Week 1 Responses

Firmitatis, Utilitatis, Venustatis

In my opinion, stability is the most important element of the Vitruvian Triad, followed by utility, and subsequently beauty. I believe this order makes the most sense because buildings aren’t useful if they are structurally compromised and if they don’t serve a purpose. Although beauty is important, it isn’t vital for a structure to be useful.

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