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Jackie's Architecture Blog January 2005 Archive

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture

The Innovative A-Frame

Friday January 28, 2005
Tee-pee shaped homes date back to the dawn of time, but architect Andrew Geller turned an old idea into a revolutionary concept when he developed the "A-frame" house. Check out ... Read More

Remembering Philip Johnson

Wednesday January 26, 2005
Architect Philip Johnson, who died at age 98, defined modernism and transformed the urban landscape in the United States. Johnson is perhaps best known for the "Chippendale" topped AT&T Headquarters ... Read More

House Helpline: 1905 Floor Plan

Monday January 24, 2005
The owner of this 1905 home is looking for the original floor plan. Any suggestions? • How to find historic house plans • Talk about historic house plans

What is Feng Shui?

Thursday January 20, 2005
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 ... Read More

House Helpline: Side this Victorian?

Tuesday January 18, 2005
"The house hasn't been vinyl-sided yet, but I'm thinking of it," the owner writes. "The wood is very very dry and sucks up and peels paint like it's a banana ... Read More

Architecture For Kids

Sunday January 16, 2005
Children can create exciting architecture projects for school or play using simple household materials. These great books are brimming with architecture activities that let kids explore the world of building ... Read More

Architects Launch A Photography Auction For Tsunami Victims

Wednesday January 12, 2005
A New York photojournalist and Architecture for Humanity New York (AFHNY) are organizing a photography show and anonymous silent auction to aid rebuilding work in South East Asia. Over ... Read More

Rebuilding After The Tsunami

Saturday January 8, 2005
For victims of the tsunami, rebuilding is a slow process that will continue long after the rush of rescue workers has departed. Here are six outstanding humanitarian organizations that are ... Read More

Architects Aid Tsunami Victims

Tuesday January 4, 2005
Within hours of the devastating tsunami, architects came forward to help in Asia and East Africa. Two organizations, Worldchanging and Architecture for Humanity, have joined forces to launch a tsunami ... Read More

7 Secrets For More Storage

Monday January 3, 2005
Can you ever have too much storage space? Sure, you can add shelves, install cabinets and purchase wardrobes and armoires. But the best time to think about storage is before ... Read More

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