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elevation An orthographic (flattened;nonperspective) drawing of the various faces of a building, component, or improvement, showing examples of relevant details and something to indicate scale.One may have elevations of each side of a building,usually with a person standing nearby to illustrate scale; elevations of cabinets in kitchens or offices; or elevations of a storm sewer system showing a representation of the incline. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was in the composition of the new range that Badia was able to exert more of his own sculptural intent, with subtle elevational distortions, projecting bays and jettied stairs that resolve geometric discrepancies between new and old. Specific topics include asking the amphibians whether they are witnessing a sixth mass extinction, contrasting elevational patterns of bacteria and plant diversity on moutainsides, mega-fauna biomass tradeoff as a driver of Quaternary and future extinctions, and phylogenetic trees and the future of mammalian biodiversity. Director Jamie Wood said: "The elevational treatments used on this scheme, combined with the landscaped setting, provides an environment far removed from the traditional appearance of an industrial business park. |
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