Recomputing the canon: using computational methods to develop an alternative understanding of the history of 20th century architecture

由于建筑的设计可以延续几代人，而且它们代表着大量的经济投资，建筑仍然是一种文化的精神、社会和政治价值的最有形和最持久的反映之一。这就是为什么有人说，理解建筑就是理解社会及其原则。这项研究开发了20世纪建筑的另一种历史，不仅将允许更深入地理解和欣赏我们自己的建筑遗产，而且还将为未来建筑的设计和生产提供信息，这些建筑既具有社会响应性，又具有文化响应性。

Because buildings are designed to last for many generations, and they represent a substantial economic investment, architecture remains one of the most tangible and persistent reflections of a culture's spiritual, social and political values. This is why it is said, to understand architecture is to understand society and its principles. This research develops an alternative history of 20th century architecture that will not only allow for a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, our own constructed heritage, but will also inform the design and production of future buildings which are both socially and culturally responsive.