Chicago pt. 2

Skeleton System

A building construction method using cast iron to create a skeleton frame, providing fireproofing and allowing for rapid assembly of pre-casted elements on site.

Partially Fireproof

Buildings employing iron that resist fire for a period before losing their technological properties, preventing immediate collapse during fires.

Elevator

An innovative platform invented by Elisha Otis to connect different floors quickly, enabling buildings to reach higher levels and transforming urban economies.

Free Façade

A construction method where the steel structure is covered in concrete, allowing for non-structural outer walls and windows, setting the foundation for modern architecture.

Ornament

The debated topic in architecture during a period of revolution, where the significance of decoration in buildings was questioned, leading to a shift towards minimalism in modern architecture.