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Several architects occur in worldwide mythology, including Daedalus, builder of the Labyrinth, in Greek myth. In the Bible, Nimrod is considered the creator of the Tower of Babel, and King Solomon built Solomon's Temple with the assistance of the architect Hiram.
The history of construction traces the changes in building tools, methods, techniques and systems used in the field of construction. It explains the evolution of how humans created shelter and other structures that comprises the entire built environment.
This list of British architects includes notable architects, civil engineers, and earlier stonemasons, from the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. People have also been included who were born outside the UK/Great Britain but who are primarily known for their practice within the UK.
This list of American architects includes notable architects and architecture firms with a strong connection to the United States (i.e., born in the United States, located in the United States or known primarily for their work in the United States).
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Horace King (sometimes Horace Godwin) (September 8, 1807 – May 28, 1885) was an African-American architect, engineer, and bridge builder. [1] King is considered the most respected bridge builder of the 19th century Deep South, constructing dozens of bridges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. [2]
Ralph Modjeski (born Rudolf Modrzejewski; Polish: [mɔˈdʐɛjɛfskʲi]; January 27, 1861 – June 26, 1940) was a Polish-American civil engineer who achieved prominence as "America's greatest bridge builder."
During this period, Eichler became one of the nation's most influential builders of modern homes. [citation needed] The largest contiguous Eichler Homes development is "The Highlands" in San Mateo, built between 1956 and 1964. [11] Joseph Eichler was a social visionary who commissioned designs primarily for middle-class Americans.