Articles Index
In Praise of Zaha Hadid
The path of Pritzker Prize winning architect Zaha Hadid has been an heroic struggle as she rose to the highest ranks of the profession. Citation from the Pritzker Prize Jury with links to photographs of her works.
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.
Dream Houses
Do the houses we imagine reflect who we are? Psychologists have theories about the relationship between the self and architecture.
Become an Architect!
Would you like to become an architect? This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about careers in architecture.
Mies van der Rohe Gets Sued
The glass house designed by Mies van der Rohe was a bitter disappointment to a woman who was hoping for something more. More than fifty years later, the Farnsworth House still stirs controversy.
Tomorrow's Schools
How will architects design tomorrow's schools? Here's a peek at schools for the future, with design guidelines and resources.
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.
Why the World Trade Center Towers Fell on September 11
Engineers who studied the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks tell why the Twin Towers stood as long as they did, and why the World Trade Center Twin Towers eventually collapsed.
Write for the Architecture Pages
You are invited to share your thoughts and ideas on the Architecture pages at About.com. Here's how.
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.
Olmsted's Beautiful Schools
Some of the most picturesque college campuses in the United States were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted or his partners. Find information, resources, and commentary on great campuses by Olmsted.
Storm-Proof Your Home
How to build or remodel your home to withstand hurricanes, tornadoes, and storm-force winds.
House Helpline
Questions about your house? Post your house photo and let us answer your architecture questions. Selected questions and photos are featured on the home page at Architecture.about.com.
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.
Choose Building Plans for Your Dream Home
Browse the Web and you'll find hundreds of companies that sell stock house plans. What features should you look for? Here are tips from a house plan publisher, with links to help you find the perfect building plan for your new home.
Plan for Hidden Costs
Before you get far into the planning process, be sure you know how much you can safely spend when you build your new home. Watch out for these hidden home construction costs.
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.
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.