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Modern Architecture in the United States - Coggle Diagram
Modern Architecture in the United States
Two types of building
The wealthy or for civic purposes
Traditional building
Purely utilitarian structures
Designed by engineers and builders
Modern materials
Exhibit the nature of its materials and forms of physical support
New technology
Steel construction
Can support high building
Skyscrapers increase rental space
Technology challenge has to be solve to build the high building
Getting people to the upper floors
The freight elevator
Fire safety
Metal encased in fire-retardant materials
Terra-cotta
Supporting building and flooring
Still lighter than masonry construction