“Economy denotes the proper management of materials and of site, as well as a thrifty balancing of cost and common sense in the construction of works.”

— Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

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About Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Architect • Roman

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, commonly known as Vitruvius, was a Roman architect and engineer active during the 1st century BC. He is most famous for his multi-volume work 'De architectura' ('On Architecture'), the only...

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