architectural innovation

collocation in English

meaningsofarchitecturalandinnovation

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architectural
adjective
uk
/ˌɑː.kɪˈtek.tʃər.əl/us
/ˌɑːr.kəˈtek.tʃɚ.əl/
relating ...
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innovation
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
(the use of) a new idea ...
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(Definition ofarchitecturalandinnovationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In this way, understanding and development of the technological and organisational systems on which design is based suggest new possibilities forarchitecturalinnovation.
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Some of us might necessarily regard that not as an offence at all but as a basis forarchitecturalinnovationand acoustic improvement.
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It is true—we may come to this in another question—that listed buildings are listed not just because of their beauty, but because of their allegedarchitecturalinnovation.
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It distinguished itself byarchitecturalinnovationof sunken or closed patios, associated with pyramidal structures reaching monumental heights.
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It represented a switch inarchitecturalinnovation, from cathedrals and castles to domestic buildings.
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The use of a frieze of 30 sculptural figures of genius made from copper sheets of seven different models in the monument was considered anarchitecturalinnovationof the day.
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Sinan decided to make a radicalarchitecturalinnovationto mask the huge north-south buttresses needed to support these central piers.
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He is given credit for architectural innovations in schools that improved ventilation and cleanliness, and which were adopted widely elsewhere.
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Architectural innovations that are responsive to architecture do not have to resemble a plant or an animal.
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For this reason the pure architectural innovations were not largely followed by other architects.
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The architectural innovations of the pointed arch and the flying buttress, allowed taller, lighter churches with large areas of glazed window.
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The building is iconic for a number of architectural innovations, particularly the glass frontage and numerous curved walls.
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The main ceremonial area has a number of architectural innovations that indicate societal changes.
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Piccardt oversaw a range of architectural innovations.
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The latter have architectural innovations.
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Sneferus architectural innovations served as a catalyst for later pyramid builders to build on.
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