There are five different layers of the atmosphere. The first, which is the closet to earth, is the troposphere. The troposphere consists of mostly water vapor and dust particles which is why most weather occurs in this layer. The air in this layer is the most dense.
The term contemporary architecture refers to todayâs building styles, which are quite diverse and boast a wide array of influences. In terms of architecture, contemporary and modern arenât synonyms. Modern refers to the modernist architecture of the early and mid-20th century, an era of great change in the American landscape. Ornamentation and sentimentality were out; clean lines and superior function were in.
Mid-century modern. Tract home in Tujunga, California, features open-beamed ceilings, about 1960. Mid-century modern is an architectural, interior, product and graphic design that describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965.