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30,000 BCE
Stone Age Tools, Innovations in Tool Designing and Making Techniques
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10,000 BCE
Jericho, Standardised Mud Bricks for Construction
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2100 BCE
Ziggurats, Pyramids and Huacas, Monumental Architecture Emerges
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2600–1900 BCE
Indus Valley Civilization, Gridiron Planning in Cities
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3400 BCE
Egypt, Wall Murals And Paintings, Decorative Wall Art Techniques using Permanent Pigments
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3000-1520 BCE
Stonehenge, Post and Lintel Construction System
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776 BCE
Olympia, Greece, Temple of Hera, Early Columned Architecture
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400 BCE
Acropolis, The First Known Architectural Competition and Design Context
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27 BCE-14 CE
Rome and Constantinople, Advanced Concrete and Arch Construction
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7th-17th Century
Indian Bhakti Movement, Introduction of Temple Mandapas for Congregation and Performances
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10th Century
In the Islamic World - Islamic Zellige Tiles, Intricate Geometric Tilework
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12th Century
Europe, Gothic Architecture, Pointed Arches and Flying Buttresses
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14th Century
Worldwide, Post-Bubonic Plague Design, Focus on Hygiene and Well- Being
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15th Century
Italy, Renaissance, Revival of Classical Architecture
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15th Century
Europe, Printing Press, Dissemination of (Design) Ideas
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1624
Cape Ann, First Demountable House, Portable and Reassemblable Architecture
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1666
London, Great Fire of London, Influence on Urban Planning Regulations
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1799
Jaipur, India, Hawa Mahal, Innovative Ventilation Design
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1760-1820
London, Crystal Palace, Glass and Iron Exhibition Marvel
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1837
Worldwide, Portable Cottages, Early Mobile Housing Solutions
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1860-1910
Worldwide, Arts and Crafts Movement, Emphasis on Craftsmanship
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1880
United States, First High-Rise Buildings, Urban Density and Steel Structures
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1880-1940
Worldwide, Modernism, Simplicity and Functionality in Design
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1884
Chicago, Home Insurance Building, First Steel-Framed Skyscraper
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1887
Mumbai, Victoria Terminus, Fusion of Gothic and Indian Architecture
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1890
London, London Underground, First Metro System
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1895
Venice, Hosted its First Biennale, An Italian and International Art Exhibition
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1800s-1940s
Worldwide, Travel Trailers and Caravanning, Mobile Living Solutions
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1902
Worldwide, Open Floor Plan, Conceptual Shift in Spatial Design
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1919
Germany, Bauhaus Movement, Integration of Art and Technology
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1929
Barcelona, Barcelona Pavilion, Showcasing Minimalist Design
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1930s
New York, Empire State Building, Iconic Art Deco Skyscraper
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1945
Worldwide, Formation of UNESCO, Cultural Heritage Protection
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1960s
Worldwide, Space Race and Moon Landing, Influencing Outerspace Design
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1960s-1970s
Worldwide, Pop Culture and Counterculture Movements, Bold Interior Trends
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1963
Copenhagen, Denmark, The International Federation of Interiors Architects/Designers (IFI) was Founded
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1969
Worldwide, Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Space Design Inspiration
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1973
Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Architectural Masterpiece
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1970s–1980s
Worldwide, High-Tech Architecture, Merging Technology and Design
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1970s
First Earthship, Sustainable Self-Sufficient Homes
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1971
'Design For Disabled' Published and brought focus on Universal Design
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1977
Centre Georges Pompidou, Inside-Out Architecture
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1980s-1990s
Worldwide, Personal Computers, Home Office Integration
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1981
Singapore, Smart Cities Initiatives, Cybernetics in Urban Planning
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1986
San Francisco, The First Burning Man event was Hosted
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1987
Worldwide, Shipping Containers, Modular Architecture
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1990
Digital Design Revolution, Computer-Aided Design Emergence
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1990s
Germany, New German Parliament, Redefining Democracy through Design
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1995
Ahmedabad, Husain-Doshi Gufa, Artist-Architect Collaboration in India
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2000s
Worldwide, 3D Printing Innovation, Advancing Rapid Prototyping
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2000s
Worldwide, Influence of Memes, Shaping Visual Culture
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2000s
Parametric Design, Algorithmic Architectural Exploration
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2001
Apple Ipod, Convergence of Design and Technology
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2013
Singapore, The Interlace, Vertical Village Redefines Apartment Living
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2015
Paris Agreement, Focusing on Design's Role in Climate Action
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2015
Spacex Falcon 9, Reusable Rocket Design
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2016
Worldwide, Unequal Scenes, Aerial Photography Highlights Inequality
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2016
Pokémon Go, Augmented Reality in Gaming
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2017
Cupertino, Apple Park, Fun-Based Work Spaces
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2019
Worldwide, Oceanix City Concept, Floating Cities to Combat Sea Levels Worldwide, Oceanix City Concept, Floating Cities to Combat Sea Levels
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21st Century
Worldwide, UX Design Evolution,Enhancing User Experiences Through Social Media and other Platforms
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2020s
Worldwide, Fusion Of VR and Physical Spaces, Innovative Design Visualisation
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2020s
Worldwide, Lunar Architecture exploration, preparing for Space Settlements
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2023
Worldwide, Advancements in Smart Homes, Integrating Technology into Living Space
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2023
Worldwide, Innovative Health Infrastructure, Designing Resilient Healthcare Facilities
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2023
Worldwide, Crispr-Cas9 breakthrough, Ethical Implications of Genetic Editing
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2023
Worldwide, Virtual Fashion, impact of Digital Clothing on Fashion Industry
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2023
Worldwide, the Oceanbird Ship, Sustainable Cargo Ship Design
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2023
Worldwide, Mars Perseverance Rover, Technological Marvel in Space Exploration Design
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2023
Worldwide, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Interface Design for Digital Finance
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2023
Worldwide, Net Zero Architecture, Sustainable Energy Integration in Buildings
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2023
Worldwide, Green Urban Planning, Focus on Sustainable City Design
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2023
Worldwide, Quantum Computing Advancements, Reshaping Computing and Simulations
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2023
Worldwide, Hyperloop Transportation, High-Speed Transportation Innovation
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2023
Worldwide, Deep Sea Exploration Technologies, Advancements in Marine Vehicle Design