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Jackie's Architecture Blog December 2004 Archive

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture since 1999

Prague's Astronomical Clock

Friday December 31, 2004
Tick tock, what's the oldest clock? The idea of decorating buildings with a timepiece goes back a long way. The Astronomical Clock in Prague may not be the oldest but ... Read More

Favorite House Styles

Monday December 27, 2004
The results are in! Every year we do a round-up of favorite house styles, and once again Bungalows and Tudors prove to be all-time winners. • Find facts and photos ... Read More

Last Minute Gift Idea: Architecture Trips

Thursday December 23, 2004
Well, it's a bit too late to order holiday presents over the Internet, but with a bit of ingenuity you can give your architecture enthusiast the gift of a lifetime. ... Read More

How Much Will Your New House Cost?

Friday December 17, 2004
Budgeting to build a new home begins the moment you start browsing through house plans. Some floor plans are more economical to build, while others will inflate the cost without ... Read More

Gift Idea: Pop-Up Architecture

Sunday December 12, 2004
If you think pop-up books are just for children, check out these sophisticated titles. With detailed artwork and complex "paper engineering" these fascinating pop-up books are sure to delight older, ... Read More

Remodel or Remuddle?

Wednesday December 8, 2004
You love your old home, but can you live in it? Here's how to update a Victorian, without spoiling the charm. Remodel Your Old House...

Gift Idea: Magazine Subscriptions

Monday December 6, 2004
Is your special person a Bungalow lover? Give a subscription to American Bungalow magazine. Or, how about Architectural Digest or, for serious architecture buffs, Architectural Review? For every architectural interest ... Read More

Gift Idea: Skyscraper Books

Thursday December 2, 2004
People who love skyscrapers will be awed and inspired by glossy photo books of the world's tallest buildings. Our listing includes books on Classical, Art Deco, Expressionist, Modernist, and Postmodernist ... Read More

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