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Question 1

Bauhaus movement

Answer 1

• Bauhaus was a german art school founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius
• it aimed to unify art, craft and technology, influencing both art and architecture worldwide
• Bauhaus influenced the development of modernist architecture and design, still seen in today’s architecture

Question 2

Berlin’s architecture

Answer 2

• mix of historical buildings and modern structures
• the Brandenburg Gate was build in 1791 and is a symbol of both division and reunification in germany

Question 3

Art and architecture in Germany

Answer 3

• the expressionist movement was highly influential in Germany, especially during the early 20th century
• the berlin wall is a symbol of political division and many of the artworks on the wall have been preserved for historical education
• the wall was around 155km long
• after the fall of the berlin wall, more than 40% of the wall was demolished

Question 4

sustainable architecture in germany

Answer 4

• germany is known for its commitment to environmentally friendly architecture
• there has been an increasing focus on sustainable design, energy efficiency, and the use of eco-friendl materials
• the ‘passivhaus’ standard was created in germany and it is a standard for energy-efficient buildings that reduces energy consumption
• buildings designed to the Passivhaus standard use up to 90% less energy for heating compared to conventional buildings