This document provides background information on the Song Dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 CE. It discusses the political and social structure during this period. Key points:
1) The Song Dynasty reunified China after a period of disunity and strengthened civilian rule and merit-based governance.
2) The early Northern Song period saw great economic prosperity and urbanization, with cities like Kaifeng and Hangzhou growing to over a million people.
3) Invaders from the north repeatedly threatened the Song Dynasty, forcing it to pay tribute. The Jurchen people captured the Northern Song capital in 1127, forcing the court to relocate south.
4) The Southern Song period saw further cultural and
The document is a statistical analysis report from a survey conducted on understanding of cataracts eye disease. It provides statistical analysis of responses from 200 students (44.5% male, 55.5% female) at Taylor's University. The analysis examines responses to questions on causes, prevention, treatment and symptoms of cataracts. It finds that overall understanding is moderate, with females showing slightly better understanding than males on some questions. The report uses tables, charts and percentages to analyze responses for each question.
The document proposes a floating city called Al-Khair City as a better town for the future. It begins with an introduction and overview of guidelines and issues for developing a new city. It then examines the history of ancient and present cities to learn from the past. The focus then shifts to a proposed future city called Al-Khair City, which would be a floating city designed to be more sustainable and resilient than traditional land-based cities. In 15-24 pages of detail, the report describes the proposed design and infrastructure of Al-Khair City as a model for sustainable urban development.
The document summarizes a video about applying concepts of social psychology to a group project. It discusses how social loafing, stereotypes, optimistic bias, negative reinforcement, and attribution influence the group's dynamics and progress. Specifically, it provides examples of how some group members relied on others to do the work, stereotyped one member as lazy, dismissed risks by thinking they would not be the last to finish, changed their behavior after a warning from the lecturer, and were attributed to face consequences due to their own behaviors rather than external factors.
This document provides an overview of ancient, present, and future cities as background for a proposed new floating city called Al-Khair City. It summarizes the key features and development of the ancient cities of Damascus and present cities of New York City and Dubai. It then discusses what makes a great city and how future cities may incorporate more sustainable and eco-friendly designs, paving the way for the proposal of Al-Khair City.
The document discusses two existing theme parks, Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia and Disneyland in California, as examples for a proposed entertainment park project. Sunway Lagoon consists of five theme parks spanning 80 acres, including a water park, wildlife park, and amusement park, and is recognized as Asia's Best Attraction. Disneyland, the first Disney theme park, is divided into eight themed areas over 85 acres and hosts millions of visitors annually. Both parks offer a variety of attractions, events, and educational programs. The proposed project aims to provide entertainment activities for local communities near a major transport hub, drawing inspiration from the examples of Sunway Lagoon and Disneyland.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document provides background information on the Song Dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 CE. It discusses the political and social structure during this period. Key points:
1) The Song Dynasty reunified China after a period of disunity and strengthened civilian rule and merit-based governance.
2) The early Northern Song period saw great economic prosperity and urbanization, with cities like Kaifeng and Hangzhou growing to over a million people.
3) Invaders from the north repeatedly threatened the Song Dynasty, forcing it to pay tribute. The Jurchen people captured the Northern Song capital in 1127, forcing the court to relocate south.
4) The Southern Song period saw further cultural and
The document is a statistical analysis report from a survey conducted on understanding of cataracts eye disease. It provides statistical analysis of responses from 200 students (44.5% male, 55.5% female) at Taylor's University. The analysis examines responses to questions on causes, prevention, treatment and symptoms of cataracts. It finds that overall understanding is moderate, with females showing slightly better understanding than males on some questions. The report uses tables, charts and percentages to analyze responses for each question.
The document proposes a floating city called Al-Khair City as a better town for the future. It begins with an introduction and overview of guidelines and issues for developing a new city. It then examines the history of ancient and present cities to learn from the past. The focus then shifts to a proposed future city called Al-Khair City, which would be a floating city designed to be more sustainable and resilient than traditional land-based cities. In 15-24 pages of detail, the report describes the proposed design and infrastructure of Al-Khair City as a model for sustainable urban development.
The document summarizes a video about applying concepts of social psychology to a group project. It discusses how social loafing, stereotypes, optimistic bias, negative reinforcement, and attribution influence the group's dynamics and progress. Specifically, it provides examples of how some group members relied on others to do the work, stereotyped one member as lazy, dismissed risks by thinking they would not be the last to finish, changed their behavior after a warning from the lecturer, and were attributed to face consequences due to their own behaviors rather than external factors.
This document provides an overview of ancient, present, and future cities as background for a proposed new floating city called Al-Khair City. It summarizes the key features and development of the ancient cities of Damascus and present cities of New York City and Dubai. It then discusses what makes a great city and how future cities may incorporate more sustainable and eco-friendly designs, paving the way for the proposal of Al-Khair City.
The document discusses two existing theme parks, Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia and Disneyland in California, as examples for a proposed entertainment park project. Sunway Lagoon consists of five theme parks spanning 80 acres, including a water park, wildlife park, and amusement park, and is recognized as Asia's Best Attraction. Disneyland, the first Disney theme park, is divided into eight themed areas over 85 acres and hosts millions of visitors annually. Both parks offer a variety of attractions, events, and educational programs. The proposed project aims to provide entertainment activities for local communities near a major transport hub, drawing inspiration from the examples of Sunway Lagoon and Disneyland.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The architectural firm believes in strong involvement of principals in every project to ensure success. They take a flexible approach to each unique project, seeing problems as opportunities. The firm is well-equipped with computer technology and believes architecture should reflect its social and cultural time. They strive for total design excellence through collaboration and acquiring diverse technical skills.
This document provides background information on several street art murals located in Penang, Malaysia. It includes details on the artists who created the murals, descriptions of the artworks, and analyses using concepts from effective public communication. Murals discussed include "Evocative Mural Work" by Vexta, "Girl on a Turtle" by Ernest Zacharevic and Martin Ron, "Hand with Apple" by Anokayer, and "Air Floating Fantasy" by The Sliz. Background information is given on each artist's style and career. Descriptions of the murals note subjects, locations, and symbolic meanings. Analyses apply EPC concepts like non-verbal messages and codes to understand the artworks.
This document provides information about Sinseng Shoe Enterprise and Linsim Trading, two shoe businesses located in different areas. It discusses the history of Sinseng Shoe Enterprise, which was started in 1946 in Penang by the current boss's father. Some key details include that it is a 66-year old business with 2 branches, most employees are family members, and it sells existing shoe brands as well as provides custom shoe making. The document then provides a brief history of shoe making and trade before comparing and analyzing the two businesses.
This document contains a project proposal for developing an empty plot of land in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. It includes the following key points:
1. The site is located near landmarks like hotels and malls and is easily accessible from the main road.
2. The proposal suggests developing the land into a recreational area with open green spaces, an outdoor art gallery, and a seating area with a waterfall. This would provide leisure activities for local residents and attract tourists.
3. Benefits include promoting healthy lifestyles, increasing property values, boosting the local economy through tourism, and creating a strong sense of community. Potential issues are noise from nearby traffic and poor air quality.
This document summarizes information about four mosques in Malaysia:
Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur is one of the oldest mosques, built in the early 1900s. It has Moorish and North Indian architectural influences.
Masjid Negara, the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, incorporates bold modern designs and was completed in 1965.
Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in Shah Alam has Malay and modernist influences and can accommodate 24,000 worshippers.
Masjid As-Syakirin in Kuala Lumpur features modern, futuristic architecture without a minaret and can hold 11,000 worshippers.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that lies behind the iris and pupil. It is the most common cause of vision loss for those over 40 and the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, which can cause vision to deteriorate over months or years.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document describes a group project conducted by five social psychology students. It introduces the five concepts they chose to apply in their project: situational attribution, social loafing, stereotyping, optimistic bias, and operant conditioning. It then presents a script for a video clip they created to demonstrate these concepts. The script involves a group working on a class project together where some members loaf or procrastinate, attributions are made about others based on stereotypes, and the consequences of their lack of progress are shown. The concepts are applied in the story through situations like one member not contributing but thinking others will make up for it, and judgments of others' abilities based on preconceived notions.
A stupid superhero tries to save a woman being attacked but fails and gets beaten by the bad guys. Though he loses, onlookers learn from his sense of justice and bravery. The incident is filmed and uploaded to YouTube, where the superhero gains fans who are influenced to see him as a role model.
1) The document is a journal entry by a student describing an instance of persuasion between the student and their father regarding purchasing a new car.
2) The student had always preferred Mercedes-Benz while the father preferred BMW, and the student tried to convince the father to purchase a Mercedes instead of another BMW.
3) Ultimately, the father purchased another BMW after comparing prices and options, but later acknowledged the student was right about Mercedes-Benz being more economical and comfortable after discussing with a colleague and doing additional research.
Student Name: Abdullah Mamode
Student I.D.: 0319562
Group/Session: Monday 9 am - 11 am
Subject: Social Psychology
Subject Code: PSY 30203
Title: Individual Journal 4
The document describes the student's experience watching Hindi television shows on StarPlus between 2009 and 2013. During this time, the student observed the actors' behaviors, attitudes, clothing styles, and reactions to different situations. The student would then imitate these behaviors and attitudes when facing similar circumstances in their own life. The goal was to learn how to present themselves in a way that conveyed success, high social status, and the ability to handle challenges confidently.
1) The document describes an individual journal entry by a student about a minor car accident they had one week before starting their studies in Malaysia.
2) While driving back from a relative's house during Ramadan, the student chose an alternate route that had less traffic but accidentally collided with a motorcycle at an intersection.
3) After checking that their car sustained only minor damage, the student called an ambulance for the motorcyclist whose leg and wrist were broken. The student reflected that taking the original route may have prevented the accident, and that it could have been worse for both the car and motorcyclist.
This individual journal describes two experiences from the writer's childhood relating to washing cars. The first experience discusses how the writer intrinsically enjoyed washing cars with their father from a young age after receiving many toy cars as gifts. The second experience discusses an instance where the writer accidentally damaged their mother's car after washing it, but attributed the damage to an accident in order to avoid blame while also taking credit for previously washing the car well.
1) The document discusses a student's perceptions of one of their high school teachers based on how he dressed and his wife's attire, believing him to be very pious and religious.
2) However, the truth was different - outside of school the teacher wore casual clothes and would flirt with young girls at his tuition center.
3) The document also discusses how the student and friends would perform better in tennis when alone, but their performance would worsen when other students watched or teachers made negative comments, a phenomenon known as social loafing.
This document provides background information on two shoe businesses - Sinseng Shoe Enterprise and Linsim Trading - that are being compared in a student presentation. It gives details on the history, location, products/services, employees, customers, and recent developments of each business. For Sinseng Shoe Enterprise, it describes how the business has been passed down through three generations of the family. It also highlights some of the shop's unique products and achievements over its 66 years of operation. For Linsim Trading, it outlines how the business evolved from a home shoe-making operation to a trading shop. The document concludes by listing some of the competitive traits of each business, such as main competitors and strategies used.
The architectural firm believes in strong involvement of principals in every project to ensure success. They take a flexible approach to each unique project, seeing problems as opportunities. The firm is well-equipped with computer technology and believes architecture should reflect its social and cultural time. They strive for total design excellence through collaboration and acquiring diverse technical skills.
This document provides background information on several street art murals located in Penang, Malaysia. It includes details on the artists who created the murals, descriptions of the artworks, and analyses using concepts from effective public communication. Murals discussed include "Evocative Mural Work" by Vexta, "Girl on a Turtle" by Ernest Zacharevic and Martin Ron, "Hand with Apple" by Anokayer, and "Air Floating Fantasy" by The Sliz. Background information is given on each artist's style and career. Descriptions of the murals note subjects, locations, and symbolic meanings. Analyses apply EPC concepts like non-verbal messages and codes to understand the artworks.
This document provides information about Sinseng Shoe Enterprise and Linsim Trading, two shoe businesses located in different areas. It discusses the history of Sinseng Shoe Enterprise, which was started in 1946 in Penang by the current boss's father. Some key details include that it is a 66-year old business with 2 branches, most employees are family members, and it sells existing shoe brands as well as provides custom shoe making. The document then provides a brief history of shoe making and trade before comparing and analyzing the two businesses.
This document contains a project proposal for developing an empty plot of land in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. It includes the following key points:
1. The site is located near landmarks like hotels and malls and is easily accessible from the main road.
2. The proposal suggests developing the land into a recreational area with open green spaces, an outdoor art gallery, and a seating area with a waterfall. This would provide leisure activities for local residents and attract tourists.
3. Benefits include promoting healthy lifestyles, increasing property values, boosting the local economy through tourism, and creating a strong sense of community. Potential issues are noise from nearby traffic and poor air quality.
This document summarizes information about four mosques in Malaysia:
Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur is one of the oldest mosques, built in the early 1900s. It has Moorish and North Indian architectural influences.
Masjid Negara, the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, incorporates bold modern designs and was completed in 1965.
Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in Shah Alam has Malay and modernist influences and can accommodate 24,000 worshippers.
Masjid As-Syakirin in Kuala Lumpur features modern, futuristic architecture without a minaret and can hold 11,000 worshippers.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that lies behind the iris and pupil. It is the most common cause of vision loss for those over 40 and the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, which can cause vision to deteriorate over months or years.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document describes a group project conducted by five social psychology students. It introduces the five concepts they chose to apply in their project: situational attribution, social loafing, stereotyping, optimistic bias, and operant conditioning. It then presents a script for a video clip they created to demonstrate these concepts. The script involves a group working on a class project together where some members loaf or procrastinate, attributions are made about others based on stereotypes, and the consequences of their lack of progress are shown. The concepts are applied in the story through situations like one member not contributing but thinking others will make up for it, and judgments of others' abilities based on preconceived notions.
A stupid superhero tries to save a woman being attacked but fails and gets beaten by the bad guys. Though he loses, onlookers learn from his sense of justice and bravery. The incident is filmed and uploaded to YouTube, where the superhero gains fans who are influenced to see him as a role model.
1) The document is a journal entry by a student describing an instance of persuasion between the student and their father regarding purchasing a new car.
2) The student had always preferred Mercedes-Benz while the father preferred BMW, and the student tried to convince the father to purchase a Mercedes instead of another BMW.
3) Ultimately, the father purchased another BMW after comparing prices and options, but later acknowledged the student was right about Mercedes-Benz being more economical and comfortable after discussing with a colleague and doing additional research.
Student Name: Abdullah Mamode
Student I.D.: 0319562
Group/Session: Monday 9 am - 11 am
Subject: Social Psychology
Subject Code: PSY 30203
Title: Individual Journal 4
The document describes the student's experience watching Hindi television shows on StarPlus between 2009 and 2013. During this time, the student observed the actors' behaviors, attitudes, clothing styles, and reactions to different situations. The student would then imitate these behaviors and attitudes when facing similar circumstances in their own life. The goal was to learn how to present themselves in a way that conveyed success, high social status, and the ability to handle challenges confidently.
1) The document describes an individual journal entry by a student about a minor car accident they had one week before starting their studies in Malaysia.
2) While driving back from a relative's house during Ramadan, the student chose an alternate route that had less traffic but accidentally collided with a motorcycle at an intersection.
3) After checking that their car sustained only minor damage, the student called an ambulance for the motorcyclist whose leg and wrist were broken. The student reflected that taking the original route may have prevented the accident, and that it could have been worse for both the car and motorcyclist.
This individual journal describes two experiences from the writer's childhood relating to washing cars. The first experience discusses how the writer intrinsically enjoyed washing cars with their father from a young age after receiving many toy cars as gifts. The second experience discusses an instance where the writer accidentally damaged their mother's car after washing it, but attributed the damage to an accident in order to avoid blame while also taking credit for previously washing the car well.
1) The document discusses a student's perceptions of one of their high school teachers based on how he dressed and his wife's attire, believing him to be very pious and religious.
2) However, the truth was different - outside of school the teacher wore casual clothes and would flirt with young girls at his tuition center.
3) The document also discusses how the student and friends would perform better in tennis when alone, but their performance would worsen when other students watched or teachers made negative comments, a phenomenon known as social loafing.
This document provides background information on two shoe businesses - Sinseng Shoe Enterprise and Linsim Trading - that are being compared in a student presentation. It gives details on the history, location, products/services, employees, customers, and recent developments of each business. For Sinseng Shoe Enterprise, it describes how the business has been passed down through three generations of the family. It also highlights some of the shop's unique products and achievements over its 66 years of operation. For Linsim Trading, it outlines how the business evolved from a home shoe-making operation to a trading shop. The document concludes by listing some of the competitive traits of each business, such as main competitors and strategies used.
The document provides information on two shoe businesses - Linsim Trading and Sinseng Shoes Enterprise. It discusses their histories, products, competitors, and strategies. Key recommendations for the businesses include implementing employee reward programs, setting achievable targets, and improving communication with customers.
The document provides a compare and contrast essay analyzing the disaster films "2012" and "Into the Storm". It summarizes that "2012" focuses on global destruction as the world ends, following a writer trying to save his family. "Into the Storm" focuses on tornadoes ravaging a single town in the U.S., following storm chasers and residents seeking shelter. Both films end tragically as the cities are destroyed, though "2012" leaves only a few survivors on arks while "Into the Storm" sees the town rebuilt after the tornado passes.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Rethinking Kållered │ From Big Box to a Reuse Hub: A Transformation Journey ...SirmaDuztepeliler
"Rethinking Kållered │ From Big Box to a Reuse Hub: A Transformation Journey Toward Sustainability"
The booklet of my master’s thesis at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. (Gothenburg, Sweden)
This thesis explores the transformation of the vacated (2023) IKEA store in Kållered, Sweden, into a "Reuse Hub" addressing various user types. The project aims to create a model for circular and sustainable economic practices that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and a shift in societal overconsumption patterns.
Reuse, though crucial in the circular economy, is one of the least studied areas. Most materials with reuse potential, especially in the construction sector, are recycled (downcycled), causing a greater loss of resources and energy. My project addresses barriers to reuse, such as difficult access to materials, storage, and logistics issues.
Aims:
• Enhancing Access to Reclaimed Materials: Creating a hub for reclaimed construction materials for both institutional and individual needs.
• Promoting Circular Economy: Showcasing the potential and variety of reusable materials and how they can drive a circular economy.
• Fostering Community Engagement: Developing spaces for social interaction around reuse-focused stores and workshops.
• Raising Awareness: Transforming a former consumerist symbol into a center for circular practices.
Highlights:
• The project emphasizes cross-sector collaboration with producers and wholesalers to repurpose surplus materials before they enter the recycling phase.
• This project can serve as a prototype for reusing many idle commercial buildings in different scales and sizes.
• The findings indicate that transforming large vacant properties can support sustainable practices and present an economically attractive business model with high social returns at the same time.
• It highlights the potential of how sustainable practices in the construction sector can drive societal change.