functional
Functional, with straight lines and little ornamentation.
Parthenon has influenced modern architecture in many ways. First, many political buildings today are made from marble or a material that looks similar to marble to represent wealth. Next, political buildings and libraries sometimes have columns to support the roofs of the buildings. Lastly, the metopes and friezes of the buildings are usually heavily decorated just like in the ancient Parthenon
1) It shuns ornamentation and favors functionality2) Uses asymmetry and regularity versus symmetry3) It grasps architecture in terms of space versus massand-Usually cubic- Favour right angles-sometimes rounded corners
Symbiosis is defined as an interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, usually to the advantage of both. In the context of architecture, this translates into a view of the art of architecture as an expression of the spirit of an era. That is, buildings that are designed today should be part of the cultural heritage of future generations
Gothic architecture was known for building tall, buildings, with spires and decorated (sometimes stained glass) windows. The arches in gothic architecture are usually tall and pointy, and there was a lot of use of bridges or so-called "flying buttresses", arches that led to the ground to distribute the force of a building's weight to the ground.
A gargoyle is a sculpture of a little winged monster that usually is placed atop buildings, or used as Halloween decorations. They are made commercially by novelty companies, and for use in architecture by professional sculptors.
Container architecture refers to the designing of structures using steel shipping containers. These shipping containers are usually seen on ships or being unloaded at the ports. However, people have found that they can build houses or other buildings by using shipping containers that are no longer being used for transport.
Usually in architecture.
Roccoco architecture is like Baroque architecture lite--it is the result of architects striving to make buildings constantly lighter, more delicate, and sweeter. Roccoco buildings have delicate but still extremely, almost luridly, ornate floral motifs along the walls. Roccoco rooms are usually decorated in pastel colors and the style calls for luxury art objects such as mirrors and finely made furniture.
Architecture originating in the United States. An early American "log-cabin" might be considered by some to be "American Architecture."
The Greek buildings are usually made up of mud brick, stone and woods.
Bus architecture is the pathway between the CPU and other peripherals. It is usually a shared input/output pathway. Bus is short for omnibus, which means, for all.