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Who are the architects that collaborated in the buildings mentioned in the text?
Who are the architects that collaborated in the buildings mentioned in the text?
- H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted
- John Wellborn Root and William Le Baron Jenney
- Louis H. Sullivan and Daniel H. Burnham (correct)
- Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright
What new building type did the Chicago School introduce?
What new building type did the Chicago School introduce?
- Mansion
- Skyscraper (correct)
- Cottage
- Townhouse
What factors facilitated the expansion of skyscraper construction in the United States?
What factors facilitated the expansion of skyscraper construction in the United States?
- High cost of steel production
- Small, local corporations
- Decreased commercial growth
- Development of national corporations and new technology (correct)
Which architect is well-known for his motto 'Form follows function'?
Which architect is well-known for his motto 'Form follows function'?
What key role did steel play in the development of skyscrapers?
What key role did steel play in the development of skyscrapers?
What concept did the Chicago School contribute to urban landscapes?
What concept did the Chicago School contribute to urban landscapes?
What defined the spaces in larger offices according to the text?
What defined the spaces in larger offices according to the text?
In what year was the National Farmers Bank office built?
In what year was the National Farmers Bank office built?
Which architect was associated with the Stock Exchange Building in Chicago?
Which architect was associated with the Stock Exchange Building in Chicago?
What type of architecture includes projecting cornices and oriel windows?
What type of architecture includes projecting cornices and oriel windows?
Which feature is NOT associated with the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1893?
Which feature is NOT associated with the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1893?
What material was NOT mentioned in the text as part of private office appearances?
What material was NOT mentioned in the text as part of private office appearances?
Which architect emphasized verticality on facades and used stringcourses, projecting cornices, and structural decoration in their designs?
Which architect emphasized verticality on facades and used stringcourses, projecting cornices, and structural decoration in their designs?
What design characteristics were typical in the early skyscrapers according to the text?
What design characteristics were typical in the early skyscrapers according to the text?
Which building is considered the prototype of skyscrapers due to its use of a metal skeleton composed of cast-iron columns and steel beams?
Which building is considered the prototype of skyscrapers due to its use of a metal skeleton composed of cast-iron columns and steel beams?
What technological advancement in construction influenced the structure, form, and composition of buildings in major metropolitan areas?
What technological advancement in construction influenced the structure, form, and composition of buildings in major metropolitan areas?
What feature was included in the lower stories of early skyscrapers to make merchandise visible from the outside?
What feature was included in the lower stories of early skyscrapers to make merchandise visible from the outside?
Which city is mentioned in the text as a location where significant advances in construction technology influenced building design?
Which city is mentioned in the text as a location where significant advances in construction technology influenced building design?
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