Architecture December 2007 Archive

Remember the days leading up to 2000? All the excitement and panic seem a bit silly now, as we approach 2008. And as I look back, the silliest part of ... Read More

Spiritual beliefs have inspired some of the most interesting and most beautiful buildings in every part of the world. This holiday season, join us for a photo tour of sacred ... Read More

Architecture doesn't have to be serious. Some buildings, like the Swan and Dolphin hotels at the Disney World resort, fall into the wacky world of Entertainment Architecture. Architect Michael Graves ... Read More

Who says solar houses have to be ugly? Ever since the Solar Decathlon this fall, I've been taking a second look at energy-efficient, earth-friendly design. Sure, some of the student ... Read More

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

December 13 was the day in 2003 when American forces captured Saddam Hussein, the violent dictator of Iraq. Using architecture as an emblem of power, Hussein built large ungainly palaces. ... Read More

Brad Pitt has earned fame not just as a movie star, but as a star promoter of architecture. No matter what you think of his movies, you have to admire ... Read More

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. 1) Architecture Books for Preschoolers A ... Read More

Hanukkah is always a festive time and this Hanukkah season is especially special. For the first time since the 1930s, the blue-domed Neue Synagogue in Berlin will be open for ... Read More

I thought I had trouble picking colors for my house. But surely an exterior paint project has never aroused such controversy as choosing colors for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum ... Read More