experience of OpenBuilding Designer Introduction: OpenBuilding Designer, formerly known as AECOsim Building Designer, is a kind of BIM (Building Information Modeling) software developed by Bentley. Rich information such as design, simulation, and documentation can be processed with this multi-discipline application. Bentley also has a series of specific design applications upon particular types of projects. For example, OpenBuilding Station Designer is more suitable for the design of metro stations. In this article, the description and hands-on experience of OpenBuilding Designer will be elaborated. Downloading the application: Similar to Revit, OpenBuilding Designer has a free trial for students. Creating a Bentley CONNECT account and then apply for a code to get the permission for free download. Each school will have a unique school code. When installing OpenBuilding Designer, Bentley CONNECT and Generative Components can be downloaded at the same time. Bentley CONNECT works like BIM360. It allows users to access cloud service. Project team members can access and share information in real-time. Generative Components is a computational design tool for complex buildings. The top toolbar is similar to Revit. OpenBuilding Designer also…
The Media and Symbolic Interactionism Theory Human beings have the capacity to exert control over their behaviors- or simply to coordinate their behavior with that of others and create complex social attitudes or interactions. This ability is made possible through communication and aided by a theory known as symbolic interactionism, as discussed in the sections that follow. Symbolic interactionism theory is a communication theory that provides a framework for understanding human behavior by attempting to address the subjective meanings that people give to events, actions, or objects. The theory underscores that individuals behave or respond to circumstances depending on what they believe to be true- which may sometimes not be objectively true (Carter and Fuller 931). Thus, societal interactions are thought to be determined by the creations of human minds rather than the actual knowledge of reality. Symbolic interactionism was introduced by George Herbert Mead in the 1920s, but the principles of symbolic interactions trace back to earlier claims by Max Weber, who asserted that people act according to the interpretation of the meanings they deduce from the world around…
Dream Report On many instances, dreams are elusive and are lost soon as the individual wakes up. Besides, the individual can recall the dream but be unable to make meaning of the dream. To aid in making sense of a dream, some steps must be followed. The individual wishing to decipher the purpose of a dream has to ensure that they can make associations. Concerning making associations, Robert Johnson, a dream analyst, says that the subconscious keeps the memory of a dream alive and thus, the information required to make meaning of a dream exists in the individual’s mind. Generally, dreams are symbolic of our thoughts and the situations we live through. The key to understanding the symbolic meaning of a dream is, therefore, within the dreamer’s mind. Secondly, one has to connect the images in the dream with their ideal day-to-day thoughts, people, situations and realities they face on a daily basis. Subsequently, one has now to make an interpretation of the dream having sought the association and made a connection. Lastly, the individual should engage in a ritual…
Explain the importance of Marcel Duchamp Marcel Duchamp is perhaps the most famous French artist with extraordinary influence due to his readymade manufacturing objects that were presented in the exhibition. Duchamp was also a great chess player, maker for experimental films, and also a writer. Marcel Duchamp is considered the most influential artist in the twentieth century. Duchamp altered the perception of the viewers on manufacturing objects. He is considered important because he transformed the traditional notions of authorship, craftsmanship, and conventional rules regarding art definition. Marcel challenged the criteria in which institutions and galleries decided what was considered as art. Besides, Marcel Duchamp was also a promoter and a founder of the Independent Society Artist. Duchamp is also said to align his artwork to that of Surrealists though he refused to affiliate himself with any artistic movement. He favored artwork that is driven by intellectual concepts. Similar to the surrealists and futurists of the time, Marvel Duchamp remained committed to studying optics and perspectives that underpinned his experiments with kinetic devices. Duchamp also paved the way for conceptual work…
Ethics when employing Music/ Sound to for newborns’ development What is Medical Humanities? Medical humanities (MH) is an interdisciplinary between humanities and science having qualities and aspects of both. According to Klugman (2017), “Medical Humanities is an interdisciplinary that is concerned with understanding the human condition of health and illness to create knowledge and sensitive health care providers, patients, and family caregivers”. Besides, medical humanities conceptualize “the creative and intellectual strengths of diverse discipline including creative writing, drama, art, music, philosophy and history in pursuit of medical, educational goals”(Kirklin, 2003). Considering the increasing technological advancements and increased productivity pressures, a question of whether we can maintain the required balance of caring and humanistic care arises. A problem arises of determining if health practitioners are in a position to deal with patients’ needs and if their education seeks to prepare their minds and hearts for this. Changes in technological advances in medicine as defined by Mann (2017), is anchored within the humanities and they include developing empathy and resilience, creating closer connections with patients, and ensuring long lasting joy and understanding…
Medieval Movement, Figures & Interactions Several indications are evident that Jewish mysticism and Islamic philosophy had a significant impact on Christian thought regarding God. To begin with, influential Christian philosophers like Thomas Aquinas borrowed, advanced the ideas of Jewish and Islamic philosophers like Avicenna and Averroes and integrated them into Christian thought. For example, the philosophy of existence and essence, individuals and universals which have Arabic origin, were later utilized by Thomas Aquinas in writing about God’s existence and essence (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2020). The influence of Averroes and Avicenna, particularly on metaphysics and existence-essence distinction, was the root of the Christian belief of the existence of supernatural being-God. Also, Christians believe in the theory of prophecies and miracles, which is a characteristic attribute of Jewish and Islamic philosophy. Moreover, the Eternity of the World was a Jewish theory that considers God as a ‘necessary being in Himself’- the eternal reason for the existence of the sublunar and heavenly world. Averroes termed God as being the chief mover, and His existence can be proved by natural philosophy. Thomas Aquinas later…
Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence Introduction Artificial intelligence has been a focus of much research for years and is still the most comprehensive subject of computer studies. AI is basically the capability of a machine to think of logarithms applied in various issues, such as playing board games. It has applications in varied away in which computers are operated in the society. Artificial intelligence is actually the simulation of human intelligence in devices such as computers. The machines are programmed to mimic the actions of human beings, such as solving problems and even learning. AI can be rational and be in a position to execute specific goals and purposes. Due to technological advancement, the objectives and goals of artificial intelligence seem to be ever-changing and advancing as well. The evolution of AI tends to benefits society in various sectors. For instance, machines are designed by the use of a cross-disciplinary strategy based on computer science, psychology, linguistic, and more. Artificial Intelligence, as a term, was originally suggested by John McCarthy in 1956. There have been various efforts in trying to…
awakenings, as seen in the film of the civil rights movements Eyes on the prize awakenings is a documentary that opens with the earliest beginnings of the civil rights movements as the US emerged from the Second World War. Army of the black men returned home from overseas, a place where they were trained to become officers and poses other positions of authority. These black men were relegated to second class citizens. When they returned home, they were so determined to possess the power on their own, even with the resistance of the white am Americans. There was a lot of segregation, and the system was full of discrimination and prejudice. This essay will focus on the awakenings, as seen in the film of the civil rights movements, as it happened from 1954 to 1956. The segregation was seen in the daily lives of the African Americans by being denied equal access to public facilities and ensuring that the Africans and the whites lived apart. Most African Americans lived in rural areas, and so it was straightforward to keep them…
Music Part A In the song ‘La Donna e Mobile’ by Pavarotti (1851), the music is immediately introduced, with its theme being severally repeated. The song lacks a simultaneous occurrence in pitches, cords, and frequency, which is collectively referred to as harmony. This creates an impression to the listener that the music has either stopped or is incomplete. Texture may vary depending on the character and number of instruments or parts playing concurrently, which could be tempo, voices playing, rhythm, and harmony used. In this case, the texture of the song is light, with minimal instruments playing in the background. The melody is a disjunct evident from the halts the singer makes during the song. A disjunct is used in a song to segment a song and alert the audience of new verse in the song. The song, ‘La Donna e Mobile’ depicts a disjunct that covers a wide range as a way of capturing the attention of the audience. As the song comes to an end, the harmony changes slightly to introduce a new voice tone that takes the…
Museum Architecture The architecture used to construct museums has evolved over the years. Like the changes witnessed in other forms of constructions, the purpose and location of museums have revolutionalized to reflect different needs. Some of the designs adopted by museum constructors have to lead to heated debates as to whether the building should overshadow the decorative or monumental items contained within it. The new generation of museums has different features that either conflict the traditional concept of museums or serve a specific purpose, such as enhancing the marketing prospects of the museum. Architecture plays an essential role in the museum industry as an artistic, marketing, or sustainability feature that not only preserves art but also satisfies the needs of the users. Architectural designs have changed over the years to accommodate modern needs and sustainability. Historically, buildings have adopted the styles and designs popular within an era. According to Suzanne MacLeod (6), the time during which a museum is constructed influences the specific features included in the structural component of the museum. For example, European museums built in the 1600s…