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Classical Architecture - Theory & Concepts - Arch And Vault

The foundations of Western architecture established by the ancient Greeks and Romans, defined by the classical orders, proportion, and structural innovation.

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🏗️ Structural Evolution: Arch & Vault

Explore how architectural structural systems evolved to span wider spaces and build taller, lighter structures.

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Post and Lintel

Era: Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek
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The simplest structural system, consisting of two vertical posts supporting a horizontal beam (lintel). Its main limitation is the short distance it can span before the lintel breaks under its own weight or the weight above it.

Post & LintelGothic Vault
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