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RODY.ELKHALIL

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________ is most famous for his design of the geodesic dome.
 
  A. Thomas Jefferson
  B. Anthemius of Tralles
  C. Joseph Paxton
  D. Louis Sullivan
  E. R. Buckminster Fuller

Question 2

Built for the World's Fair in 1889, the ________ was an early experiment in iron construction.
 
  A. Wainwright Building
  B. Crystal Palace
  C. Eiffel Tower
  D. Lever House
  E. Chrysler Building


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Fuller's geodesic dome was a result of his exploration of the natural environment's principles of construction to find and implement design solutions.

Answer to Question 2

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The importance of this singular, remarkable structure was that it was a skeleton that proudly showed itself without benefit of any cosmetic embellishment. Nearly a thousand feet tall, the Eiffel Tower acted as a centerpiece for the Paris World's Fair of 1889.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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