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Jackie's Architecture Blog May 2008 Archive

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture

Twisted Dreams

Thursday May 29, 2008
The twisted building that Santiago Calatrava plans for Chicago will need to follow a twisted path to get past the drawing board. Like so many aspiring skyscrapers, Calatrava's proposed "Chicago ... Read More

Yes You Kahn!

Monday May 26, 2008
Landmark houses don't go on the market often, and when they do they tend to sell faster than an a auctioneer can swing a gavel. But bidding has been lackluster ... Read More

Construction Corruption in China

Thursday May 22, 2008
The earthquake that killed thousands in China was an act of nature, but building experts are asking whether poor planning and shoddy construction contributed to the devastating losses. Cheaply made ... Read More

Buildings at Risk

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Natural disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones can devastate buildings, but much of the world's great architecture is lost through poor planning or sheer neglect. This week, the National Trust ... Read More

Free Videos

Monday May 19, 2008
If you missed the 2008 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston, take heart. The American Institute of Architects has posted video highlights of the convention online. With a ... Read More

Priceless Architecture Books Destroyed

Thursday May 15, 2008
What a week. Earthquakes... cyclones... tornadoes... and now a fire. A raging blaze at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has destroyed one of the greatest architecture libraries in ... Read More

Can Any Building Survive an Earthquake?

Tuesday May 13, 2008
The earthquake in China has sent shock waves through the world. What, if anything, could have saved the children who died in the collapsed school buildings or many thousands killed ... Read More

Storm-Ready Homes

Monday May 12, 2008
Can any home withstand a storm as powerful as the cyclone that devastated Myanmar or the tornadoes that swept through the American Midwest? Some builders say that the world's strongest buildings ... Read More

Building Emergency Shelter in Myanmar

Thursday May 8, 2008
The devastating cyclone in Myanmar left up to one million people homeless. Damaged infrastructure and a despotic military rule have hampered relief efforts. Fortunately, some organizations are making inroads ... Read More

Architecture That Says Olé

Tuesday May 6, 2008
All the excitement over Cinco de Mayo reminded me how much I love Hispanic architecture and buildings inspired by Spain. From fanciful Churrigueresque churches to modest Spanish Revival bungalows, this ... Read More

Bidding for History

Friday May 2, 2008
Wanna win a weekend at an historic inn? A subscription to Arts & Crafts Homes? How about private tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Beth Sholom Synagogue in Pennsylvania? All this ... Read More

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