There are two main ways to create balance with your design. The first is SYMMETRICAL design and the second is ASYMMETRICAL. Symmetrical design is achieved by placing identical objects on either side of a central point. Also referred to as formal balance, this design creates a quiet and restful feeling and suggests restraint, orderliness and formality. With symmetrical design, everything is perfectly balanced. There is roughly two of everything or items...Read More
Forklifts make the hardest tasks easier, such as moving, lifting or handling loads. Particular attention to safety rules and standards is essential. Here are some guidelines to follow for the safe operation of forklifts: Only authorized persons should operate forklifts. No riders should be allowed on forklifts. Do not raise people on a forklift. Slow down whenever you approach a ramp and drive slowly up and down the ramp. No...Read More
Glass can be a very useful tool in home décor and design. Glass can come in several forms from glazing, to counter tops and decorative walls. Whether you enjoy using glass to bring in the morning sun, or a hundred other purposes, glass can be overlooked when customizing home interiors. Here are some ways to let glass brighten your home. Glass furniture: Tables, chairs, mirrors… the list goes on and...Read More
The building materials used when building affects the extent of damage sustained by infrastructure during and after natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes and floods. Concrete Reinforced concrete is one of the most practical and preferred building material in the world. Why? Because it has the ability to regulate the strength required at specific points within a structure, and it can be used at a relatively low cost. Properly designed...Read More
It is not economically viable to design an earthquake, hurricane or flood proof building which is guaranteed to resist all possible scenarios. However, it is possible during your design and construction process to select the appropriate materials (to be discussed in the next article) and to incorporate a number of disaster resistant features by applying engineering techniques, which would increase enormously the chances of survival of both buildings and their...Read More
