ARCHITECTUREANDSOCIETY

     Architecture is about creating patterns and spaces to achieve
practical purpose. Designs of architecture are used in Greek
and Egyptian society. The earliest, and greatest achievement
in architecture such as the Parthenon, the Pyramids, and the
ziggurats are all good examples of architecture meeting both
form and function requirement. The functions of these early
building were for burial, worship, and entertainment.
However
the form was not sacrificed to function, because they stand as
testaments of the skill and artistry of the early architects. All
architecture since then has fought the battle between
form and function, . Both form and function serve as a
definition of the society in which they were created.

     The Ancient Pyramids served many purposes ,erected over
4500 years ago the Pyramids were thought to have been built
by a lost civilization that was much too advanced for it’s time.
Conventional wisdom believed the Pyramids were built for
elaborate burial grounds for their highly worshiped pharaohs.
An alternative theory implies they were built for a more
practical use such as navigation or power generation. The
Pyramids were filled with “booby traps” to protect the
belongings of the deceased
pharaohs.

    The Great Wall of China built in the seventh century B.C.,
to prevent the invasion of northern China by the Mongols, its
six foot thick walls were thought to be strong enough to
withstand an attack. The Great Wall of China is the only man
made structure
visible from space.

     Many cathedrals resemble the gothic style and perspective
of the architect from whom they were designed . They were built
to serve the public and freely practice religion. Many architects
used gargoyles as a sign of strength and guardianship
There are many famous skyscrapers in The U.S.. such as
the Sears tower in Chicago, IL, The world Trade center and the
Empire State building in New York, NY, and the Reunion Tower
in Dallas, TX. These buildings were concieved to use alot of
space without occupying a large area of land . Different cities
and countries have competed for the last century to build the
tallest and most advanced skyscraper. Advances in technology
allow architects to construct these massive buildings with
speed, style, and safety.
     Progressions in architecture are from to function . Each
and every year architectural advances influence our society by
creating building trends and styles unique to the designer.