Louis H. Sullivan was one of the most influential architects to come out of the Chicago School of architecture in the late 1800s. He is often called the “father of the skyscraper”. There are many connections of the course content that connect with the work of Louis Sullivan. The first and biggest element I see to connect with Louis Sullivan is lines. Most of the works in the collection at the library show how he is able to manipulate line. Next is he is able to use different shapes and forms to design a pattern. Last he used a lot of texture that you can visually see and touch. Louis Sullivan’s was influences by his Irish design heritage. Other connections that you can make are engineering. Both professions are integral to the design and construction