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16th
century buildings along the Vltava River in Prague
Under the
Charles Bridge, golden buildings set on the shore of a shallow branch of the
Vltava river in Prague.
1900s
Puzzler - Mystery House Style
The owner
asks about the style of this unusual house built in the early 1900s. Explore
these resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
1920s
stucco house style
The owner
asks about the style of this 1920s stucco home. What's your guess? Explore our
directory of house styles, and send us your questions and ideas.
20th
Century Architecture and Modernism
These resources
define the most important ideas that influenced architectural design in the
twentieth century. They explore Art Moderne and the Bauhaus school coined by
Walter Gropius, and move through Deconstructivism, Formalism, Modernism, Structuralism
300-Year-Old
Live Oak Trees Frame Oak Alley Plantation
Named for
the stunning, quarter-mile double row of 28 live oaks, Oak Alley Plantation
(L'Allée des chênes) in Louisiana is a landmark example of antebellum
architecture.
A
Castle Built For Love Boldt Castle
Boldt Castle
in the Thousand Islands was built for love, and no expense was spared
A
Clearing In The Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth
Century book review
About.com's
guide to Architecture reviews A Clearing In The Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted
and America in the Nineteenth Century by Witold Rybczynski
A
Field Guide to American Houses book review by "Architecture" guide
from About.com
About's guide
to Architecture reviews A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia McAlester
and Lee McAlester
A
Recycled Castle Hay-on-Wye Wales
A tour of
Hay Castle, Wales, and a conversation with owner Richard Booth, with photos
and links.
About Architecture and Home Design
and House Building
Your starting
place for exploring all aspects of architecture and home design, including house
plans, architectural styles, ancient architecture, victorian houses, bridges,
skyscrapers, schools, careers and more, with features, photos, directories,
net links
About
Breakers Mansion - Newport Guilded Age Home by Richard Morris Hunt
Breakers
Mansion, or 'Breakers,' is the largest and most elaborate of Newport's Gilded
Age cottages. It was commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt II and designed by
architect Richard Morris Hunt.
About
Richard Taylor - Architecture
Biography
of Richard Taylor, AIA, guest writer for the architecture site at About.
About
Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown - Contemporary Architects
Your starting
place for exploring the postmodern architecture of Robert Venturi and Denise
Scott Brown, with facts, photos, and links
About
the A-Frame House Style
With a dramatic,
sloping roof and cozy living quarters, an A-frame style house is ideal for wintery
regions with lots of snow. Here are characteristics of the style, along with
photos and resources.
About
the Cape Cod House Style
Do you live
in a modest, one-story dwelling like the one shown here? Be proud! Your home
represents one of New England's most significant contributions to American architecture:
the
About
the Imaginative Tudor Revival and Medieval Revival House Styles
With heavy
chimneys and decorative half-timbering, Tudor revival houses have a decidedly
medieval flavor. Learn more about this handsome style and its many imaginative
variations. Find photos, links, and resources.
About
the Ranch And Rambler Style House
One-story
Ranch style homes are so simple, some critics say they have no style. But there's
more than meets the eye to these suburban classics. Here 's the story behind
the no-nonsense houses we call American Ranch, Western Ranch, or California
Rambler.
Academic
Resources for Architecture
Begin your
search for information on architecture in education here. Included in this directory
are schools, school rankings, study aids for architecture students, student
papers and portfolios, research projects and other academic resources.
Adaptive
Reuse and Historic Restoration
Old buildings
often outlive their original purposes. [i]Adaptive Reuse[/i]is a process that
adapts buildings for new uses while retaining their historic features. Follow
these links to see some famous examples of adaptive re-use, and to find out
how adapt
Addison
Mizner - Resort Architect
Explore the
life and works of Florida architect Addison Mizner, who became famous for his
Spanish Colonial inspired buildings and his resort architecture. Here are facts,
photos and resources.
Addison
Mizner - Resort Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Addison Mizner, noted for his Florida
Resort architecture.
ADOBE
HOUSE BUILDING PLAN BOOKS
It's often
said that once you live in a home made from the earth, you won't settle for
anything else. Beautiful and practical, today's adobe homes combine ancient
techniques with modern technologies. To build your own, start with these helpful
how-to guid
Adobe
Houses and Earth Construction
Although
the word is often used to describe an architectural style, adobe is actually
a building material. Here are facts and resources.
Adobe
Houses and House Plans and Photos and Resources
Adobe homes
are built with bricks made of tightly compacted earth, clay and straw. Here
are facts, photos and resources.
ADOBE
PICTURE BOOKS
Combining
comfort, adaptability, tradition, and personal expression with a feeling of
being sheltered by mother earth, adobe homes are a natural choice for anyone
who is concerned with eco-friendly design. Below are our choices for the finest
"coffee
Adolf
Loos - Architect
Information
and photos for the Viennese master architect Adolf Loos.
Affordable
Cottage by architect Rick Thompson
This week's
featured house plan is an affordable house by an architect who has designed
homes for Habitat for Humanity.
Affordable
Cottage by architect Rick Thompson
This week's
featured house plan is an affordable house by an architect who has designed
homes for Habitat for Humanity.
After
Architectural Investigation
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 describes what to do with your old house after the
architectural investigation is completed.
Aladdin
mail order pre-cut house in the bungalow style
Historic
advertisement and floor plan for an Aladdin mail order pre-cut house kit in
the bungalow style.
Aladdin
Pre-Cut Homes from Aladdin - The Hudson
Historic
advertisement and floor plan for an Aladdin mail order pre-cut house kit in
the American foursquare style.
Aldo
Rossi - Architect
Your source
for information about Pritzker Prize winning architect Aldo Rossi, with biographies,
photos and additional resources.
Alternative
and Art Magazines for Architecture and Design
Use this
directory to find alternative and art magazines which explore architecture and
design.
Alvar
Aalto - Architect
Explore the
work of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto with these biographies, photos and resources.
Alvar
Aalto Father of Modern Scandinavian Architecture
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Alvar Aalto, known for his architectural
collages of texture and color and light.
American
architect Cass Gilbert
A major exhibit
and a fascinating new book celebrate the work of forgotten master, Cass Gilbert.
American
Colonial Architecture
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in the American colonies, with facts, photos
and resources.
American
Country Building Design: Rediscovered Plans for 19th Century Farmhouses, Cottages,
Landscapes, Barns, Carriage Houses & Outbuildings book review
About's guide
to Architecture reviews American Country Building Design: Rediscovered Plans
for 19th Century Farmhouses, Cottages, Landscapes, Barns, Carriage Houses &
Outbuildings by Donald J. Berg
American
Federal or Adam Style House
Is your home
patriotic? If you live in a Federal style house, then it reflects ideas that
were growing favor during the founding of the United States. Here are characteristics
of the style, along with photos and resources.
American
Four Square Quandary
A reader
wonders about authentic decorating styles for her 1915 Four Square home. Photo
and resources.
American
Foursquare Articles
Links to
information about the American Foursquare house style.
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 157
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 157,
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 158
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 158
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 52
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 52.
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Alhambra
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Alhambra, model 2090
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Castleton
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Castleton, model C227
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Chelsea
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Chelsea, model 111
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Hamilton
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Hamilton, models 102 and 150
American
Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Hillrose
From our
directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern
Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Hillrose, model C189
AMERICAN
FOURSQUARE FLOOR PLANS INDEX
Use this
directory to find advertisements, illustrations and floor plans for American
Foursquare Homes sold as mail order kits from Sears, Aladdin and other catalog
companies. Also known as the Prairie Box, American Foursquare became one of
the most popul
American
Foursquare House Style
Your source
for information, photos and building plans for the American Foursquare, also
known as Prairie Box, Seattle Box, Box House, Double Decker, Double Cube and
the Denver Square.
American
Foursquare Photo Gallery
Browse our
gallery of photographs of classic American Foursquare homes submitted by our
readers.
AMERICAN
ROADSIDE ARCHITECTURE AND GOOGIE
Take a virtual
tour along America's roads and highways: Here are photos and discussions of
America's billboards, neon signs, diners, shopping plazas and comical googie
architecture.
Ancient
Architecture in Egypt
Explore the
pyramids, tombs and other great architecture of ancient Egypt. These resources
have photographs, diagrams, construction details and histories.
Ancient
Architecture in Egypt and Greece and Rome and Mespotamia 3000-337 BC
Explore the
great temples, tombs and buildings of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, and other
ancient civilizations, from 3000 BC to 337 AD.
Ancient
Architecture in Greece and Crete
Your source
for information about the art and architecture of ancient Greece, including
Crete, Mycenae, Acropolis, the Parthenon and ancient Athens.
Andrea
Palladio - Books
Much has
been written about the architecture of Andrea Palladio. Here's a selection of
books recommended by your Guide to Architecture.
Andrea
Palladio - Renaissance Architect
Explore the
life and works of Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio, whose Palladian style
continues to be copied today. Here are facts and photos.
Andrea
Palladio Renaissance Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio
Anna
Stern House - Richard Neutra
The Anna
Stern House is a good example of the houses that Richard Neutra designed throughout
the 1930s in the International Style.
Antebellum
Architecture - Classical Revival Plantation Homes
The term
Antebellum stirs thoughts of Tara, the palatial plantation home featured in
Gone with the Wind. From grand, pillared Greek Revival mansions to stately Federal
style estates, America's antebellum architecture reflects power and idealism.
Antoni
Gaudí - Surrealist Architect
Explore the
life and works of Spanish Surrealist architect Antoni Gaudí. These resources
include biographies, criticism and photos of his buildings.
Appropriate
Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing Almost every historic
house contains some lead-based paint. Here's how to deal with it.
Appropriate
Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing Almost every historic
house contains some lead-based paint. Here's how to deal with it. dealing with
lead paint hazards
Arata
Isozaki - Architect
Explore the
yin yang theories of modernist architect Arata Isozaki. Here are photos and
resources.
Arata
Isozaki Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the architecture of Arata Isozaki, with facts and photos.
Arc
de Triomphe de l'Étoile - Paris, France
Commissioned
by Napoléon I to commemorate his military conquests, the Arc de Triomphe is
the world's largest triumphal arch. Architect Jean François Thérèse Chalgrin's
creation is twice the size of the ancient Roman Arch of Constantine after which
it is m
Archbishop's
Palace in Prague
The Archbishop's
Palace in Hradcany was built on the foundations of a Renaissance home in Prague.
Photos and commentary.
Architects
: Masters - Architecture - Net Links
Net links
to information about the world's greatest architects, with biographies, photos,
and additional resources, from your Guide to architecture.
Architects
Design Tomorrow's Schools for Computer Technology
Computer
technologies and new approaches to learning make traditional classroom configurations
impractical. Here's a peek at tomorrow's schools, with design guidelines and
resources.
Architects
in the United States
Directories
of architects and architecture firms in the United States, with names, phone
numbers, Web sites and email addresses.
Architects
Kosovo Shelter Contest
Listed here
are the contest guidelines for a competition to build emergency shelters for
victims of the war in Kosova, sponsored by the French firm, LaFabrique.
Architects
Masters
information
about the world's greatest architects, with biographies, photos, and additional
resources.
Architectural
Investigation - Keeping a Record
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 describes how to keep a good record of your historic
house research.
Architectural
Museums and Exhibits
Explore these
museums for photos, models, drawings, prints and other resources related to
architecture and architecture history.
Architectural
Salvage
Find used
or antique building parts for your remodeling or construction project. These
resources tell you how and where.
Architectural
Salvage - page 2 of 2
Find used
or antique building parts for your remodeling or construction project. These
resources tell you how and where.
Architectural
Salvage Centers
Find rare
building materials at an Architectural Salvage Center
Architectural
Supplies
A select
listing of companies selling architectural supplies, parts, and materials
Architectural
Supplies - page 2 of 2
A select
listing of companies selling architectural supplies, parts, and materials
Architecture
101
This page
is your introduction to the world of architecture. Discover great buildings
and structures, learn about famous builders and designers and see how our buildings
have changed through history.
Architecture
and Art Activities
These lesson
plans and learning activities use building design to explore concepts of shape,
form, perspective and pattern.
Architecture
and Building Design Books and Publishers and House Plans
Your starting
place for finding books and other print materials related to architecture, building
design and urban planning.
Architecture
and Building Trades Organizations
Organizations
for architects, builders, contractors, urban planners and other professionals
in the building trades, with links to organizations for architecture students,
historic preservation and related fields
Architecture
and Design Gifts
Find unusual
and useful gifts for architects and builders, new homeowners and old house rehabbers,
and anyone with a fascination for buildings and design.
Architecture
and Furniture - Chairs
The greatest
architects of the twentieth century did not stop at buildings. They designed
lamps, tables, sofas, beds and chairs. And whether designing a high-rise or
a footstool, they expressed the same lofty ideals.
Architecture
and Language Arts
Nearly every
aspect of building design will lend itself to creative writing and reading activities.
Here are a few ideas.
Architecture
and Sex Introduction
Architecture,
Sensuality, Sexuality and Gender are deeply related, say architects and designers.
Architecture
and Sex Quiz
Are architecture,
sex and gender related? Take this sex and architecture quiz
Architecture
and Social Studies
Use this
directory to find ideas and general resources for combining social studies,
geography and history lessons with discussion of architecture and building design.
Teaching aids for all ages.
Architecture
Archives & Photo Databases
Index of
online photo archives, databases, 3-D graphics and image files showcasing historic
and contemporary architecture.
Architecture
Book Publishers
The following
publishers specialize in books on architecture and building design.
Architecture
Books and Magazines and Journals and Publishers
Use this
directory to find professional journals related to architecture, home design
magazines, alternative art magazines, landscape design magazines and other publications
for architecture and design.
ARCHITECTURE
BOOKS FOR KIDS: AGES 7-12
Children
who are old enough to read and to complete simple crafts are ready for these
fun and educational books about buildings and home design. Also remember that
kids learn by doing: Try to combine quiet reading time with activities that
let the child p
ARCHITECTURE
BOOKS FOR KIDS: PROJECTS
Any kid can
become an architect--All it takes is simple household materials and a creative
mind. The books listed here are brimming with activities and projects that explore
the world of building and design. For more ways to introduce children to architec
ARCHITECTURE
BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
A child is
never too young to begin learning about buildings and design. Written for preschoolers
and beginning readers, these picture books and simple storybooks lay the foundation
for understanding and appreciating the world of architecture.
Architecture
Bookstore
This index
lists favorite titles for architecture and home design. Included are floor plan
collections, reference works, study guides and -- for lighter reading -- lively
fiction in which architecture is the hero.
Architecture
Bulletin Boards
Directory
of electronic bulletin boards where you can post questions and participate in
discussions about architecture.
Architecture
Challenge #3
Each week,
a new quiz to test your knowledge about architect and famous architects, from
your About.com guide to architecture.
Architecture
Challenge #5
Each week,
a new quiz to test your knowledge about architect and famous architects, from
your About.com guide to architecture.
Architecture
Challenge #6 -- World's Tallest Building
Where is
the world's tallest building? An architecture challenge from your About.com
guide to architecture.
Architecture
Challenge - Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright
Did Frank
Lloyd Wright practice "good feng shui"? Cast your vote.
Architecture
Chat Rooms
Directory
of chat rooms devoted to discussions on architecture, home design and related
topics, with links to other types of online forums for architecture.
Architecture
Chat Schedule
Schedule
for real time architecture chat, with time zone conversions
ARCHITECTURE
COLORING BOOKS
Think coloring
books are for kindergarten? Think again! Older children and even adults will
enjoy these fun and fascinating paperbacks. Each illustration is accompanied
by informative text so kids can learn while they color.
Architecture
Contests, Awards and Prizes
Your starting
place for finding information about awards, prizes, and competitions for architects,
architecture students, and other design professionals. Included are contest
deadlines and lists of contest winners.
Architecture
Databases
Use this
index to find databases and libraries with extensive facts and statistics about
buildings, structures, architects, urban design and other topics related to
architecture.
Architecture
Events & Announcements 25 October 1999
Architecture
events and announcements
Architecture
For Everyone - Fun and Enriching Activities
Children
of all ages will enjoy these fun and enriching architecture activities
ARCHITECTURE
FOR HUMANITY - DESIGNING EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Architects
design emergency shelter for victims of the war in the Balkans
Architecture
Gifts and Collectibles - Top Picks
An index
of Architecture Gifts and Collectibles Top Picks for the Architecture guide
site.
ARCHITECTURE
GIFTS AND COLLECTIBLES AND ACCESSORIES AND CLOTHING
Shop safely
online for architecture gifts, collectibles, and holiday giving ideas. Use these
links to find clothing, accessories, construction toys, housewares, furnishings,
and artwork inspired by the work of great designers. Regardless of the occasion,
Architecture
Glossary - Illustrated Dictionary for Architecture Words
Use this
illustrated dictionary to find the definitions for important words related to
architecture and building design.
Architecture
Glossary - What is a dormer
Definition
and illustration for the term DORMER
Architecture
Glossary - What is a frieze?
Definition
and illustration for the term FRIEZE
Architecture
Glossary - What is a hipped roof
Definition
and illustration for the term HIPPED ROOF
Architecture
Glossary - What is a mansard roof
Definition
and illustration for the term MANSARD ROOF
Architecture
Glossary - What is a parapet
Definition
and illustration for the term PARAPET
Architecture
Glossary - What is a pediment?
Definition
and illustration for the term PEDIMENT
Architecture
Glossary - What is a pilaster
Definition
and illustration for the term PILASTER
Architecture
Glossary - What is a quatrefoil window
Definition
and illustration for the term QUATREFOIL WINDOW
Architecture
Glossary - What is a trompe l'oeil?
Definition
of the term trompe l'oeil
Architecture
Glossary - What is an eave?
Definition
and illustration for the term EAVE
Architecture
Glossary - What is Austin Stone?
Definition
and illustration for the term AUSTIN STONE.
Architecture
History Time Line - Historic Periods and Styles
History of
architecture, with photos and resources for exploring architectural periods
and styles, from prehistoric to modern times.
Architecture
History Time Line - Historic Periods and Styles - page 2 of 2
History of
architecture, with photos and resources for exploring architectural periods
and styles, from prehistoric to modern times.
Architecture
in Africa
Explore tribal
architecture and modern construction on the continent of Africa. Here are resources
and photos.
Architecture
in Asia and the Pacific
Use this
index to find great and historic buildings in Asia, South Asia, India, Pakistan,
Australia and the Pacific, with facts and photos for historic palaces and shrines,
castles, new construction and skyscrapers.
Architecture
in Australia and New Zealand
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in Australia and New Zealand, with photos,
features, and links .
Architecture
in Australia and Sydney and Melbourne and New Zealand
Follow these
links for information about architecture in Australia and New Zealand, home
to some of the world's tallest buildings.
Architecture
in Australia and Sydney and Melbourne and New Zealand - page 2 of 2
Follow these
links for information about architecture in Australia and New Zealand, home
to some of the world's tallest buildings.
Architecture
in Austria
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in Vienna, with photos, features, and links
.
Architecture
in Austria and Vienna
Start your
exploration of the great buildings of Vienna and Austria with these resources.
Architecture
in California USA
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in California, USA., with photos, features
and links .
Architecture
in Canada
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for buildings in Canada, and other resources
related to Canadian architecture and architects.
Architecture
in Chicago
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in Chicago, Illinois.
Architecture
in China and Japan and Korea and Singapore and Asia and South Asia
Directory
of information and photos for architecture in Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea,
Singapore, and other countries in Asia and Southern Asia.
Architecture
in England
Your source
for information and photos for important or historical architecture in England.
Architecture
in Europe and Eastern Europe
Use this
index to find great buildings and structures in Europe and Eastern Europe, including
France, Spain, Italy, Russia and the Czech Republic.
Architecture
in France
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in France, with photos, features, and links
.
Architecture
in Great Britain and Ireland
Take a virtual
tour through England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Here are facts, photos and
resources for historic buildings, castles, palaces, prehistoric structures and
new construction.
Architecture
in India and Pakistan
Explore Hindu
temples, modern construction and other great buildings in India and Pakistan.
Here are facts and photos.
Architecture
in India and Pakistan
From Ajanta
caves to the Taj Mahal, the architecture of India and Pakistan is rich and varied.
A few of the major monuments are the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Victoria
Memorial. And, don't forget about those sexy temples of Khajuraho, known for
Architecture
in Ireland and Castles and Great Houses and Dublin Photos
Follow these
links for information, photos and books about great and historical buildings
in Ireland.
Architecture
in Ireland and Castles and Great Houses and Dublin Photos - page 2 of 2
Follow these
links for information, photos and books about great and historical buildings
in Ireland.
Architecture
in Italy
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in Italy, with photos, features, and links
.
Architecture
in Missouri
Facts, photos,
books, and resources related to architecture and architects in Missouri, USA
Architecture
in Missouri
Facts, photos,
books, and resources related to architecture and architects in Missouri, USA
.
Architecture
in Prague -- Index of features and photos
Known as
the "golden city of spires," Prague has architectural splendors that
span a thousand years. Follow these links to explore remarkable Medieval, Baroque,
and Renaissance buildings.
Architecture
in Prague -- Prague is a city of hidden alleyways
Narrow cobbled
streets wind through Hradcany, Lesser Town and Old Town in Prague.
Architecture
in Prague and the Czech Republic
Explore historic
and new architecture in Prague and the Czech Republic. Here are facts, features
and photos.
Architecture
in Russia
Explore the
cathedrals, churches, palaces and ancient structures of Russia and the Kremlin.
Here are photos and resources.
Architecture
in Scotland
Your starting
place for exploring architecture in Scotland, with photos, featuresand links
.
Architecture
in Scotland and prehistoric structures and castles and glasgow
Your source
for information and photos for architecture in Scotland, including prehistoric
structures and castles.
Architecture
in Scotland and prehistoric structures and castles and glasgow - page 2 of 2
Your source
for information and photos for architecture in Scotland, including prehistoric
structures and castles.
Architecture
in Spain
From royal
palaces to Spanish modernism, explore the great architecture of Spain.
Architecture
in Texas
Facts, photos,
books, and resources related to architecture and architects in Texas, USA
Architecture
in Texas - Books
A wide selection
of books about Texas architecture, including missions, log buildings, jail houses,
historic landmarks, and frontier structures.
ARCHITECTURE
IN THE NEWS
Read and
resopond to current headlines, browse our complete listing of architecture news,
add a news report, or sign up to receive architecture news via email.
Architecture
in the News - Wooden Bonfire Structure Collapses at Texas A&M -- 11/18/99
Faullty design
may have contributed to the collapse of a wooden bonfire structure at Texas
A&M, home to one of the largest Architecture Departments in the United States.
Special Report, from your About.com guide to architecture.
Architecture
in the Star Wars planet Naboo
The small,
sparsely populated planet, Naboo, has romantic cities built by advanced civilizations.
Here's an analysis of Star Wars architecture.
Architecture
in the The United States
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for historic or important architecture in
the USA
ARCHITECTURE
INFORMATION ON THE WEB - RESEARCH HELP
How to find
answers to your questions about architecture on the Internet
Architecture
Inspired by Spain
The traditions
of many cultures blended in fanciful Spanish Revival and Mediterranean architecture,
popular from 1915 to about 1940.
Architecture
Mailing Lists
Directory
of email mailing lists and newsletters related to architecture.
Architecture
Museums and Travel and Tours and Historic Houses
Visit great
architecture around the world. These resources include architecture museums,
historic house tours and tour operators which specialize in trips to view great
buildings and structures.
Architecture
News Groups
Directory
of usenet newsgroups devoted to topics related to architecture and design.
Architecture
News Headlines
Architecture
news headlines, architecture events and current discussions in our architecture
forum.
Architecture
of Hradcany or Prague Castle
For a thousand
years Prague Castle, in the Hradcany royal complex, has towered above the river
Vltava in Prague
Architecture
of Old Town Square in Prague
Gothic houses,
some built on Roman foundations, cluster around Staromestska namesti, the Old
Town Square in Prague
Architecture
of Prague as reflected in the writings of Franz Kafka
The architecture
of the golden city is reflected in the writings of the surrealist, Franz Kafka.
Here are samples from his Parables.
Architecture
of Schools - Books and Resources
For more
information about school architecture and design trends, see these books and
resources.
Architecture
of the Ancient Roman Empire
Your source
for information about architecture of the ancient Roman Empire, with histories
and photographs.
Architecture
on the Star Wars planet Coruscant
Coruscant
is an unending, multileveled megalopolis where skyscrapers extend to the lower
fringes of the atmosphere. But this is no Mies van de Rohe version of modernism.
Lucas wanted the city to combine sleek lines of Art Deco or Art Moderne architecture
Architecture
on the Star Wars Planet Tatooine
Architecture
on the Star Wars planet Tatooine combines primitive construction with high technology.
Architecture
Organizations
Use this
directory to find organizations, associations and clubs for architects, architecture
students, landscape architects, historic preservationists, and other persons
interested in architecture or the building trades.
Architecture
Photo Archives
Use this
index to find architecture photographs, drawings, images and clip art on the
Web.
Architecture
Photo Archives - page 2 of 2
Use this
index to find architecture photographs, drawings, images and clip art on the
Web.
Architecture
Poll - The Texas A&M Bonfire
What's your
view of the Texas A&M Bonfire tradition? An opinion poll
ARCHITECTURE
POP-UP BOOKS
With detailed
artwork and complex "paper engineering," some pop-up books are sure
to delight older, more sophisticated readers. Listed here our favorite architecture
pop-up books for readers of all ages.
Architecture
Schools
Use this
directory to find colleges, universities, libraries and other education resources
for architecture, historic preservation and landscape design. Also listed are
school rankings and application advice.
Architecture
sex and gender - Are they related
Are architecture,
sex and gender related? An introduction to the controversy, plus books, resources,
and a quiz.
Architecture
Software and Digital Media and Computer Aided Design Programs
Use this
index to find information about architecture software, digital media and computer-aided
design resources for architects and home design hobbyists.
Architecture
student resources
For schools
and academic help please vist our student resources page.
Architecture
Tours and Travel
Take a learning
vacation! These links lead to information about architecture travel and guided
tours to great buildings around the world.
Architecture
Trip Tips - Find a Learning Vacation
Some people
travel thousands of miles just to look at a building. But, is it worth the journey?
Follow these tips to make your vacation a learning adventure.
Archway
Home Plans # HYG-2109
This week's
featured plan comes from Archway home plans.
Art
Deco - Bauhaus and King Tut
Art deco
buildings embraced the machine age. Yet many features of the style were drawn
from ancient Egypt.
Art
Deco - From the Tomb of King Tutankhamen
Art Deco
architects often lavished their buildings with symbolic images. Compare their
work with icons found in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Art
Deco - King Tutankhamen and Architecture
Art deco
architecture expressed excitment over the discovery of the ancient Egyptian
king, Tutankhamen.
Art
Deco - skyscrapers and ziggurats
The "ziggurat"
shape of art deco skyscrapers make it clear that the world was in a tizzy over
the discovery of the ancient Egyptian King Tut.
Art
Deco Architecture
Zigzag patterns
and vertical lines create dramatic effect on jazz-age, Art Deco buildings. Here
are facts, photos and resources.
Art
Moderne Style House
With the
sleek, streamlined appearance of a modern machine, Art Moderne architecture
expressed the spirit of a new, technological age. Here are facts about the trendy
style of the 1930s and '40s.
Art
Nouveau Architecture
Art Nouveau
buildings often have asymmetrical shapes, arches and decorative surfaces with
curved, plant-like designs. Resources and photos.
Art
Nouveau Exhibition
Read about
the art nouveau exhibition in London, and learn the definition of the art nouveau
style
Arts
and Crafts Movement in Architecture
Arts and
Crafts was a late 19th-century movement to revive handicrafts. Here are facts
and photos.
Ask
an expert about architecture
An expert
answers your questions about building design
Astors'
Beechwood - Richard Morris Hunt
William and
Caroline Astor hired architect Richard Morris Hunt and spent two million dollars
renovating Astors' Beechwood into a place worthy of America's finest citizens.
AT&T
Headquarters - New York City - Philip Johnson
Facts and
photos for the AT&T Headquarters, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect
Philip Johnson.
Back
to School Architecture Resources for Teachers and Students
For students
and teachers, here are handy links and resources to help you as you head back
to school. Use these resources to plan lessons or do school projects related
to architecture and building design.
Bad
Feng Shui and the Big Brother TV series
Feng Shui,
the ancient Chinese philosophy of spacial design, aspires to create harmony
in your home. What happens when designers deliberately break the rules? The
set for the splash TV series Big Brother is a lesson in bad feng shui.
Bank
of China Tower in Hong Kong Ieoh Ming Pei Architect
Facts and
photos for the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, designed by architect I.M.
Pei.
Barn
Photos and Resources and Plans
Whether you
want to build a new barn, restore an old one, or simply to learn about barn
history and construction, you'll find facts and photos on these sites.
Baroque
Architecture
Elements
of the Baroque style are found throughout Europe. Here are histories and photos.
Bauhaus
Architecture and the International Style
Definition
and illustration for the terms BAUHAUS ARCHITECTURE and the INTERNATIONAL STYLE.
Be
a Guest Writer for the Architecture Pages
You are invited
to submit your articles, essays or other writing to the Architecture pages at
About. Receive a byline, a short biography and a Web link. Here's how.
Be
An Architect
Dr. Lee Waldrep
answers your questions about careers in architecture
Be
Famous - 3 Ways to tell the world who you are
3 ways to
tell the world who you are and what you think
Beaux
Arts Style House
Combining
classical Greek and Roman architecture with Renaissance ideas, Beaux Arts was
once the favored style for grandiose public buildings. During the Gilded Age,
however, wealthy industrialists adopted the opulent fashion for their own private
homes.
BEFORE
YOU BUILD
Building
a new home begins long before the foundation is poured. Listed here are the
five most important steps you must take to avoid costly mistakes during the
construction process.
Before
You Build - Plan Your Finances
It's important
to dream, but before you get far into the planning process, be sure you know
how much you can safely spend. Use these resources to draft a budget for building
your new home.
BEFORE
YOU BUY ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
To avoid
costly mistakes, follow these tips before you buy building plans or materials.
Find links and resources to help with your building or design project.
BEFORE
YOU BUY ARCHITECTURE BOOKS FOR KIDS
You can help
children learn about building and design by choosing books that speak to their
imaginations and encourage them to create their own architectural projects.
Let this list be your guide.
BEFORE
YOU BUY HOUSE PLANS
Every new
home begins with a plan. Some homebuyers hire an architect to create a custom
design. Others purchase stock plans from a building plans publisher. Which option
is right for you? Begin your search by exploring these five options.
Before
You Remodel Plan Your Home Improvement Project
The dream
of remodeling your home may turn into a nightmare, unless you plan ahead. Follow
these steps to get your home improvement project on the right start.
Belle
Meade Plantation - Greek Revival Architecture in Nashville Tennessee
The grandeur
of its Greek Revival Ante-bellem mansion belies the humble beginnings of Belle
Meade Plantation. Find facts, photos, and resources for Belle Meade and Ante-bellum
architecture.
Bernard
Maybeck Californian Architect & Artist
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Bernard Maybeck whose eclectic style
shows natuve Californian, Gothic and Japanese influences.
Bertram
Grosvenor Goodhue - Architect
Bertram Goodhue
is known for popularizing Gothic architecture in the United States and revitalizing
the Spanish Colonial style. These resources explore his life and works.
Bertram
Grosvenor Goodhue - Ecclesiastical Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, who revolutionized
church architecture and popularized Hispanic styles.
BEST
BOOKS FOR BUILDING PLANS, BLUEPRINTS AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDES
Browse our
online bookstore for the best selection of building plans, construction guides,
and mail order houses. Find catalogs for blueprints and floor plans plus illustrated
books to inspire you.
BEST
BOOKS FOR BUILDING PLANS, BLUEPRINTS AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDES - page 2 of 2
Browse our
online bookstore for the best selection of building plans, construction guides,
and mail order houses. Find catalogs for blueprints and floor plans plus illustrated
books to inspire you.
Bibliography
- Architectural Investigation
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 lists recommended reading for learning more about architectural
investigation and old house research.
bio
Jackie Craven
is an old-house renovator and a widely published writer who specializes in architecture
and home design. Her column "The Fix" appears monthly in [i]House
& Garden[/i] magazine. Her book "The Healthy Home" will be avai
Blueprints
for recreating historic architecture
You can recreate
a historic building, or you can design a modern home with the flavor of times
gone by. Here are building plans and resources.
Bonfires
and Building Codes Opinion Poll
Should a
building permit be required for temporary structures like the Texas A&M
Bonfire? An opinion poll from your About.com guide to architecture.
Book
Review - The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
From our
roundup of popular architecture books, a review of Ayn Rand's potboiler, The
Fountainhead.
BOOKS
ABOUT PALLADIAN ARCHITECTURE
Often called
one of the most influential architects of all time, Andrea Palladio created
some of the most stunning, graceful, and awe-inspiring country villas in the
Italian Veneto region during the Renaissance. Often imitated but never duplicated,
the pa
Books
and Building Plans for Georgian and Georgian Colonial Homes
Your source
for books and building plans for Georgian and Georgian Colonial style architecture.
BOOKS
ON DECK DESIGN
Hit the deck
with these handy how-to building guides. Packed with photos, drawings, and construction
plans, they'll help you design an outdoor deck that extends your living space
into your garden and also harmonizes with the architecture of your home.
BOOKS
TO HELP YOU CHOOSE HOUSE COLORS
Whether your
home is new or old, the colors you choose will dramatize -- or disguise -- architectural
details. How do you find a color combination that will bring out the best? Begin
with these beautifully illustrated books.
BOOKS
TO REMEMBER THE WORLD TRADE CENTER
Many of the
World Trade Center books published after September 11 show details of the terrorist
attack. The titles listed here, however, recall the Twin Towers as they once
were. Some emphasize spectacular color photographs, others delve into history,
arc
Bridge
Gallery
Explore famous
bridges from around the world. Includes bridge statistics, photographs, as well
as historic and interesting facts.
Bridge
Indexes and Archives
Use these
indexes, archives, directories and articles to find information about bridges
and bridge construction around the world.
Bridges
Bridge history
photos and collapses
Bridges
- page 2 of 2
Bridge history
photos and collapses
Bridges
in Asia
Use this
directory to find information about famous or historical bridges and bridge
construction in Asia.
Bridges
in Europe and England
Your source
for information about famous or historical bridges and bridge construction in
Europe and England.
Bridges
in the United States
Follow these
links for facts and photos for famous or historical bridges and information
about bridge construction in the USA.
Bruce
Graham
Your starting
place for exploring the architecture of Bruce Graham
Buckminister
Fuller - Quotes and Excerpts
Browse our
compendium of quotes and excerpts from the writings of R. Buckminster Fuller,
architect, philosopher and poet.
Buckminster
Fuller - Architect
Explore the
life and works of R. Buckminster Fuller, creator of the geodesic dome.
Bugalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 125
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 125 model, published in 1908 to 1917.
Bugalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 144
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 144 model, published in 1909 to 1913.
Bugalow
Floor Plans - Sears - The Verndale
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the Verndale model, published in 1921 and 1922.
Build
With Natural Materials and Earth and Cob and Straw
Build an
economical, environmentally-friendly home using natural materials. These resources
provide information about earth, earth bermed, straw bale, cob, and underground
construction, and other varieties of ecological building materials.
BUILD
YOUR HOUSE THE GLENN MURCUTT WAY
Even on a
budget, you can apply the ideas of the Pritzker Prize winning architect, Glenn
Murcutt. Follow these steps and explore these resources to learn more about
the innovative Australian architect.
Building
a Better Chair - Architecture
Modernist
designers sought functionality and universality. Their sleek, impersonal furniture
was designed to fit in many situations. Here are chairs by Mies van der Rohe
and Eileen Gray.
Building
a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture book review
About.com's
guide to Architecture reviews Building a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture
by Beth Dunlop
BUILDING
A NEW HOME - QUESTIONS TO ASK
Before you
hire a builder for your new house, be sure that you can answer each of these
important questions.
Building
and Planning and Designing and Constructing Your Dream Home
Your handy
guide to building your dream home, from purchasing the land, choosing a floor
plan, hiring pros, estimating costs and completing construction.
Building
and Planning and Designing and Constructing Your Dream Home - page 2 of 2
Your handy
guide to building your dream home, from purchasing the land, choosing a floor
plan, hiring pros, estimating costs and completing construction.
Building
Cost Estimators
Web sites,
books and software to help you estimate building and construction costs.
Building
in Cyberspace - Designing a Web Site is like Designing a House
Desiging
a Web site is like designing a home. Here's an introduction to the navigation
of the new architecture pages at About.com.
Building
of a City and other stories by Franz Kafka
Kafka's story
Building of a City - complete text.
Building
of the Temple and other stories by Franz Kafka
The architecture
of Prague is reflected in the eerie writings of Franz Kafka: Photos and commentary
from your About.com guide to architecture.
BUILDING
PLAN BOOKS FOR ONE-STORY HOMES
The most
popular type of home today, the one-story home allows for vaulted ceilings,
dramatic window shapes, and generous uses of skylights, amenities that a multi-level
home can't provide. It can be built to accomodate any needs and tastes, and
is availa
Building
Plans for Houses inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright designs
Use these
resources to find construction plans for Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, and also
building plans for new homes which suggest the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Frank Lloyd Wright® and Taliesin® are registered trademarks of the Frank Lloyd
Wright Fo
Building
Plans for Small Houses
Small doesn't
have to mean cramped! These books and floor plans offer home designs which pack
a lot of living into small spaces.
Building
Plans for Small Houses
Small doesn't
have to mean cramped! These books and floor plans offer home designs which pack
a lot of living into small spaces.
Building
Plans Search
Searching
for the perfect plan for your dream home? Post your request here.
BUILDING
YOUR NEW HOME - COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR BUILDER
A builder
may pour the foundation and raise the roof, but only you can make your new house
a home. A seasoned architect offers tips to help you avoid costly and heartbreaking
mistakes.
Buildings
and Structures
Use this
directory to find facts, photos and statistics for buildings and structures,
including barns, bridges, castles, skyscrapers, lighthouses, geodesic domes
and more.
Buildings
and Structures - page 2 of 2
Use this
directory to find facts, photos and statistics for buildings and structures,
including barns, bridges, castles, skyscrapers, lighthouses, geodesic domes
and more.
Buildings
and Your Body
Buildings
can be sensual, and even sexy, say architects and designers.
Built
By A Banker - House Styles
This 1930
house in Kansas was built by a banker. What style is it? Explore these resources,
and send us your questions and ideas.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Aladdin - Brunswick
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes
catalog shows the Brunswick, published in 1920.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Aladdin - Franklin
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes
catalog shows the Franklin, published in 1920.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Craftsman No. 121
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Craftsman Magazine catalog
shows the Craftsman No. 121, Summer Log Camp for Outdoor Sleeping, published
in 1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Craftsman No. 132
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Craftsman Magazine catalog
shows the Craftsman No. 132, Seven Rooms, published in 1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Craftsman No. 178
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Craftsman Magazine catalog
shows the Craftsman No. 178, Gambrel, published in 1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Craftsman No. 29
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Craftsman Magazine catalog
shows the Craftsman No. 29, Six Rooms, published in 1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Planry, No. 155
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from Ye Planry Bungalows catalog
shows the Planry No. 155, published in 1909.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Planry, No. 251
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from Ye Planry Bungalows catalog
shows the Planry No. 251, published in 1909.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Planry, No. 297
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from Ye Planry Bungalows catalog
shows the Planry No. 297, published in 1909.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Planry, No. 331
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from Ye Planry Bungalows catalog
shows the Planry No. 331, published in 1909.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 126
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 126 model, published in 1909 to 1913.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 145, The Arlington
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 145, The Arlington, published in 1913
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 147
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 147 model, published in 1909 to 1917.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 151, The Avondale
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 151, The Avondale, published in 1911
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 155
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 155, published in 1913 to 1917.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 156, The Glyndon
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 156, The Glyndon, published in 1911
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 161, The Niota
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 161, The Niota, published in 1911 to
1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 162, The Elmwood
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 162, The Elmwood, published in 1911
to 1921.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 165
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 165, published in 1911 to 1913.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 168, The Matoka
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 168, The Matoka, published in 1911 to
1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 172, The Hazelton
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 172, The Hazelton model, published in
1911 to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 173, The Princeville
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 173, The Princeville model, published
in 1911 to 1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 182
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 182, published in 1913 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 191
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 228, published in 1911 to 1916.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 198
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 198, published in 1911 to 1912.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2008, The Somerset
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2008, The Somerset, published in 1918
to 1925.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 202
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 202, published in 1913 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2023, The Savoy
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2023, The Savoy, published in 1916 to
1918.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2027, The Sumner
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2027, The Sumner, published in 1918
to 1921.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2028, The Delevan
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2028, The Delevan, published in 1918
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 203, The Warham
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 203, The Warham, published in 1913 to
1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2030, The Saranac
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2030, The Saranac, published in 1918
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 204
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 204, published in 1913 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2044, The Rosita
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2044, The Rosita, published in 1918
to 1921.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 208, The Elsmore
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 208, The Elsmore, published in 1915
to 1926.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2091, The Brookside
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2091, The Brookside, published in 1918
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2098, The Pineola
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2098, The Pineola, published in 1918
to 1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2099, The Adeline
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2099, The Adeline, published in 1918
to 1921.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 225
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 225 model, published in 1911 to 1917.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 228
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 228, published in 1911 to 1913.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 229
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 229, published in 1913 to 1917.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 237, The Belmont
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 237, The Belmont, published in 1916
to 1921.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 240
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 240, published in 1911 to 1913.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p107, The Alberta and The Wayside
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p107, The Alberta and The Wayside,
published in 1915 to 1918.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p182
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p182, published in 1915 to 1916.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p201, The Hawthorne
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p201, The Hawthorne, published in
1913 to 1918.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p205, The Winona
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p205, The Winona, published in 1913
to 1940.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p206, The Westly
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p206, The Westly, published in 1913
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p217, The Starlight
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p217, The Starlight, published in
1913 to 1933.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p228
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p228, published in 1915 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p233, The Savoy
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p233, The Savoy, published in 1915
to 1918.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p234, The Hollywood
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p234, The Hollywood, published in
1915 to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p237, The Belmont
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p237, The Belmont, published in 1915
to 1921.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p238
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p238, published in 1915 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p239
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p239, published in 1915 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p240, The Corona
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p240, The Corona, published in 1915
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p243
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p243, published in 1915 to 1917.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p244, The Osborne
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p244, The Osborne, published in 1915
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p245, The Argyle
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p245, The Argyle, published in 1915
to 1926.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p248, The Wabash
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p248, The Wabash, published in 1915
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3029, The Lebanon
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3029, The Lebanon, published in 1918
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3031, The Carlin
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3031, The Carlin, published in 1918
only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3039, The Ardara
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3039, The Ardara, published in 1919
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3041, The Rodessa
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3041, The Rodessa, published in 1919
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3044, The Stone Ridge
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3044, The Stone Ridge, published in
1921 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3048, The Avalon
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3048, The Avalon, published in 1921
to 1926.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3049, The Vallonia
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3049, The Vallonia, published in 1921
to 1940.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3050, The Walton
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3050, The Walton, published in 1921
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3051, The Dundee
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3051, The Dundee, published in 1921
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3052, The Uriel
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3052, The Uriel, published in 1921 to
1925.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3053, The Lorne
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3053, The Lorne, published in 1921 to
1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3058, The Bandon
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3058, The Bandon, published in 1920
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3065, The Del Ray
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3065, The Del Ray, published in 1921
to 1926.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3072, The Homeville
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3072, The Homeville, published in 1921
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3081, The Cinderella
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3081, The Cinderella, published in 1921
only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3086, The Crescent
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3086, The Crescent, published in 1921
to 1933.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 400
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 400, published in 1912 to 1913.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 401
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 401, published in 1912 to 1915.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 6000, The Valley
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 6000, The Valley, published in 1921
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 6001, The Vinita
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 6001, The Vinita, published in 1921
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 6002, The Vinemont
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 6002, The Vinemont, published in 1921
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 64
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 64 model, published in 1908 to 1913.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 70
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 70 model, published in 1909 to 1913.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7004, The Rest
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7004, The Rest, published in 1921 to
1925.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7013, The Kilbourne
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7013, The Kilbourne, published in 1921
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7028, The Olivia
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7028, The Olivia, published in 1920
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7030, The Clyde
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7030, The Clyde, published in 1920 to
1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7031, The Alpha
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7031, The Alpha, published in 1921 to
1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7034, The Ionia
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7034, The Ionia, published in 1921 to
1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7044, The Josephine
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7044, The Josephine, published in 1921
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 8013, The Columbine
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 8013, The Columbine, published in 1921
to 1929.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c187, The Sherbourne
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c187, The Sherbourne, published in 1913
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2024, The Marina
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2024, The Marina, published in 1917
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2029, The Katonah
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2029, The Katonah, published in 1915
to 1919.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2032, The Arcadia
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2032, The Arcadia, published in 1917
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2038
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2038, published in 1917 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c216a, The Kismet
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c216a, The Kismet, published in 1916
to 1926.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c250, The Ashmore
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c250, The Ashmore, published in 1917
to 1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. The Harper
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. The Harper, published in 1921 only.
Bungalow
Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. The Springwood
From our
directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the modern home no. The Springwood, published in 1921 to
1922.
Bungalow
Floor Plans Index
Use this
directory to find original plans and elevation drawings for Craftsman Bungalow
style mail order homes built between 1908 and 1921.
Bungalow
House Plans
Use this
directory to find building plans, floor plans and construction guides for historic
and new Craftsman, Arts and Crafts and Bungalow architecture. Also find plans
from Sears, Aladdin and other mail order catalogs.
Bungalow
style mail order house by Aladdin
Historic
advertisement and floor plan for an Aladdin mail order pre-cut house kit in
the bungalow style.
CAD
Tutorials and How-To Tips and Information for Computer Aided Design
Follow these
links for general information about Computer Aided Design and graphics programs
for architecture and home design. Also find tutorials, how-to tips, and links
to programs and program reviews.
California
Mission House Style
Your starting
place for learning the history and features of Mission, or California Mission,
house styles, with photos and links.
Campuses
designed by Frederick Law Olmstead or his partners
A chronological
listing of school campuses designed by Frederick Law Olmsted or his partners
Canadian
Classic - House Styles
The owner
asks about the style of his home in Ontario, Canada. Explore these resources,
and send us your questions and ideas.
Canadian
Cottage - House Styles
The owner
asks whether his Canadian cottage is a Cape Cod or an Arts and Crafts style
bungalow. Explore our directory of house styles, and send us your questions
and ideas.
Cape
Cod or Bungalow - House Styles
The owner
of this 1924 house wonders whether it is a Cape Cod or a Craftsman Bungalow.
Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
Careers
in Architecture
Your source
for information about careers in architecture, plus job listings and other resources
for finding employment in architecture, landscape design, urban planning, historic
preservation and related fields.
Carpenter
Gothic - Gothic Revival Style
In North
America, the easy access to wood and the timely invention of the steam powered
scroll saw lead to enchanting innovations known as Carpenter Gothic.
Casa
Batlló - Antoni Gaudí
In remodeling
Casa Batlló, Antoni Gaudí added to Barcelona's apple of contention.
Casa
Mila Barcelona - La Pedrera - Antoni Gaudí
Designed
by the Dada surrealist Antoni Gaudi, Casa Mila Barcelona has wavy walls.
Casa
Vicens - Antoni Gaudí
Casa Vicens
was Antoni Gaudí's first commission in the city of Barcelona.
Cass
Gilbert - Skyscraper Pioneer
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Cass Gilbert, known for his gothic
revival skyscraper and his classically inspired public buildings.
Cass
Gilbert's pedestrian designs
The fairly
pedestrian designs created by Gilbert's firm did not prevent it from gaining
popularity, according to critic and scholar Dennis Sharp.
Castle
Web Sites
Use this
directory to find general castle web sites, with castle photos, indexes and
histories.
Castles
and Fortresses in Asia and Japan and China
Your source
for facts and photos on fortresses and castles in the Eastern World.
Castles
and Palaces and Medieval Fortresses Around The World
Use these
links and resources to find facts and photos for castles and palaces around
the world, including medieval fortresses in Asia and modern day American
Castles
in Europe
Explore the
great castles of Europe and Eastern Europe. Here are facts and photos.
Castles
in Great Britain and Ireland
Your source
for information and photos for castles in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Castles
in the United States
During America's
Guilded Age, wealthy industrialists built lavish homes which are often called
Cesar
Pelli Creator of the Petronas Towers
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Cesar Pelli, designer of the Petronas
Towers in Malaysia.
Charles
Ennis Ennis-Brown House by Frank Lloyd Wright
For the Charles
Ennis House, Frank Lloyd Wright used textured concrete blocks and stepped walls
to suggest pre-Columbian architecture. Photo and resources.
Charles
Rennie Mackintosh - Architect
A celebrated
architect, furniture designer and painter, Charles Rennie Mackintosh pioneered
the Modern Movement in Scotland. Here are facts about his life and photos of
his buildings.
Charles
Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene
Charles Sumner
Greene and Henry Mather Greene designed landmark homes that expressed Arts and
Crafts sensibilities. Here are facts and photos.
Charter
of the New Urbanism
Full text
of the Charter of the New Urbanism, which outlines the principles of the Congress
for the New Urbanism
Chartres
Cathedral
Facts and
photos for the Chartres Cathedral, one of the most famous cathedrals in France.
CHECKLIST
FOR HEALTHY DESIGN - THE HEALTHY HOME - BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS
A home that
is healthy nourishes body, mind, and spirit. Begin with these guidelines from
The Healthy Home, by Jackie Craven.
Civil
Engineering Education
Civil Engineering
education resources
Civil
engineering email discussion lists.
Civil engineering
email discussion lists.
Civil
engineering email discussion lists. - page 2 of 2
Civil engineering
email discussion lists.
Civil
Engineering for beginners
What is Civil
Engineering? How are bridges large buildings designed
Civil
Engineering for beginners - page 2 of 2
What is Civil
Engineering? How are bridges large buildings designed
Civil
Engineering jobs
Job search
resources for Civil Engineers
Civil
Engineering jobs - page 2 of 2
Job search
resources for Civil Engineers
Civil
Engineering software
Civil Engineering
software
Civil
Engineering Universities in USA
List of universities
in the USA with Civil Engineering degree programs
Civil
Engineering Universities in USA - page 2 of 5
List of universities
in the USA with Civil Engineering degree programs
Civil
Engineering Universities in USA - page 3 of 5
List of universities
in the USA with Civil Engineering degree programs
Civil
Engineering Universities in USA - page 4 of 5
List of universities
in the USA with Civil Engineering degree programs
Civil
Engineering universities worlwide
Universities
with Civil Engineering degree programs worldwide
Civil
Engineering universities worlwide - page 2 of 2
Universities
with Civil Engineering degree programs worldwide
Clock
Towers
Your source
for information on the history and architecture of clock towers.
Cob
Houses and Earth Architecture
Cob homes
are possibly the most practical form of earth architecture. Here are facts and
resources.
Cob Houses
and Earth Architecture and Environmentally-friendly Building
Cob homes
are possibly the most practical form of earth architecture. Because the mud
mixture is porous, it withstands long periods of rain without weakening. Here
are facts and photos.
Colonial
Colors - House Styles
The owner
asks about the style of his house, and wonders whether he must paint it white
to keep within the historical context. Explore these resources, and send us
your questions and ideas.
Colonial
or Ranch - House Styles
The owner
asks whether his suburban home is a Colonial or a Ranch. Explore these resources,
and send us your questions and ideas.
Colonial
Revival Architecture
The Colonial
Revival style expresses a renewed interest in America's colonial past. These
square, symmetrical houses combine elements of Federal and Georgian architecture
from the 1700s and early 1880s.
Color
Chart for Choosing Exterior House Paint Colors
Coordinating
house colors can be confusing - This color chart suggests some possibilities.
Color
This Victorian House
The owner
asks what color he should paint his 1890s Folk Victorian house. Explore these
resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
Colors
you see, and colors you get - Picking House Colors
More advice
for picking paint colors for your home, with color chart and resources.
Columns
Learn more
about column design and column history with these links and resources for Doric,
Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan and other column types.
Computer
Simulation for Architects
An expert
answers your questions about 3-D modeling and computer simulation of building
plans
Computer-Aided
Design - CAD and graphics software and home design programs
Directory
of CAD and AutoCAD Websites, with information about architecture software, graphics
software, digital publications and other computer software for architects and
home design hobbyists
Computer-Aided
Design - CAD and graphics software and home design programs - page 2 of 2
Directory
of CAD and AutoCAD Websites, with information about architecture software, graphics
software, digital publications and other computer software for architects and
home design hobbyists
Conclusion
- Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
Preservation
Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on how
to deal with paint problems on historic woodwork.
Concrete
Concrete
design, construction, research, and standards.
Concrete
- page 2 of 2
Concrete
design, construction, research, and standards.
Conducting
the Architectural Investigation
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 outlines out to conduct an architectural investigation.
Construction
Resources
for all types of construction ranging from roads to buildings.
Construction
- page 2 of 2
Resources
for all types of construction ranging from roads to buildings.
COTTAGE
BUILDING PLAN BOOKS
From a hideaway
retreat in the mountains to a seaside villa, nothing says peace, tranquility
and relaxation better than a cottage. Combining beauty, style and function,
cottages are becoming the popular choice for not only vacation homes, but primary
resi
Cottage
Floor Plans - Sears - The Randolph
From our
directory of historic floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail
Order Catalog shows the Randolph model, published in 1930 through 1932.
Could
you live in a Frontier House - Log Home Plans
Could you
live in a frontier style house without technology? Cast your vote! And, if you
really want to build your own frontier style cabin, be sure to check out our
collection of log home plans.
Countries
& Cultures Architecture Index
Browse for
great buildings by country, and explore national and cultural influences in
building design. Net links for architecture in Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom,
Africa, India, Canada, the United States and other regions.
Countries
& Cultures Architecture Index - page 2 of 2
Browse for
great buildings by country, and explore national and cultural influences in
building design. Net links for architecture in Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom,
Africa, India, Canada, the United States and other regions.
Country
Queen Anne - House Styles
The owner
asks about the style of her Victorian Queen Anne home. Explore our directory
of house styles, and send us your questions and ideas.
Craftsman
Bungalow House Style
Your source
for information on bungalow architecture, including Craftsman Bungalows and
California Bungalows, with histories, photos and building plans.
Craftsman
Bungalow House Style
History and
features of the Craftsman Bungalow house style, with photos, links, and building
plans
Dams
and Resevoirs
Is a dam
architecture? Or, is it a marvel of engineering having little to do with art?
You decide: Here are facts and photos for a few of the world's most famous dams
and resevoirs.
Deconstructivism
and Deconstruction in architecture
Definition
and illustration for the term DECONSTRUCTIVISM or DECONSTRUCTION in architecture
Dentil
Details - House Styles
The owner
asks about the dentil details on his home. Explore our directory of house styles,
and send us your questions and ideas.
Design
Tips for Remodeling an Ordinary House
There's hope
for even the most ordinary house. Here are design tips and remodeling ideas.
Design
Your Dream House
Design your
dream house and see it on this site, plus fun activities to get your creativity
flowing.
DesignHouse
# LJ-9310 Featured Plan
Each week,
a featured house plan selected by your About.com guide to architecture.
Designing
for The Way We Really Live - Britt Family Room - Richard Taylor
Photograph:
Easy living is reflected in the design of this family room from Richard Taylor
Architects.
DESIGNING
THE HEALTHY HOME - BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS
Lay the foundation
for a home that nourishes your physical and emotional well-being with this excerpt
from The Healthy Home by Jackie Craven.
DesignsPlus
Chalet house plan by Cedar Designs
This week's
featured house plan is a rustic chalet from DesignsPlus
Did
Frank Lloyd Wright Practice Good Feng Shui
These experts
say that Frank Lloyd Wright did practise "good feng shui" Here's a
feng shui analysis of Fallingwater.
Disney
Architecture Bold new designs at Disney World
Michael Eisner
commissioned the world's leading architects for Disney World buildings. Check
out the work of these top designers. Photos, resources, and links for Michael
Graves, Cesar Pelli, Arata Isozaki, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Peter
Do
Do
Buildings Have Sex 4 Ways of Perceiving
Are architecture,
sex and gender related? Here are four ways of perceiving our built environment.
Do
Opposites Attract? Architects blend styles and materials - Architecture Feature
Do opposites
attract? Architects blend styles and materials in these controversial buildings,
from your About.com Guide to architecture.
DO YOU
LIVE IN A MYSTERY HOUSE - GET ANSWERS FOR YOUR HOUSE QUESTIONS
Questions
about your house? Show us a photo and let us answer your architecture questions
for free.
Do
You Need An Architect - Budget House Designs
To save costs,
you may rely on your builder or a certified home designer to design your home.
If you have special needs however, you'll need an architect. Here's why.
Do
You Need An Architect - Custom Homes
Even if you
are working within a tight budget, it may make good economical sense to hire
an architect for some types of homes. Here's why.
DOES
SUBURBIA BREED VIOLENCE
Urban designers
are asking why high school shootings happen so often in suburban neighborhoods.
Dome
Construction and Geodesic and Monolithic Domes
Explore the
world of Synergetics and the connection between geometry and architecture. Here
are photos and building plans for geodesic domes pioneered by Buckminster Fuller,
air form domes, steel reinforced domes, concrete shell monolithic domes and
massi
Dome
Construction and Geodesic and Monolithic Domes - page 2 of 2
Explore the
world of Synergetics and the connection between geometry and architecture. Here
are photos and building plans for geodesic domes pioneered by Buckminster Fuller,
air form domes, steel reinforced domes, concrete shell monolithic domes and
massi
Dream
House Survey - Here are the Results
Here are
the results of our dream house survey, plus some insights from Clare Cooper
Marcus, author of House as a Mirror of Self.
Dream
Houses - The Homes We Imagine
Do the houses
we imagine reflect who we are? Here are some insights from Clare Cooper Marcus,
author of House as a Mirror of Self.
Dream
Plans - Index of featured building plans
A select
listing of house plans featured on our architecture pages, from your About.com
guide.
DRIVE
TRAFFIC TO YOUR SITE
For as little
$100, you can advertise your product or service on the Architecture pages and
related sites.
Dutch
Design House Style
The owner
thinks this home has Dutch tendencies. What's your view? Explore our directory
of house styles, and send us your questions.
Early
Christian and Medieval and Romanesque and Byzantine Architecture
Between 373
and 500 A.D., European architecture moved from the rectangular basilica forms
to the classically inspired Byzantine style. Heavier, stocky Romanesque architecture,
with rounded arches and other Roman features, became popular between 700 and
12
Earth
Houses and Straw Bale and Cob and Underground Homes
Architects
and engineers are taking a new look at ancient building techniques. Here's an
introduction to adobe, rammed earth, earth sheltered, cob and straw bale construction.
Earth
Sheltered and Underground Construction and Earth-friendly Homes
Follow these
links for information about inexpensive, environmentally-friendly underground
and earth sheltered homes. Resources include facts, photos and building plans.
Earth
Sheltered Houses and Underground Homes
Architects
and engineers are now exploring new possibilities for earth sheltered, or underground,
houses. Here are facts and resources.
Earthquakes
Information
on famous earthquakes, earthquake damage to structures, design, and research.
Earthquakes
- page 2 of 2
Information
on famous earthquakes, earthquake damage to structures, design, and research.
East
Wing National Gallery Ieoh Ming Pei Architect
Facts and
photos for the East Wing of the National Gallery in Washington DC by architect
I.M. Pei.
Eiffel
Tower - La Tour Eiffel
Facts and
photos for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Eileen
Gray - Revolutionary Designer
Eileen Gray
was a leading designer who worked closely with many of the outstanding figures
of the modern movement, including Le Corbusier. Follow these links to learn
more about her life and works.
Empire
State Building
Facts and
photos for the Empire State Building in New York, New York, USA.
Engineering
Concepts Lesson Plans
These learning
activities for children use concepts of shape, form and force and discuss principles
involved in building bridges and other structures.
Engineering
Research Center by Michael Graves
Facts and
photos for the Engineering Research Center by Michael Graves
Environmental,
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Resources
for Environmental engineers on water, wastewater and hydraulics
Environmental,
Hydrology and Hydraulics - page 2 of 2
Resources
for Environmental engineers on water, wastewater and hydraulics
Esplanade
performance Center in Singapore
Commentary
on the new Esplanade performance center in Singapore
Evolution
of an 18th Century Farmhouse
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 traces the evolution of an 18th century farmhouse,
showing how it changed over time.
Exhibition
- Baroque Architect Borromini
An exhibition
at the Albertina museum in Vienna celebrates the work of the Roman Baroque architect
Franceso Borromini. Here are facts and photos.
Exterior
Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
Preservation
Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on how
to deal with paint problems on historic woodwork.
Exterior
Paint Types
Chapter 8
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior discusses
the types of paints recommended for various jobs.
Fallingwater
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Fallingwater
by Frank Lloyd Wright may look like a loose pile of concrete slabs about to
topple into the stream... but there is no danger of that! Photo and resources.
Family
Farmhouse - house styles
The owner
asks about the style of his Texas farmhouse. Explore our directory of house
styles, and send us your questions and ideas.
Famous
Gardens and their Designers
Take a virtual
tour of the world's great gardens and explore the work of important landscape
designers.
Famous
Gardens and their Designers - page 2 of 2
Take a virtual
tour of the world's great gardens and explore the work of important landscape
designers.
Farnsworth
House - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Facts and
photos for the Farnsworth House, the famous glass and steel home by Ludwig Mies
van der Rohe.
Farnsworth
House May Be Sold
British Lord
Peter Garth Palumbo, owner of the Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe, is
thinking of putting the place up for sale
Favorite
Architecture of the 20th Century
Facts and
photos for great architecture of the 20th century, from our architecture time
line.
Favorite
House Styles - Architecture Feature
Information
and links to favorite house styles according to our dream house survey. from
your About.com Guide to Architecture.
Favorite
House Styles - Craftsman Bungalow
Readers respond
to our dream house survey with descriptions of Craftsman Bungalow style homes
Favorite
House Styles - Dreams For The Future
Readers respond
to our dream house survey with descriptions of modern house plans for the future.
Favorite
House Styles - Prairie Architecture
Readers respond
to our dream house survey with descriptions of Prairie School style houses.
Favorite
House Styles - Tudor Architecture
Readers respond
to our dream house survey with descriptions of Tudor style homes.
Favorite
House Styles - Victorian
Readers respond
to our dream house survey with descriptions of Victorian homes.
Featured
House Plan - Coastal Homes
This week's
featured house plan is from Coastal Home Plans
Features
of the Georgian Colonial Home
Features
of the Georgian Colonial style home, with photos, links, building plans and
resources.
Federalist
and Adam Housing Styles
Federalist,
or Adam, was an American housing style which closely resembled Georgian Colonial
architecture. These Web sites have facts and photos.
Feng
Shui and Architecture
Feng Shui,
the ancient Oriental art of achieving harmony through careful placement of objects,
is finding followers in the Western World. These resources explore the influence
of Feng Shui thinking on architecture and home design.
Feng
Shui and Architecture - page 2 of 2
Feng Shui,
the ancient Oriental art of achieving harmony through careful placement of objects,
is finding followers in the Western World. These resources explore the influence
of Feng Shui thinking on architecture and home design.
Feng
Shui and Hemicycle Designs by Frank Lloyd Wright
Feng Shui
analysis of Hemicycle Designs by Frank Lloyd Wright
Find
An Architect or Other Building Professional
Find a professional
by name, building type or region using these Internet directories of architects,
building trade professionals and architecture firms. Also, get help finding
and evaluating an architect.
Find
an Architecture Tour
If you are
serious about architecture, a run-of-the-mill packaged tour may feel hurried
and superficial. For a true leaning vacation, try these resources.
FIND
BUILDING PLANS FOR YOUR DREAM HOME
Browse the
Web and you'll find hundreds of companies which offer stock house plans. What
features should you look for? Here are tips from a house plan publisher, with
links to help you find your perfect plan.
FIND
BUILDING PLANS FOR YOUR DREAM HOME - MORE TIPS
Shopping
for stock building plans for your dream home? Here are some more insider's secrets
from a building plan publisher. Plus, lots of links and resources to help you
find your perfect plan.
Find
Building Supplies
Use these
directories to find architectural supplies, construction materials and firms
dealing in building products and equipment.
Find
the Age of Your Old House - More Tips
More tips
on how to research the age of your old house.
Find
The Original Building Plans For Your Old House
How to find
the original building plans for your old house, with tips and resources.
Floor
Plan - Ashby Castle in Northants England
Illustration
of the floor plan of Ashby Castle in Northants, England
Floor
Plan for 1847 Farm Cottage by Matilda Howard
Floor plan
for an 1847 farm cottage designed by Matilda Howard.
FLOOR
PLANS BY ALADDIN
Use this
directory to find original plans and elevation drawings for mail order houses
from the Aladdin catalog, 1920.
FLOOR
PLANS BY YE PLANRY
Use this
directory to find original plans and elevation drawings for Craftsman Bungalow
style mail order homes by Ye Planry, 1909.
FLOOR
PLANS FROM CRAFTSMAN MAGAZINE
Use this
directory to find original mail order house plans and elevation drawings from
Craftsman magazine, 1919.
Floor
Plans of a Mail Order House
Using home
design software, the owner drew these floor plans of his 1914 home. Did the
house come from a Sears mail order kit?
Folk
Victorian Architecture
Just plain
folk could afford these no fuss Folk Victorian homes, built between 1870 and
1910. Here are facts and photos.
Folk
Victorian Details
Folk Victorian
houses often had jigsaw cut decorative details such as the one shown in this
photograph. See also, these floor plans and other resources.
Forums,
Listservs, Newsgroups & Chat
Get answers
to your architecture questions and participate in discussions with architects,
designers and architecture enthusiasts. Use these directories to find electronic
message boards, chat rooms, mailing lists and newsgroups.
Foursquare
with a flourish - house styles
The owner
asks whether her American Foursquare home, which has a wrap around porch, could
be from a Sears Kit. Explore our directory of Foursquare house styles, and send
us your questions and ideas.
Frank
Lloyd Wright - Architect
This menu
is your starting place for exploring the life and works of America's most famous
architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. You'll find photographs, biographies, quotations,
books and a complete listing of all his buildings.
Frank
Lloyd Wright - Books
Architects,
critics and fans have written extensively about the life and work of Frank Lloyd
Wright. For our most recent listing of favorite titles, visit our online bookstore.
For biographies, facts about specific buildings, general FLW web sites and oth
Frank
Lloyd Wright - Buildings
Use this
listing to find facts and photos for every existing building by Frank Lloyd
Wright, including his Prairie houses, his Usonian homes and his office buildings
and museums.
Frank
Lloyd Wright - Buildings - page 2 of 2
Use this
listing to find facts and photos for every existing building by Frank Lloyd
Wright, including his Prairie houses, his Usonian homes and his office buildings
and museums.
Frank
Lloyd Wright - Web Sites
Frank Lloyd
Wright is America's most famous architect, and extensive resources are available
on the Web. Listed here are our top picks.
Frank
Lloyd Wright - Web Sites - page 2 of 2
Frank Lloyd
Wright is America's most famous architect, and extensive resources are available
on the Web. Listed here are our top picks.
Frank
Lloyd Wright American Master Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright,
with photos and resources.
Frank
Lloyd Wright and Feng Shui
Do buildings
by Frank Lloyd Wright suggest "good feng shui?" Interviews with feng
shui experts.
Frank
Lloyd Wright attacks Mies van der Rohe
Frank Lloyd
Wright joined House Beautiful magazine in an attack on Mies van der Rohe and
the International Style.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Buildings Index
During his
lifetime, Frank Lloyd Wright completed 532 homes, museums and office buildings.
At least 409 of these still stand. Here is a complete listing.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Famous Quotations from the Master Architect
Frank Lloyd
Wright was both an architect and a writer. Here are a few of his most famous
quotations.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Houses - Vote
Do you love
a Prairie style home? How about a house made of concrete slabs? Use this poll
to pick your favorite Frank Lloyd Wright houses.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Houses For Sale
Ever hanker
for a home by the master? Here's a listing of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings you
can buy.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Rookery Lobby Photo Tour
In 1905 Frank
Lloyd Wright remodeled the lobby of the ornate Rookery building in Chicago.
Join us on a photo tour.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Shopping
Frank Lloyd
Wright designs make excellent fashion accessories, decorative ornaments and
gifts. The companies listed here offer a wide range of items based of Wright's
work.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Shopping
Frank Lloyd
Wright designs make excellent fashion accessories, decorative ornaments and
gifts. The companies listed here offer a wide range of items based of Wright's
work.
Frank
Lloyd Wright Shopping - page 2 of 2
Frank Lloyd
Wright designs make excellent fashion accessories, decorative ornaments and
gifts. The companies listed here offer a wide range of items based of Wright's
work.
Frank
Lloyd Wright's Details
Frank Lloyd
Wright's new version of the Nathan G. Moore House proved to be as intricately
detailed as the one that had been destroyed by fire. Here are photos.
Frederick
Law Olmsted - Landscape Design
Explore the
life and works of Frederick Law Olmsted, who became known as the father of American
landscape architecture. Here are facts, photos and resources.
Frederick
Law Olmsted American Landscape Design
A short biography
of Frederick Law Olmsted, with links to resources for further study of Olmsted
and his work in landscape architecture
FREE
NEWSLETTER - Subscribe to our Architecture Newsletter
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to our free email newsletter with architecture news and links.
French
Inspired House Styles
History and
features of houses inspired by French, Provincial and Normandy styles, with
photos, links and a directory of building plans.
Full
Product Review - AMERICAN COUNTRY BUILDING DESIGN
American
Country Building Designs is a book you'll want to linger over. Each chapter
combines historic drawings with a lively look at the ideas behind the buildings.
Furniture
by Great Architects
Frank Lloyd
Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and many other famous architects designed
not only buildings but chairs, tables and sofas. Follow these links for histories
and photos, plus catalogs with reproduction furniture you can purchase online.
Gargoyles
From ancient
Greece to medieval cathedrals: Here are photos and histories of these architectural
monsters.
Georgian
and Georgian Colonial Architecture and Building Plans
Facts and
photos for Georgian and Georgian Colonial style architecture, from 1700 to 1830,
with links to histories of the style and building plans for Georgian Colonial
style homes.
Georgian
Colonial
History and
features of the Georgian Colonial house style, with photos, links and building
plans.
Georgian
Colonial Architecture in the American Colonies
Georgian
was a stately, symmetrical style that dominated in Great Britain and Ireland,
and influenced building styles in the American colonies. Here are resources
and photos.
Geotechnical
Engineering
Resources
for Geotechnical Engineers including publications, soils research data, erosion
and retaining walls.
Geotechnical
Engineering - page 2 of 2
Resources
for Geotechnical Engineers including publications, soils research data, erosion
and retaining walls.
German
Village Brick House - House Styles
The owner
asks about the style of her brick home in German Village, Ohio. Explore these
resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
Giacomo
Vignola - Architect
Also known
as Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, Giacomo Vignola was an architect during the Italian
Renaissance. He worked in and near Italy, especially in Rome, and he studied
with Michelangelo.
GIFT
BOOKS FOR CASTLE LOVERS
More than
just architectural wonders, castles are rich with history and romance. From
their modest beginnings as strongholds built for defense, through the magnificent
palaces erected during the war-torn Medieval times, to the 19th and 20th century
homes
GIFT
BOOKS FOR SKYSCRAPER ENTHUSIASTS
From the
late 1800s when the first skyscrapers appeared, to their present domination
on the global horizon, these awe-inspiring cultural icons continue to fascinate.
Classical, Art Deco, Expressionist, Modernist, and Postmodernist -- they're
all here, rea
GIFTS
FOR DESIGNER DADS
What do you
buy someone who dreams of skyscrapers and monuments? Not to worry. Here are
ten sure-to-please gifts for the father who has his head in the clouds. Ranging
from economical to pricey, these presents are sure to delight anyone who has
a passion
Glass
House - New Canaan Connecticut - Philip Johnson
Facts and
photos for the Glass House, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Philip
Johnson.
Glass
House designed by Mies van der Rohe
The ethereal
glass house designed by Mies van der Rohe was a bitter disappointment to a woman
who was hoping for something more. Fifty years later, the Farnsworth House still
stirs controversy.
Glass
House Poll
Would you
enjoy living in a glass house? Take this quick poll, and use these resources
to learn more about famous glass houses.
GLENN
MURCUTT PRIZKER PRIZE WINNING ARCHITECT FROM AUSTRALIA
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of the Prizker Prize winning architect
from Australia, Glenn Murcutt.
Gothic
- A Unified Floor Plan
Gothic buildings
were based on the traditional plan used by basilicas. However, single units
were integrated into a unified spatial scheme. Shown here is the floor plan
for the Barcelona Cathedral and Cloisters.
Gothic
Architecture
The 12th
through the 16th century was a time of great cathedrals and exciting innovations
in Western architecture. Here are facts, photos and resources.
Gothic
Architecture - Windows and Gargoyles
Since the
walls themselves were no longer the primary supports, Gothic buildings could
include large areas of glass. Architectural history with illustrations and resources.
Gothic
architecture goes on
Gothic architecture
reigned for 400 years, however by the end of the 1400s, other styles were favored.
Architectural history with illustrations and resources.
Gothic
Cathedral Construction Diagram
This diagram
shows the main sections of a Gothic cathedral.
Gothic
Revival and High Victorian Gothic Architecture
Your source
for information on Gothic Revival and Carpenter Gothic house styles, popular
in Great Britain and North America from about 1840 to 1880. Also included is
information about the High Victorian Gothic architecture used for churches and
public bui
Gothic
Revival Homes - Victorian Architecture
Gothic Revival
- Medieval traditions mingled with modern methods to create these whimsical
Victorian homes, built between 1840 and 1880.
Government
Agencies
Government
agencies that Civil Engineers work for or work with.
Government
building in Veracruz Mexico
A reader
seeks answers about the remarkable Mexican government building his grandfather
designed. Photo and resources.
Graffiti
and Wall Art and Landscape Design
Net links
to photos and information on graffiti and wall art, with links to resources
for landscape design.
Grand
Central Station in New York
Facts and
photos for Grand Central Station in New York
Great
Architects - A and B
Explore the
lives and works of great architects whoses names begin with A or B, including
Alvar Aalto and Tadao Ando.
Great
Architects - C and D
Explore the
lives and works of famous architects whose names begin with C or D, including
Santiago Calatrava and Le Corbusier.
Great
Architects - Cesar Pelli - And the Petronas Towers
Follow these
links for information about the life and works of Cesar Pelli, who designed
the Petronas Towers and other great buildings.
Great
Architects - E
Your source
for information about famous architects and designers whose names begin with
E, including Joseph Eichler and Peter Eisenman.
Great
Architects - F
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
F, including Josef Frank, Albert Frey, Buckminster Fuller and Frank Furness.
Great
Architects - G
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
G, including Antoni Gaudi, Frank Gehry, Cass Gilbert, Bruce Goff, Eileen Gray,
Green & Green, Walter Gropius and other master designers and builders.
Great
architects - great chairs - Quick Vote
Charles Rennie
Mackintosh... Frank Lloyd Wright... Mies van der Rohe... Eileen Gray. Four great
architects, four great chairs. What's your pick? Cast your vote in this easy
poll. And... see how others voted!
Great
Architects - H
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
H, including Charles Haertling, Harwell Hamilton Harris, William Holabird and
other master designers and builders.
Great
Architects - I and J
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
I or J, including Arata Isozaki, William Le Baron Jenney, Philip Johnson and
J.M. Jujol.
Great
Architects - Index
Explore the
works of the world's most famous architects and designers. Here are biographies,
photos and resources.
Great
Architects - L
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
L, including Signe Lagerborg-Stenius, Olivia Lönn, Adolf Loos and other great
designers and builders.
Great
Architects - M
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
M, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Samuel Maclure, Bernard Maybeck, Richard
Meier, Mies Van der Rohe, Julia Morgan and other great designers and builders.
Great
Architects - N and O
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
N and O, including Richard and Dion Neutra, Frederick Law Olmsted, Philbert
de l'Orme and other great designers and builders.
Great
Architects - P
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
P, including Andrea Palladio, I.M. Pei, Cesar Pelli and other great designers
and builders.
Great
Architects - R
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
R, including Henry Hobson Richardson, Aldo Rossi and other great designers and
builders.
Great
Architects - S
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
S, including R.M. Schindler, Paolo Soleri, Robert A.M. Stern, Louis Sullivan
and other great designers and builders.
Great
Architects - T
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
T, including Yoshi Taniguchi, Susana Torre and other great designers and builders.
Great
Architects - W
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for famous architects whose names begin with
W, including Paul Williams, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Frank Lloyd Wright and
other great designers and builders.
Great
Architects A to Z
A to Z directory
to information about the world's greatest architects, with biographies, photos
and additional resources.
Great
Architects A to Z - page 2 of 2
A to Z directory
to information about the world's greatest architects, with biographies, photos
and additional resources.
Great
Architecture - Middle Ages to the Renaissance
Facts and
photos for great architecture from the middle ages through the Renaissance
Great
Architecture Baroque to Neoclassical to 20th Century
Facts and
photos for great architecture from the 1600s to the 20th century
Great
Bridges - Facts and Photos
Your starting
place for finding facts and photos for famous bridges and information about
bridge construction around the world.
Great
Buildings and Structures
Use this
directory to find all types of buildings and structures by name, building type,
historic period, location or designer: Castles, bridges, cob houses, geodesic
domes, skyscrapers, cathedrals and more.
Great
Buildings and Structures - Index of Famous Architecture
This index
is your starting place for exploring famous architecture around the world, with
links to facts and photos for great buildings, towers, bridges, and other structures.
Great
campuses designed by Frederick Law Olmstead or his partners
Some of the
most picturesque college campuses in the United States were designed by Frederick
Law Olmsted or his partners. Find information, resources, and commentary on
great campuses by Olmsted.
Great
View... Ho-Hum Raised Ranch
A guide to
adding character to an ordinary raised ranch style home.
Greek
Revival Architecture
These classical
buildings and homes often feature columns, pediments and other details inspired
by Greek forms. Antebellum homes in the American south were often built in the
Greek Revival style. This page is your starting place for exploring Greek Revivi
Greek
Revival Houses Usually Have These Features
Front-gable
design -- a trademark of the Greek Revival style -- influenced the shape of
American houses well into the 20th century. photos and links. Facts, photos,
and links for the Greek Revival House Style.
Green
Architecture
Green Architecture
is a term used to describe economical, energy-saving, environmentally-friendly,
sustainable development. These resources explore the relationship between architecture
and ecology, and show how you can use concepts of green design in you
Green
Building Concepts
What is Green
Architecture? What is Sustainable Architecture? What is Arcology? These resources
provide an overview of ideas and philosophies related to sustainable development
and the relationship between architecture and ecology.
Green
Building Concepts - page 2 of 2
What is Green
Architecture? What is Sustainable Architecture? What is Arcology? These resources
provide an overview of ideas and philosophies related to sustainable development
and the relationship between architecture and ecology.
Green
Building Concepts - Top Picks
An index
of Green Building Concepts Top Picks for the Architecture guide site.
GUIDE
PICKS - TOP VICTORIAN PLANBOOKS
During Victorian
times, many builders found ideas, inspiration and instruction from architectural
plan books published by noted designers. While these books do not contain the
detailed specifications required by modern builders, they are a valuable resour
Gwathmey
Siegel and Associates - Contemporary Architects
Facts and
photos for contemporary architects Gwathmey Siegel and Associates
Handicap
Access and Universal Design and Building for the Disabled
Universal
design means designing buildings that meet the needs of all people, both abled
and disabled. Here are resources, guidelines and information on laws related
to providing for the handicapped.
Hassan
II Mosque - Casablanca, Morocco
Hassan II
Mosque is the largest religious monument in the world after Mecca. Although
it was designed by a French architect, it is Moroccan through and through.
Hassan
II Mosque - Casablanca, Morocco
Hassan II
Mosque is the largest religious monument in the world after Mecca. Although
it was designed by a French architect, it is Moroccan through and through.
HAUNTED
HOUSE BOOKS - FICTION
Autumn is
here, so what better way to relax on a chilly night than with creaking steps,
slamming doors, and things that go bump in the night? A dilapidated old Victorian
house may be an architect's nightmare, but it's the perfect environment to enjoy
our
HAUNTED
HOUSE BOOKS - TRUE STORIES
Don't turn
off the light while you immerse yourself in these true tales of haunted houses,
inns and restaurants around the world. Whether you're a believer or not, you'll
feel the tingle in your spine and the hair on the back of your neck stand on
end whe
HAUNTED
VICTORIAN HOUSE - HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS
What could
be spookier than a Victorian home decorated for halloween? The owners of this
Queen Anne send us this photo.
HEALTHY
HOME DESIGN BOOKS
The materials
we choose to build and decorate our homes can impact how we feel physically,
emotionally, and even spiritually. The books and building plans listed here
are all excellent guides for designing environments that are safe and healthy.
Each auth
Healthy
Houses - Books, Building Plans and Design Guides -
Books, building
plans, and design guides to help you build a healthy, environmentally safe home,
from your About.com guide to architecture.
Healthy
Houses - Information Resources
Organizations
and information resources to help you build a healthy, environmentally safe
home.
Help
a Ho Hum House
Send us your
design ideas for this ordinary raised ranch... We will publish the best.
Help
and Resources for Architects and Professionals
Your one-stop
source for organizations and resources for architects and professionals in related
fields.
Help
for University Students and A.R.E. Exam Study Aids
Get help
with the Architect Registration Examination (A.R.E.) and other architect's exams.
Here are study guides, practice exams, seminars and other resources to help
you apply for licensing in the United States.
Hemicycle
Designs by Frank Lloyd Wright
Photos and
information about Hemicycle Designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, including the Guggenheim
Museum in New York and the Jacobs house in Wisconsin.
Historic
Building Materials and Features
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 describes historic building materials, including mortar,
wood, roofing styles and other older construction methods.
Historic
Duplex in Alabama - Mystery House
What style
is this stucco duplex? Explore these clues, and send us your questions and ideas.
Historic
House Tours
The following
historic houses are open to visitors. Here are photos and histories of the buildings.
Historic
House Tours - page 2 of 2
The following
historic houses are open to visitors. Here are photos and histories of the buildings.
Historic
Periods - Architecture Index
Take a guided
tour through architectural history. These links will lead you to articles, photographs
and Web sites which feature great buildings and structures, from prehistoric
to modern times.
Historic
Preservation Registries
Follow these
links for general information about preserving older buildings and applying
for historic trusts and other registries for historic properties.
Historical
Background - Preservation and Repair of Stucco
This portion
of Preservation Brief Number 22 gives the history of stucco, and explains the
methods and materials used for early stucco siding.
History
of Architecture - Index - Top Picks
An index
of History of Architecture - Index Top Picks for the Architecture guide site.
Hollyhock
House by Frank Lloyd Wright
Photos and
information about the Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright
Home
Design Magazines
Use this
directory to find print and electronic magazines for home owners, old house
renovators and anyone interested in home decorating and design.
HOME
POLLUTION - HEALTHY ARCHITECTURE
A guide to
healthy, environmentally safe building practices and designing healthy homes.
Home
with Problems - Mystery House
This ranch
style home has many problems. Explore these resources, and send us your questions
and ideas.
Homework
Help - Architecture
These resources
will help you find the information you need to complete high school assignments,
write essays and do creative projects related to architecture and building design.
Homework
Help - Architecture - page 2 of 2
These resources
will help you find the information you need to complete high school assignments,
write essays and do creative projects related to architecture and building design.
Hot
Forum Topics on our Electronic Message Board for Architecture
Here are
today's hot forum topics, and information about our electronic message board
for discussions related to architecture and home design.
House
Tales
Browse our
index of true stories of house problems and solutions. Respond to a tale, or
tell your own story.
House
As A Mirror of Self : Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Home book review
bout.com's
guide to Architecture reviews House As A Mirror of Self : Exploring the Deeper
Meaning of Home by Clare Cooper Marcus
HOUSE
BUILDING MAIL ORDER KITS
An economical
way to build your dream home is to begin with a mail-order do-it-yourself building
kit. A variety of companies offer modular homes, manufactured homes,
House
Building Plans and Floor Plans - Top Picks
An index
of House Building Plans and Floor Plans Top Picks for the Architecture guide
site.
House
Building Plans and Floor Plans and Blueprints
This menu
is your starting place for viewing and purchasing house plans, floor plans and
blueprints for building your new home or your remodeling project.
House
by Tracy Kidder - book review
About.com's
guide to Architecture reviews the book, House, by Tracy Kidder.
House
Horror Tales - tell us your terrible experiences
Whether you
are a homeowner, a home builder, or an architect, you can add to this collection
of House Horror Tales.
House
Horror Tales - Terrible experience with a house
Use this
easy form to tell us about the most horrible experience you have ever had with
a house -- Yours or someone else's.
House
Paint Color Solutions
An exterior
paint color consultant offers these color solutions for a 1910 American Foursquare
home.
House
Plans - Tudor & Medieval Revival
Building
plans, manuals, and resources for constructing Tudor, Medieval Revival and English
Country style homes
House
Plans : Publishers
Use this
directory to find building plan Web sites, books and major publishers of building
plans, floor plans and blueprints.
House
Plans : Publishers - page 2 of 3
Use this
directory to find building plan Web sites, books and major publishers of building
plans, floor plans and blueprints.
House
Plans : Publishers - page 3 of 3
Use this
directory to find building plan Web sites, books and major publishers of building
plans, floor plans and blueprints.
House
Plans and Books - French-Inspired
Use this
directory to find Books, Building Plans and Resources for French Revival Housing
Styles, including French Provencial, French Normandy, and French Eclectic.
House
Plans Library
Building
a new home? Remodeling? Here are building plans, blueprints, floor plans and
construction guides for some of the most popular architectural styles.
House
Style - Brick Home in Massachusetts
Can you name
the style of this brick home in Massachussets? Photo and resources
HOUSE
STYLE GUIDES AND DICTIONARIES
Illustrated
with black and white photos and simple line drawings, these handy guides will
give you the tools you need to identify house styles and architectural trends
in North America. With pictorial glossaries and easy-to-read definitions of
terms, they
House
Styles
What style
is your house? These articles and resources will help you identify architectural
styles and recognize important trends in housing design.
House
Styles - Top Picks
An index
of House Styles Top Picks for the Architecture guide site.
House
Styles and Home Architecture
Your starting
place for exploring favorite house styles, with links to facts, photos and building
plans
house
styles question and problem and puzzle
Each of these
homes presents a question, a problem or a puzzle. Follow the clues, read answers
from readers, and send us your ideas.
House
Tales - clipped by a truck, and then floods.
Carol's first
home was hit by disaster -- first a semi-truck, then floods. Respond to this
tale, or add your own story.
House
Tales - loud noise in bathroom
A reader
describes loud noises in his home. Respond to his tale, or add your own story.
House
Tales - retirement home is nightmare
A reader
describes how her retirement home turned into a nightmare, with numerous problems.
Respond to his tale, or add your own story.
House
Tales - Stories about Houses
Houses have
been the inspiration for many great stories. Here are house tales told by our
readers... and a chance to add your own tales.
House
Tales - sump pump and flooding
A reader
describes serious problems with her new home. Respond to her tale, or add your
own story.
House
with a Touch of Spain
Facts and
photos for a 1924 Spanish style home, and a chance to send your comments.
Houses
by Women - Plans by Matilda Howard
Many 19th
century American farmhouses were designed by women. Here's an example, with
floor plans.
HOW
MUCH WILL IT COST - PLANNING YOUR BUILDING BUDGET
Dreaming
of building a new home, but worried about the expense? If you have detailed
blueprints, your builder can give you a close estimate. But long before you
draw up the final plans, it pays to do some "guess-timating." Knowing
how much the p
How
Old Is Your House - Research Your Home
How to research
the age of your old house, with tips and resources.
How
the Panama Canal Inspired Architects
Bertram Goodhue's
fanciful buildings for the Panama-California Exposition of 1915 stirred a renewed
interest in Spanish styles.
How
To Add Character to Your Home
a simple
how to on adding charm and character to a bland or featureless home.
How
To Build a Brick Patio
A brick patio
and walkway will enhance the beauty of your home. For perfect pavement, follow
these easy steps.
How
to Build a Geodesic Dome Model
How to make
a geodesic dome. A model for beginners or experts.
How
To Design Your Home With Feng Shui
The ancient
principles of Feng Shui involve many complicated rules. However, you can incorporate
positive
How
To Find an Architect
a simple
how to on finding an architect from your architecture Guide.
How
To Find the Age of Your Old House
a simple
how to on researching the age of your old house.
HOW
TO FIND THE BUILDING PLANS FOR YOUR DREAM HOUSE
Use these
guides to help you make the best selection when you shop for building plans.
These resources provide tips for accessing your needs and advice on how to find
the blueprints for your dream house.
How
To Find Used Building Parts
a simple
how to on finding used building parts for your old house or for new homes with
a historic flavor.
How
To Find Your Home's Original Plans
a simple
how to on finding the original floor plans for your old house.
How
To Identify the Greek Revival Style of Architecture
a simple
how to on recognizing the greek revival style of architecture
How
to locate old blueprints
How to locate
old blueprints, with tips and resources.
How
To Pick Paint Colors For Your House Exterior
a simple
how to on choosing paint colors for the exterior of your home.
How
To Read A House - ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
How to find
answers to your questions about your house on the Internet, with links and resources
to get you started.
How
To Recognize the Tudor Style of Architecture
a simple
how to on recognizing the tudor style of architecture.
How
to Research Old Buildings
How old is
your house? Who built it? What's the style and what did it look like when it
was new? These books and articles will give you the tools you need to conduct
architectural investigations.
How
To Select Building Plans For Your New House
a simple
how to on selecting building plans for your new home.
How
To Survive Remodeling
a simple
how to on surviving the rubble and stress of a remodeling project.
How
To Tell a Mission Style House
a simple
how to on recognizing the mission or california mission style of architecture
How
To Work With an Architect
a simple
how to on working with your architect and planning your building or remodeling
project.
Hydrology
Hydrology
and hydraulics information
Hydrology
- page 2 of 2
Hydrology
and hydraulics information
Ieoh
Ming Pei Architect
Explore the
life and works of Pritzker Prize winning architect I.M. Pei. Here are facts,
photos of his buildings and other resources.
Ieoh
Ming Pei Pritzker Prize Laureate
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of the Pritzker Prize winning architect
I.M. Pei.
Influence
of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style
Typical suburban
homes have roots in designs pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects
from the Prairie School.
Innovative
School Designs
Exciting
innovations are already making their way into classrooms being built today.
Here are three dream schools, plus photos of high-tech college classrooms, design
guidelines and other resources.
Intelligent
Transportation Systems
ITS uses
technology to move traffic efficiently by utilizing existing road resources.
Intelligent
Transportation Systems - page 2 of 2
ITS uses
technology to move traffic efficiently by utilizing existing road resources.
International
Directories of Architects
Use these
international directories to find architects and architecture firms anywhere
in the world. Included are names, phone numbers, Web sites and email addresses.
Introduction
to Landscape Architecture and How-To Help
Landscape
architecture is about much more than gardens. A landscape architect may plan
entire cities, including the placement of homes, parks, gardens, and public
buildings. This page presents some of the basic elements of landscape design,
information ab
Introduction
to Landscape Architecture and How-To Help - page 2 of 2
Landscape
architecture is about much more than gardens. A landscape architect may plan
entire cities, including the placement of homes, parks, gardens, and public
buildings. This page presents some of the basic elements of landscape design,
information ab
Inventing
the Skyline The Architecture of Cass Gilbert
About.com's
guide to Architecture reviews Inventing the Skyline, a biography of the skyscraper
architect, Cass Gilbert.
Investigators
and Investigative Skills
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 outlines the skills necessary for architectural investigation
of historic properties.
Ireland
Architecture
Facts, photos,
books and resources related to architecture and architects in Ireland.
Is
a Bonfire Architecture Building Codes
Is a Bonfire
architecture? Should a building permit be required for the Texas A&M Bonfire?
Commentary.
Is
Rem Koolhaas Brilliant - Take this easy poll
The jury
for the world's most prestigious architecture award, the Pritzker, calls Dutch
architect Rem Koolhaas brilliant. But, now you be the judge - Take this quick
poll.
Is
This House a Folk Victorian - House Styles
The owner
asks whether his 1906 Virginia home is a Folk Victorian. Explore our directory
of house styles, and send us your questions and ideas.
Is
this house a ranch style
Is this 1960s
home in Phoenix, Arizona a Ranch... Or some other style? Photo and resources
Is
this House a Ski Chalet?
The owner
asks about the style of this 1970s sky chalet. What's your guess? Explore our
directory of house styles, and send us your questions and ideas.
Islam
- Muslim Architecture
Explore Islamic
mosques and other Muslim architecture. Here are photos and essays.
Italian
Renaissance Revival House Style
A fascination
for the architecture of Renaissance Italy inspired these elegant homes and villas,
built between 1890 and 1935.
Italianate
Style House
When we speak
of Victorian architecture, we often imagine the exuberant Italianate style.
Rebelling against formal, classical architecture, Italianate became the one
of the most popular housing styles in the United States. Here are characteristics
of the
Jacques
Herzog and Pierre de Meuron
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron,
Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureates, 2001.
Jacques
Herzog and Pierre de Meuron Prtizker Architecture Prize
In 2001,
two architects with nearly parallel careers were chosen to share the prestigious
Pritzker Architecture Prize. Here are facts and photos for the noted Swiss duo,
Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron.
Job
Listings for Architecture and the Building Trades
The following
employment agencies, academic centers and job boards maintain listings of openings
and opportunities in architecture, urban design, landscape design and the building
trades. Find architectural jobs, interior design jobs, landscape architectu
John
Hancock Tower - Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts - I. M. Pei
John Hancock
Tower stands today as one of the most beautiful parts of the Boston skyline.
John
Ruskin - Champion of the Gothic Revival Style in Britain
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of English writer, artist and philosopher
John Ruskin who championed the Gothic Revival style in Britain.
Join
Our Architecture Group - Get a free Web Page, and a listing in our Directory
- Architecture
Join our
architecture group - Get a free Web Page at About.com
Joseph
Eichler - Designer
Your source
for information about developer Joseph Eichler and the suburban tract homes
that revolutionized American architecture.
Julia
Morgan California Architect and Designer of Hearst Castle
California
architect Julia Morgan became one of America's most important and prolific architects.
She designed more than 700 buildings - from Hearst Castle at San Simeon, to
private homes and public buildings.
Julia
Morgan California's First Woman Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Julia Morgan was one of America's
most important and prolific architects.
JUNE
THE MONTH OF ARCHITECTURE GIANTS
Were you
born in June? Then you're in company with some of the world's greatest architects:
Sir Norman Foster, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Antoni
Gaudi. Here are important dates to celebrate, with links to photos, resources,
and r
Justification
for Paint Removal
Chapter Three
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior offers reasons
for paint removal.
Kitchen
Add-On and Victorian Remodel - Mystery House
The owner
asks for suggestions in adding a new kitchen to her 1890s Colonial Revival home.
Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
Landscape
Architecture
Landscape
Architects design open places such as city parks, recreation areas, pedestrian
malls, school campuses, public gardens and game reserves. Follow these links
for information on all phases of landscape architecture, including famous gardens
and the
Landscape
Architecture - Careers
Interested
in a career in landscape design? Here are facts about the profession, with resources
and interviews with professionals.
Landscape
Architecture Organizations
Use this
listing to find professional organizations for landscape architects and societies
and foundations devoted to landscape design.
Landscape
Design Publications
These books
and magazines are excellent resources for information about landscape architecture
and garden care and design.
Landscape
Design Research and Theory
Explore these
resources for noteworthy research, scholarly studies and theory in the field
of landscape architecture.
Le
Corbusier - Architect
Use these
resources to find biographies, photos and information for the Swiss born architect,
Le Corbusier.
Le
Corbusier -- Leader of the International Style
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Le Corbusier one of the leaders of
the International Style.
Leaning
Tower of Pisa - Torre Pendente di Pisa
The Tower
of Pisa is still leaning, but it stands a little straighter thanks to a professor
of soil mechanics.
Lighthouses
and Lighthouse Restoration
Your source
for information on lighthouses and lighthouse restoration, with histories, photos
and resources.
Lighthouses
and Lighthouse Restoration - page 2 of 2
Your source
for information on lighthouses and lighthouse restoration, with histories, photos
and resources.
Lille
Grande Palais Congrexpo by Rem Koolhaas
Facts and
photos for the Lille Grand Palais, also known as Congrexpo, by Rem Koolhaas
Link
to Architecture.about.com
Here's how
to add a link to the architecture pages on your Web site.
LOG
HOME PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUALS
Roll up your
sleeves. If you'd like to build your own log cabin from scratch, these construction
guides and building plans will tell you how. Packed with floor plans, diagrams,
and step-by-step instructions, these titles give the technical information you
Long
Branch Estate - Greek Revival Architecture by Benjamin Henry Latrobe
One of the
most elegant manor homes in Virginia Hunt County, Long Branch Estate is a classic
Greek Revival home designed in part by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, architect of
the U.S. Capitol.
Lost
in Time - Restoring a Victorian House - Mystery House
The owner
asks for suggestions in restoring a Victorian home. Explore these resources,
and send us your questions and ideas.
Louis
Sullivan - Architect
Explore the
life and works of American architect Louis Sullivan. Here are biographies, photos
of his buildings and other resources.
Louvre
Pyramid Ieoh Ming Pei Architect
Facts and
photos for the glass pyramid entrance to the Louvre in Paris, France, designed
by architect I.M. Pei.
Lovell
House - Richard Neutra
The Lovell
House, designed by Richard Neutra, introduced Los Angeles architecture to Europe
and caused a sensation in architectural circles.
LOW-COST
HOUSE PLANS
Who says
you have to sacrifice quality to be frugal? If you dream of owning a new home
but worry about the cost, check out the building plans listed below. These great
house designs will help you get the best of both worlds -- beauty and practicality,
wit
Ludwig
Mies van der Rohe - Modern Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of modern architect Mies van der Rohe,
famous for his statement that "Less is more."
LUXURY
HOUSE PLANS
Everyone
needs a dream, and these building plans will let you indulge your wildest fantasies.
You'll find large estates with superb architectural detailing, separate guest
suites, servants' quarters, home entertainment rooms, pool houses, detached
garages
Lyndhurst
- Gothic Revival Architecture
Lyndhurst
in Tarrytown, New York is a grand gothic mansion designed by Alexander Jackson
Davis.
Mail
Order House
Was this
1914 home built from a Sears mail order kit? Here's a photo and floor plans,
plus resources.
MAIL
ORDER HOUSE PLANS FROM SEARS AND ALADDIN AND CRAFTSMAN AND YE PLANRY
Use this
directory to find historic mail order house plans and elevation drawings from
Sears, Aladdin, Craftsman and Ye Planry. Plus find links to resources for other
mail order catalogs from the early twentieth century.
Maison
a Bordeaux by Rem Koolhaas
Facts and
photos for Maison a Bordeaux by Rem Koolhaas
Mansard
House Colors - Second Empire
The owner
asks what colors he should paint his 1890s Second Empire style home. Explore
these resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
Master
Architect - Louis Sullivan
Biography,
photos, books, and other resources related to master architect Louis Sullivan
Master
Architects - Adolf Loos
Your starting
place for exploring the architecture of Adolf Loos
Master
Architects and designers - Resources
Your starting
place for exploring the work of your favorite architects and designers, with
biographies, photos and additional resources.
Math
Puzzles and Games
Architecture
and Math go hand in hand. These activities use building design to explore mathematical
concepts.
Mediterranean
House Plan
This week's
featured house plan is a Mediterranean Villa by United Design Associates.
MEMORIALS
AND MONUMENTS THAT HONOR THE DEAD
Often the
most powerful memorials are surrounded with controversy. The memorials listed
here show various ways designers have chosen to respond to tragic events.
Michael
Graves Architect
Explore the
life and works of American designer Michael Graves. These resources include
biographies, criticism and photos of his buildings, furniture and housewares.
Michael
Graves Architect and Designer
Facts about
the architecture of Michael Graves, with photos
Michael
Graves Public Library in San Juan Capistrano California
Photographs
of the Public Library in San Juan Capistrano California by Michael Graves
Michael
Graves Team Disney Building in Burbank California
Photographs
of the Team Disney Building in Burbank California by Michael Graves
Mies
van der Rohe - Architect
Explore the
life and works of modern architect Mies van der Rohe, whose glass and steel
skyscrapers are imitated around the world. Here are biographies, photos and
resources.
Mies
van der Rohe Famous Quotations
Ludwig Mies
van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a modern architect who built the first steel and
glass skyscraper. Here are selections from his speeches and writings.
Millennium
Countdown -- Most Important Buildings
Vote for
the most important buildings designed in the past 1,000 years in this Millennium
Countdown poll from your About.com guide to architecture.
Mission
- California Mission Style
The term
Mixes
for Repair of Historic Stucco
This section
of Preservation Brief Number 22 gives recipees for historic and modern stucco
mixes, with advice for tinting.
Modernism
in architecture
Definition
and illustration for the term MODERNISM in architecture
Monticello
in Virginia by Thomas Jefferson
Facts and
photos for Monticello by Thomas Jefferson
More
Great Architecture Gifts
Browse these
online catalogs for great gifts for architects, builders, designers, new homeowners,
old house rehabbers, and anyone interested in building design.
More
Romantic Castles
A photo tour
of the world's most romantic castles, selected by your About.com Guides to travel
and architecture.
Multi-media
and Architectural Graphics Programs and Computer Aided Design
Your source
for information on CD Roms, DVD, video, and other multimedia resources related
to architecture
Museum
of Contemporary Art by Arata Isozaki
Facts and
photos for the Museum of Contemporary Art by Arata Isozaki
MYSTERY
HOUSE - BRIGHTLY PAINTED BUNGALOW
The owner
likes the cheerful yellow color of his bungalow, but the City wants him to repaint,
using historic colors. What colors should he choose? Explore our house style
and color resources and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Bungalow House Style ?
The owner
asks whether his home is a "side-entry bungalow." Explore our house
styles index and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Bungalow with Balcony
This Oklahoma
bungalow has a balcony over the front porch. What can you tell us about the
style of the home. Explore our house styles resources and send us your comments
and ideas.
MYSTERY
HOUSE - CLASSIC STUCCO HOUSE
The owner
is not sure whether his stucco home is colonial revival, prairie or an American
foursquare. Explore our house styles resources and send us your comments and
ideas.
Mystery
House - Florida Bungalow
The owner
asks about the style of her Florida bungalow. Explore our house styles index
and send us your comments and ideas.
MYSTERY
HOUSE - HELP THIS VICTORIAN
This Victorian
house needs help. How would you restore it. Explore our house styles resources
and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Historic Ontario Victorian Home
The owner
wonders about the style of her classic victorian home in Ontario, Canada. Resources
and links for house styles.
MYSTERY
HOUSE - MIXED-UP BUNGALOW
The owner
is not sure whether her home is a bungalow or an American Foursquare. Explore
our house styles resources and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Modern Manor
The owner
asks whether his contemporay home is based on the style of English or French
manor houses. Explore our house styles index and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Old Portland Style
The owner
asks about the style of her 1913 Portland, Oregon home. Resources and links
to information about house styles.
MYSTERY
HOUSE - PAINT THIS BUNGALOW
The owner
would like to paint this bungalow. What colors would you recommend? Explore
our house styles and color resources and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Railroad Home
This L shaped
home was built to house railroad workers. What style is it? Explore our house
styles index and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Sears Catalog Home
Is this a
Sears Mail Order House? Explore our collection of photos and resources to learn
more about catalog kit homes.
MYSTERY
HOUSE - SPANISH REVIVAL HOME WITH AWNINGS
This handsome
Spanish Revival home needs a new awning over the porch. But, what style? Explore
our house style resources and send us your comments and ideas.
MYSTERY
HOUSE - SPRING SPRUCE UP
The owner
would like to add color accents and other details to his stucco home. What colors
would you recommend? Explore our house styles and color resources and send us
your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Stately STucco Home
The owner
seeks advice for remodeling the bathroom in her stately stucco home. Resources
and links for house styles.
MYSTERY
HOUSE - VACATION VILLA BUILT IN 1908
The owner
of this vacation villa says it does not seem to fit into any one style. Explore
our house styles resources and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - Victorian Puzzles - House Styles
This Victorian
house has Craftsman style light fixtures. Why? Explore our house styles index
and send us your comments and ideas.
Mystery
House - What Type Tudor House Style
This charming
house is a Tudor -- yet it does not have many critical elements of the Tudor
style. What subtype of Tudor is it? Resources and links to information about
house styles.
Neoclassical
and Federalist and Idealist Architecture
Your source
for information on Neoclassical and Federalist or Idealist architecture in Europe,
Great Britain and the United States, from 1750 to 1880.
Netherlands
Dance Theatre in The Hague by Rem Koolhaas
From our
photo essay on Rem Koolhaas, the Netherlands Dance Theater in The Hague.
Netherlands
Embassy in Berlin by Rem Koolhaas
From our
photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, the Netherlands Embassy in Berlin.
New
Enland Homestead - house styles
The owner
asks about the style of his New England farmhouse. Explore our directory of
house styles, and send us your questions and ideas.
New
Ideas in Gothic Architecture
New techniques
of construction permitted Gothic buildings to soar to amazing new heights, dwarfing
anyone who stepped inside. An architectural history with illustrations and resources.
New
Old Houses Historic Floor Plans
Reprints
of historic plan books can be helpful for authentic recreations of old buildings
but they are not generally practical for modern lifestyles
New
Urbanism Speak Your Mind
What is New
Urbanism? These articles and resources will give you a quick overview.
Next
photo The Rookery Lobby - Frank Lloyd Wright
Take a photo
tour of the Rookery Lobby, remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Nexus
Housing in Fukuoka Japan by Rem Koolhaas
From our
photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, Nexus Housing in Fukuoka Japan
Northern
California Mystery House Style
A reader
thinks this house may be a Craftsman or Italianate, but other readers disagree.
Photos and resources.
OLD
BUILDINGS NEW USES - AIKIDO ARCHITECTURE - TATE MODERN
The Tate
Modern is perhaps one of the world's most famous examples of adaptive reuse.
Standing at the cornerstone of historic preservation, urban renewal and sustainable
development, adaptive reuse is the process of finding new life for old buildings.
It
OLD
BUILDINGS NEW USES - REINVENTING A POWER PLANT - TATE MODERN
The Bankside
Power Plant on London's South Bank was transformed when Jacques Herzog and Pierre
de Meuron, winners of the 2001 Pritzker Prize, created the new Gallery of Modern
Art for the Tate Museum.
Old
House Details - House Styles
The owner
asks about the technical names for the architectural details on his Victorian
home. Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
Old
House Plans
These building
plans recreate old house styles with new house comforts
Old
House Resources for Research and Remodeling
Your starting
place for researching, restoring and preserving historic architecture.
Old
House Resources for Research and Remodeling
Your starting
place for researching, restoring and preserving historic architecture.
ORGANIC
ARCHITECTURE AND FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Definition
and illustration for the term ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE, the design philosophy of
Frank Lloyd Wright.
Organizations
for Architecture Students
The following
organizations and associations are for university students who are studying
for architecture degrees or preparing for architecture licensing exams.
Organizations
for Historic Preservation of Old Buildings
Use this
directory to find organizations, associations and foundations for architectural
historians and persons concerned with preserving and restoring historic buildings.
Ornaments
and Trim
Wondering
about decorative details on your home or a historic building? Here are facts
and photos for columns, cupids, gargoyles, moldings, brackets, corbels, wrought
iron and other types of architectural decoration.
Outdoor
Art - Murals and Sculpture and Fountains and Graffiti
Net links
to criticism, research and information on outdoor art, including scultpure,
fountains, murals and graffiti.
Paint
a house to match a pillow case - Picking house colors continued
More tips
for choosing paint colors for your home, with color chart and resources.
Paint
Removal Precautions
Chapter Four
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes
Paint Removal Precautions.
Paint
this House Pick New Colors
Tips and
resources for picking paint colors for a classic American Foursquare home.
Paint
Your House - Tips For Choosing Exterior Colors
Use these
tips and resources to select the best colors for your exterior house painting
project.
Palau
Güell - Antoni Gaudí
Palau Güell
was the first of many commissions that Antoni Gaudí received from Eusebi Güell.
With limited space but an unlimited budget, Gaudí built a home and social center
worthy of Güell, a leading industrialist and the future count of Güell..
Pantheon
in Rome Italy - Ancient Roman Architecture
The Pantheon,
rebuilt in 126, is the best-preserved building in Rome.
Parque
Güell - Guell Park - Antoni Gaudí
Designed
by the Dada surrealist Antoni Gaudi, Parque Güell used mosaics before the Cubists.
PATIO
PLANS AND BUILDING GUIDES
Planning
a new patio or walkway? Before you begin laying your brick or stone patio, check
out these inexpensive how-to books. With color photos and step-by-step instructions,
they'll pave your way to success.
Paul
Williams Hollywood Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the architecture of Paul Williams,
Pennsylvania
Stone Farmhouse - House Styles
The owner
asks about the style of his stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania. Explore these resources,
and send us your questions and ideas.
Peter
Dominick American Architect
Facts and
photos for architect Peter Dominick, who draws his themes from the American
west.
Peter
Eisenman Architect
Your source
for information about architect Peter Eisenman, with biographies, photos and
additional resources.
Philip
Johnson -- 1979 Pritzer Archtiecture Prize Laureate
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Philip Johnson, Pritzker Prize Laureate
and designer of the Seagram Building, the AT&T Headquarters, the Transco
Tower, and other Modern and Postmodernist buidlings.
Philip
Johnson Architect and Glass House and Seagram Building
Our master
index of links and resources for the life and works of Pritzker Prize winner
Philip Johnson, known his work on the AT&T Building, the Seagram Building and
the Glass House.
Philip
Webb - English Architect & Designer
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of English architect and designer Philip
Webb who was best known for his unconventional, unpretentious and informal country
houses.
Photo
Tour of TALIESIN WEST - Kitchen Bell Tower - Frank Lloyd Wright
Join us on
this photo tour of Taliesin West, the winter home and workshop of Frank Lloyd
Wright and his students.
Photo
Tour of TALIESIN WEST - Monolith - Frank Lloyd Wright
At the entrance
of Taliesin West, a towering stone and concrete monolith leads to a gravel courtyard.
Photo and quotes from Frank Lloyd Wright.
Photo
Tour of TALIESIN WEST - Sculptures - Frank Lloyd Wright
In gardens
surrounding Taliesin West, sculptures mingle with Saguaro, Prickly Pear cactus,
firs and other desert plants. Join us on this photo tour of the Arizona home
and workshop of Frank Lloyd Wright and his students.
Photo
Tour of TALIESIN WEST - The main studio and sunken garden
Join us on
this photo tour of Taliesin West, the Arizona home and workshop of Frank Lloyd
Wright and his students. Shown here: The main studio and sunken garden
Photo
Tour of the Rookery - Frank Lloyd Wright
Join us on
this photo tour of the Rookery Lobby, remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Picking
House Colors - A Guide to Painting Your Home
A guide to
picking paint colors for your home, with color chart and resources.
Plan
of a Farm Cottage 1847 by Matilda Howard
Matilda Howard
won $20 for this farmhouse design in 1847.
Plans
for The Mushroom Castle by David Lee
This week's
featured house plan is a fanciful medieval castle by David Lee
PLANTATION
HOMES AND SOUTHERN MANSIONS
One of the
crowning glories of the American South was its architecture. With majestic Greek
pillars, balconies, formal ballrooms, covered porches, and imposing staircases,
these remarkable homes express grandeur and poignancy of a bygone era.
Let
imag
Portmeirion
Wales - Bridge House
Facts and
photo for Bridge House in Portmeirion, Wales, with links to other resources
for learning about the architecture of Portmeirion.
Portmeirion
Wales - Bristol Colonnade
Facts and
photo for the Bristol Colonnade in Portmeirion, Wales.
Portmeirion
Wales - Hercules Gazebo
On our virtual
tour of Portmeirion, Wales by environmentalist designer Williams-Ellis Clough:
The Hercules Gazebo.
Portmeirion
Wales - Mermaid
Facts and
photo for the Mermaid building in Portmeirion Wales, with links to other resources
for learning about the architecture of Portmeirion.
Portmeirion
Wales - Promenade
Facts and
photos for the Promenade in Portmeirion, Wales, with links to other resources
for learning about the architecture in Portmeirion.
Portmeirion
Wales - The Piazza
Environmentalist
designer Williams-Ellis Clough used a spirit of play when he designed Portmeirion,
on the northern coast of Wales. Here are facts about the Piazza.
Portmeirion
Wales - Unicorn Cottage
Facts and
photo for the Unicorn Cottage, a minature Georgian Estate at Portmeirion Wales
by environmentalist designer Sir Clough Williams-Ellis
Portmeirion
Wales Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Designer
A virtual
tour of Portmeirion, Wales, with facts about designer Sir Clough Williams-Ellis,
links, and resources
Post
your photos or drawings
If you have
scanned copies of your photos or illustrations, you can share them in our Architecture
Forum. Here are two methods.
Prairie
School Architecture
Your starting
place for exploring Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie school architecture, with books,
building plans and Web sites.
Prairie
School Architecture - page 2 of 2
Your starting
place for exploring Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie school architecture, with books,
building plans and Web sites.
Prairie
Style Houses - Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd
Wright pioneed the Prairie House style. Here are facts and photos for Wright's
most famous Prairie houses.
Pre-cut
mail order house by Aladdin
Historic
advertisement and floor plan for an Aladdin mail order pre-cut house kit
Prehistoric
Structures and Stone Circles and Megaliths and Architecture
Your source
for information on architecture in prehistoric times, with facts and photos
for stone circles, megaliths and other prehistoric structures.
Preservation
and Repair of Historic Stucco
Preservation
Brief Number 22 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on the
repair and preservation of historic stucco, with recipees for stucco mixes.
Preservation
Brief - Purpose of Investigation
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 explores the purposes of architectural investigation
and outlines some key ideas.
Preservation
Brief - Understanding Old Buildings
Preservation
Brief Number 35 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on how
to investigate old buildings.
Preservation
Brief - Understanding Old Buildings
Introduction
to Preservation Brief Number 35 from the US Department of Interior which offers
instructions on how to investigate old buildings.
Preservation
Brief 8: Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings: The Appropriateness
of Substitute Materials for Resurfacing Historic Wood Frame Buildings
Preservation
Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and
resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article
discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame
buildings
Preservation
Brief 8: Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings: The Appropriateness
of Substitute Materials for Resurfacing Historic Wood Frame Buildings
Preservation
Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and
resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article
discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame
buildings
Preservation
Brief 8: Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings: The Appropriateness
of Substitute Materials for Resurfacing Historic Wood Frame Buildings
Preservation
Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and
resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article
discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame
buildings
Preservation
Brief 8: Historic Character of Buildings and Districts and Use of Vinyl Siding
Preservation
Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and
resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article
discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame
buildings
Preservation
Brief 8: The Planning Process before You Install Vinyl or Aluminum Siding
Preservation
Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and
resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article
discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame
buildings
Preservation
Brief 8: Vinyl and Aluminum Siding and Installation
Preservation
Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and
resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article
discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame
buildings
Preservation
of Historic Architecture
Want to rescue
an older building from demolition... And to have it listed on the National Register
or the National Trust? Or, do you just want to learn more about the history
of your old house? Here are facts about restoration projects, historic registrie
Pritzker
Prize Laureate Rem Koolhaas
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of the Pritzker Prize winning architect
Rem Koolhaas
Problems
with a Raised Ranch
This run
down raised ranch poses problems for the buyers.
PRODUCT
REVIEWS FOR ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING DESIGN
Find information
and reviews for a wide range of architectural products, including building plans,
books, design software and gifts.
Product
Summary - AMERICAN COUNTRY BUILDING DESIGN
American
Country Building Design provides a nostalgic look at America's rural architecture
in a format that is entertaining, enlightening and practical.
Professional
Engineering Licensing
Resources
to assist engineers in obtaining a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Professional
Journals for Architecture
Use this
directory to find magazines and journals of special interest to architects,
architecture students and professionals in design and the building trades.
Professional
Journals for Architecture - page 2 of 2
Use this
directory to find magazines and journals of special interest to architects,
architecture students and professionals in design and the building trades.
Professional
organizations and associations for Civil Engineers
Professional
organizations and associations for Civil Engineers
Professional
organizations and associations for Civil Engineers - page 2 of 2
Professional
organizations and associations for Civil Engineers
Public
Works
Resources
for local communities in public works design and maintenance.
Pueblo
Style House - Adobe Style
Inspired
by the simple adobe structures built by ancient tribes, comfortable, eco-friendly
pueblo style homes are especially practical in dry climates. Traditional pueblo
architecture dates back to the dawn of history; Spanish Colonial Pueblos flourished
Purposes
of Exterior Paint
Chapter one
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes
the purposes of exterior paint.
Queen
Anne Architecture - and Queen Victoria
Popular during
the time of Britain's Queen Victoria, Queen Anne architecture has little to
do with Queen Anne. Here's a short history of the style, with photographs, resources
and links.
Queen
Anne Architecture - Reigning Style of the Industrial Age
Queen Anne
architecture became an architectural fashion in the 1880s and 1890s, when the
industrial revolution was building up steam. Here are facts, photos and resources.
Queen
Anne Architecture - What Makes A Queen
The flashy
"painted ladies" of San Francisco and the refined brownstones of Brooklyn
share many of the same features. Virginia and Lee McAlester, authors of A Field
Guide to American Houses, identify four types of detailing found on Queen Anne
h
Quick
Quiz Is America Ugly
Is America
Ugly? Take this quick quiz, and then see what James Howard Kunstler has to say.
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VOTE - CAST YOUR VOTE IN OUR OPINION POLLS
Cast your
vote in these quick opinion polls about architecture and home design.
Quick
Vote - Hate sprawl or love the mall
Hate sprawl
or love the mall? Take this quick poll to tell us what you really think about
town and city planning.
Quick
Vote - Houses in America's Suburbs
Do houses
in America's suburbs put you to sleep? Take our poll... and add your views.
Quick
Vote - World's Dumbest Buildings
What's the
world's dumbest building? An architecture poll
QUOTES
ABOUT WORLD TRADE CENTER - MINORU YAMASAKI, ARCHITECT
In these
quotes, Minoru Yamasaki, chief architect for the World Trade Center in New York
City, discusses the Twin Towers which were demolished by terrorist attack on
September 11, 2001
Quotes
from Franz Kafka related to architecture
The architecture
of Prague is reflected in the eerie writings of Franz Kafka: Here are some excerpts.
R.
Buckminster Fuller - Index
Use this
menu to find facts and photos for Richard Buckminster Fuller, and information
about geodesic domes and other designs.
Rammed
Earth Construction and Environmentally-Friendly Building Materials
Similar to
adobe, rammed earth is an economical, environmentally-friendly building material
used around the world. Find out more.
Rammed
Earth Houses and Soil Bricks
In rainy
parts of the world, builders developed a technique known as rammed earth construction.
Here are facts and resources.
Ranch
House Styles
Low and rambling,
Ranch was the most common housing style in America's suburbs during the 1950s
and 1960s.
Readers
React to the Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse
Readers react
to the Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse
Readers
Respond - 1900s Puzzler Mystery House Style
Readers discuss
the style of a turn of the century home. Links to resources.
Readers
Respond - 1920s Stucco Home
Readers discuss
the style of a 1920s stucco home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Alabama Duplex
Readers discuss
the style of a contemporary house which seems centuries old. Links to resources.
Readers
Respond - American Foursquare House Style
Readers describe
the style of a classic american foursquare style home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Brick Georgian Style Architecture
Readers discuss
the style of a brick Georgian Colonial style home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Bungalow or No
Readers discuss
the style of a side entry bungalow. Links to resources.
Readers
Respond - Cape Cod or Bungalow
Readers discuss
whether this house is a Cape Cod or a Bungalow. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Colonial Colors
Readers discuss
whether color choices for this newer home with Colonial details. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Colonial or Ranch
Readers discuss
whether this house is a colonial or a ranch style. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Colonial or Ranch
Readers discuss
whether this house is a colonial or a ranch style. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Country Queen Anne House Style
Readers discuss
the style of a Victorian house which has some Queen Anne details. Links and
resources.
Readers
Respond - Dutch House Design
Readers discuss
the style of a foursquare home which seems to have a Dutch influence. Links
and resources.
Readers
Respond - Folk Victorian
Readers discuss
whether this house is a Folk Victorian or a Gothic Revival. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Foursquare House Style
Readers discuss
ways to decorate the interior of an American foursquare style home. Links and
resources.
Readers
Respond - Foursquare Mail Order Homes
Readers discuss
the style of a foursquare mail order home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Happy Bungalow - House Colors
Can historic
colors be cheerful? Here are suggestions from readers. Explore our house color
resources and add your own ideas.
Readers
Respond - House from Portland's Past
Readers discuss
the style of an older home in Portland, Oregon. Links to resources.
Readers
Respond - Lost in Time - American National Folk Houses
Readers discuss
renovation solutions for a turn-of-the-century American house.
Readers
Respond - Mail Order House
Readers discuss
whether this home was built based on a design from a mail order catalog. Links
and resources.
Readers
Respond - Mansard Mansion
Readers suggest
colors for a Second Empire (Mansard) style Victorian house.
Readers
Respond - Mansard Mansion
Readers suggest
colors for a Second Empire (Mansard) style Victorian house.
Readers
Respond - Mexican Building
Can you identify
this prominent building in Mexico? Here are ideas from readers. Explore our
architecture resources and add your own ideas.
Readers
Respond - Modern Manor
Readers discuss
the style of a contemporary house which seems centuries old. Links to resources.
Readers
Respond - New England Homestead
Readers discuss
the style of a New England home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Old House Details
Readers discuss
the details of a Victorian home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Paint this Victorian
Readers suggest
paint colors for a Victorian home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Railroad Home
Readers discuss
the style of a contemporary house which seems centuries old. Links to resources.
Readers
Respond - Ranch Style Home with Problems
Readers offer
ideas for remodeling a ranch style home. Links to resources.
Readers
Respond - Southern Cottage - House Styles
This house
resembles a simple builder's cottage, often found in mining towns in the South.
Readers
Respond - Spanish Awnings - Southwestern or Pueblo Style
Here are
suggestions for a new awning for this southwestern style home. Explore our house
style resources and add your own ideas.
Readers
Respond - Spanish Colonial House
Readers suggest
design ideas for a Spanish Colonial home. Explore our old house resources. Then,
use this easy form to add your own ideas.
Readers
Respond - Spanish Colonial House Styles
Author and
architectural historian Kathryn Masson and other readers comment on the Spanish
Colonial Style. Facts and photos.
Readers
Respond - Spring Spruce Up - House Colors
Readers suggest
ways to spruce up an older home. Explore our old house resources. Then, use
this easy form to add your own ideas.
Readers
Respond - stone house style - Federal
Readers debate
the style of a stately stone home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Stucco Classic -- Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival
Is this stucco
home an Arts & Crafts bungalow Can historic colors be cheerful? Here are
suggestions from readers. Explore our house color resources and add your own
ideas.
Readers
Respond - Stucco or stone
Readers debate
whether to side a home in stucco or stone. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - tudor house style
Readers discuss
the style of an English Country Cottage. Links to resources for Tudor and other
house styles.
Readers
Respond - Tudor Touches
Readers discuss
the style of a Victorian home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Victorian House Mystery
Readers discuss
the style of a Victorian home. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - Victorian Puzzles
Could this
little Victorian be an early example of the American Foursquare style? Explore
our American Foursquare Resources. Then, use this easy form to add your own
ideas.
Readers
Respond - Victorian Puzzles
Could this
little Victorian be an early example of the American Foursquare style? Explore
our American Foursquare Resources. Then, use this easy form to add your own
ideas.
Readers
Respond - Victorian Rehab
Readers discuss
the restoration of a Victorian house. Links and resources.
Readers
Respond - What kind of victorian house style
Readers discuss
the style of a Victorian home. Links and resources.
Reading
- How to Repair Stucco
This section
of Preservation Brief Number 22 lists articles and books to help you with your
stucco restoration and repair.
Reading
List - Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
Preservation
Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior offers this reading list
offering help with paint problems on historic woodwork.
Recommended
Treatments for Paint Problems
Chapter Six
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes
common paint problems and offers recommended treatments.
Redesigning
America New Urbanism
New urbanists
are drawing inspiration from European villages and challenging American architects
to design buildings that put people first.
Redesigning
America Part 2 Is America Ugly
James Howard
Kunstler paints a dreary picture of America's cities: Part two in our series
on urban design.
References
for Engineering
References
for engineering students as well as professionals. Includes mathematics, chemistry,
engineering economics, probability/statistics, and general.
Rem
Koolhaas Architect
Explore the
work of Pritzker Prize winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Here are photos
and resources.
Rem
Koolhaas Photo Gallery
Take a virtual
tour of the life and works of Pritzker Prize winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas:
An extensive photo gallery, with biography and resources.
Rem
Koolhaas Wins Pritzker Prize
Rem Koolhaas
is the winner of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize for 2000. Full
story and background information.
Remodel
Your House - Repair and Restorations
Follow these
links for resources, information and tips for home remodeling, restorations
and repairs. Find ideas for your design and home improvement projects.
Remodel
Your House - Repair and Restorations - page 2 of 2
Follow these
links for resources, information and tips for home remodeling, restorations
and repairs. Find ideas for your design and home improvement projects.
Remodel
Your House! - Top Picks
An index
of Remodel Your House! Top Picks for the Architecture guide site.
Remodeled
Rookery Lobby - Frank Lloyd Wright
Here are
photos of the lobby of the Rookery Building in Chicago, remodeled by Frank Lloyd
Wright.
Renaissance
Architecture
Your starting
place for exploring Renaissance architecture, with facts and photos for Renaissance
architecture in Italy, France and England.
Renaissance
Revival Style House
A fascination
for the architecture of Renaissance Europe and the villas of Andrea Palladio
inspired these elegant turn-of-the-century homes. Find facts and photos for
the opulent Renaissance Revival style.
Repainting
Historic Buildings
Chapter Five
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior discusses
repainting historic buildings for cosmetic reasons.
Repair
and Restoration Problems and Solutions and Tools and Tricks
Tools and
tricks of the trade for common repair and restoration problems, with resources
and links
Repair
and Restoration Problems and Solutions and Tools and Tricks - page 2 of 2
Tools and
tricks of the trade for common repair and restoration problems, with resources
and links
Repairing
Deteriorated Stucco
This portion
of Preservation Brief Number 22 explains how to repair deteriorated stucco.
Instructions include recommended colors and tints, maintenance tips, and stucco
products.
Resources
for Remodelers
Use these
resources to plan your building or remodeling project.
Respond
to a Mystery House
To answer
Mystery House questions and read what others have written, please visit our
Discussion Forum.
Retro
Architecture in Star Wars
"I'm
basically a Victorian person," George Lucas says. This article looks at
the "retro" architecture in Star Wars.
Review
a book about architecture or home design
Have you
read a book about architecture you love? Found a really interesting collection
of floor plans? Or, how about a home design book that's filled with misinformation?
Use this form to write your book review.
Richard
Buckminster Fuller Bucky - Architect, Philosopher and Poet
Exploring
the life and works of R. Buckminster Fuller (Bucky), the architect, philosopher
and poet who conceived the geodesic dome.
RICHARD
MEIER PRITZKER ARCHITECTURE PRIZE LAUREATE
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works Richard Meirer, designer of the Getty
Center.
Richard
Neutra -- American International Style
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Richard Neutra who introduced the
International Style to American architecture.
Robert
A. M. Stern - Architect
Your source
for information about American neo-traditionalist Robert A.M. Stern, with biographies,
photos of his buildings and additional resources.
Robert
A. M. Stern Contemporary Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the architecture of Robert A. M. Stern
Robert
Venturi - Architect
Explore the
life and works of Robert Venturi and his parner, Denise Scott Brown. Here are
photos of their buildings, recommended books and other resources.
Rococo
Architecture
The term
Rococo describes buildings in the last phase of the Baroque period. Here are
facts and photos for Rococo architecture.
Rome's
Capitoline Museum Reopens
Rome's Capitoline
Museum, which has been closed more than two years for restoration, is now open
for visitors. Here are facts and photos.
Sacred
Buildings and Churches and Temples and Cathedrals and Mosques and Shrines
Around the
world, spiritual beliefs have inspired great architecture. This overview of
sacred buildings includes churches, temples, cathedrals, mosques and shrines.
Safe
methods to remove paint
Chapter 7
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes
appropriate and safe methods to remove paint.
Sagrada
Familia - Antoni Gaudí
La Sagrada
Familia in Barcelona is one of Gaudí's most impressive works. This enormous
church, as yet unfinished, is in some respect a summary of everything that Gaudí
designed before.
Saint
Louis Gateway Arch - Jefferson National Expansion Memorial - Eero Saarinen
The Saint
Louis Gateway Arch commemorates Thomas Jefferson and symbolizes Western expansion
in the US.
San
Simeon (Hearst Castle) - Julia Morgan
The finest
example of Julia Morgan's painstaking craftsmanship and her creation of fine
interiors which incorporated architectural elements with the owners' collections
of art and antiques is Hearst Castle in San Simeon, C.A. which was designed
for Willia
Save
Energy on Your Home
Heat and
power your new home for pennies! These resources include construction information,
supplies and how-to tips for building solar homes and energy-efficient buildings.
SAVE
MONEY WHEN YOU BUILD - ESTIMATING CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Small details
in the design of your home can make a big difference in the price. To save on
costs, begin estimating construction expenses before you select your final blueprints.
Here are important factors to consider plus helpful tips.
SAVING
ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN PRAGUE AFTER THE FLOOD
When the
floodwaters rose, a quickly erected "Wall of Hope" helped protect
centuries-old architectural treasures in Prague.
Scandal
in Vienna - Adolf Loos and the Goldman and Salatsch Building
Franz Josef,
emperor of Austria, was outraged when Adolf Loos built the "modern"
Goldman and Salatsch Building directly across Michaelerplatz from the Imperial
Palace. Facts and photos.
Scenery
Starters - Architecture
This handy
index of essays and resources will help you write descriptively about buildings
and structures - A writer's toolkit.
Schools
of the Future - Architects Prototypes
Schools of
the twenty-first century will provide a technologically rich environment, say
architects, engineers and educators. Here's a peek into the future.
Search
Tips - Find Architecture Information
How to find
Architecture information and links using the About.com search tool
Sears
House Plans Index
Use this
directory to find floor plans and elevation drawings, reprinted from the original
catalogs for Sears Mail Order houses.
Seaside
Florida and New Urbanism and Suburban Nation
Even if you
hate New Urbanist communities like Seaside, Florida, you may feel a glimmer
of hope after reading Suburban Nation, by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
and Jeff Speck. Book Review and Excerpt.
Seaterminal
in Zeebrugge Belgium by Rem Koolhaas
From our
photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, Seaterminal in Zeebrugge Belgium
Seattle
Public Library in Seattle Washington by Rem Koolhaas
From our
photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, the deconstructivist Seattle Public Library
in Seattle Washington
Second
Empire and Mansard Architecture and Victorian House Styles
Second Empire
was a Victorian style which imitated a French building fashion. While details
will vary, Second Empire buildings may be recognized by their steep, boxy mansard
roofs. In the United States, the style was popular from about 1855 through the
18
Second
Empire and Mansard Architecture and Victorian House Styles - page 2 of 2
Second Empire
was a Victorian style which imitated a French building fashion. While details
will vary, Second Empire buildings may be recognized by their steep, boxy mansard
roofs. In the United States, the style was popular from about 1855 through the
18
Second
Empire or Mansard Style Victorian Architecture
Built between
1855 and 1885, these majestic Victorians with their distinctive mansard roofs
have become Hollywood's favorite haunted houses.
Shingle
Style and Frank Lloyd Wright
Whether sided
in shingle, brick or clapboard, Shingle Style homes marked a significant shift
in American housing. Frank Lloyd Wright, Robert Venturi and Robert Stern have
borrowed from the style.
Shingle
Style Architecture
Architects
rebelled against Victorian fussiness when they designed rustic Shingle Style
homes, popular in the Northeastern United States between 1874 and 1910.
Shingle
Style Architecture
Home designers
evoked casual, coastal living in rustic Shingle Style homes, popular in the
Northeastern United States between 1874 and 1910. Here are facts and photos.
Shootings
in Suburbia
Listing of
shooting sprees at suburban high schools, with facts and links.
Shopping
for Building Plans?
Directory
of resources to help you find building plans for your dream home
Shopping
for Frank Lloyd Wright Gifts
You can own
a piece of Frank Lloyd Wright. Here's a roundup of Wright-inspired gift items
with shopping tips and resources.
Sir
Clough Williams-Ellis - On Trust for the Nation - Excerpts
Excerpts
from On Trust for the Nation by master architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis,
designer of Portmeirion, Wales
Sir
Clough Williams-Ellis - Portmeirion Architect
Explore the
life and works of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the English conservationist who
designed the resort village of Portmeirion, Wales.
Sir
Clough Williams-Ellis Designer of Portmeirion
Facts about
the architecture of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, designer of Portmeirion, Wales.
Sir
Clough Williams-Ellis Famous Quotes
Famous quotations
from master architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, designer of Portmeirion, Wales
Sir
Norman Foster - Architect
Explore the
life and works of Pritzker Prize winning architect Sir Norman Foster. These
resources include biographies, criticism and photos of his buildings.
SIR
NORMAN FOSTER PRITZKER ARCHITECTURE PRIZE LAUREATE
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of architect Sir Norman Foster, known
for his modernist "high tech" buildings.
Six
Sexy Castles World's Most Romantic Castles
A photo tour
of the world's most romantic castles
Skylines
of The Future
Facts, charts,
links, and resources for the World's tallest buildings and structures
Skyscrapers
and Tall Buildings
September
3 is Skyscraper Day. To celebrate, here are links to tall buildings resources,
news, statistics, charts, graphs, tables, photos and discussions.
Skyscrapers
and World's Tallest Building - Top Picks
An index
of Skyscrapers and World's Tallest Building Top Picks for the Architecture guide
site.
Skyscrapers
and World's Tallest Buildings
Your source
for information on skyscrapers and other tall buildings, with Net links to tall
building archives and facts and photos for the world's tallest buildings and
important highrises.
Skyscrapers
and World's Tallest Buildings - page 2 of 2
Your source
for information on skyscrapers and other tall buildings, with Net links to tall
building archives and facts and photos for the world's tallest buildings and
important highrises.
Solutions
for a Raised Ranch home - Landscaping
Creative
landscape will greatly enhance this ordinary Raised Ranch. Here's a plan.
South
Dearborn in Chicago to be World's Tallest
The proposed
building on South Dearborn in Chicago may become the world's tallest building,
but it won't hold the title for long.
Southern
Cottage - House Styles
The owner
asks about the style of his cottage in Alabama. Explore these resources, and
send us your questions and ideas.
Space
Needle - Seattle Center
Facts and
photo for the Seattle Center -- the futuristic Space Needle -- in Seattle, Washington
Spaceship
Earth and Buckminster Fuller
Visionary
and designer, poet and engineer, R. Buckminster Fuller believed that we must
work together as a crew if we are to survive on our planet, "spaceship
earth." How did the dreams of a genius turn into a Disney World attraction?
Spanish
and Mediterranean House Plans
Browse this
page for building plans books for Spanish and Mediterranean Style homes. Or
follow the links for information about Spanish and Mediterranean architecture.
Spanish
Colonial House Style
A reader
asks whether her new home is Spanish Colonial. Photo and resources
Spanish
Revival Styles 1915-1940
Your source
for information and building plans for the various Spanish Revival styles that
became popular in the United States after the opening of the Panama Canal. Included
are facts and photos for Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean and Spanish
Ecl
Spend
the Night in a Castle
Directories,
links, and reviews of romantic castle lodgings around the world,
Stadium
Australia - The Sydney Olympic Stadium - Fast Facts
Critics of
the Sydney Olympic Stadium say that although the design is functional, its appearance
is uninspiring. Here are facts about the Stadium, with resources.
Star
Wars Architecture
Director
George Lucas looked to the past when he envisioned the architecture for Star
Wars Epsisode I
Star
Wars Architecture
Director
George Lucas looked to the past when he envisioned the architecture for Star
Wars Epsisode I
Stormwater
Management
Stormwater
and watershed management tools and techniques.
Stormwater
Management - page 2 of 2
Stormwater
and watershed management tools and techniques.
Storybook
Architects - Books about Architecture
From our
roundup of popular architecture books, a review of Ayn Rand's potboiler, The
Fountainhead.
Storybook
Architects - House by Tracy Kidder A True Tale
From our
roundup of favorite architecture books, a review of House, a true chronicle
by Tracy Kidder.
Storybook
Architects - Most Beautiful House in the World
From our
roundup of favorite architecture books, a review of The Most Beautiful House
in the World, an autobiographical tale by architect Witold Rybczynski
Straw
Bale Construction and Environmentally Friendly Building
Find facts,
photos, building plans and other resources for building with straw, from prehistoric
through modern time.
Straw
Bale Houses and Earthen Homes
Architects
and engineers are now exploring new possibilities for straw bale construction.
Here are facts and resources.
Structural
engineering, concrete, and structural steel.
Structural
engineering, concrete, and structural steel.
Structural
engineering, concrete, and structural steel. - page 2 of 2
Structural
engineering, concrete, and structural steel.
Structuralism
in architecture
Definition
and illustration for the term STRUCTURALISM in architecture
Stucco
or Stone Siding - House Styles
The owner
asks about ways to redesign his stucco sided home. Explore these resources,
and send us your questions and ideas.
Student
Portfolios and Projects and Theses and Dissertations
Net links
to academic research projects, portfolios, theses, dissertations and other scholarly
work by architecture students.
Studio
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd
Wright added a studio to his Oak Park home in 1898. Here he experimented with
light and form, and conceived the concepts of Prairie architecture. Photo and
resources.
Studying
the Fabric of the Historic Building
This portion
of Preservation Brief 35 describes how to study the physical details when researching
an older building.
Style
and History Indexes
Use these
indexes to find facts and photos for popular housing styles.
Submit
your House Plan to our Dream Plan Gallery
Creators
and publishers of house plans are invited to submit a sample plan to the Dream
Plan Gallery on the architecture pages at About. Featured plans include company
information and a link to the company Web site.
Suburban
Nation - A Brief History of Sprawl
Read a brief
history of sprawl in this excerpt from Suburban Nation by Andres Duany, Elizabeth
Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck
Suburban
Nation - Excerpt - What is Sprawl - Two Ways To Grow
Find out
the meaning of Sprawl and learn two ways cities can grow in this excerpt from
the book Suburban Nation by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck
Summary
- Historic Stucco
This section
of Preservation Brief Number 22 summarizes recommendations for the repair and
preservation of historic stucco.
Surveying
Surveying
and mapping links
Surveying
- page 2 of 2
Surveying
and mapping links
Susana
Torre American Architect
Your starting
place for exploring the architecture of Susana Torre
Take
our Architecture Challenge - Try this quiz
Each week,
a new quiz to test your knowledge about architect and famous architects
TALIESIN
WEST - Frank Lloyd Wright - The Garden Room
Frank Lloyd
Wright continually remodeled the Garden Room at Taliesin West. Over time, it
evolved from a long, narrow building into the bright, spacious space we see
today.
Taliesin
West - Frank Lloyd Wright Architect
Facts and
photos for Taliesin West, the Arizona home and workshop of Frank Lloyd Wright
and his students.
Taliesin
West rises from the Sonoran Desert - Photo Tour
Join us on
this photo tour of Taliesin West, the Arizona home and workshop of Frank Lloyd
Wright and his students.
TALIESON
WEST - FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S GRAND DESERT EXPERIMENT
Talieson
West, Frank Lloyd Wright's grand desert experiment in Arizona, continues to
grow and change. Join us on a photo tour of the buildings and grounds.
Tall
Buildings Compared - Graph by Dylan Leblanc
The world's
six tallest buildings -- real and planned -- are compared in this colorful graph
by Dylan Leblanc
Tall
Buildings News and Resources
Facts, charts,
links, and resources for the World's tallest buildings and structures
Teacher
Aids & Lesson Plans - K-12 - Top Picks
An index
of Teacher Aids & Lesson Plans - K-12 Top Picks for the Architecture guide site.
Teacher
Aids and Lesson Plans - K-12
Designed
for teachers and parents, these resources include fun and educational activities
using architecture. You'll find lesson plans, teaching tools, games, puzzles,
creative building projects and more.
Teacher
Aids and Lesson Plans - K-12 - page 2 of 2
Designed
for teachers and parents, these resources include fun and educational activities
using architecture. You'll find lesson plans, teaching tools, games, puzzles,
creative building projects and more.
Teacher's
Resources at About
Although
they do not focus specifically on architecture, many of the kids and education
sites at About include activities and lesson plans that lend themselves to learning
about buildings and design. Here's a sampling.
Teacher's
Tool Kit
Use this
directory to find general resources for using architecture in education. Included
are lesson plan archives, teaching tips and helpful information for teachers
and parents.
Teacher's
Tool Kit - Top Picks
An index
of Teacher's Tool Kit Top Picks for the Architecture guide site.
Tell
About Your Home
Use this
easy form to tell us about a house you designed, built or purchased. The best
answers will be posted on the architecture pages at About.
The
1900 Floor Plan
Located in
Greenwich, a suburb of London, England, the 1900 House from the popular British
television series is a late-Victorian terraced townhouse. Here are the floor
plans.
The
1900 House - Victorian Houses
Victorian
houses may be beautiful... But could you live in one? Here are floor plans for
a famous TV house, plus a choice collection of old house plans you can view
on the Web.
The
1900 House Poll
Gas lights...
coal stoves... chamber pots. In the popular TV series, The 1900 House, a family
spends three months without modern conveniences. Would you? Cast your vote,
and explore our Victorian house resources.
The
Aline Barnsdall House (Hollyhock House) Frank Lloyd Wright
Feng Shui
analysis of the Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright,
The
American Foursquare House Style
Your starting
place for learning the history and features of the American Foursquare house,
with photos and links.
The
Arthur Heurtley House - Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd
Wright designed this Prairie Style Oak Park home for Arthur Heurtley. Photo
and resources.
The
Artistry of Cass Gilbert
This watercolor
by skyscraper architect, Cass Gilbert is a study of the courtyard of the Cathedral
Cloister Monreale
The
Baker Dormitory - Alvar Alto Architect
Facts and
photos for the Baker Dormitory on the MIT Campus, by Alvar Aalto.
THE
BALL-EASTAWAY HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT
The Ball-Eastaway
House in Sydney, Australia illustrates Glenn Murcutt's sensitivity toward the
environment.
The
Basilica by Andrea Palladio
Facts and
photos for the Basilica by Andrea Palladio
The
Cape Cod House Style
The Cape
Cod house style originated in New England in the late 17th century. Today, the
term refers to one-and-a-half story homes which were popular in the United States
during the 1940s and 1950s. Follow these links for photos, descriptions and
building
The
Charles Bridge in Prague
Gothic architecture
and Baroque sculpture combine in the Charles Bridge, which arches over the river
Vltava in Prague's Lesser Quarter.
The
Chrysler Building
Facts and
photos for the art deco Chrysler Building in New York, New York.
The
Church of St. Denis
The Church
of St. Denis became a model for late 12th-century cathedrals in France. Here
are facts and photos.
The
City Coat of Arms by Franz Kafka
The City
Coat of Arms -- The complete text by Franz Kafka, with links to other writings
in which Kafka reflects the architecture of Prague.
The
Educatorium by Rem Koolhaas
Facts and
photos for the Ecudatorium by Rem Koolhaas
The
Enchanting Cotswold Cottage House Style
With roots
in the pastoral Cotswold region of England, the picturesque Cotswold Cottage
style may remind you of a storybook house with cozy corners, quirky angles,
and other charming details. Here are facts and photos for this enchanting style.
The
Five Components of Sprawl - Suburban Nation
Find out
the key components of sprawl in this excerpt from Suburban Nation by Andres
Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck
The
Florida Renaissance
Addison Mizner
and other architects turned quiet Florida towns into Mediterranean Meccas, building
Spanish style resorts and lavish homes.
The
Forbidden City of Beijing
Facts and
photos for the Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, in Beijing
The
Frank W Thomas House - Frank Lloyd Wright
Although
it uses ornamentation in the fashion of Louis Sullivan, the Winslow house also
shows elements of the new Prairie style. Photograph.
The
Georgian Colonial House Style
An introduction
to Georgian Colonial architecture, with photos, links and resources.
THE
GETTY CENTER - HOW MODERN IS IT?
This critic
asks whether the Ghetty Center is a true example of Modernism. Links to facts
and photos.
THE
GETTY CENTER - RICHARD MEIER ARCHITECT
Facts and
photos for the Getty Center in Los Angeles by Richard Meier
The
Gothic Revolution
If ever architecture
expressed spiritual ideals, it would be in the lofty Gothic structures of medieval
Europe and Great Britain. Here's a history and description of the style, with
illustrations and resources.
The
haunting architecture of Franz Kafka's home in Prague
Prague castle
and other haunting architecture inspired the author Franz Kafka. Here's a virtual
tour of the Czech city.
The
haunting architecture of Franz Kafka's Prague
Walk in the
footsteps of Franz Kafka: Here's a virtual tour of Old Town Square, the Charles
Bridge, the Old Jewish Cemetary and other important landmarks in Prague.
The
Home and Studio - Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd
Wright borrowed $5,000 from his employer, Louis Sullivan, to build the home
where he launched his career in architecture. Here are photos and resouces.
The
Home Improvement Contract
Before hiring
a builder or contractor for any substantial home improvement project, all agreements
should be put into writing. The written contract should include the following
information.
The
House Paint Challenge - Pick Colors
These homes
from our Mystery House series need new paint. What colors do you suggest? Send
us your ideas... and find out what other readers have to say.
The
House Wright Hated
He became
famous for his Prairie and Usonian houses. But for Frank Lloyd Wright, the Tudor
style Nathan G. Moore House proved to be a lifelong embarrassment.
The
House Wyeth Made Olson Home in Maine
History and
photos of the Olson House in Maine, which became the subject of Andrew Wyeth's
famous painting Christina's World
The
International Style and Mies van der Rohe are Attacked
The public
joined Edith Farnsworth in loud protest over the glass and steel home designed
for her by Mies van der Rohe.
The
Johnson Wax Building - Frank Lloyd Wright
Facts and
photos for the Johnson Wax Building by Frank Lloyd Wright
The
Kunsthal Rem Koolhaas
Facts and
photos for the Kunsthal by Rem Koolhaas
THE
LAWS OF CONSTRUCTION - CONSTRUCTIVISM
Definition
and illustration for the term CONSTRUCTIVISM or CONSTRUCTION in architecture
The
Leiter Building II - William Le Baron Jenney Architect
Facts and
photos for the Second Leiter Building in Chicago, by William Le Baron Jenney,
father of the American skyscraper.
The
Louvre in Paris France
Facts and
photos for the The Louvre in Paris, France
THE
MAGNEY HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT
Stretching
across a sandy, wind-swept site overlooking the ocean, the Magney House by Glenn
Murcutt is designed to capture the northern light.
The
mansard roof and second empire architecture
Characteristic
of the Second Empire style, the mansard roof has a long and interesting history.
Facts and photos.
THE
MARIE SHORT HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT
The Marie
Short House in Kempsey, NSW, Australia illustrates Glenn Murcutt's use of natural
ventilation.
THE
MARIKA-ALDERTON HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT
Designed
for an Aboriginal artist, the Marika-Alderton House by Glenn Murcutt ingeniously
adapts to the hot, tropical climate of Australia's Northern Territory.
The
Marquette Building - William Holabird and Martin Roche
William Holabird
and his partners created many innovations in tall building design. Note their
trademark "Chicago windows" on the Marquette Building.
The
Millennium Dome in Greenwich England
Facts and
photos for the Millennium Dome in Greenwich, England
The
Minnesota State Capitol - Cass Gilbert
Facts and
illustrations for the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, by Cas Gilbert.
The
Most Beautiful House in the World - Book Review
About.com's
guide to Architecture reviews The Most Beautiful House in the World by Witold
Rybczynski
The
Nathan G. Moore House - Frank Lloyd Wright
Facts and
photo for the Tudor style Nathan G. Moore House by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The
New World Trade Center Proposals
Seven teams,
representing some of the greatest minds in architecture, have unveiled plans
for the World Trade Center site. Four of the new proposals call for building
the tallest skyscraper in the world. View plans here and cast your vote.
THE
NEW YORK WORLD TRADE CENTER BEFORE AND AFTER THE TERRORIST ATTACKS
Find facts
and photos for the New York World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack
on September 11, 2001. Also find information about plans for reconstruction
on Ground Zero and other resources related to rebuilding the World Trade Center
and Twin T
THE
NEW YORK WORLD TRADE CENTER BEFORE AND AFTER THE TERRORIST ATTACKS - page 2
of 2
Find facts
and photos for the New York World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack
on September 11, 2001. Also find information about plans for reconstruction
on Ground Zero and other resources related to rebuilding the World Trade Center
and Twin T
The
Old Colony Building - William Holabird and Martin Roche with Coydon T. Purdy
William Holabird
and his partners pioneered American skyscraper design. Note the extensive use
of glass on the Old Colony Building in Chicago.
The
Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague
Old Jewish
Cemetery in Josefov, the Jewish Quarter in Prague, was created in the 15th century.
Here are photos.
The
Prairie Influence - Ranch Style
This simple
ranch reflects ideas pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects from
the Prairie School.
The
Prairie Style
History and
features of the Prairie style house, with photos and links
The
Robie House - Frank Lloyd Wright
The Robie
House in Chicago is perhaps Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous Praire style home.
Photo and resources.
The
Rookery - Frank Lloyd Wright
Take a virtual
tour of the Rookery in Chicago. It's elegant lobby was reworked by Frank Lloyd
Wright.
The
Rotunda Villa Capra by Andrea Palladio
Facts and
photos for the Rotunda (Villa Capra) by Andrea Palladio
The
Sad Story of Boldt Castle
George Boldt
built Boldt Castle for love, but the love ended tragically - conclusion of the
story behind Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands.
The
Seagram Building - Mies van der Rohe
Facts and
photos for the Seagram Building in New York, by Mies van der Rohe with Philip
Johnson.
The
Sears Tower
Facts and
photos for the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois.
The
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
Preservation
Brief Number 35 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on how
to investigate old buildings.
The
Sex of Architecture Books and Resources
Are architecture,
sex and gender related? Explore these books and resources.
The
Shocking Winslow House
Frank Lloyd
Wright was only in his twenties when he designed the long, low Winslow House,
considered by many to be an early form of his revolutionary Prairie style architecture.
THE
SOUTH BANK IN LONDON
In 1951,
the land south of the Thames River became the site of the Festival of Britain.
In attempt to boost postwar morale, a complex of modernist architecture was
created to serve as a cultural center which included the Royal Festival Hall,
the cigar-sha
The
Spread of Sprawl -- Suburban Nation
A new book
by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck describes the chilling
prospect of a suburban nation... and offers some solutions. Review and excerpt
from chapter one of Suburban Nation, the Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the
America
The
Sydney Olympic Stadium in Australia
Long before
the athletes arrived, architects were engaged in their own competetition on
the playing field of Sydney, Australia. Their challenge: Build a stadium for
the 2000 Olympics.
The
Sydney Opera House
Facts and
photos for the Sydney Opera House in Sydney Australia
THE
TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA INDIA
Some twenty
thousand workers spent twenty-two years constructing the glistening white Taj
Mahal. Made entirely of marble, the structure was designed as a mausoleum for
a favorite wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
The
Tate Modern - Jacqies Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, architects
Designed
by the Pritzker Prize Laureates Herzog & de Meuron, the Tate Modern is one
of the world's most celebrated examples of adaptive reuse. Facts and photo of
the building.
The
United States Capitol Grounds
Facts and
photos for the United States Capitol Grounds by landscape architect Frederick
Law Olmsted
The
US Supreme Court Building - Cass Gilbert
Facts and
photos for the Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. by Cass Gilbert, and
a discussion of the sculptures by Herman A. MacNeil.
THE
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON DC - FACTS AND CONTROVERSY
Maya Ying
Lin was a young architecture student at Yale when her design was chosen over
1,421 others submitted in a public competition. Here are facts, resources, and
photo for the controversial Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
The
Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan
Facts and
photos for the Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan
The
Waller Gates - Frank Lloyd Wright
Facts and
photo for the Tudor style Nathan G. Moore House by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The
Wedding Cake House in Kennebunk Maine
The "Wedding
Cake House" in Kennebunk, Maine is one of the most photographed Gothic
Revival buildings in the United States. And yet, its style is not technically
Gothic Revival at all.
The
White House - Disaster Strikes
Only thirteen
years after the White House was completed, disaster struck. History of the presidential
palace in Washington D.C.
The
White House - Early Floor Plans
These floor
plans for the White House were drawn in about 1862. America's presidential home
has seen extensive remodelling since that time.
The
White House - Humble Beginnings
Like the
presidencey itself, the White House in Washington, DC has seen conflict, controversy
and surprising transformations.
The
White House Today
Despite two
hundred years of disaster, discord and remodelings, the original design of the
White House by James Hoban remains intact
The
William Winslow Residence - Frank Lloyd Wright
Although
it uses ornamentation in the fashion of Louis Sullivan, the Winslow house also
shows elements of the new Prairie style. Photograph.
The
William Winslow Residence - Frank Lloyd Wright
Although
it uses ornamentation in the fashion of Louis Sullivan, the Winslow house also
shows elements of the new Prairie style. Photograph.
The
Woolworth Building - Cass Gilbert
Facts and
photos for the Gothic Revival Woolworth Building in New York, by Cas Gilbert.
The
Woolworth Building and the Seagram Building - Quick Vote
Two New York
City skyscrapers: The Woolworth Building, lavished with Gothic details, and
the sleek, modernist Seagram Building. What's your favorite? Look at the photos,
follow the links, and post your vote.
Theodore
Link Missouri Architect
Biography
and resources related to Missouri's Master Architect, Theodore Link
Time
Towers Ornamental Clocks in Prague
The astronomical
clock in Prague is one of the world's oldest, but the idea of using architecture
to tell time goes back to prehistoric times
Tips
and Resources for Picking House Colors
Tips, resources,
color charts and books to help you select paint colors for your home.
Tomorrow's
Towers Skyscrapers of the Future
Facts about
tall buildings planned for the future.
TOP
10 GIFTS FOR FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FANS
If the one
you love loves Frank Lloyd Wright, you're in luck. The work of the master has
inspired an amazing array of gifts and novelty items. What to pick? Here's our
wish-list, with gifts ranging from a few dollars up into the thousands. For
th
TOP
10 HOUSE PLAN COLLECTIONS
Building
a new home begins with a dream, and a good place to start is to browse through
house plan catelogs. These collections include illustrations for popular styles,
sample floor plans, and cost estimates. Find a design you like, and you can
or
TOP
5 HOME DESIGN PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNERS
Anyone with
a dream and a computer can draw detailed floorplans and create stunning 3D views
using these software programs. Click on the red buttons to find the best prices.
TOP
BOOKS ABOUT GLENN MURCUTT - AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT
Explore the
life and works of the Prizker Prize winning Austalian architect Glenn Murcutt
in these fine books.
TOP
BOOKS ON URBAN DESIGN
Since the
mid nineteen-eighties, a new breed of designers, the New Urbanists, have been
proposing ways to minimize sprawl and create "people-friendly" communities.
Much has been written about New Urbanist ideals, pro and con. Here are the classi
Top
Picks For Architectural Products - Top Picks
An index
of Top Picks For Architectural Products Top Picks for the Architecture guide
site.
TOP
PICKS FOR ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Use this
handy index to find the top rated products and services for architecture, including
best building plans, best books, and best gift items.
TOP
PICKS FOR ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - page 2 of 2
Use this
handy index to find the top rated products and services for architecture, including
best building plans, best books, and best gift items.
TOP
SKYSCRAPER VIDEOS - FILM ARCHITECTURE
Since the
dawn of Hollywood, highrises have played leading roles in the movies. Here are
our favorite skyscraper films available on video. Some are masterpieces and
some are just for fun, but they all deserve accolades for putting architecture
in the spot
Traffic
Calming
Traffic calming
studies, proposed designs, standards, and opinions.
Traffic
Calming - page 2 of 2
Traffic calming
studies, proposed designs, standards, and opinions.
Traffic
Safety
Traffic,
pedestrian and construction work zone safety.
Traffic
Safety - page 2 of 2
Traffic,
pedestrian and construction work zone safety.
Transco
Tower - Skyscraper in Houston Texas - Philip Johnson, Architect
Facts and
photos for the Transco Tower, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Philip
Johnson.
Transportation
engineering resources
Transportation
engineering resources including traffic signals signs traffic calming roundabouts
Treating
paint problems in historic buildings
Chapter Two
of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions
on treating paint problems on historic woodwork.
Trubeck
and Wislocki Houses - Robert Venturi
Built as
vacation cottages for related families, the Trubek and Wislocki houses share
a moor overlooking the sea. The two weathered-gray, neo-vernacular houses are
definitely a pair.
Tudor
- Medieval Revival - English Country Architecture
Your source
for information on Tudor Revival and English Country architecture, with links
to other architectural periods and styles.
Tudor
House Style
This week's
mystery house has Tudor touches -- Is it a Tudor or a Cape Cod?
Tudor
Houses in Chester England
In the main
square of Chester, England, Victorian Tudors stand unapologetically alongside
authentic Medieval buildings.
TV
Towers and Radio Towers and Observation Towers
When we speak
of the
Two
Frank Lloyd Wright Houses
Frank Lloyd
Wright created two versions of the Tudor style Nathan G. Moore House. Here's
a comparison.
Ugliness
in America Books and Resources
Books and
articles by James Howard Kunstler and other New Urbanist thinkers.
Understanding
Old Buildings Conclusion
This page
concludes and summarizes Preservation Brief 35, which describes the process
of architectural investigation and old house research.
United
Kingdom England Ireland Scotland Wales
information
about architecture in the United Kingdom
United
Nations Headquarters - Le Corbusier
As part of
a team of architects selected to plan the United Nations Headquarters in New
York City, Le Corbusier designed the Secretariat which is a good example of
the International Style.
UNITED
STATES CAPITOL BUILDING IN WASHINGTON DC
The neoclassical
dome of the United States Capitol building has come to symbolize democracy throughout
the world. Find histories, photos, architectural drawings and visitor information.
Urban
and Community Design
Urban and
community planners are architects and designers who examine neighborhoods, streetscapes,
highways and the total fabric of our built environment. New Urbanists seek to
create traditional, pedestrian-friendly communities. Here are resources
Urban
and Community Design - page 2 of 2
Urban and
community planners are architects and designers who examine neighborhoods, streetscapes,
highways and the total fabric of our built environment. New Urbanists seek to
create traditional, pedestrian-friendly communities. Here are resources and
li
Urban
Design - Cities and Towns
Follow these
links for information about the planning and design of model cities and towns
around the world.
Urban
Design Resources and Planning Guides
Follow these
links for general resources and planning guides related to city and community
design, and information about New Urbanism and other urban design concepts.
Urban
Design Resources and Planning Guides - page 2 of 2
Follow these
links for general resources and planning guides related to city and community
design, and information about New Urbanism and other urban design concepts.
Victorian
Architecture
Your source
for information on Victorian architecture, with facts, photos, resources and
building plans.
Victorian
Architecture - page 2 of 2
Your source
for information on Victorian architecture, with facts, photos, resources and
building plans.
Victorian
Floor Plans
Use these
resources to explore a variety of house plans from the Victorian era.
Victorian
House Plan
This week's
featured house plan is a two-story Victorian by Residential Technologies. View
the plan, and find more Queen Anne plans.
Victorian
House Style
Can you name
the style of this Victorian home in Illinois? Photos, resources and a chance
to submit your own house questions.
Victorian
Italianate Architecture
Information
on Victorian Italianate architecture, with links to other architectural periods
and styles from medieval to modern times.
VICTORIAN
PLANBOOKS
During Victorian
times, many builders found ideas, inspiration and instruction from architectural
planbooks by noted designers. While these house plans do not contain the detailed
specifications required by modern builders, they are a valuable resource fo
Victorian
Queen Anne Architecture
Your source
for information on Victorian Queen Anne architecture and house styles, with
photos, resources and building plans.
Victorian
Rehab - House Styles
The owner
asks for suggestions as she plans to restore her Victorian home. Explore these
resources, and send us your questions and ideas.
Victorian
Romanesque Architecture
Facts and
photos for Victorian Romanesque architecture and designer Henry Hobson Richardson.
Victorian
Stick and Eastlake Architecture and House Styles
Information
on Victorian Stick and Eastlake architecture, and other housing styles from
the Victorian era.
Victorian
Stick and Eastlake Style
Victorian
Stick architecture is often lost. Here's how to recognize the style.
VINYL
SIDING MAINTENANCE AND ENERGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Wood must
be painted or stained, but vinyl siding needs only a yearly washing to maintain
its fresh appearance. Keep in mind, however, that window sashes and wooden trim
will still require routine painting, and ladders leaning against the house can
scuff
VINYL
SIDING QUICK POLL
Love vinyl
siding? Hate it? Use this easy poll to tell us your views... and see how others
voted.
Viva
Las Vegas: After-Hours Architecture - Book Review
About.com's
guide to Architecture reviews Viva Las Vegas: After-Hours Architecture by Alan
Hess
Wales
Architecture
Wales is
the legendary land of King Arthur. Follow these links to explore prehistoric
stone monuments, medieval castles, stone cottages and modern cities.
Walter
Gropius - Architect
Explore the
life and works of Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius. These resources include
biographies, criticism and photos of his buildings.
Walter
Gropius -- Founder of the Bauhaus
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus.
Water
Towers
Fascinated
by the architecture of Water Towers? Here are facts and photos for some especially
interesting ones.
Watermills
& Water Powered Architecture
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for water powered architecture, including
watermill histories and photographs.
Web
Indexes - Architecture - Net Links
Net Links
to Web sie indexes of architecture programs, schools, firms, libraries and other
resources, from your Guide
What
is a balustrade - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustration for the terms BLUSTRADE and BALUSTER
What
is a bargeboard and a vergeboard - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustrations for the terms BARGEBOARD and VERGEBOARD
What
is a battlement or merlons or crenellations - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustration for the terms BATTLEMENT, EMBRASURES, MERLONS and CRENELLATIONS
What
is a bonfire?
Definition
of the term "bonfire" and a description of the bonfire structure which
collapsed at Texas A&M
What
is a castle - Architecture Glossary
Definition
of the term CASTLE with a short history and extensive directory of Net links
What
is a Chimeny Pot - Guide to Tudor Chimneys
Definition
and illustrations for Tudor chimneys and decorative chimney pots
What
is a column - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustrations for classical columns, Doric columns, Ionic columns, Corinthian
columns, Tuscan columns, and other column designs.
What
is a corbel - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustrations for the term CORBEL
What
is a cornice - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustrations for the term CORNICE
What
is a cupola - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustrations for the term CUPOLA
What
is a dentil molding - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustrations for the term DENTIL MOLDING
What
is a fanlight - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, definition for the term FANLIGHT
What
is a flying buttress - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, definition and illustration for the term FLYING BUTTRESS
What
is a gable - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustration for the term GABLE
What
is a gargoyle - Architecture Glossary
Definition
and illustrations for the term GARGOYLE
What
is a geodesic dome - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, illustration and definition for the term GEODESIC DOME,
with links and resources.
What
is a half-timbered construction
Definition
and illustration for the term HALF-TIMBERED
What
is a Palladian window - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, definition for the term PALLADIAN WINDOW
What
is a scullery - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, definition and illustration for the term SCULLERY.
What
is Adaptive Reuse - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, definition and illustration for the term ADAPTIVE REUSE
What
is an oriel window - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, definition and illustration for the term ORIEL WINDOW
What
is architecture?
Definition
of the term "architecture" and an explanation by Frank Lloyd Wright,
What
is Beaux Arts - Architecture Glossary
From our
Architecture Glossary, definition and illustration for the term BEAUX ARTS
What
is Feng Shui?
Stuck in
your career? Trouble in your love life? The root of your problems may be in
the design of your home, say practitioners of the ancient Chinese philosophy,
feng shui.
What
is formalism in architecture
Definition
and illustration for the term FORMALISM
What
is New Urbanism
What is New
Urbanism? These articles and resources will give you a quick overview.
WHAT
IS POSTMODERNISM IN ARCHITECTURE?
Postmodern
architecture evolved from the modernist movement, yet contradicts many of the
modernist ideas.. This page defines POSTMODERNISM and gives resources, links,
and photos.
What
is stucco
Definition,
history and illustration for the term STUCCO
What
is your favorite house style
What's your
favorite house style? Take this quick poll, and use these resources to learn
more about home design.
What
Kind of Victorian
The owner
asks about the style of this lovely Victorian house. What's your guess? Explore
our directory of Victorian house styles, and send us your questions and ideas.
What
Style Is Your Home
Determining
the architectural style of your home isn't always easy. Here's why, plus tips
and resources.
WHAT
YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VINYL SIDING
Vinyl Siding
-- Builders love it, historians loathe it, and doctors say it causes cancer.
What's the truth about vinyl? Here's the scoop.
Where
to Build - Think About Design and Feng Shui and landscape
Once you
have located a promising building site for your new home, think about ways the
land will influence the shape and style of your home.
Where
to Build - Zoning Building Codes and Soil Condition
As you narrow
your search for an ideal building site, investigate the characteristics of the
land and explore zoning, building codes and other factors.
Where
to Build Your New House
Whether you
choose a lot in a suburban development or a site with sweeping ocean views,
the land you build on will shape your home in surprising ways.
Which
buildings are the most romantic
Which buildings
are the most romantic? An architecture poll, with resources and photos
Which
buildings are the most romantic
Which buildings
are the most romantic? An architecture poll, with resources and photos
Who
Is Rem Koolhaas
The controversial
Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas has won the presitigious Pritzker Prize, but who
is he? Join us on a virtual tour of his life and works, with commentary, resources
and photographs of his most famous projects, both completed and proposed.
who
said form follows function take our architecture quiz
Who said
"form ever follows function"? Take our architecture quiz!
WHY
THE WORLD TRADE CENTER TWIN TOWERS FELL
Engineers
who studied the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks explain why
the Twin Towers stood as long as they did, and why they eventually collapsed.
William
Holabird - Architect
Links, resources
and photos for the work of Chicago School architect William Holabird, who with
Martin Roche helped develop the modern skyscraper.
William
Holabird Designer of Skyscrapers
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of William Holabird, known for his Chicago
School skyscrapers.
William
Le Baron Jenney Father of the American Skyscraper
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of William Le Baron Jenney, father of
the American skyscraper.
William
Morris -- Artist, Designer and Writer
Your starting
place for exploring the life and works of William Morris, English designer and
decorator.
Windmills
and Windmill Architecture
Use this
directory to find facts and photos for wind powered architecture, including
windmill histories and information on windmill construction.
Women
and Architecture
The role
of women designers is often overlooked. Here are resources for learning more
about women and architecture.
Women
and Architecture - Books, Resources and More
Books and
resources for information about women and architecture: women designers and
women's role in building design.
Women
Designers - Their Architecture Endures
The world's
most livable homes have been designed by women. Here's a look at women-designed
farmhouses in 19th century America.
Wooden
Bonfire Structure Collapses at Texas
Faullty design
may have contributed to the collapse of a wooden bonfire structure at Texas
A&M, home to one of the largest Architecture Departments in the United States.
Workers
and Contracts and Permits and How to Remodel
Here's how
to select workers and negotiate a contract for your home improvement project.
Plus, more remodeling tips and resources.
WORLD
TRADE CENTER, DESTROYED BY TERRORIST ATTACK
Find facts
and photos for the World Trade Center in New York City, designed by Minoru Yamaski
& Associates, demolished by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
World's
Tallest Buildings Statistics for the Highest Skyscrapers
A comprehensive
chart showing statistics of the world's tallest buildings, with more than 100
skyscrapers compared.
World's
Tallest Buildings Tables Graphs and Links
Tables graphs
and links for the World's tallest buildings and structures
Would
you live in a cob or straw bale or earth sheltered home
Does "responsible
architecture" have to be ugly? Can a cob, straw bale or earth sheltered
home be attractive and appealing? Would you like to live in one? Take this quick
vote.