The most recent class was very interesting as we compared the various types of architecture being built in today's world. What made it even more intriguing was the connections we were able to make with modernism and post-modernism styles. One thing that I noticed was this increase in glass outer surfaces on buildings, it seemed to a modernistic quality that is ever-growing. The concept of having a massive glass construction as a public building has really formed into the sleek thing to do when creating a skyscraper. The style has dramatically transformed from these big brick buildings to the new modernism form of steel and glass. The picture shown is the Burj-Dubai, this building emits a feeling of wealth and power as it is known as the largest skyscraper in the world. The time and money that took to make this building were off the charts. Another style that I noticed is the way older buildings/monuments have the "fill in the gap" display. Such as the arc de triomphe, currents buildings seem to lack this concept and focus on the idea of construing buildings to look sleek and futuristic. Overall, the world we live in is constantly changing just like the building styles. It's important to dissect the meanings and social tendencies that are behind the creation of this massive projects. 
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