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Who Is Rem Koolhaas?
The architecture of Rem Koolhaas is so unconventional that scholars have difficulty classifying him.
The Sydney Olympic Stadium
Architects faced tough challenges when they designed Stadium Australia, the Sydney Olympic Stadium
After Katrina: Lost Architecture in Mississippi
Many historic buildings were destroyed by the record-breaking Hurricane Katrina. Here's an inventory of the losses with links to before and after photos.
Architectural Salvage : What You Need To Know
Why buy new when you can buy used building parts at a fraction of the cost? Here's how to find unusual, rare, or simply inexpensive building parts at an architectural salvage center.
Architecture Timeline
From Prehistoric to Post-modern, a quick history of architecture in the Western world, from prehistoric megaliths to modernist skyscrapers. Follow the links to find articles and photos for each period and style.
Write for the Architecture Pages
You are invited to share your thoughts and ideas on the Architecture pages at About.com. Here's how.
Which Home Design Software is Best?
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What do the letters after your architect's name mean?
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, check out this helpful list of important architecture acronyms.
Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona by Frank Lloyd Wright
Talieson West, Frank Lloyd Wright's grand desert experiment in Arizona, continues to grow and change. Learn about Talieson West and see photos of the buildings that Frank Lloyd Wright designed.
South Bank Centre, London
Although now a thriving arts center, South Bank Centre in London has been criticized for its cold, harsh architecture. The following commentary comes from Caroline Jones, a resident of London.
The Mysterious Astronomical Clock in Prague
The astronomical clock in Prague is one of the world's oldest clocks. Learn about the wonderful and mysterious astronomical clock in Prague.
Sacred Geometry
From the pyramids in Egypt to the new World Trade Center tower in New York, architecture uses the same essential building blocks as your body. Believers in "sacred geometry" or "spiritual geometry" say that when we recognize and build upon these archetypal patterns, we create dwellings that comfort and inspire.
Architecture of Crime
Wacky roadside buildings are boss in the hit TV series, The Sopranos.
8 Secrets for More Storage in Your Home
You can increase the storage in your home by building shelves and installing cabinets, but the best time to think about storage is while you are building or remodeling. Here are tips to help you plan storage space.
Design a Healthy Home
Lay the foundation for a home that nourishes your physical and emotional well-being.
Is Your House Making You Sick?
A guide to healthy, environmentally safe building practices and designing healthy homes.
House Horror Tales
From the House of Mirth to The House of Seven Gables, writers have put architecture on front stage. Did your dream house turn into a nightmare? Tell us your own house horror tales.
Jean's House Horror Tale
Reader Jean shares her house horror tale. Did your dream house turn into a nightmare? Tell us your own house horror stories.
Donna's House Horror Tale
Reader Donna shares her house horror tale. Did your dream house turn into a nightmare? Tell us your own house horror stories.
Rafi's House Horror Tale
Reader Rafi shares a house horror tale. Did your dream house turn into a nightmare? Tell us your own house horror stories.
Carol Halsey's House Horror Tale
Reader Carol Halsey shares her house horror tale. Did your dream house turn into a nightmare? Tell us your own house horror stories.
Are You a New Urbanist?
New Urbanist thinker James Howard Kunstler says our cities have become unattractive and inhumane. If you find yourself agreeing, then you can call yourself a New Urbanist, too. Disagree? Speak your mind.
Vinyl Siding and Your House
Vinyl Siding - Builders love it, historians hate it, and some doctors say it causes cancer. What's the truth about vinyl siding? Here's the scoop.
Pick Paint Colors For Your House
A guide to picking paint colors for your home, with color charts and other resources to help you choose house paint colors.
Forgotten Women Designers
Some of the world's most livable homes have been designed by women. Here's a look at women-designed farmhouses in 19th century America.