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Interestingly, I found that the minimalism “plain” Bauhaus designs were partly attributed to the effect of the science discipline on Bauhaus designers. For example, Anker (2005) cited science as having a profound affect on Bauhaus designers in their development of design. I’d recommend reading “The Bauhaus of Nature” by Peder Anker as it outlines how the Bauhaus designers were influenced by the biological sciences and ecological concerns while reestablishing the school in London after being expelled from Germany. I particularly found it insightful as it explained how ecological sciences and Bauhaus design merged in H.G. Wells’ utopian visions for a society that was harmonious with nature. Ultimately, this has led to the combination of art and science. As Anker (2010) asserts “the unification of art and science is at the heart of the history of ecological design. Bauhaus designers believed that design must follow the laws of nature in order to function effectively. Rightly labeled by one of their contemporaries as “scientific architects,” they saw science as a key vehicle for design development.” Thus, another lasting contribution of the Bauhaus is in the evolution of ecological design.

Here’s the citation below:
Anker, P. (2005). The Bauhaus of nature. Modernism/modernity, 12(2), 229-251. Retrieved from: http://muse.jhu.edu/login?uri=/journals/modernism-modernity/v012/12.2anker.html

Also, an additional informative resource by the same author:
Anker, P. (2010). From Bauhaus to ecohouse: A history of ecological design. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. Retrieved from: http://arquesustenta.weebly.com/uploads/2/9/2/3/2923945/from_bauhaus_to_ecohouse.pdf