. 6. A clear and extensive evaluation of how well you have met the needs of the user. Your discussion must be evaluative giving clear indication of things that are bad about your system and things that are good about your system citing examples in the process. These will form the basis of your decision on how good your final system is compared to its stated purpose, making recommendations for possible improvements