As we progress through time, the structures that we see in our lives will be around for years longer than us. Although we may not occupy some of these structures or may use some of the structures daily as a mean of transportation or occupation, we should learn to appreciate the structures that represent the progress of humanity. Roads, bridges, skyscrapers, etc. should be appreciated because it demonstrates the advancement in technology seen through structures. Skyscrapers contribute to humanity’s progress in housing, employing, and entertaining hundreds of people. Bridges contribute to humanity’s progress in allowing for a fast commute to work, home, school, and entertainment over a large body of water or canyon – similarly to roads. Overtime, buildings, roads, highways, and other structures will be built to accommodate an increase population size. Many of those structures will be available to use once construction is done, but there are other structures that we will not see throughout our lifetime. Moreover, some of the oldest structures still exist today and are currently being retrofitted due to an appreciation to such historic structures.  

Although vehicles, computer technologies, and others can be considered structures, they are not fixed structures that are designed to withstand earthquakes and many years of dynamic forces, such as buildings and bridges are built to withstand. Individuals pass by these structures that they do not occupy or use without pondering the purpose, importance, or functionality of it. As time passes, people will continue to pass by these structures that are so important to others and the progress of humanity, but to some are seen as blocks of concrete and steel. There is beauty in a city skyline, a large spanning bridge, a long road, and other historic structures that we miss to admire and appreciate.