A structural support system consisting of horizontal beams laid across the open spaces between vertical supports. Example: Stone Henge and the Partheon
One of the most influential architects of the Twentieth Century. He led the way to a new style of architecture called the Prairie school.
The slight swelling of horizontal elements to compensate for the eye's tendency to see a downward sagging when all elements are straight and parallel.
Also known as reinforced concrete, utilizing metal reinforcement embedded in the concrete