Identify and Describe the Impact of One Architect of the 20^th

question 25

Essay

Identify and describe the impact of one architect of the 20^th and/or 21^st century whom you consider a major technical, artistic, or philosophical innovator. Discuss at least one structure designed by this architect as an example of his/her innovations.
F. Buckminster Fuller, Zaha Hadid, Moshe Safdie, and Frank Gehry.

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Definitions:

Single Product

A business or manufacturing approach where only one type of product is produced rather than multiple products.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all direct costs and overhead in the cost of a product.

Net Operating Income

The total profit of a company after operating expenses are subtracted, but before taxes and interest are deducted.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in the cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.