Architecture has evolved from very simple structures such as the dolmens in France to very complex structures such as de Aqua Tower in Illinois due to an evolution in techniques, materials, and styles.
The architecture comprises the techniques, materials, styles, et. that are used to design and later build structures such as:
- Buildings
- Bridges
- Streets
- Among others
Historically, architecture has evolved due to the use of new techniques, materials, and styles. To better understand this, let's analyze the dolmens in France and the Aqua Tower in Illinois.
Dolmen in France:
- Created 5,000 years ago
- Large rocks known as megaliths arranged to form a structure
- Simple structure made of rock
Aqua tower in Illinois:
- Created between 2007-2009
- Use of diverse materials that were arranged carefully to create a unique structure
- Complex structure made of materials such as concrete, glass, metal, among others
This evolution occurred due to:
- New techniques: Nowadays, there are specialized machines, technologies, and tools to use in the best way materials and to create a previous design
- New materials: 5000 years ago materials such as concrete, glass, or metal did not exist, this made the options for creating structures very limited
- New styles: Due to limitations, 5000 years ago the style was quite simple, nowadays, there are multiple styles from geometric style to contemporary architecture that challenges previous ideas about architecture
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