culture   Western architecture
24 commonsense assertions
Concepts (24) • roof design (1) • rotunda (1) • building materials (1) • garden design (1) • hexagon (1) • historic preservation (1) • mosque (1) • arabesque (1) • communal spaces (1) • crenelation (1) • dome arch (1) • dragon motifs (1) • entablature (1) • family structure (1) • hammam (1) • heating systems (1) • house structure (1) • insulation (1) • mashrabiya (1) • mihrab (1) modernist architecture (1) • pediment (1) • sustainable architecture (1) • window design (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 roof design Western architecture Roof design in Western architecture is mainly chosen for weather resistance and architectural style. 6
2 rotunda Western architecture The rotunda is a circular building with a domed roof, commonly found in classical and Renaissance Western architecture. 6
3 building materials Western architecture Concrete, steel, and glass are common industrialized building materials used in Western architecture. 2
4 garden design Western architecture Gardens in Western architecture are intentionally designed for relaxation and visual appeal, using specific plant species and artistic layouts. 2
5 hexagon Western architecture The hexagon is commonly used in Western architecture, inspired by beehives and honeycombs. 2
6 historic preservation Western architecture Preserving historic Western architecture for cultural heritage and adaptive reuse. 2
7 mosque Western architecture Mosques have unique architectural elements not commonly found in Western religious buildings. 2
8 arabesque Western architecture Arabesque designs are not commonly found in Western architectural styles and decorative elements. 1
9 communal spaces Western architecture Western architecture places a strong emphasis on private spaces and personal privacy within communal spaces. 1
10 crenelation Western architecture Crenelations are a common defensive feature found on medieval European castles. 1
11 dome arch Western architecture Dome arch is commonly used in Western architecture to create large, imposing structures like cathedrals and government buildings. 1
12 dragon motifs Western architecture Dragon motifs are less common in Western architecture, but when present, they are often used for decorative or fantasy-themed purposes. 1
13 entablature Western architecture The entablature is a horizontal structure in classical Greek and Roman architecture comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice. 1
14 family structure Western architecture In Western architecture, the norm is for nuclear families to live separately. 1
15 hammam Western architecture Hammams are viewed as exotic or ancient and are not typically seen in modern Western architecture. 1
16 heating systems Western architecture Central heating systems are widely used in Western architecture to keep indoor spaces warm in cold weather. 1
17 house structure Western architecture Western architecture focuses on individual rooms and privacy within a house structure, typically including separate living and dining areas. 1
18 insulation Western architecture In Western architecture, thick insulation is utilized to maintain warmth in cold climates. 1
19 mashrabiya Western architecture Mashrabiya are unique architectural features associated with Middle Eastern or North African buildings in Western architecture. 1
20 mihrab Western architecture The concept of a mihrab is not found in Western religious architecture. 1
21 modernist architecture Western architecture Western architecture values and celebrates modernist architecture for its clean, simple, and functional design. 1
22 pediment Western architecture Pediments are a common decorative element in ancient Greek and Roman buildings in Western architecture. 1
23 sustainable architecture Western architecture Sustainable architecture in Western culture prioritizes the use of sustainable materials and energy-efficient design. 1
24 window design Western architecture Double-glazed windows are common in Western architecture for thermal insulation. 1