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viki

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Discuss some of the characteristics of green architecture.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Discuss the Roman contribution to architecture.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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milbourne11

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. smaller buildings
2. integration and compatibility with the natural environment
3. energy efficiency and solar orientation
4. use of recycled, reusable, and sustainable materials

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The Romans created an architecture of vast space.
2. They perfected the use of the round arch, enabling them to make structures with a much greater span than with post-and-lintel construction.
3. They developed the barrel or tunnel vault which allowed them to create large interior spaces.
4. They perfected the dome.
5. They used concrete, which allowed the creation of vast buildings.




viki

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ultraflyy23

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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