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My understanding o f modernism is that is is creating something new and update, it's usually thought to be trendy, but it is important to note that it is almost always copying an old style or model. A modern building that captures my attention is right here in Greensboro, the Proximity hotel. It is a "modern" building, that uses the up to date trends, but incorporates sustainable practices into the building in many ways. A few examples are: it uses geothermal energy, a green rooftop, and solar panels. 
As you see above it has a sleek appearance on the outside, the windows are repeated throughout the entire building, but the windows at the top have a simple design. The entrance is well defined. The movement throughout the outside of the building tends to a be straight, proportional lines.

Above, the colors are very bright, but still bold. The linear lines are offset by the winding stair cases.

From my own experience, many modern buildings (and most throughout history) incorporate the natural world in some way. Proximity has a natural space with plants and open light. Many modern buildings also incorporate sustainable practices, as it seems to a trend throughout out the 21 century. The use of solar panels and recycled materials are becoming more popular. Modernism is all about what is popular and what is trendy.