The Romans can be credited with several key inventions. With
regard to construction and material, the invention of Brick and Concrete
enabled even the people without large amounts of wealth to begin building
larger structures. In combination with architectural innovations like the extensive
use of arches, large pantheons and basilicas could be erected safely and able
to withstand the test of time. 
When considering design innovations with respect
to furniture, the “Lectus” or couch as we know it today deserves recognition.
This piece of furniture was versatile, and was often decorated with pillows at
each end to enable conversation while resting comfortably.
Remarkable strides in the planning and construction of organized cities where also part of ancient Rome history. The use of a grid system, along with
considerations of hemispherical orientation enabled even larger towns to remain
easy to navigate and comprehend. Central structures such as the market like Forum
Magnum enabled ordered decision-making to take place while Amphitheaters
provided entertainment.
The Romans also paid great attention when constructing
and engineering water supplies and drainage systems, innovations that would not
be seen again for many centuries. Thus the use of Aqueducts played an important
role in supplying these cities with water from surrounding lakes and rivers,
and public latrinae would give people the convenient use of restrooms.
Ancient Romans certainly did not lack innovation, and their
ability to overcome obstacles in construction enabled them to rapidly modernize
their society, leaving us with remarkable amounts of historical artifacts and
information.
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