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High modernism is a school of design and architecture that places complete trust in science and technology. It is characterized by cold logic that views human factors and nature as obstacles to be overcome.
The high modernist style is associated with aesthetic monotony such as large undecorative buildings filled with small rooms with a minimalist interior. The movement peaked in the Cold War decades of 1950-1990 and is associated with large state sponsored initiatives.
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An overview of architecture with examples.
A list of common architectural technologies.
An overview of night architecture.
The difference between active and passive design.
A definition of universal design with examples.
The common types of passive lighting.
The common types of architectural acoustics.
An overview of parti pris in architecture with an example.
A definition of genius loci with examples.
An overview of massing in architecture.
A definition of compressive strength.
A few common urban design terms.
The difference between a green wall and green facade.
A list of sustainable urban design techniques.
The difference between active and passive design.
How a street canyon changes an urban environment.
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