Jean Nouvel Wins the Pritzker
Sunday March 30, 2008
This year's prestigious Pritzker Prize goes to Jean Nouvel, a French architect known for opulent, sensual designs that defy conventions. His works include the dramatic Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and ... Read More
Happy Birthday, Raymond Hood
Saturday March 29, 2008
Born on March 29, 1881, Raymond Hood straddled the centuries. The Chicago Tribune Tower that he designed with John Howells is lavishly Neo-Gothic. But ten years later, Raymond Hood was ... Read More
Roofs That Bloom
Thursday March 27, 2008
A condominium building in my town is preparing to install new roof. I want them to plant grass and flowers up there. The condo board thinks I'm nuts, but there's ... Read More
Remembering the Memorial
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Seems like yesterday, but it's been more than a quarter century since student architect Maya Ying Lin stunned the country with her plan for a 250-foot long black granite wall ... Read More
Help for a Ho-Hum House
Monday March 24, 2008
What gives a house character? Big bay windows? Porches and pillars? Pink flamingos on the lawn? On many older homes, character comes from craftsmanship and attention to details. Suburban tract ... Read More
Birth of the Elevator
Sunday March 23, 2008
March 23, 1857 is the day Elisha Otis installed the first steam-driven passenger elevator. His elevator transported people up and down a five-story department store on Broadway in New York ... Read More
Sacred Buildings
Friday March 21, 2008
Spiritual beliefs have inspired some of the world's most beautiful architecture. This Easter holiday, take time to celebrate the wonder of churches, temples, and shrines in our Sacred Buildings Gallery ... Read More
Earthy Architecture
Thursday March 20, 2008
Spring is the season when the earth is honored with all kinds of festivities, beginning with International Earth Day held on March 20 this year, and leading up to America's ... Read More
Storm-Ready Houses
Tuesday March 18, 2008
It's hard to imagine any house withstanding the force of the tornadoes that hit Atlanta, Georgia last week. Fortunately, there are some steps builders and designers can take to help ... Read More
Architecture in Ireland
Monday March 17, 2008
When it comes to architecture, the Emerald Isle has it all: ancient monoliths, medieval castles, arts & crafts houses, and modern design. This St. Patrick's Day, join us for a ... Read More
When Buildings Fall Down
Sunday March 16, 2008
Lately it seems that every time I turn on the news, I encounter images of buildings devastated by horrific and unexpected disasters. Friday, a tornado hit Atlanta, Georgia. Saturday, a ... Read More
Tornado Strikes the Georgia Dome
Saturday March 15, 2008
It's no wonder that the tornado that struck Atlanta, Georgia this weekend poked some holes in the famous domed roof of the Georgia Dome. The tornado winds blew down a ... Read More
Free Classes at Top Universities
Thursday March 13, 2008
All it takes is a computer or an iPod to study architecture from big name professors at top universities. Studio courses, urban design workshops, you name it - With just ... Read More
Beer-Lover's Bungalow
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Move over Frank Gehry. Disney Hall can't hold a candle to John Milkovisch's glittering bungalow made with some 39,000 beer cans. After he retired from Southern Pacific Railroad, Milkovisch turned ... Read More
Find the Plans for Your Old House
Sunday March 9, 2008
It's every home renovator's dream: You lift a floorboard and discover the original blueprints to your old house. Unfortunately, such discoveries rarely happen in real life. So, where do you ... Read More
Women in Architecture
Saturday March 8, 2008
March 8 is International Women's Day... A special time to honor great women and their accomplishments. But hey, shouldn't we be doing that every day? In the world of architecture, ... Read More
What do the letters after your architect's name mean?
Friday March 7, 2008
Architects, engineers, builders, and home designers often wear a string of letters after their names. What do initials like AIA and RA really mean? Before you hire a building professional, ... Read More
Happy Birthday, Michelangelo
Thursday March 6, 2008
The great Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti was born on March 6, 1475. Michelangelo is famous for painting elaborate Biblical scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but most ... Read More
Designers Give Free Advice at Architectural Digest Show
Wednesday March 5, 2008
If you are near New York City this week, don't miss the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94. From March 6 through March 9, nearly 300 companies ... Read More
Street of Nightmares
Tuesday March 4, 2008
The word McMansion has been in the news a lot this week as we watched in horror the destruction of several showcase homes in a Seattle, Washington "Street of Dreams" ... Read More
Forgotten Women Designers
Sunday March 2, 2008
Forget the skyscrapers and lofty monuments. According to architectural historians, our most intimate buildings - the homes we live in - have often been shaped by women. In 19th century ... Read More
Happy St. David's Day!
Saturday March 1, 2008
March 1 is St David's Day - a festive occasion when the Welsh and the Welsh-at-heart pay tribute to Dewi Sant, or St David, the patron saint of Wales. To ... Read More