Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "The architecture of Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver region reflects the area’s rapid growth during the late 20th century into a vibrant internationally recognized destination of choice and place to live. The region’s temperate climate, proximity to the Coast Mountains, and siting amongst inlets and rivers along the shores of the Strait of Georgia (the northern third of the body of water recently named the Salish Sea), have fostered an intimate relationship between its inhabitants and the natural surroundings. Possibly the most visible impact on the architecture has been one of a transparent glass aesthetic for much of the city's downtown, leading to its 21st moniker as the “City of Glass” and "See Through City". Another has been a growing and prominent awareness of the relationship between people, the built environment, and the natural environment that has fostered the city of Vancouver’s efforts to position itself amongst the forefront of sustainable design and practices. The region is also where the West Coast Style of design was developed."@en }
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- Architecture_of_Vancouver abstract "The architecture of Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver region reflects the area’s rapid growth during the late 20th century into a vibrant internationally recognized destination of choice and place to live. The region’s temperate climate, proximity to the Coast Mountains, and siting amongst inlets and rivers along the shores of the Strait of Georgia (the northern third of the body of water recently named the Salish Sea), have fostered an intimate relationship between its inhabitants and the natural surroundings. Possibly the most visible impact on the architecture has been one of a transparent glass aesthetic for much of the city's downtown, leading to its 21st moniker as the “City of Glass” and "See Through City". Another has been a growing and prominent awareness of the relationship between people, the built environment, and the natural environment that has fostered the city of Vancouver’s efforts to position itself amongst the forefront of sustainable design and practices. The region is also where the West Coast Style of design was developed.".