A student in our Architecture Forum wonders how important mathematics is to the field of architecture. How much math do architecture students take in college? Do professional architects really use ... Read More

In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, architects, city planners, and government officials are discussing ways to rebuild New Orleans. Can we preserve the truly great aspects of New ... Read More

The disasterous hurricanes along America's Gulf Coast call for innovative approaches to emergency housing. Many engineers and architects are taking a new look at "manufactured" or "prefab" construction. At one ... Read More

A piece of Fallingwater is up for auction on eBay. Collectors are bidding for a steel entry gate that once led to the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house. Measuring ... Read More

Some of the most important buildings in and near Chicago are in danger, says the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois. The Council claims that extensive remodeling is stripping buildings of ... Read More

What a difference color makes! The windows and other details on this classic American Foursquare home used to be blah white. Now they are earthy colors that blend with the ... Read More

A member of our Discussion Forum writes, "We recently built a lovely wood (pine) house, but I'm already beginning to feel overwhelmed by the cost of having the exterior painted ... Read More

As residents and rescue workers pick through the rubble, it's chilling to see the extent of Hurricane Katrina's destruction. In addition to the loss of lives, homes, and jobs, priceless ... Read More

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, readers are asking how they can help those who lost their homes and livelihoods. While it is still too early to begin rebuilding, much ... Read More

For students in high school and introductory level college courses, here's a roundup of helpful pages to jumpstart your school projects. You'll find research tips, writing ideas, and find-it-quick directories ... Read More

Manufactured housing units are often exempt local building codes. Regulations for construction and anchoring are inconsistent and, many architects believe, frighteningly lax. In light of the devastation caused by ... Read More

The collapse of levees in New Orleans is an engineering disaster that has literally opened the floodgates to tragedy. What is a levee, and why are levees so vital to ... Read More