How does human geography and culture affect architecture? In modern buildings, the aesthetic desires of the inhabitants as a whole are usually incorporated into designs. In contrast, neoclassical architecture is primarily based on an anthropological basis with consideration only of the tastes of elites. In addition, people living in different countries have vastly different experiences with available natural resources.
For example, there is a major difference between US architecture built out on prairie land and in China, which is built with consideration of available natural resources. For instance, US homes often have large open spaces where the occupants can stand up straight without hitting their head on an 8-foot ceiling. However, Chinese homes are designed for smaller people who hunch over. There are very few tall trees available in China, so they have not been readily incorporated into houses.
Tall ceilings would be impractical because there is not enough timber to build them out of.
As geography dictates available resources, so does geography dictate the best methods for utilizing those resources. For example, oil has become one of the most essential natural resources for modern countries. As a result, many oceanic cities have been built with this resource in mind. For example, Dubai is an aquatic city that has made its infrastructure to account for the vast amount of oil in the region.
How does geography affect the architecture of different countries? Geography dictates available resources, which in turn influences how they are best utilized. A prime example of geography dictating how resources are used can be seen in oceanic cities, often built with oil in mind. Dubai is an example of a