Wright's Usonian homes

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:architect
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Jacobs_II_House
gptkbp:aims_to harmonize with the environment
gptkbp:constructed_in various locations across the United States
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Frank_Lloyd_Wright
gptkbp:emphasizes horizontal orientation
gptkbp:first_introduced 1930s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wright's Usonian homes
gptkbp:influence sustainable architecture
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Prairie_School_architecture
gptkbp:inspired modernist architecture
gptkbp:is_associated_with the American Arts and Crafts movement
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in architecture schools and programs
gptkbp:is_characterized_by open floor plans
integration with nature
low horizontal lines
gptkbp:is_considered iconic American architecture
a response to urban sprawl
gptkbp:is_designed_to maximize energy efficiency
middle-class families
gptkbp:is_documented_in numerous publications and studies
gptkbp:is_featured_in architectural tours and exhibitions
gptkbp:is_influenced_by Japanese architecture
gptkbp:is_known_for their simplicity
gptkbp:is_noted_for their affordability
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with courtyards
natural ventilation
fireplaces
built-in furniture
asymmetrical designs
cantilevered roofs
indoor-outdoor flow
carports
flexible living spaces
open kitchens
gptkbp:is_often_used_in local materials
natural light
natural materials
brick and wood
gptkbp:is_part_of Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy
Wright's broader vision for American architecture
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites
gptkbp:is_reflected_in Wright's philosophy of organic architecture
gptkbp:is_studied_in architecture students and historians
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Fallingwater
gptkb:Robie_House
gptkb:Taliesin
gptkb:Taliesin_West
Jacobs House
gptkbp:notable_features large windows
exposed beams
integrated landscaping
built-in planters
gptkbp:promotes affordable housing