1 3.7.E. Flow of Matter and Energy Skills and Objectives. 1. Explain that the transfer and transformation of matter and energy links organisms to one another and to their physical setting. a. Cite evidence from research and observations that food provides molecules that serve as fuel and building materials for all organisms. b.
A portico entrance provides shelter from the elements and offers the opportunity to embellish an otherwise dull entrance. Adding a portico to the entrance often adds kerb appeal and value to the property.
1 Add architectural emphasis to your entryway with a portico, a simple covered porch that protects the house and doorway from the weather with a roof supported by piers or columns. 2  HGTV.com describes a two-day project to build a portico on an existing concrete slab for about $700 worth of materials. OneProjectCloser.com explains how to pour a simple do-it-yourself 4x4-foot concrete slab porch using lumber and bags of concrete, with about $50-$120 worth of concrete, lumber and rebar.