Traditional
Modern
Vocab
Landscape
100

What are some components of cultural landscapes?

Religious, architecture, land use patterns, and subsequent occupancy,

100
What are some building materials used in modern buildings?

bricks, concrete, and glass (anything that can be proven)

100

What is the definition of Cultural landscape?

A cultural landscape is composed of structures within the physical landscape that are shaped by human imprint/human activities.

100

which affects the environment more, modern houses or traditional ones?

Buildings made with traditional methods often have a larger environmental footprint. These structures may lack proper waste management strategies however, depending on the mertrals used for modern houses, they can leave a larger footprint. (free points!!)

200

What is some characteristics of a traditional house? 

not as good/modern building materials, markings, and broken or unique layout.  

200

do you think modern buildings should exist?

free points!

200

The scattering of people. Known word for scattering jews.

Diaspora

200

How might culture affect the way things are built?

One culture might have a tradition of building things, so therefore, things can't be modern in some countries.

300

These elements reflect the ____, _____, and _____, of the society that shaped them.

Values, beliefs, and practices.

300

what makes a modern building, modern?

a focus on functionality, clean geometric lines, and the use of innovative materials like steel, glass, and concrete.

300

Having an emotional attachment to a place.

Sense of place

300

why is the landscape affected in the building of houses?

Building houses impacts landscapes by clearing vegetation, destroying habitats, causing soil erosion and compaction, increasing stormwater runoff and flooding, and creating impervious surfaces that contribute to urban heat islands

400

What is the past modern architecture an example of?

The traditional parts of building and the modern aspects of buildings or landscape coming together.

400

what is a modern building aiming for?

most modern buildings aim for functionality, simplicity, and the rejection of ornamentation and historical styles

400

A language that was adopted by people who speak a different language. 

Lingua Franca

400

For a dry landscape, would modern or traditional house be better?

For a dry landscape, a traditional house often provides better natural cooling and energy efficiency

500

what is the most known traditional building?

the Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa

500

What is the Empire State Building, built?

The Empire State Building was built as a speculative corporate office building and a symbol of American resilience during the Great Depression, aiming to be the tallest building in the world

500

What is the definition of Linguistic?

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language, examining its structure, history, and use to understand language in general and its role in human life

500

is the historical use of oil to heat homes, good or bad on the environment?

The historical use of oil to heat homes was bad for the environment due to significant greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and the risk of toxic spills