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According to Vitruvius, a good building should have durability, utility, and what else?

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Why: Vitruvius said a good building embodies firmitas, utilitas, and venustas, which means durability, utility, and beauty.

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Answer: Beauty. Vitruvius said a good building embodies firmitas, utilitas, and venustas, which means durability, utility, and beauty.

  1. Architecture en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture
    a good building embodies firmitas, utilitas, and venustas (durability, utility, and beauty)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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