Theory of mine is that there are things that go into how buildings look, materials and current tradition. But also the actual tools an architect uses. Oscar Ni

Theory of mine is that there are things that go into how buildings look, materials and current tradition. But also the actual tools an architect uses. Oscar Niemeyer like others of his ilk were really really fond of drafting machines. Drafting machines encourage long straight lines and right angles. CAD is the same except now with splines.