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Architec – Architecture WordPress Theme

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:36:55 +0000

Architec is a Premium WordPress Theme, with a Clean and Minimalist design and powerful effects.

This theme was meant to be used for any architectural firm or freelance architects, but also can be used by creatives to showcase your portfolio or even as a business template.

Theme Features

Clean and Minimalistic Design
Full WordPress 3.2 compatibility
SEO optimized
Light and Dark version
Extensive Options Panel
35+ shortcodes
Custom Widgets
3 custom post structures
9 unique page templates
Unlimited portfolios, easily customizable
Top slide with Contact Information and Google Maps Location
Working Ajax Contact Form
JQuery dropdown menu
Prettyphoto Gallery
NivoSlider with full customizable options
XML File with the Architec WordPress demo
Layered PSD Files
and much more…

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Sultanate Period Arcitecture of the Indian Sub-Continent

Flintstone — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:02:30 +0000

The Sultanate Dynasty was established in 1206 and lasted for over three centuries. Several Turk-Afghan dynasties ruled from Delhi

1. The Mamluk (1211-90),

2. The Khalji (1290-1320),

3. The Tughlaq (1320-1413),

4. the Sayyid (1414-51), and

5. The Lodhi (1451-1526).

The territory controlled by Muslim rulers in Delhi expanded to Bengal and much of central India was under the Delhi Sultanate except some small states who remained independent of Delhi in the Deccan and in Gujarat while most of west part of the sub-continent (the present Pakistan) was ruled by the Delhi Sultanate.

The sultans ruled from urban centers like Delhi, Multan, Uchch, Rajputana, Bengal, and south of Indian sub-continent. These urban centers reflected architecture and urban planning reminiscent of Persian and Central Asian style mixed with local understanding of climate, material and technology.

The attached pictures are representative of the architectural marvels created during the Sultanate period (1206 – 1526 AD).

Ghazi Khan’s Tomb in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

Bibi Jawindi’s Tomb in Seetpur, Pakistan

Bibi Jawindi’s Tomb in Seetpur

Baha ul Haleem’s Tomb, Seetpur Pakistan

Baha ul Haleem’s Tomb

Noria’s Tomb one of the three tombs in Seetpur Pakistan

Residential Architecture of Seetpur Pakistan

A (not so famous) Saint’s Shrine in Seetpur Pakistan

Ali Akbar’s tomb in Multan, Pakistan

Painted timber ceiling in an old Haveli (Courtesan’s Residence) in Multan Pakistan

Shah Shams’s Shrine

The myth associated with the saint proves him a ‘rebel’ perhaps for that reason the unfortunate saint was burried outside the fortification wall of Multan city.

Shah Rukne Alam’s Tomb in Multan, Pakistan

The ‘state approved’ saint was given a prime burial place and a beautiful tomb was constructed by the then ruler.

Shah Rukne Alam’s Tomb in Multan Pakistan

Shah Rukne Alam’s Tomb, Multan Pakistan

3D Training Institute (3DTi)

Flintstone — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:45:14 +0000

An online 12-week animation training facility for people who are interested in adopting animation as career. Courses are available at beginner, intermediate and advance levels.

Please click on the following link

3D Training Institute (3DTi)

3DTi is also conducting courses for training architectural staff. Please click on the following link

3D Visualization for Architectural Firms

BBC Covers the Aftermaths of Global Financial Crunch…

Flintstone — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:33:33 +0000

BBC covers the story of Dubai World debt by quoting United Arab Emirates (UAE) newspaper which are not shocked at Dubai World’s request for rescheduling their debt.

The story includes excerpts from other Gulf States who have expressed their concern over the crises and the present state of affairs. The report highlights the fact that the global crises is not yet over and what we see in United Arab Emirates is continuity of the same crises. It also adds the grave situation of UK Banks that have been involved in borrowing and lending of money with Gulf/UAE Banks.

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

Flintstone — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:27:03 +0000

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), a cementitious composite material, has been in use to produce different architectural materials since 30 years. When introduced in early 40′s the material did not gain popularity since the glass reinforcement lost its strength by the alkaline environment. Later in 70′s alkali resistant glass fibers were perfected by few European companies and the use of GFRC started as a new dawn in architectural materials advancement.

GFRC is used as thin (light weight) architectural cladding panels for masonry walls or in combination with other types of curtain walls. GFRC is also used for providing decorative skin to domes and other forms. Other than the above described usages, artisans have discovered numerous ways to use GFRC such as window surrounds, spandrels, column covers, soffits, moldings, cornices, brackets, fireplaces, artificial rockery, fountains, sculptures etc.

Apart from many benefits of GFRC the main benefit remains the weight and plasticity of the material. The weight of GFRC is almost 75% less than the weight of similar pieces cast in concrete by conventional methods. Flexural strength of GFRC could be as high as 4000 psi. Cracking of concrete doesn’t occur easily in GFRC . In addition to that GFRC can be cut without causing damage or chipping. GFRC is a good fire retardant.

There are two main methods for the fabrication of GFRC.

1. Hand Lay-up Method

in Hand lay-up or poured GFRC, once the molds have been made and are ready various layers of glass fiber mat and concrete are manually placed

2. Sprayed Method

Chopped strands of glass fibers are introduced into the concrete mix as it is being sprayed into the molds.

Due to its distinctive fabrication methods, GFRC could have different texture/surface finishes and colors. GFRC can be cast with limestone or precast finish or painted.

For more information please follow the link given below

www.4stromberg.com

Basic Knowledge of Stones

Flintstone — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:48:14 +0000

Natural stones from different quarries and different parts of the world are available in abundance. Stones in different colors and textures are considered best architectural material for cladding exterior as well as interior walls. In addition, stone tiles in different sizes and thicknesses are used for flooring.

The following article provide basic knowledge of stones as architectural material.

Many people who associate with stone assume that it is a permanent material that does not need maintenance or care. After new stone is installed, permanent damage often occurs from neglect, incorrect cleaning methods, and using chemicals that are not formulated for stone care…

More Patterns for Inspiration

Flintstone — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:56:01 +0000

Here are few more patterns to decorate walls, floors, drapery or even architectural decorative elements in different materials…You could even mix two patterns to evolve a new one…

The patterns could be laid in colored terrazzo, mix of marble/granite or mix of other hard flooring materials. In wood veneers, these patterns could be used as inlay of different kinds of veneers or similar kind of wood with different grains.

For walls these patterns could be used with oriental designs or other designs. Wall decoration ideas will be discussed in later editions.

Colored and Decorative Concretes and Concrete Staining

Flintstone — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:24:12 +0000

Concrete as an architectural product was not very well known in past. Often it was considered as structural material without little or no room for using it for decorative purpose. The link given below provides basic information on using concrete as architectural material.

The products covered are as follows

Colored Concretes
Cementitious Floor Screeds
Methods for Adding Colors to Concrete
Natural Pigments
Synthetic Pigments
Permanent Coloring
Stains on Concrete
Efflorescence
Composition of Efflorescence and its Evolution
The Effect of Efflorescence
Reducing the Effects of Efflorescence
Screen-Printed or Photo-Engraved Concrete

Architectural Concrete - Colored and Decorative Concretes and Concrete Staining

Google SketchUp release 7.1

Flintstone — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:10:49 +0000

Some more features have been introduced by Google SketchUp 7

1. Tools for power users, easier to find and share models with the world
2. Breaking intersecting edges
3. Drawing hints
4. Search for models in the Google 3D Warehouse

SketchUp 7: More intuitive and more powerful

Landscape Photography Thousand Islands, Canada

Flintstone — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:34 +0000

There’s always something marvelous to explore…

Boldt Castle, Thousand Islands

Kingston

Thousand Islands