Technological innovations and architectural space: The periods and cultures examined in the second half of
this course witnessed numerous technological innovations that redefined how architecture was conceived and
used. Interior space and the design of building exteriors built on the successes of previous periods and at times
moved in new directions as earlier building practices were forgotten or no longer sufficient for the needs of the
community. Discuss five (5) specific and dated buildings that illustrate the development of architecture and its
use throughout the periods and cultures we examined during weeks 7 and 8. Your discussion should examine
both the structural innovations and the functional context of the structures as well as how these elements draw
on or deviate from the developments of earlier periods. These examples should be drawn from at least 3
different cultures or periods that we studied in weeks 7 and 8 (although you can return to earlier examples to
provide a context for your discussion but these earlier contextual examples will not count toward the 5
examples that you must cite). The examples should be discussed fully within your narrative and not briefly
addressed in a “bulleted list”. You answer must be at least three pages in length.
Your essay must be at least three (3) pages in length, must include properly cited peer-reviewed references to
support your statements, and must be proofread for grammar and spelling. Make sure that you properly cite all
references as plagiarized papers will result in a failing grade in the course. Please read the instruction carefully