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Form finding of architectural artifacts using genetic algorithms. A novel approach of handling parametric objects as design variables
(2016)This work aims to contribute on the form finding techniques of generative space artifacts, considering objects of parametric design as programming objects, and in particular design variables –due to parametric approach- ...
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Formal Strategies of Familiarization and de-Familiarization
(University of Cyprus, Nicosia, 2021-03)In the first-year design studios, discussions on form tend to be avoided; for those un-initiated in architectural thinking, forms may easily be associated with stylistic or aesthetic pursuits, far removed from the conceptual ...
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Frequency Response of Nonproportionally Damped, Lumped Parameter, Linear Dynamic Systems
(Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound, 1990)The frequency response of nonproportionally (or nonclassically or non-Raleigh) damped linear lumped mass systems is discussed here. The exact method, via Laplace transforms, is presented and the practical difficulties ...
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The further environmental development of Polyphyto Hydroelectric Project reservoir in Kozani prefecture and Its contribution to the life quality improvement
(2014)The Polyphyto Hydroelectric Project was constructed in 1974 and it has been operating since on the Aliakmonas River, Kozani prefecture, by the Greek Public Power Corporation. The construction of the Ilarion Hydroelectric ...
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GAD: The fortune of Garden Art Design/ Avant – garde
(Zografou Municipal Enterprise of Development (DEADIZ), 2011)People have always admired a sculpture whether it was in a prominent place or simply appear in a corner somewhere. The GAD project tackled an emerging cultural challenge defined by contemporary trends for integrated ...
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The General Valuation 2013 in Cyprus: Experiences and Good Practices
(FIG-OICRF, 2015)The General Valuation has a very significant role to play in Cyprus’ economic environment because it forms the basis by which all property taxes are levied. It is considered as a very important land management tool, as ...
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Grafton architects και βραβείο Pritzker 2020
(Ανδρέας Χατζηθωμάς, 2020-10)Ακολουθώντας μια συνήθη πρακτική, το φετινό Βραβείο Pritzker 2020, το αντίστοιχο NobeI για την Αρχιτεκτονική, δόθηκε στους GRAFTON ARCHITECTS, ένα αρχιτεκτονικό γραφείο με έδρα το Δουβλίνο . Η συνήθης πρακτική αφορά ...
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The Greenways in Athens
(2010-06)Greenways are corridors of undevoped land in a city setting. They include vegeration belts, creeks, rivers,floodplains and other natural features along public infrastructures. Public infrastructures consist of utility ...
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The Growth of Palms under Sheltered Mediterranean Conditions
(The International Palm Society, 2005)The Palmae are one of the most important plant families, with great contributions to mankind. Their unique appearance, regular growth habit and adaptatibility to cultivation are remarkable, but their growth rates in ...
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A historical overview and critical analysis of town centre delimitation methodologies
(Nicolaus Copernicus University Press, 2014-02-14)The article aims at exploring the literature on town centre delimitation methods over the last sixty years. Specifically, the first section explores the content of the term town centre, while the second one proposes an ...
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Historical tour of tour-ism in cyprus
(Ministry of education and culture of the republic of Cyprus, 2012-08-29)The tourist industry in Cyprus, from its early beginning until now, has traveled a path of more than one century. Tourism on the island makes its first steps during the British rule. It establishes itself as an influential ...
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Images of domestic suburbia in greek films of the 50's and 60's
(Dakam, 2017-03)The paper is an attempt to approach the imaginary dimension of ‘making a home’ in the urban periphery; in sites that are still under construction, in places whose character is still undefined and fleeting. ‘Making a home’ ...
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The impact of park trees on microclimate in urban areas
(Springer Verlag, 2006)Trees in cities have an important positive effect on people’s lives. One such positive effect is the amelioration of microclimate. The aim of this research is to assess the correlation between parameters that affect the ...
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An interdisciplinary study on indicators: A comparative review ofquality-of-life, macroeconomic, environmental, welfare andsustainability indicators
(Elsevier, 2013-06-10)It is generally recognised that indicator-based research forms a substantial part both of the everyday practice and of the current theoretical pursuits in an extensive set of different scientific fields that relate to the ...
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Introducing local property tax for fiscal decentralization and local authority autonomy
(SPIE, 2015)Charles Tiebout (1956), in his work “A Pure Theory of Local Expenditures”, provides a vision of the workings of the local public sector, acknowledging many similarities to the features of a competitive market, however ...
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The Intuitive Bioclimatism and Embedded Sustainability of Cypriot Vernacular Farmhouses, as Principles for their Strategic Restoration and Reuse.
(IOP Publishing Ltd, 2019)This research aims to investigate the bioclimatic design, sustainability and environmental behaviour of Cypriot vernacular farmhouses, as part of small-scale family-owned farmsteads. These farmhouses, located in village ...
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Irrigation of infrastructure projects of Egnatia Motorway: Implementation study of irrigation network of K4 Interchange
(Elsevier, 2015)The large construction projects cause inevitable negative impact on the natural landscape of the exposed areas. Among these is the creation of disturbed surfaces with unsuitable soil material and gradients that imply ...
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Land reclamation: Landscape principals conceming infrastructures in Greece
(2001)A number of infrastructure projects are on progress ail around Greece at the moment. The common propose of these a project is the promotion of quality in: Design, construction and maintenance stages. They also comply ...
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Land restoration for the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece: Case study Lycabettus slopes (cycle road)
(Springer, 2007)A number of landscape projects have been completed around Athens (Greece) for the 2004 Olympic Games.The common purpose of these projects was the promotion of quality in: design, construction and maintenancestages. They ...
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Landscape Design for Egnatia Highway an Infrastructure Project in Northern Greece
(2001)The Egnatia Motorway was designed according to the specifications of the Trans-European road nelwork.It is a closed double carriageway motorway 680 kilometres long, with two lanes plus an emergency lane on either side ...