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QuickTips An index of QuickTips for the Architecture guide site. 15 Milestones That Changed Housing - Architecture "A century's worth of technology, legislation, and plain old capitalism made our homes what they are today," Dan Cray writes in This Old House magazine. According to Cray, the 15 milestones that changed housing include guaranteed mortgage loans, 15 Milestones That Changed Housing - Architecture Archives 15 Milestones That Changed Housing - "A century's worth of technology, legislation, and plain old capitalism made our homes what they are today," Dan Cray writes in This Old House magazine. According to Cray, the 15 milestones that changed housi 16th century buildings along the Vltava River in Prague Under the Charles Bridge, golden buildings set on the shore of a shallow branch of the Vltava river in Prague. 1900s Puzzler - Mystery House Style The owner asks about the style of this unusual house built in the early 1900s. Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas. 1920s stucco house style The owner asks about the style of this 1920s stucco home. What's your guess? Explore our directory of house styles, and send us your questions and ideas. 20th Century Architecture and Modernism These resources define the most important ideas that influenced architectural design in the twentieth century. They explore Art Moderne and the Bauhaus school coined by Walter Gropius, and move through Deconstructivism, Formalism, Modernism, Structuralism 20th Century Trends in Architecture Modernism was not just another style -- It presented a new way of thinking. These resources define the most important ideas that influenced architectural design in the twentieth century. They explore Art Moderne and the Bauhaus school coined by Walter Gro 300-Year-Old Live Oak Trees Frame Oak Alley Plantation Named for the stunning, quarter-mile double row of 28 live oaks, Oak Alley Plantation (L'Allée des chênes) in Louisiana is a landmark example of antebellum architecture. 7 Secrets For More Storage Can you ever have too much storage space? Sure, you can add shelves, install cabinets and purchase wardrobes and armoires. But the best time to think about storage is before you build. A designer offers these great storage tips.... 7 Secrets For More Storage - Architecture Archives 7 Secrets For More Storage - Can you ever have too much storage space? Sure, you can add shelves, install cabinets and purchase wardrobes and armoires. But the best time to think about storage is before you build. A designer offers these great storage tip 9/11 Memorial Design Chosen The Jury has decided. The memorial design titled "Reflecting Absence" by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will be built to honor those killed at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. However, the design that... 9/11 Memorial Design Chosen - Architecture Archives 9/11 Memorial Design Chosen - The Jury has decided. The memorial design titled "Reflecting Absence" by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will be built to honor those killed at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. Howev A BACHELOR PAD SUGGESTS A CRAMPED LIFE IN THE FILM NOTTING HILL Architecture and interior decor reflect the personalities and lifestyles of the characters in the film, Notting Hill. A Castle Built For Love Stone by stone, Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands was built for love -- but it was a love that ended tragically. Boldt Castle is not a real castle, of course, but a fairy tale version of one. It's a... A Castle Built For Love - Architecture Archives A Castle Built For Love - Stone by stone, Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands was built for love -- but it was a love that ended tragically. Boldt Castle is not a real castle, of course, but a fairy tale version of one. It's a... A Clearing In The Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth Century book review About.com's guide to Architecture reviews A Clearing In The Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth Century by Witold Rybczynski A Field Guide to American Houses book review by "Architecture" guide from About.com About's guide to Architecture reviews A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia McAlester and Lee McAlester A New Look for Freedom Tower at Ground Zero - Architecture Archives A New Look for Freedom Tower at Ground Zero - Over the past ten months, architects and planners have been tweaking Daniel Libeskind's plan for the future World Trade Center site. In Libeskind's original plan, the centerpiece was a silvery tower with an an A Recycled Castle Hay-on-Wye Wales A tour of Hay Castle, Wales, and a conversation with owner Richard Booth, with photos and links. ABBASSID CASTLE BAGHDAD IRAQ This photograph shows the detailed tilework on the front portal of the Abbassid Castle in Baghdad, Iraq. About - Architecture Buyer's Guide Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy. About Architecture - Great Buildings, Architects, House Plans Your starting place for exploring all aspects of architecture, including architectural history, great architects, and home design, with features, photos, building plans, directories, net links, discussion forums, and more. About Architecture - Great Buildings, Architects, House Plans Your starting place for exploring all aspects of architecture, including architectural history, great architects, and home design, with features, photos, building plans, directories, net links, discussion forums, and more. ABOUT ARCHITECTURE - Most Recent Articles on Architecture and Home Design Browse our index of most recent articles on architecture and home design, archived by date. About Architecture and Home Design and House Building Your starting place for exploring all aspects of architecture and home design, including house plans, architectural styles, ancient architecture, victorian houses, bridges, skyscrapers, schools, careers and more, with features, photos, directories, net li About Architecture Newsletter - Archived Edition This is an archived edition of About Architecture, our weekly email newsletter. About Breakers Mansion - Newport Guilded Age Home by Richard Morris Hunt Breakers Mansion, or 'Breakers,' is the largest and most elaborate of Newport's Gilded Age cottages. It was commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt II and designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt. About Richard Taylor - Architecture Biography of Richard Taylor, AIA, guest writer for the architecture site at About. About Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown - Contemporary Architects Your starting place for exploring the postmodern architecture of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, with facts, photos, and links About Your Mail Order House The proud owner of an American Foursquare home in New England is looking to buy an old Sears floor plan. He laments, "The closest one, design-wise, to our house that I have found is the Castleton Honor Bilt No.... About Your Mail Order House Use these archives and resources to find plans and other important information about Sears, Aladdin, Montgomery Wards, and other historic catalog homes. About Your Mail Order House - Architecture Archives About Your Mail Order House - The proud owner of an American Foursquare home in New England is looking to buy an old Sears floor plan. He laments, "The closest one, design-wise, to our house that I have found is the Castleton Honor Bilt No.... Academic Resources for Architecture Begin your search for information on architecture in education here. Included in this directory are schools, school rankings, study aids for architecture students, student papers and portfolios, research projects and other academic resources. Adaptive Reuse and Historic Restoration Old buildings often outlive their original purposes. [i]Adaptive Reuse[/i]is a process that adapts buildings for new uses while retaining their historic features. Follow these links to see some famous examples of adaptive re-use, and to find out how adapt Adaptive Reuse and Historic Restoration Old buildings often outlive their original purposes. [i]Adaptive Reuse[/i]is a process that adapts buildings for new uses while retaining their historic features. Follow these links to see some famous examples of adaptive re-use, and to find out how adapt Adare Manor - a gothic revival country home in Ireland Adare Manor was commissioned by Lady Caroline Wyndham to give her gout-stricken husband, the Second Earl of Dunraven, something to do. In addition to keeping the Earl busy, the building of Adare Manor greatly benefitted the nearby village of Adare, since Add Character to Your Home a simple how to on adding charm and character to a bland or featureless home. Add Character to Your Home Details make a difference! Listed here are resources with tips and project ideas to help you spruce up your home and to create that special quality Realtors call Add Storage in Your Ceilings Tall ceilings can be used to carve out more storage space in your home. ADD STORAGE IN YOUR CEILINGS AND STAIRS AND ATTIC Sure, you can increase the storage in your home by building shelves, installing cabinets and purchasing wardorbes and armoires. But the best time to think about storage is before you build. Add Storage Under The Stairs Use the space beneath your stairs for extra storage. Addison Mizner - Resort Architect Explore the life and works of Florida architect Addison Mizner, who became famous for his Spanish Colonial inspired buildings and his resort architecture. Here are facts, photos and resources. Addison Mizner - Resort Architect Your starting place for exploring the life and works of Addison Mizner, noted for his Florida Resort architecture. ADOBE HOUSE BUILDING PLAN BOOKS It's often said that once you live in a home made from the earth, you won't settle for anything else. Beautiful and practical, today's adobe homes combine ancient techniques with modern technologies. To build your own, start with these helpful how-to guid Adobe Houses and Earth Construction Although the word is often used to describe an architectural style, adobe is actually a building material. Here are facts and resources. Adobe Houses and House Plans and Photos and Resources Adobe homes are built with bricks made of tightly compacted earth, clay and straw. Here are facts, photos and resources. ADOBE PICTURE BOOKS Combining comfort, adaptability, tradition, and personal expression with a feeling of being sheltered by mother earth, adobe homes are a natural choice for anyone who is concerned with eco-friendly design. Below are our choices for the finest "coffee Adolf Loos - Architect Information and photos for the Viennese master architect Adolf Loos. Adolf Loos Scandalizes Vienna The emperor Franz Josef was outraged when Adolf Loos put a modern building across from the Imperial Palace. What happened? Here's the scoop.... Adolf Loos Scandalizes Vienna - Architecture Archives Adolf Loos Scandalizes Vienna - The emperor Franz Josef was outraged when Adolf Loos put a modern building across from the Imperial Palace. What happened? Here's the scoop.... Affordable Cottage by architect Rick Thompson This week's featured house plan is an affordable house by an architect who has designed homes for Habitat for Humanity. African American Architects The African Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous social and economic barriers. Although conditions have improved, many feel that Black architects today still lack the recognition they deserve. In honor of Black History Month, here's African American Architects - Architecture Archives African American Architects - The African Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous social and economic barriers. Although conditions have improved, many feel that Black architects today still lack the recognition they deserve. In honor African American Architects - Architecture Archives African American Architects - The African Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous social and economic barriers. Although conditions have improved, many feel that Black architects today still lack the recognition they deserve. In honor AFRO-AMERICAN ARCHITECTS The African Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous social and economic barriers. In 1930, only about 60 Blacks were listed as registered architects, and many of their buildings have since been lost or radically changed. Yet, despite t After Architectural Investigation This portion of Preservation Brief 35 describes what to do with your old house after the architectural investigation is completed. Aikido Architecture A prize-winning duo of Swiss architects tapped the energy of an old power plant to create London's Tate Modern art museum. More...... Al Kadhimain Mosque BAGHDAD IRAQ Elaborate tilework covers the Al Kadhimain mosque in Baghdad's Al Kadhimain district. (See closeup below.) Aladdin mail order pre-cut house in the bungalow style Historic advertisement and floor plan for an Aladdin mail order pre-cut house kit in the bungalow style. Aladdin Pre-Cut Homes from Aladdin - The Hudson Historic advertisement and floor plan for an Aladdin mail order pre-cut house kit in the American foursquare style. Aldo Rossi - Architect Your source for information about Pritzker Prize winning architect Aldo Rossi, with biographies, photos and additional resources. All About Gaudí - Architecture Archives All About Gaudí - With undulating, dream-like buildings, Antoni Gaudí pushed at the boundaries of reality. Join us on a photo tour as we explore twelve of his greatest works. •  Sagrada Familia •  Casa Vincens &# All About Gaudí - Architecture Archives All About Gaudí - With undulating, dream-like buildings, Antoni Gaudí pushed at the boundaries of reality. Join us on a photo tour as we explore twelve of his greatest works.... All About Gaudí - Architecture Archives All About Gaudí - With undulating, dream-like buildings, Antoni Gaudí pushed at the boundaries of reality. Join us on a photo tour as we explore twelve of his greatest works.... All About Gaudí - Architecture Archives All About Gaudí - With undulating, dream-like buildings, Antoni Gaudí pushed at the boundaries of reality. Join us on a photo tour as we explore twelve of his greatest works.... All About Gaudí With undulating, dream-like buildings, Antoni Gaudí pushed at the boundaries of reality. Join us on a photo tour as we explore twelve of his greatest works.... Alternative and Art Magazines for Architecture and Design Use this directory to find alternative and art magazines which explore architecture and design. Alternatives to Vinyl Siding For every argument against vinyl siding, a happy homeowner or building contractor will sing its praises. Listed here are a the most popular options for exterior house siding Alvar Aalto - Architect Explore the work of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto with these biographies, photos, and resources. Choose the first link for an overview of Alvar Aalto's life and work, and click on the remaining links for more information about Alvar Aalto and photos of bu Alvar Aalto - Father of Modern Scandinavian Architecture Your starting place for exploring thearchitecture of Alvar Aalto, known for his architectural collages of texture and color and light. America's Graceful Federal Style It's easy to confuse Federalist architecture with the earlier Georgian Colonial style. The difference is in the details: While Georgian homes are square and angular, a Federal style building is more likely to have curved lines and decorative flourishes. & America's Patriotic Architecture Is your home patriotic? If you live in a Federal style house, then it reflects ideas that were growing favor during the founding of the United States. Here are characteristics of the style, along with photos and resources. Also, don't... America's Patriotic Architecture - Architecture Archives America's Patriotic Architecture - Is your home patriotic? If you live in a Federal style house, then it reflects ideas that were growing favor during the founding of the United States. Here are characteristics of the style, along with photos and resource American architect Cass Gilbert A major exhibit and a fascinating new book celebrate the work of forgotten master, Cass Gilbert. American Colonial Architecture Your starting place for exploring architecture in the American colonies, with facts, photos and resources. American Country Building Design: Rediscovered Plans for 19th Century Farmhouses, Cottages, Landscapes, Barns, Carriage Houses & Outbuildings book review About's guide to Architecture reviews American Country Building Design: Rediscovered Plans for 19th Century Farmhouses, Cottages, Landscapes, Barns, Carriage Houses & Outbuildings by Donald J. Berg American Four Square Quandary A reader wonders about authentic decorating styles for her 1915 Four Square home. Photo and resources. American Foursquare Articles Links to information about the American Foursquare house style. American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 157 From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 157, American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 158 From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 158 American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 52 From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 52. American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Alhambra From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Alhambra, model 2090 American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Castleton From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Castleton, model C227 American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Chelsea From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Chelsea, model 111 American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Hamilton From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Hamilton, models 102 and 150 American Foursquare Floor Plans - Sears - The Hillrose From our directory of American Foursquare floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the Hillrose, model C189 AMERICAN FOURSQUARE FLOOR PLANS INDEX Use this directory to find advertisements, illustrations and floor plans for American Foursquare Homes sold as mail order kits from Sears, Aladdin and other catalog companies. Also known as the Prairie Box, American Foursquare became one of the most popul American Foursquare House Style Your source for information, photos and building plans for the American Foursquare, also known as Prairie Box, Seattle Box, Box House, Double Decker, Double Cube and the Denver Square. American Foursquare Photo Gallery Browse our gallery of photographs of classic American Foursquare homes submitted by our readers. AMERICAN ROADSIDE ARCHITECTURE AND GOOGIE Take a virtual tour along America's roads and highways: Here are photos and discussions of America's billboards, neon signs, diners, shopping plazas and comical googie architecture. American Roadside Architecture of the 20th Century Take a virtual tour along America's roads and highways: Here are photos and discussions of America's billboards, neon signs, diners, shopping plazas, and other offbeat buildings from the mid-twentieth century. Discover Ancient Architecture in Egypt Explore the pyramids, tombs and other great architecture of ancient Egypt. These resources have photographs, diagrams, construction details and histories. Ancient Architecture in Egypt and Greece and Rome and Mespotamia 3000-337 BC Explore the great temples, tombs and buildings of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, and other ancient civilizations, from 3000 BC to 337 AD. Ancient Architecture in Greece and Crete Your source for information about the art and architecture of ancient Greece, including Crete, Mycenae, Acropolis, the Parthenon and ancient Athens. ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE OF BABYLON - A PHOTO TOUR A marine sergeant stationed in Iraq presents this breathtaking photo tour of the ancient treasures of Babylon. Ancient Egypt - Pyramids, Temples and other Great Architecture Explore the pyramids, tombs, temples, and other great architecture of ancient Egypt. These resources have photos, diagrams, construction details, histories, and more. Ancient Greece and Crete - Great Temples and Other Architecture Your source for information about the art and architecture of ancient Greece, including Crete, Mycenae, Acropolis, the Parthenon, and ancient Athens. Ancient Near & Middle East - Architecture in Iraq, Mesopotamia, Nippur, Ur, and Beyond Find facts and photos for the art and architecture of ancient Iraq and other countries in the Near and Middle East, including great buildings in these ancient kingdoms: Mesopotamia, Nippur, Ur, Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria. Ancient Roman Empire - Great Architecture In ancient times, the Roman Empire extended across much of the Western world. This page is your source for information about the great architecture of the ancient Roman Empire, with photographs, maps, and drawings. Andrea Palladio - Books Much has been written about the architecture of Andrea Palladio. Here's a selection of books recommended by your Guide to Architecture. Andrea Palladio - Renaissance Architect Explore the life and works of Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio, whose Palladian style continues to be copied today. Here are facts and photos. Andrea Palladio Renaissance Architect Your starting place for exploring the life and works of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio Anna Stern House - Richard Neutra The Anna Stern House is a good example of the houses that Richard Neutra designed throughout the 1930s in the International Style. Another Gehry Great? While criticism flies over Gehry's Disney Hall in Los Angeles, another Gehry performance hall recently opened across the country... Another Gehry Great? - Architecture Archives Another Gehry Great? - While criticism flies over Gehry's Disney Hall in Los Angeles, another Gehry performance hall recently opened across the country... Antoni Gaudí - Spanish Architect Your starting place for exploring the life and works of Antoni Gaudí, known for his archictural style which is a mix of Gothicism, Modernism, Surrealism, and Oriental styles. Antoni Gaudí - Surrealist Architect Explore the life and works of Spanish Surrealist architect Antoni Gaudí. These resources include biographies, criticism and photos of his buildings. Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing Almost every historic house contains some lead-based paint. Here's how to deal with it. Appropriate Methods for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Housing Almost every historic house contains some lead-based paint. Here's how to deal with it. dealing with lead paint hazards Arata Isozaki - Architect Explore the yin yang theories of modernist architect Arata Isozaki. Here are photos and resources. Arata Isozaki Architect Your starting place for exploring the architecture of Arata Isozaki, with facts and photos. Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile - Paris, France Commissioned by Napoléon I to commemorate his military conquests, the Arc de Triomphe is the world's largest triumphal arch. Architect Jean François Thérèse Chalgrin's creation is twice the size of the ancient Roman Arch of Constantine after which it is m Archbishop's Palace in Prague The Archbishop's Palace in Hradcany was built on the foundations of a Renaissance home in Prague. Photos and commentary. Architect An architect is a licensed professional who specializes in organizing space. Architects design houses, office buildings, skyscrapers, landscapes, and even entire cities. Architects are trained in a wide variety of areas, from historic preservation to stru ARCHITECT BIRTHDAYS IN JUNE WWere you born in June? Then you're in company with some of the world's greatest architects. Here are important birthdays to celebrate, with links to photos, resources, and recommended reading. Architect Directories Use these online directories to find architects and architecture firms in the United States and in other countries. Most of these directories will let you search for architects by name, location, or specialty. Architect Robert Venturi Builds Radical House For Mother Built for Robert Venturi's mother, Vanna Venturi House broke new ground to become a landmark of 20th-century architecture. Postmodern in style, the house includes elements - radical in their day - which are now commonplace. Architect Salaries - Careers in Architecture Answers to your questions about careers in architecture: Architect salaries Architects : Masters - Architecture - Net Links Net links to information about the world's greatest architects, with biographies, photos, and additional resources, from your Guide to architecture. Architects Design Tomorrow's Schools for Computer Technology Computer technologies and new approaches to learning make traditional classroom configurations impractical. Here's a peek at tomorrow's schools, with design guidelines and resources. Architects Design Tomorrow's Schools for Computer Technology Computer technologies and new approaches to learning make traditional classroom configurations impractical. Here's a peek at tomorrow's schools, with design guidelines and resources. Architects in the United States Directories of architects and architecture firms in the United States, with names, phone numbers, Web sites and email addresses. Architects Kosovo Shelter Contest Listed here are the contest guidelines for a competition to build emergency shelters for victims of the war in Kosova, sponsored by the French firm, LaFabrique. Architects Masters information about the world's greatest architects, with biographies, photos, and additional resources. Architects Masters - Top Picks An index of Architects Masters Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. Architectural Investigation - Keeping a Record This portion of Preservation Brief 35 describes how to keep a good record of your historic house research. Architectural Museums and Exhibits Explore these museums for photos, models, drawings, prints and other resources related to architecture and architecture history. Architectural Museums and Exhibits Explore these museums for photos, models, drawings, prints and other resources related to architecture and architecture history. Architectural Promise in New York The New York Times heralds the choice of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava to design a new terminal on the site of the World Trade Center. Calling Calatrava's structures "open and organic,"... Architectural Salvage Find used or antique building parts for your remodeling or construction project. These resources tell you how and where. Architectural Salvage Find used or antique building parts for your remodeling or construction project. These resources tell you how and where. Architectural Salvage - Everything 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. Architectural Salvage - How Tos An index of Architectural Salvage How Tos for the Architecture guide site. Architectural Salvage - page 2 of 2 Find used or antique building parts for your remodeling or construction project. These resources tell you how and where. Architectural Salvage Centers Find rare building materials at an Architectural Salvage Center Architectural Supplies A select listing of companies selling architectural supplies, parts, and materials Architectural Supplies - page 2 of 2 A select listing of companies selling architectural supplies, parts, and materials ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES OF IRAQ - PHOTOS At the "Cradle of Civilization," Iraq has archaeological and architectural treasures that date back thousands of years. Find photos here. Architecture - Articles An index of Articles for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - Articles An index of Articles for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - Before You Buy An index of Before You Buy Articles for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - FAQs An index of FAQs for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - FullReviews An index of FullReviews for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - How Tos An index of How Tos for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - Profiles An index of Profiles for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - QuickTips An index of QuickTips for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - Top Picks An index of Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. Architecture - TopPicks An index of TopPicks for the Architecture guide site. Architecture 101 This page is your introduction to the world of architecture. Discover great buildings and structures, learn about famous builders and designers and see how our buildings have changed through history. Architecture 101: Everything you need to know about buildings and designers on a single page This page is your introduction to the world of architecture. Discover great buildings and structures, learn about famous builders and designers, and see how our buildings have changed through history. Architecture Acronyms This helpful list gives definitions for the most common acronyms, initials, and abbreviations used by architects, designers, engineers, and other building professionals. Find the meaning of AIA, RA, IALD, and much more. Architecture and Art Activities These lesson plans and learning activities use building design to explore concepts of shape, form, perspective and pattern. Architecture and Art Activities These lesson plans and learning activities use building design to explore concepts of shape, form, perspective and pattern. Architecture and Building Design Books and Publishers and House Plans Your starting place for finding books and other print materials related to architecture, building design and urban planning. Architecture and Building Design Books and Publishers and House Plans Your starting place for finding books and other print materials related to architecture, building design and urban planning. Architecture and Building Trades Organizations Organizations for architects, builders, contractors, urban planners and other professionals in the building trades, with links to organizations for architecture students, historic preservation and related fields Architecture and Building Trades Organizations - page 2 of 2 Organizations for architects, builders, contractors, urban planners and other professionals in the building trades, with links to organizations for architecture students, historic preservation and related fields Architecture and Design Gifts Find unusual and useful gifts for architects and builders, new homeowners and old house rehabbers, and anyone with a fascination for buildings and design. Architecture and Furniture - Chairs The greatest architects of the twentieth century did not stop at buildings. They designed lamps, tables, sofas, beds and chairs. And whether designing a high-rise or a footstool, they expressed the same lofty ideals. Architecture and Language Arts Nearly every aspect of building design will lend itself to creative writing and reading activities. Here are a few ideas. Architecture and Language Arts Nearly every aspect of building design will lend itself to creative writing and reading activities. Here are a few ideas. Architecture and Sex Introduction Architecture, Sensuality, Sexuality and Gender are deeply related, say architects and designers. Architecture and Sex Quiz Are architecture, sex and gender related? Take this sex and architecture quiz Architecture and Social Studies Use this directory to find ideas and general resources for combining social studies, geography and history lessons with discussion of architecture and building design. Teaching aids for all ages. Architecture and Social Studies Use this directory to find ideas and general resources for combining social studies, geography and history lessons with discussion of architecture and building design. Teaching aids for all ages. Architecture and Society How should we build? The articles and Web sites listed here are devoted to our efforts to design buildings that address social needs and our attempts to resolve environmental and humanitarian problems through architecture. Architecture and Society How should we build? The articles and Web sites listed here are devoted to our efforts to design buildings that address social needs and our attempts to resolve environmental and humanitarian problems through architecture. Architecture Archives & Photo Databases Index of online photo archives, databases, 3-D graphics and image files showcasing historic and contemporary architecture. Architecture Archives & Photo Databases Index of online photo archives, databases, 3-D graphics and image files showcasing historic and contemporary architecture. Architecture as Entertainment: The Swan and Dolphin You might suppose that "entertainment architecture" is the architecture of theaters and amusement parks, but the term actually refers to any building that is designed to stimulate the imagination and encourage fantasy. And, there is no doubt tha Architecture as Entertainment: The Swan and Dolphin - Architecture Archives Architecture as Entertainment: The Swan and Dolphin - You might suppose that "entertainment architecture" is the architecture of theaters and amusement parks, but the term actually refers to any building that is designed to stimulate the imagina ARCHITECTURE ATLAS - ARCHITECTURE IN IRELAND Facts, photos, books and resources related to architecture and architects in Ireland. Architecture Atlas - Great Buildings Around the World This page is our gateway to the world's greatest architecture, organized geographically. Find photos and articles for must-see buildings in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, Africa, India, North America, and other regions. An extensive gu Architecture Book Publishers The following publishers specialize in books on architecture and building design. Architecture Book Store - Main Index From the thousands of books on architecture and home design, we've scouted out the very best. This index lists favorite titles in a wide range of categories. Included are floor plan collections, reference works, books for architecture students, and -- for Architecture Books and Magazines and Journals and Publishers Use this directory to find professional journals related to architecture, home design magazines, alternative art magazines, landscape design magazines and other publications for architecture and design. ARCHITECTURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: AGES 7-12 Children who are old enough to read and to complete simple crafts are ready for these fun and educational books about buildings and home design. Also remember that kids learn by doing: Try to combine quiet reading time with activities that let the child p ARCHITECTURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: PROJECTS Any kid can become an architect--All it takes is simple household materials and a creative mind. The books listed here are brimming with activities and projects that explore the world of building and design. For more ways to introduce children to architec ARCHITECTURE BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOLERS A child is never too young to begin learning about buildings and design. Written for preschoolers and beginning readers, these picture books and simple storybooks lay the foundation for understanding and appreciating the world of architecture. Architecture Books, Magazines & Journals - Top Picks An index of Architecture Books, Magazines & Journals Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. Architecture Bookstore This index lists favorite titles for architecture and home design. Included are floor plan collections, reference works, study guides and -- for lighter reading -- lively fiction in which architecture is the hero. Architecture Bulletin Boards Directory of electronic bulletin boards where you can post questions and participate in discussions about architecture. Architecture Bulletin Boards Directory of electronic bulletin boards where you can post questions and participate in discussions about architecture. Architecture Challenge #3 Each week, a new quiz to test your knowledge about architect and famous architects, from your About.com guide to architecture. Architecture Challenge #5 Each week, a new quiz to test your knowledge about architect and famous architects, from your About.com guide to architecture. Architecture Challenge #6 -- World's Tallest Building Where is the world's tallest building? An architecture challenge from your About.com guide to architecture. Architecture Challenge - Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright Did Frank Lloyd Wright practice "good feng shui"? Cast your vote. Architecture Chat Rooms Directory of chat rooms devoted to discussions on architecture, home design and related topics, with links to other types of online forums for architecture. Architecture Chat Schedule Schedule for real time architecture chat, with time zone conversions Architecture Clipart - Free and Chip Photos and Drawings of Buildings Unlike the photo archives at libraries and universities, the images on these Web sites can be purchased very inexpensively; many are free. Each Web site has its own requirements, so make sure to read the user agreements before you download photos and draw Architecture College Curriculum Answers to your questions about careers in achitecture: College curriculum ARCHITECTURE COLORING BOOKS Think coloring books are for kindergarten? Think again! Older children and even adults will enjoy these fun and fascinating paperbacks. Each illustration is accompanied by informative text so kids can learn while they color. Architecture Contests, Awards and Prizes Your starting place for finding information about awards, prizes, and competitions for architects, architecture students, and other design professionals. Included are contest deadlines and lists of contest winners. Architecture Contests, Awards and Prizes Your starting place for finding information about awards, prizes, and competitions for architects, architecture students, and other design professionals. Included are contest deadlines and lists of contest winners. Architecture Databases Use this index to find databases and libraries with extensive facts and statistics about buildings, structures, architects, urban design and other topics related to architecture. Architecture Discussion Forum Do you have a question about a building or a designer? Need help with your house? You're in the right place. The Architecture Discussion Forum is an electronic message board where you can ask questions, share ideas, post photos, and get feedback. Architecture Events & Announcements 25 October 1999 Architecture events and announcements Architecture For Everyone - Fun and Enriching Activities Children of all ages will enjoy these fun and enriching architecture activities ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY - DESIGNING EMERGENCY SHELTERS Architects design emergency shelter for victims of the war in the Balkans Architecture for Humanity - Emergency Shelters Volunteer architects and designers are creating shelter for the people who need it the most: survivors of earthquakes and tornadoes, under-housed people in impoverished regions, victims of war. Architecture for Humanity - Emergency Shelters Architecture for Humanity launched a direct appeal for architects, designers and engineers, preferably locally based, to lend design services on a pro bono basis. Architecture for Humanity also began directing financial resources to aid in the rebuilding Architecture For Kids Children can create exciting architecture projects for school or play using simple household materials. These great books are brimming with activities that explore the world of building and design.... Architecture For Kids - Architecture Archives Architecture For Kids - Children can create exciting architecture projects for school or play using simple household materials. These great books are brimming with activities that explore the world of building and design.... Architecture for Travelers Why do we travel? What makes us yearn to visit Europe or Asia or New York? As often as not, we go to far off places so that we can see monuments, skyscrapers, towers, cathedrals, shrines, historic homes, and other great works of architecture. Listed here ARCHITECTURE FOR TRAVELERS - Rabbit Hill Inn in Vermont The Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford, Vermont dates back to the years just after America's revolutionary war, and its details tell a story about changing tastes and needs in the emerging nation. - Your guide to the architecture of exciting travel destin ARCHITECTURE FOR TRAVELERS - The Manor on Golden Pond in New Hampshire The "English Country" Manor on Golden Pond in New Hampshire - Your guide to the architecture of exciting travel destinations, with photos, resources, and travel advice. ARCHITECTURE FOR TRAVELERS - The Swan and Dolphin Designed by postmodernist architect Michael Graves, the Swan and Dolphin typify an approach to design known as entertainment architecture. Architecture Gifts Find unusual and useful gifts for architects and builders, new homeowners and old house rehabbers, and anyone with a fascination for buildings and design. Architecture Gifts and Collectibles - Top Picks An index of Architecture Gifts and Collectibles Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. ARCHITECTURE GIFTS AND COLLECTIBLES AND ACCESSORIES AND CLOTHING Shop safely online for architecture gifts, collectibles, and holiday giving ideas. Use these links to find clothing, accessories, construction toys, housewares, furnishings, and artwork inspired by the work of great designers. Regardless of the occasion, ARCHITECTURE GIFTS AND COLLECTIBLES AND ACCESSORIES AND CLOTHING Shop safely online for architecture gifts, collectibles, and holiday giving ideas. Use these links to find clothing, accessories, construction toys, housewares, furnishings, and artwork inspired by the work of great designers. Regardless of the occasion, Architecture Gifts for Kids 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 child is never too young to begin learning... Architecture Gifts for Kids - Architecture Archives Architecture Gifts for Kids - 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 child is never t Architecture Glossary - Corbel A corbel is an architectural bracket or block projecting from a wall and supporting (or appearing to support) a ceiling, beam, or shelf. A corbel can be... Illustrated Definition. 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Architecture in Asia and the Pacific Use this index to find great and historic buildings in Asia, South Asia, India, Pakistan, Australia and the Pacific, with facts and photos for historic palaces and shrines, castles, new construction and skyscrapers. Architecture in Australia and New Zealand Your starting place for exploring architecture in Australia and New Zealand, with photos, features, and links . Architecture in Australia and Sydney and Melbourne and New Zealand Follow these links for information about architecture in Australia and New Zealand, home to some of the world's tallest buildings. Architecture in Australia and Sydney and Melbourne and New Zealand Follow these links for information about architecture in Australia and New Zealand, home to some of the world's tallest buildings. Architecture in Australia and Sydney and Melbourne and New Zealand - page 2 of 2 Follow these links for information about architecture in Australia and New Zealand, home to some of the world's tallest buildings. Architecture in Austria Your starting place for exploring architecture in Vienna, with photos, features, and links . Architecture in Austria and Vienna Start your exploration of the great buildings of Vienna and Austria with these resources. Architecture in Baghdad In the wake of explosions that rocked several buildings in central Baghdad, smoke rises from the former palace of Saddam Hussein, where U.S. occupation forces are stationed. Architects say that most of Saddam's palaces are "tasteless and tacky," Architecture in Baghdad - Architecture Archives Architecture in Baghdad - In the wake of explosions that rocked several buildings in central Baghdad, smoke rises from the former palace of Saddam Hussein, where U.S. occupation forces are stationed. Architects say that most of Saddam's palaces are " ARCHITECTURE IN BAGHDAD - PHOTOS FROM IRAQ start here for a photo tour of the ancient architectural treasures of Iraq. Architecture in California USA Your starting place for exploring architecture in California, USA., with photos, features and links . Architecture in Canada Use this directory to find facts and photos for buildings in Canada, and other resources related to Canadian architecture and architects. Architecture in Canada Use this directory to find facts and photos for buildings in Canada, and other resources related to Canadian architecture and architects. Architecture in Chicago Your starting place for exploring architecture in Chicago, Illinois. Architecture in China and Japan and Korea and Singapore and Asia and South Asia Directory of information and photos for architecture in Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and other countries in Asia and Southern Asia. Architecture in England Your source for information and photos for important or historical architecture in England. Architecture in Europe and Eastern Europe Use this index to find great buildings and structures in Europe and Eastern Europe, including France, Spain, Italy, Russia and the Czech Republic. Architecture in France Your starting place for exploring architecture in France, with photos, features, and links . Architecture in Great Britain and Ireland Take a virtual tour through England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Here are facts, photos and resources for historic buildings, castles, palaces, prehistoric structures and new construction. Architecture in India and Pakistan Explore Hindu temples, modern construction and other great buildings in India and Pakistan. Here are facts and photos. Architecture in India and Pakistan From Ajanta caves to the Taj Mahal, the architecture of India and Pakistan is rich and varied. A few of the major monuments are the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Victoria Memorial. And, don't forget about those sexy temples of Khajuraho, known for Architecture in India and Pakistan Explore Hindu temples, modern construction and other great buildings in India and Pakistan. Here are facts and photos. Architecture in Ireland March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, honoring the patron saint of Ireland. Celebrate the day with a whirlwind tour of Ireland's unique and varied architecture. Click here to begin.... Architecture in Ireland - Architecture Archives Architecture in Ireland - March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, honoring the patron saint of Ireland. Celebrate the day with a whirlwind tour of Ireland's unique and varied architecture. Click here to begin.... Architecture in Ireland and Castles and Great Houses and Dublin Photos Follow these links for information, photos and books about great and historical buildings in Ireland. Architecture in Ireland and Castles and Great Houses and Dublin Photos - page 2 of 2 Follow these links for information, photos and books about great and historical buildings in Ireland. Architecture in Italy Your starting place for exploring architecture in Italy, with photos, features, and links . Architecture in Missouri Facts, photos, books, and resources related to architecture and architects in Missouri, USA . Architecture in Missouri Facts, photos, books, and resources related to architecture and architects in Missouri, USA Architecture in Prague -- Index of features and photos Known as the "golden city of spires," Prague has architectural splendors that span a thousand years. Follow these links to explore remarkable Medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance buildings. Architecture in Prague -- Prague is a city of hidden alleyways Narrow cobbled streets wind through Hradcany, Lesser Town and Old Town in Prague. Architecture in Prague and the Czech Republic Explore historic and new architecture in Prague and the Czech Republic. Here are facts, features and photos. Architecture in Russia From onion domes to neo-gothic skyscrapers, the architecture of Russia reflects many cultures. Find facts, photos and resources.... Architecture in Russia Explore the cathedrals, churches, palaces and ancient structures of Russia and the Kremlin. Here are photos and resources. Architecture in Russia - Architecture Archives Architecture in Russia - From onion domes to neo-gothic skyscrapers, the architecture of Russia reflects many cultures. Find facts, photos and resources.... ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND ASSUMPTION CATHEDRAL IN MOSCOW When Ivan III established a unified Russian state, he asked the celebrated Italian architect, Alberti (also known as Aristotle) Fioravanti, to design a grand new cathedral for Moscow. Built on the site of a modest church erected by Ivan I, the new Assumpt ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Built in 1714 during the reign of Peter the Great, the Church of the Transfiguration has 22 soaring onion domes sheathed in hundreds of aspen shingles. No nails were used in the construction of the cathedral, and today many of the spruce logs are weakened ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND HERMITAGE WINTER PALACE IN ST. PETERSBURG Another Rococo masterpiece by Rastrelli was the Hermitage Winter Palace. Built between 1754 and 1762 for Empress Elisabeth (daughter of Peter the Great), the green-and-white palace is lavished with arches, pediments, columns and balustrades. ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND KIZHI WOODEN CHURCHES The island of Kizhi, located on Lake Onega north-east of St. Petersburg, is reknown for its remarkable array of wooden churches. ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND LENIN'S MAUSOLEUM IN MOSCOW Designed by Alexei Shchusev, Lenin's Mausoleum has been described as a masterpiece of architectural simplicity. ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND NOVGRAD VIKING LOG HOMES Russia's early architecture was primarily wood. Because there were no saws and drills in ancient times, trees were cut with axes and buildings were constructed with rough-hewn logs. ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND SMOLNY CATHEDRAL IN ST. PETERSBURG Designed by the famous Italian architect, Rastrelli, Smolny Cathedral celebrates the Rococo style. ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND ST. BASIL'S CATHEDRAL IN RED SQUARE To honor Russia's victory over the Tatars at Kazan, the legendary ruler erected the exuberant St. Basil's Cathedral just outside the Kremlin gates in Moscow. Completed in 1560, St. Basil's is a carnival of painted onion domes in the most expressive of Rus ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND TAURIDE PALACE ST. PETERSBURG When Gregory Ptemkin (Potyomkin-Tavrichesky) was named Prince of Tauride, Catherine the Great hired the noted Russian architect I. E. Starov to design a palace using themes from ancient Greece and Rome. Completed in 1789, the Tauride Palace was starkly ne ARCHITECTURE IN RUSSIA AND VYSOTNIYE ZDANIYE After the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany, Stalin launched another ambitious plan: The Vysotniye Zdaniye. Architects were commissioned to design a series of neo-gothic skyscrapers similar to the abandoned Palace of Soviets. Architecture in Scotland Your starting place for exploring architecture in Scotland, with photos, featuresand links . Architecture in Scotland and prehistoric structures and castles and glasgow Your source for information and photos for architecture in Scotland, including prehistoric structures and castles. Architecture in Spain From royal palaces to Spanish modernism, explore the great architecture of Spain. Architecture in Tennessee - Great Buildings United States Your starting place for exploring architecture in Tennessee, from antebellum plantation homes to Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion. Architecture in Texas Facts, photos, books, and resources related to architecture and architects in Texas, USA Architecture in Texas - Books A wide selection of books about Texas architecture, including missions, log buildings, jail houses, historic landmarks, and frontier structures. Architecture in the Middle East - A Guide for Travelers Located in the cradle of civilization, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates are home to historic temples and mosques, exquisite mosaics, and innovative modern construct ARCHITECTURE IN THE NEWS Read and resopond to current headlines, browse our complete listing of architecture news, add a news report, or sign up to receive architecture news via email. Architecture in the News - Wooden Bonfire Structure Collapses at Texas A&M -- 11/18/99 Faullty design may have contributed to the collapse of a wooden bonfire structure at Texas A&M, home to one of the largest Architecture Departments in the United States. Special Report, from your About.com guide to architecture. Architecture in the Star Wars planet Naboo The small, sparsely populated planet, Naboo, has romantic cities built by advanced civilizations. Here's an analysis of Star Wars architecture. Architecture in the The United States Use this directory to find facts and photos for historic or important architecture in the USA Architecture in the The United States Use this directory to find facts and photos for historic or important architecture in the USA Architecture in the The United States - page 2 of 2 Use this directory to find facts and photos for historic or important architecture in the USA ARCHITECTURE INFORMATION ON THE WEB - RESEARCH HELP How to find answers to your questions about architecture on the Internet Architecture Inspired by Spain The traditions of many cultures blended in fanciful Spanish Revival and Mediterranean architecture, popular from 1915 to about 1940. Architecture Libraries and Information Databases Use this index to find databases and libraries with extensive facts and statistics about buildings, structures, architects, urban design and other topics related to architecture. Architecture Magazines and Professional Journals and E-Zines Use this directory to find magazines and journals of special interest to architects, architecture students, design professionals, and architecture enthusiasts. Architecture Mailing Lists Directory of email mailing lists and newsletters related to architecture. Architecture Mailing Lists Directory of email mailing lists and newsletters related to architecture. Architecture Museums and Travel and Tours and Historic Houses Visit great architecture around the world. These resources include architecture museums, historic house tours and tour operators which specialize in trips to view great buildings and structures. Architecture News Groups Directory of usenet newsgroups devoted to topics related to architecture and design. Architecture News Groups Directory of usenet newsgroups devoted to topics related to architecture and design. Architecture Newsletter Archives A past issue of About Architecture, our weekly email newsletter. Architecture Newsletter from About.com - Vol I, No. 10 Online version of About Architecture, the email newsletter from About.com ARCHITECTURE OF CRIME - ROADSIDE BUILDINGS IN THE SOPRANOS America's favorite mobsters may be make-believe, but the landscape they live in is absolutely real. Filmed in Northern New Jersey, the popular TV series The Sopranos captures the seamier -- and the sillier -- side of Americana. Here are some of the wackie Architecture of Hradcany or Prague Castle For a thousand years Prague Castle, in the Hradcany royal complex, has towered above the river Vltava in Prague Architecture of Old Town Square in Prague Gothic houses, some built on Roman foundations, cluster around Staromestska namesti, the Old Town Square in Prague Architecture of Prague as reflected in the writings of Franz Kafka The architecture of the golden city is reflected in the writings of the surrealist, Franz Kafka. Here are samples from his Parables. Architecture of Schools - Books and Resources For more information about school architecture and design trends, see these books and resources. Architecture of Schools - Resources For more information about school architecture and design trends, see these books and resources. Architecture of the Ancient Roman Empire Your source for information about architecture of the ancient Roman Empire, with histories and photographs. Architecture Offers Many Career Choices Architecture is more than designing buildings. Students who study architecture in college may choose to go into many different careers. Here's just a sampling Architecture on the Star Wars planet Coruscant Coruscant is an unending, multileveled megalopolis where skyscrapers extend to the lower fringes of the atmosphere. But this is no Mies van de Rohe version of modernism. 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Architecture Poll - The Texas A&M Bonfire What's your view of the Texas A&M Bonfire tradition? An opinion poll ARCHITECTURE POP-UP BOOKS With detailed artwork and complex "paper engineering," some pop-up books are sure to delight older, more sophisticated readers. Listed here our favorite architecture pop-up books for readers of all ages. Architecture Reference and Research Tools Whether you are writing a reseach paper or simply curious about buildings and design, you want to find answers fast. This page is your guide to finding facts about architecture. Included are online research tools, publications, organizations, and discussi Architecture Schools Use this directory to find colleges, universities, libraries and other education resources for architecture, historic preservation and landscape design. Also listed are school rankings and application advice. Architecture Schools Use this directory to find colleges, universities, libraries and other education resources for architecture, historic preservation and landscape design. Also listed are school rankings and application advice. Architecture Schools - Before You Buys An index of Architecture Schools Before You Buys for the Architecture guide site. Architecture Schools - How to Choose Hundreds of colleges and universities offer classes in architecture and related fields. How do you choose? These links and resources will help you find the best schools for architecture and to decide which one is right for you. Architecture Schools - page 2 of 2 Use this directory to find colleges, universities, libraries and other education resources for architecture, historic preservation and landscape design. Also listed are school rankings and application advice. Architecture sex and gender - Are they related Are architecture, sex and gender related? An introduction to the controversy, plus books, resources, and a quiz. Architecture Software and Digital Media and Computer Aided Design Programs Use this index to find information about architecture software, digital media and computer-aided design resources for architects and home design hobbyists. Architecture Software and Digital Media and Computer Aided Design Programs Use this index to find information about architecture software, digital media and computer-aided design resources for architects and home design hobbyists. Architecture student resources For schools and academic help please vist our student resources page. Architecture Timeline Explore architecture through the ages. Here on one handy page is a quick history of architecture in the Western world, beginning with prehistoric monoliths and racing through time to the skyscrapers of today. Follow the links to find articles and... Architecture Timeline - Architecture Archives Architecture Timeline - Explore architecture through the ages. Here on one handy page is a quick history of architecture in the Western world, beginning with prehistoric monoliths and racing through time to the skyscrapers of today. Follow the links to f Architecture Tours and Travel Take a learning vacation! These links lead to information about architecture travel and guided tours to great buildings around the world. Architecture Tours and Travel Take a learning vacation! These links lead to information about architecture travel and guided tours to great buildings around the world, with sample itineraries and recommended destinations. Architecture Travel and Tours and Historic Houses and Museums Why do we travel? What makes us yearn to visit Europe or Asia or New York? As often as not, we go to far off places so that we can see monuments, skyscrapers, towers, cathedrals, shrines, historic homes, and other great works of architecture. Listed here Architecture Trip Tips - Find a Learning Vacation Some people travel thousands of miles just to look at a building. But, is it worth the journey? Follow these tips to make your vacation a learning adventure. Architecture Trip Tips - Find a Learning Vacation Some people travel thousands of miles just to look at a building. But, is it worth the journey? Follow these tips to make your vacation a learning adventure. Architecture Web Logs The main page of Architecture.about.com is a Web log (blog) containing news, commentary, and photos related to architecture and home design. Here's our link, along with links to other weblogs you may find interesting. Many blogs use a syndication system c Architecture Web Logs This page is a Web log (or, "blog") containing news, commentary, information, and photos related to architecture and home design. While I'm partial to our own blog, I do have a few other favorites, so I've created a list of... Architecture Web Logs The main page of Architecture.about.com is a Web log (or, Architecture Web Logs - page 2 of 2 The main page of Architecture.about.com is a Web log (or, Architecture You Can Sit On Forget the skyscrapers. Forget the cathedrals, museums and airports. The greatest architects of the twentieth century did not stop at buildings. Here are four great chairs by four masters. Which is the most beautiful? Which is the most comfortable?... Architecture You Can Sit On - Architecture Archives Architecture You Can Sit On - Forget the skyscrapers. Forget the cathedrals, museums and airports. The greatest architects of the twentieth century did not stop at buildings. Here are four great chairs by four masters. Which is the most beautiful? Which Architecture You Can Sit On - Architecture Archives Architecture You Can Sit On - Forget the skyscrapers. Forget the cathedrals, museums and airports. The greatest architects of the twentieth century did not stop at buildings. Here are four great chairs by four masters. Which is the most beautiful? Which Architecture, - Articles An index of Articles for the Architecture guide site. Architecture, - TopPicks An index of TopPicks for the Architecture guide site. Architecture: July 03, 2003 Archives TUDOR TIPS - A reader has posted photos and floor plans for his 1924 English Tudor Revival Home. "Does anyone know if the pointy archways are original?" he asks. "The home had a hideous makeover in the 60's and we're no longer sure... Architecture: July 05, 2003 Archives PAINTING YOUR HOME - A well-chosen selection of contrasting trim and accent colors can really bring out the beauty of your home. But, how do you decide? After you've read our primer on choosing paint colors, you might want to try some of the... Architecture: June 26, 2003 Archives Neoclassicism: Architecture of Democracy? - Designed by Cass Gilbert, the neoclassical U.S. Supreme Court Building has become a symbol of American justice. But, what do those sculptures over the entrance really mean?... Architecture: June 27, 2003 Archives What Style is Your House? - You've studied the line of the roof and the placement of the windows. You've questioned neighbors, and perhaps even talked to a historian. But something about your house, or that unusual building you saw on your vacation, still Architecture: June 28, 2003 Archives Is Your House Patriotic? - This week, folks in the United States celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, picnics, and parades. No matter where you live, the noisy summer holiday is a good time to enjoy the stately (and, yes, imitative) architecture tha Architecture: What is RSS? Architecture What is RSS Archived Editon of Architecture Newsletter Archived edition of the Architecture Newsletter from About.com Archway Home Plans # HYG-2109 This week's featured plan comes from Archway home plans. Are Architects Necessary? Recently, two major newspapers both ran articles about building a home without using an architect.... Are Architects Necessary? - Architecture Archives Are Architects Necessary? - Recently, two major newspapers both ran articles about building a home without using an architect.... Are Gates Good? It seemed like such a good idea -- keep criminals and undesirables out of the neighborhood. About four million families in the USA live in "gated" communities. Before entering, visitors first stop at a gatehouse where a guard checks the... Are Gates Good? - Architecture Archives Are Gates Good? - It seemed like such a good idea -- keep criminals and undesirables out of the neighborhood. About four million families in the USA live in "gated" communities. Before entering, visitors first stop at a gatehouse where a guard c Art Deco - Bauhaus and King Tut Art deco buildings embraced the machine age. Yet many features of the style were drawn from ancient Egypt. Art Deco - From the Tomb of King Tutankhamen Art Deco architects often lavished their buildings with symbolic images. Compare their work with icons found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Art Deco - King Tutankhamen and Architecture Art deco architecture expressed excitment over the discovery of the ancient Egyptian king, Tutankhamen. Art Deco - skyscrapers and ziggurats The "ziggurat" shape of art deco skyscrapers make it clear that the world was in a tizzy over the discovery of the ancient Egyptian King Tut. Art Deco Architecture Art deco buildings embraced the machine age. Yet many features of the style were drawn from ancient Egypt. Learn more... Art Deco Architecture Zigzag patterns and vertical lines create dramatic effect on jazz-age, Art Deco buildings. Here are facts, photos and resources. Art Nouveau Architecture Art Nouveau buildings often have asymmetrical shapes, arches and decorative surfaces with curved, plant-like designs. Resources and photos. Arts and Crafts Movement in Architecture Arts and Crafts was a late 19th-century movement to revive handicrafts. Here are facts and photos. Ask an expert about architecture An expert answers your questions about building design Astors' Beechwood - Richard Morris Hunt William and Caroline Astor hired architect Richard Morris Hunt and spent two million dollars renovating Astors' Beechwood into a place worthy of America's finest citizens. Astronomical Clock in Prague Tick tock, what's the oldest clock? The idea of decorating buildings with a timepiece goes back a long way. The Astronomical Clock in Prague may not be the oldest but it is, perhaps, one of the most famous. More...... Astronomical Clock in Prague - Architecture Archives Astronomical Clock in Prague - Tick tock, what's the oldest clock? The idea of decorating buildings with a timepiece goes back a long way. The Astronomical Clock in Prague may not be the oldest but it is, perhaps, one of the most famous. More...... AT&T Headquarters - New York City - Philip Johnson Facts and photos for the AT&T Headquarters, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Philip Johnson. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Ancient Babylon - Arial Views In these closeups of the helicopter view, you can see ancient ruins of King Nebuchadnezzar's palace. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Ancient Coliseum In this photo, a Marine sits on the steps of the ancient coliseum rebuilt by Saddam Hussein's labor force. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Ancient ruins in Babylon, Iraq This photo shows Marines on a tour of the ancient ruins in Babylon, Iraq. All brickwork here was rebuilt by Saddam's labor force. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Ancient Ruins of King Hammurabi This photo shows the ancient ruins of King Hammurabi, a ruler who created a vast kingdom and many laws, cira 1,750 B.C. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Babylon, Iraq Amidst the ruins of ancient Babylon, children look to the future. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Brickwork in King Nebuchadnezzar's Palace In the throne room of King Nebuchadnezzar's palace, Saddam Hussein had much of the brickwork built over the old original ruins. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Ishtar Gate - Bab Ishtar Images of the ancient God of Marduk ornament walls near the Ishtar gate in Babylon, Iraq. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - King Nebuchadnezzar's Fortress Walls A wall mural at the entrance of the Ishtar gate represents what the city of Babylon looked like during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - King Nebuchadnezzar's Palace Courtyard This photo shows a view from inside King Nebuchadnezzar's Palace Courtyard, at the ancient palace in Babylon, Iraq BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - King Nebuchadnezzar's Palace Throne Room This photo shows the throne room of King Nebuchadnezzar, which is referred to in the Bible (Book of Daniel, Chapters 1-3). BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - King Nebuchadnezzar's Throne This photo shows a marine standing on the ancient throne of King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon, Iraq. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Plan of the City of Babylon - 500 B.C. A wall mural at the entrance of the Ishtar gate represents what the city of Babylon looked like during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Reconstructed Ancient Coliseum This photo offers another view of the reconstructed ancient coliseum in Babylon, Iraq. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Saddam's Presidential Palace This helicopter view provides a closer look at Saddam's Presidential palace in Babylon, Iraq. BABYLON PHOTO TOUR - Saddam's Presidential Palace - Arial View This aerial photograph shows Saddam's Presidential palace (on the hill) at the ruins of ancient Babylon near Al Hillah, Iraq. Back to School Architecture Resources for Teachers and Students For students and teachers, here are handy links and resources to help you as you head back to school. Use these resources to plan lessons or do school projects related to architecture and building design. Bad Feng Shui and the Big Brother TV series Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese philosophy of spacial design, aspires to create harmony in your home. What happens when designers deliberately break the rules? The set for the splash TV series Big Brother is a lesson in bad feng shui. BAGHDAD IRAQ SKYLINE Traveling with an Australian group to campaign against sanctions in Iraq, Daniel B. Grünberg photographed this view of Baghdad and the Tigris River in May 2001. The picture was taken from the Mansour-Millia Hotel. Bagsværd Church by Jørn Utzon Pritzker Prize winning architect Jørn Utzon discusses his design for Bagsværd Church in Denmark Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong Ieoh Ming Pei Architect Facts and photos for the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, designed by architect I.M. Pei. 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Tomorrow's buildings may be made of an ultra-thin film that looks something like the plastic used for soda bottles. Check out this report on SmartWrap Architecture, from Art and Technology Guide Sharon Si Built By A Banker - House Styles This 1930 house in Kansas was built by a banker. What style is it? Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas. Built By Wright? Every once in awhile, architectural historians discover a long lost Wright -- A building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright but, for a variety of reasons, forgotten. Recently, scholars have been investigating two houses in Racine, Wisconsin to determine wheth Built By Wright? - Architecture Archives Built By Wright? - Every once in awhile, architectural historians discover a long lost Wright -- A building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright but, for a variety of reasons, forgotten. 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Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2028, The Delevan From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2028, The Delevan, published in 1918 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 203, The Warham From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 203, The Warham, published in 1913 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2030, The Saranac From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2030, The Saranac, published in 1918 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 204 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 204, published in 1913 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2044, The Rosita From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2044, The Rosita, published in 1918 to 1921. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 208, The Elsmore From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 208, The Elsmore, published in 1915 to 1926. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2091, The Brookside From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2091, The Brookside, published in 1918 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2098, The Pineola From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2098, The Pineola, published in 1918 to 1919. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 2099, The Adeline From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 2099, The Adeline, published in 1918 to 1921. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 225 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 225 model, published in 1911 to 1917. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 228 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 228, published in 1911 to 1913. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 229 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 229, published in 1913 to 1917. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 237, The Belmont From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 237, The Belmont, published in 1916 to 1921. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 240 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 240, published in 1911 to 1913. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p107, The Alberta and The Wayside From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p107, The Alberta and The Wayside, published in 1915 to 1918. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p182 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p182, published in 1915 to 1916. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p201, The Hawthorne From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p201, The Hawthorne, published in 1913 to 1918. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p205, The Winona From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p205, The Winona, published in 1913 to 1940. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p206, The Westly From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p206, The Westly, published in 1913 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p217, The Starlight From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p217, The Starlight, published in 1913 to 1933. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p228 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p228, published in 1915 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p233, The Savoy From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p233, The Savoy, published in 1915 to 1918. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p234, The Hollywood From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p234, The Hollywood, published in 1915 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p237, The Belmont From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p237, The Belmont, published in 1915 to 1921. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p238 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p238, published in 1915 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p239 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p239, published in 1915 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p240, The Corona From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p240, The Corona, published in 1915 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p243 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p243, published in 1915 to 1917. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p244, The Osborne From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p244, The Osborne, published in 1915 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p245, The Argyle From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p245, The Argyle, published in 1915 to 1926. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 264p248, The Wabash From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 264p248, The Wabash, published in 1915 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3029, The Lebanon From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3029, The Lebanon, published in 1918 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3031, The Carlin From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3031, The Carlin, published in 1918 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3039, The Ardara From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3039, The Ardara, published in 1919 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3041, The Rodessa From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3041, The Rodessa, published in 1919 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3044, The Stone Ridge From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3044, The Stone Ridge, published in 1921 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3048, The Avalon From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3048, The Avalon, published in 1921 to 1926. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3049, The Vallonia From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3049, The Vallonia, published in 1921 to 1940. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3050, The Walton From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3050, The Walton, published in 1921 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3051, The Dundee From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3051, The Dundee, published in 1921 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3052, The Uriel From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3052, The Uriel, published in 1921 to 1925. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3053, The Lorne From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3053, The Lorne, published in 1921 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3058, The Bandon From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3058, The Bandon, published in 1920 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3065, The Del Ray From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3065, The Del Ray, published in 1921 to 1926. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3072, The Homeville From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3072, The Homeville, published in 1921 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3081, The Cinderella From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3081, The Cinderella, published in 1921 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 3086, The Crescent From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 3086, The Crescent, published in 1921 to 1933. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 400 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 400, published in 1912 to 1913. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 401 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 401, published in 1912 to 1915. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 6000, The Valley From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 6000, The Valley, published in 1921 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 6001, The Vinita From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 6001, The Vinita, published in 1921 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 6002, The Vinemont From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 6002, The Vinemont, published in 1921 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 64 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 64 model, published in 1908 to 1913. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 70 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 70 model, published in 1909 to 1913. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7004, The Rest From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7004, The Rest, published in 1921 to 1925. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7013, The Kilbourne From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7013, The Kilbourne, published in 1921 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7028, The Olivia From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7028, The Olivia, published in 1920 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7030, The Clyde From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7030, The Clyde, published in 1920 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7031, The Alpha From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7031, The Alpha, published in 1921 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7034, The Ionia From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7034, The Ionia, published in 1921 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 7044, The Josephine From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 7044, The Josephine, published in 1921 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. 8013, The Columbine From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. 8013, The Columbine, published in 1921 to 1929. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c187, The Sherbourne From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c187, The Sherbourne, published in 1913 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2024, The Marina From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2024, The Marina, published in 1917 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2029, The Katonah From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2029, The Katonah, published in 1915 to 1919. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2032, The Arcadia From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2032, The Arcadia, published in 1917 to 1922. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c2038 From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c2038, published in 1917 only. Bungalow Floor Plans - Sears - Modern Home No. c216a, The Kismet From our directory of bungalow floor plans, this image from the Sears Modern Homes Mail Order Catalog shows the modern home no. c216a, The Kismet, published in 1916 to 1926. 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MYSTERY HOUSE - Feng Shui Paint Colors Feng Shui Paint Colors? - View a photo and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. Mystery House - Florida Bungalow The owner asks about the style of her Florida bungalow. Explore our house styles index and send us your comments and ideas. MYSTERY HOUSE - HELP THIS VICTORIAN This Victorian house needs help. How would you restore it. Explore our house styles resources and send us your comments and ideas. Mystery House - Historic Ontario Victorian Home The owner wonders about the style of her classic victorian home in Ontario, Canada. Resources and links for house styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - House Paint Colors for a California Home Paint Colors for a California Home - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - How old is this house How old is this house? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Iowa Farmhouse Iowa Farmhouse - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is Blue too Blah for this Gambrel Roof Home Is Blue too Blah for this Gambrel Roof Home? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is it a Craftsman? Is this a "Craftsman"? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is it a Queen Anne Is it a Queen Anne? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is it a Victorian? Is this a Victorian? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is this house a Cape Cod or a Ranch? Is house a Cape Cod or a Ranch? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is this house a Folk Victorian Is this house a Folk Victorian? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is this house a remodeled Queen Anne Is this Victorian house a remodeled Queen Anne? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is this house a victorian Is this house a Victorian? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is this House an A-Frame Is this House an A-Frame? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Is this house Queen Anne or Shingle Style Is this Victorian house Queen Anne or Shingle style? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Massachusetts Colonial Massachusetts Colonial? - View a photo and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Mission Style House Is this house Mission style? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - MIXED-UP BUNGALOW The owner is not sure whether her home is a bungalow or an American Foursquare. Explore our house styles resources and send us your comments and ideas. Mystery House - Modern Manor The owner asks whether his contemporay home is based on the style of English or French manor houses. Explore our house styles index and send us your comments and ideas. Mystery House - Old Portland Style The owner asks about the style of her 1913 Portland, Oregon home. Resources and links to information about house styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Paint Colors for Stucco and Brick Paint colors for stucco and brick - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - PAINT THIS BUNGALOW The owner would like to paint this bungalow. What colors would you recommend? Explore our house styles and color resources and send us your comments and ideas. MYSTERY HOUSE - Paint this Dutch Colonial Anything But White Paint this Dutch Colonial Anything But White - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Paint this Pink Colonial Paint this Pink Colonial - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Patterned Shingles Patterned Shingles - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Porches, Pillars and a Metal Roof An Alabama doctor built this home with porches, pillars, and a metal roof - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. Mystery House - Railroad Home This L shaped home was built to house railroad workers. What style is it? Explore our house styles index and send us your comments and ideas. MYSTERY HOUSE - Recycled House Recycled House - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. Mystery House - Sears Catalog Home Is this a Sears Mail Order House? Explore our collection of photos and resources to learn more about catalog kit homes. MYSTERY HOUSE - Southern California Mystery Southern California Mystery - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - SPANISH REVIVAL HOME WITH AWNINGS This handsome Spanish Revival home needs a new awning over the porch. But, what style? Explore our house style resources and send us your comments and ideas. MYSTERY HOUSE - SPRING SPRUCE UP The owner would like to add color accents and other details to his stucco home. What colors would you recommend? Explore our house styles and color resources and send us your comments and ideas. MYSTERY HOUSE - Square Victorian Home in Kansas This Victorian home has a square shape. What is it? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. Mystery House - Stately STucco Home The owner seeks advice for remodeling the bathroom in her stately stucco home. Resources and links for house styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Tattered Old Victorian House Built by Booth This Victorian House Was Built by a Man Named Booth - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Triangle House on a Triangle Lot Triangle house on a triangle lot - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - Tudor Cottage Is this a "Tudor Cottage"? - View a photo and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - VACATION VILLA BUILT IN 1908 The owner of this vacation villa says it does not seem to fit into any one style. Explore our house styles resources and send us your comments and ideas. MYSTERY HOUSE - Victorian or Craftsman Victorian or Craftsman? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. Mystery House - Victorian Puzzles - House Styles This Victorian house has Craftsman style light fixtures. Why? Explore our house styles index and send us your comments and ideas. MYSTERY HOUSE - Vintage 1920s Home Vintage 1920s Home - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE - What style victorian is this What style Victorian is this? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. Mystery House - What Type Tudor House Style This charming house is a Tudor -- yet it does not have many critical elements of the Tudor style. What subtype of Tudor is it? Resources and links to information about house styles. MYSTERY HOUSE : Gambrel in Distress? "As you can see it's quite lacking in the 'curb appeal' department!" says the owner of this gambrel-roof home. She'd like to spiff up the house with paint, trim, or landscaping. Any suggestions? • Solve this mystery •&nbsp MYSTERY HOUSE : Gambrel in Distress? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE : Gambrel in Distress? - "As you can see it's quite lacking in the 'curb appeal' department!" says the owner of this gambrel-roof home. She'd like to spiff up the house with paint, trim, or landscaping. Any suggestions? •& MYSTERY HOUSE : What Did This House Used To Be? A whole new front was added to this 1906 home. Can you look past the remodelings and deduce what the house used to look like? • Solve this mystery • House Styles... MYSTERY HOUSE : What Did This House Used To Be? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE : What Did This House Used To Be? - A whole new front was added to this 1906 home. Can you look past the remodelings and deduce what the house used to look like? • Solve this mystery • House Styles... MYSTERY HOUSE 1868 - What Did This House Used To Be- What Did This House Used To Be? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE 1874 - A Gambrel House in Distress A Gambrel House in Distress? - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. MYSTERY HOUSE 1883 - Old House, New Siding Old House, New Siding - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles. Mystery House: 1890s Michigan Farmhouse "What style is our new house? We signed a purchase agreement on it last week, and are VERY excited. It was built in 1890 in Michigan... but I believe the single story shown below was added later - but... Mystery House: 1890s Michigan Farmhouse - Architecture Archives Mystery House: 1890s Michigan Farmhouse - "What style is our new house? We signed a purchase agreement on it last week, and are VERY excited. It was built in 1890 in Michigan... but I believe the single story shown below was added later - but... Mystery House: 1900 Texas Home Needs Help "I am new at researching older homes and am not sure of the style of our home. Is it neo classic? We need to paint and I would love to try something besides white with black trim but I... Mystery House: 1900 Texas Home Needs Help - Architecture Archives Mystery House: 1900 Texas Home Needs Help - "I am new at researching older homes and am not sure of the style of our home. Is it neo classic? We need to paint and I would love to try something besides white with black trim but I... Mystery House: 1905 Floor Plan The owner of this 1905 home is looking for the original floor plan. Any suggestions? • Tell us what you think • How to find historic house plans... Mystery House: 1905 Floor Plan - Architecture Archives Mystery House: 1905 Floor Plan - The owner of this 1905 home is looking for the original floor plan. Any suggestions? • Tell us what you think • How to find historic house plans... MYSTERY HOUSE: 1940s New Jersey Home Was this stucco home always stucco? And, what about the porch pillars? Are they original? The owners want to make their home historically correct, but aren't sure just where to begin. •  Respond to this house • Tell about your. MYSTERY HOUSE: 1940s New Jersey Home - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: 1940s New Jersey Home - Was this stucco home always stucco? And, what about the porch pillars? Are they original? The owners want to make their home historically correct, but aren't sure just where to begin. •  Respond to thi Mystery House: A "Generic" House? The prospective buyers are puzzled by the history of this 1880s home. Does it represent a particular style... or is it "just a house built on the edge of town"? • Post your answer • What Style Is It? - An... Mystery House: A "Generic" House? - Architecture Archives Mystery House: A "Generic" House? - The prospective buyers are puzzled by the history of this 1880s home. Does it represent a particular style... or is it "just a house built on the edge of town"? • Post your answer  MYSTERY HOUSE: A Box By Another Name Is...? Still a box? No, not quite. A little research will unearth some interesting facts about this turn-of-the-century Colorado home. • More About this House • See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: A Box By Another Name Is...? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: A Box By Another Name Is...? - Still a box? No, not quite. A little research will unearth some interesting facts about this turn-of-the-century Colorado home. • More About this House • See more Mystery Houses... Mystery House: A Charming Blend Built in 1920 or before, this charming home has details borrowed from several very different styles. How many can you find? Here are some clues: • Cotswold Cottage • Colonial Revival • Craftsman Bungalow •&am Mystery House: A Just Plain Victorian This refined home near the ocean in Massachussetts has nine-foot ceilings, bay windows, pocket doors, and wide plank pine flooring. It was built sometime during the Victorian era, yet it certainly doesn't have the fussiness of a Queen Anne... Mystery House: A Just Plain Victorian - Architecture Archives Mystery House: A Just Plain Victorian - This refined home near the ocean in Massachussetts has nine-foot ceilings, bay windows, pocket doors, and wide plank pine flooring. It was built sometime during the Victorian era, yet it certainly doesn't have the Mystery House: A Symmetrical Victorian? "Is it possible for a house to be a Victorian -- and be symmetrical?" asks the owner of this older home. "A person who has a masters in historical buildings included our house in her thesis, and she called... Mystery House: A Symmetrical Victorian? - Architecture Archives Mystery House: A Symmetrical Victorian? - "Is it possible for a house to be a Victorian -- and be symmetrical?" asks the owner of this older home. "A person who has a masters in historical buildings included our house in her thesis, and sh MYSTERY HOUSE: A Tall Cape Cod? Surrounded by World War II era homes, this cozy house in southern Ontario is has the flavor of a New England Cape Cod. What is it? • Solve this mystery • Read more about the Cape Cod house style• See more Mystery... MYSTERY HOUSE: A Tall Cape Cod? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: A Tall Cape Cod? - Surrounded by World War II era homes, this cozy house in southern Ontario is has the flavor of a New England Cape Cod. What is it? • Solve this mystery • Read more about the Cape Cod house style• See more MYSTERY HOUSE: Beautify this Ranch It's a ho-hum house with white vinyl siding. But, what are the possibilities? Tell us your ideas, and read what others have to say. • Respond to this house • See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: Beautify this Ranch - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Beautify this Ranch - It's a ho-hum house with white vinyl siding. But, what are the possibilities? Tell us your ideas, and read what others have to say. • Respond to this house • See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: Boat-builder's Home This house was built in 1910 by a boat builder near a port in Washington state. What style is the house and what interior and exterior colors are appropriate? • Solve this mystery • See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: Boat-builder's Home - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Boat-builder's Home - This house was built in 1910 by a boat builder near a port in Washington state. What style is the house and what interior and exterior colors are appropriate? • Solve this mystery • See more Mystery Houses.. MYSTERY HOUSE: Bootlegger's Stone Cottage "I live in a 1925 stone house with a red tile roof," writes a visitor to our Discussion Forum. "It was built for Charles Costello -- a bootlegger from the Kansas City area. Mr. Costello was from Italy and... MYSTERY HOUSE: Bootlegger's Stone Cottage - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Bootlegger's Stone Cottage - "I live in a 1925 stone house with a red tile roof," writes a visitor to our Discussion Forum. "It was built for Charles Costello -- a bootlegger from the Kansas City area. Mr. Costello was from Mystery House: Botticher Brick Architect and builder Paul G. Botticher built this impressive brick home in Maryland in about 1896. Botticher also drew the plans for many New Jersey buildings, including the Federal Building in Newark. Can you identify the style of this... Mystery House: Botticher Brick - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Botticher Brick - Architect and builder Paul G. Botticher built this impressive brick home in Maryland in about 1896. Botticher also drew the plans for many New Jersey buildings, including the Federal Building in Newark. Can you identify t Mystery House: Bungalow Colors Nature-loving bungalows are often painted earth tones, but the owner of this charming home is hoping for a brighter scheme that reflects her lively, outgoing personality. What do you think? Does a bungalow have to be brown? • House Paint... MYSTERY HOUSE: Bungalow Floor Plans? The owner has seen many houses that resemble this one, but can't locate the original floor plans. Any ideas? • Solve this mystery • Bungalow Floor Plans... MYSTERY HOUSE: Bungalow Floor Plans? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Bungalow Floor Plans? - The owner has seen many houses that resemble this one, but can't locate the original floor plans. Any ideas? • Solve this mystery • Bungalow Floor Plans... MYSTERY HOUSE: BUNGODA? Amlacey writes: "I recently purchased my first home and I'm puzzled... It has a few Craftsman decorative features and built-ins, but the fireplace, the light fixtures, and hardware have almost a Queen Anne feel. My stepmom nicknamed it the... MYSTERY HOUSE: BUNGODA? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: BUNGODA? - Amlacey writes: "I recently purchased my first home and I'm puzzled... It has a few Craftsman decorative features and built-ins, but the fireplace, the light fixtures, and hardware have almost a Queen Anne feel. My stepmom MYSTERY HOUSE: Colonial Pink? This stately home is painted pink and needs to be changed, says the prospective buyer. What colors do you pick? • Solve this mystery • See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: Colonial Pink? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Colonial Pink? - This stately home is painted pink and needs to be changed, says the prospective buyer. What colors do you pick? • Solve this mystery • See more Mystery Houses... Mystery House: Contemporary Roof Here's an interesting southern home with brick floors throughout. The roof is cedar shingles, but it needs replacing. The owners wonder... should they look for imitation cedar shingles, imitation slate, or something else? What materials would best suit th Mystery House: Contemporary Roof - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Contemporary Roof - Here's an interesting southern home with brick floors throughout. The roof is cedar shingles, but it needs replacing. The owners wonder... should they look for imitation cedar shingles, imitation slate, or something els MYSTERY HOUSE: Craftsman or Prairie? This charming California home has lots of Craftsman features, but the long low shape of a Prairie style house. What is it? • Solve this mystery • More about Craftsman Bungalows • More about the Prairie style... MYSTERY HOUSE: Craftsman or Prairie? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Craftsman or Prairie? - This charming California home has lots of Craftsman features, but the long low shape of a Prairie style house. What is it? • Solve this mystery • More about Craftsman Bungalows • More about the Prairi Mystery House: Did this house come from a "kit"? Built in 1926, this simple bungalow nestles in an historic neighborhood in La Verne, California. The original redwood siding is still intact, and the interior rooms have lots of built in drawers and cabinets. "We think this might be... Mystery House: Did this house come from a "kit"? - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Did this house come from a "kit"? - Built in 1926, this simple bungalow nestles in an historic neighborhood in La Verne, California. The original redwood siding is still intact, and the interior rooms have lots of built in drawer Mystery House: Dream House or Worst Nightmare? A reader writes: "My husband and I are relocating to the Ft. Campbell, KY area and have always had a fantasy about fixing up an old house. We have done a lot of remodeling but have never tackled anything... Mystery House: Dream House or Worst Nightmare? - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Dream House or Worst Nightmare? - A reader writes: "My husband and I are relocating to the Ft. Campbell, KY area and have always had a fantasy about fixing up an old house. We have done a lot of remodeling but have never tackled anyth MYSTERY HOUSE: Federal Style House Plans? The owners can trace the genealogy of their stately home. "In fact, we even walk to the nearby cemetery to visit the original owners!" But, what did the house look like before Victorian elements were introduced? • Solve This Myster MYSTERY HOUSE: Federal Style House Plans? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Federal Style House Plans? - The owners can trace the genealogy of their stately home. "In fact, we even walk to the nearby cemetery to visit the original owners!" But, what did the house look like before Victorian elements were MYSTERY HOUSE: Feng Shui Paint Colors? This week's architecture mystery: What colors would best suit the feng shui setting of this lake-view home? Read more...... MYSTERY HOUSE: Feng Shui Paint Colors? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Feng Shui Paint Colors? - This week's architecture mystery: What colors would best suit the feng shui setting of this lake-view home? Read more...... Mystery House: Hate the Color! "My husband and I just purchased a house, and I hate the color. Also the house lacks style. What color should I paint it to give it a better look?" • Tell us what you think • Help for a Ho-Hum... Mystery House: Hate the Color! - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Hate the Color! - "My husband and I just purchased a house, and I hate the color. Also the house lacks style. What color should I paint it to give it a better look?" • Tell us what you think • Help for MYSTERY HOUSE: How Old Is It? When they bought the place, the owners were told that this house dates from the "mid-1800's to mid-1900's." Whoa! That's a span of a hundred years! Anyone want to guess how old the house really is? • Solve this mystery... MYSTERY HOUSE: How Old Is It? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: How Old Is It? - When they bought the place, the owners were told that this house dates from the "mid-1800's to mid-1900's." Whoa! That's a span of a hundred years! Anyone want to guess how old the house really is? •&nbs MYSTERY HOUSE: Is Blue too Blah for this Gambrel Roof Home? We want to make a statement," say the owners of this handsome gambrel roofed home. How can they make the house stand out, but still fit in? • Solve this mystery • Try out some color visualization tools• See m MYSTERY HOUSE: Is Blue too Blah for this Gambrel Roof Home? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Is Blue too Blah for this Gambrel Roof Home? - We want to make a statement," say the owners of this handsome gambrel roofed home. How can they make the house stand out, but still fit in? • Solve this mystery •&n Mystery House: Is it a Tudor? The new owners of this 1949 cottage are planning to renovate, but would like to know a bit about the home's history first. Is it a Tudor... or something else? • Post your answer • Tudor Revival Styles • Cotswold C Mystery House: Is it a Tudor? - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Is it a Tudor? - The new owners of this 1949 cottage are planning to renovate, but would like to know a bit about the home's history first. Is it a Tudor... or something else? • Post your answer • Tudor Revival MYSTERY HOUSE: Is it a Victorian? The neighbors call it a "Victorian," but is it? Find clues and solve the mystery...... MYSTERY HOUSE: Is it a Victorian? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Is it a Victorian? - The neighbors call it a "Victorian," but is it? Find clues and solve the mystery...... MYSTERY HOUSE: Is this a Queen Anne? Two towers with bell-shaped roofs flank a center gable with a Palladian window. Is this home a Queen Anne? • Solve this mystery • About the Queen Anne Style... Mystery House: It's old, but is it a style? This little house was built in 1883 and is solid as a rock. But the owner wonders: "Does this house fall into a style besides sturdy, practical, or humble?" Read more... and tell us what you think. FIND HELP... Mystery House: It's old, but is it a style? - Architecture Archives Mystery House: It's old, but is it a style? - This little house was built in 1883 and is solid as a rock. But the owner wonders: "Does this house fall into a style besides sturdy, practical, or humble?" Read more... and tell us what you think. MYSTERY HOUSE: Lousianna Farmhouse A reader in our discussion forum writes, "Around a millennium ago, in the late 1930's, I was born in this old farm home in North Louisiana. Back then, it was in much better shape--immaculate in fact. The yard was... Mystery House: Mediterranean Flavor The new owner of this unusual home is guessing that it is either Spanish Revival or Mediterranian Eclectic. What do you think? For examples of Spanish and Mediterranian inspired houses, see: • Architecture Inspired by Spain Also, note the si MYSTERY HOUSE: Mixed-up Mission Style? There's a Spanish flair to this interesting home, but some readers say it has Tudor details. Is it a Mission style house... or something else? • Solve This Mystery • The Mission House Style • Spanish Revival Style Mystery House: Norwegian Gingerbread? Built by a railway station in Middleton, Wisconsin, this Victorian home used to have a wrap-around porch with intricate gingerbread trim. The detailing is unusual and the homeowner thinks that perhaps it may reflect the influence of Norwegian immigrants.. MYSTERY HOUSE: Not Quite A-frame? This three-bedroom home looks like an A-frame, but the top is flat. What is it? • Solve this mystery • Read more about the A-frame style• See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: Not Quite A-frame? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Not Quite A-frame? - This three-bedroom home looks like an A-frame, but the top is flat. What is it? • Solve this mystery • Read more about the A-frame style• See more Mystery Houses... Mystery House: Old House Hazards? Back in 1869, this interesting home was a general store. Over the years, it went through much remodeling, especially in the 1970s and 1980s. Now, the owners are concerned. Should they be on the lookout for hazards or other... MYSTERY HOUSE: Old House, New Siding Built in 1929, this sprawling home originally had a stucco façade. Today, it sports cedar shingles. Here's a photo of how the house looks today... click on the photo to also see a picture from the 1940s. Can you... MYSTERY HOUSE: Old House, New Siding - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Old House, New Siding - Built in 1929, this sprawling home originally had a stucco façade. Today, it sports cedar shingles. Here's a photo of how the house looks today... click on the photo to also see a picture from the 1940s. Can MYSTERY HOUSE: Paint this Dutch Colonial "Anything but white!" the owner pleads. But, a look at old records suggests that white was the traditional color for Colonial Revival homes built in the 1930s. What to do? • Solve this Mystery • How to Choose Paint Co MYSTERY HOUSE: Paint this Dutch Colonial - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Paint this Dutch Colonial - "Anything but white!" the owner pleads. But, a look at old records suggests that white was the traditional color for Colonial Revival homes built in the 1930s. What to do? • Solve this My MYSTERY HOUSE: Patterned Shingles The diamond pattern in the shingles is based on an old photo. At one time, this house also had spindle details around a small front porch. Can you name the style? • Solve this mystery • See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: Patterned Shingles - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Patterned Shingles - The diamond pattern in the shingles is based on an old photo. At one time, this house also had spindle details around a small front porch. Can you name the style? • Solve this mystery • See Mystery House: Ranch Re-do Built in 1948, this cozy Ranch home has lots to offer, but the owners would like to add some pizazz. How can they spiff up the place? Here's a quick checklist of features to consider: • Exterior Paint Color • Exterior... MYSTERY HOUSE: Recycled House? Peek under the brick veneer, and you'll find an early twentieth century clapboard house. It seems simple enough, but the floor plan tells a story... • Solve this mystery • How old is your house?... MYSTERY HOUSE: Recycled House? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Recycled House? - Peek under the brick veneer, and you'll find an early twentieth century clapboard house. It seems simple enough, but the floor plan tells a story... • Solve this mystery • How old is your house Mystery House: Side this Victorian "The house hasn't been vinyl-sided yet, but I'm thinking of it," the owner writes. "The wood is very very dry and sucks up and peels paint like it's a banana malt, and cedar siding is pretty darn expensive." Any... Mystery House: Side this Victorian - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Side this Victorian - "The house hasn't been vinyl-sided yet, but I'm thinking of it," the owner writes. "The wood is very very dry and sucks up and peels paint like it's a banana malt, and cedar siding is pretty darn expens MYSTERY HOUSE: Triangular Duplex Surrounded by Victorians and Craftsman bungalows, this triangular duplex home has seen many remodelings. What was it originally? • Solve this mystery • See more Mystery Houses... MYSTERY HOUSE: Triangular Duplex - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Triangular Duplex - Surrounded by Victorians and Craftsman bungalows, this triangular duplex home has seen many remodelings. What was it originally? • Solve this mystery • See more Mystery Houses... Mystery House: Two Front Doors "...It was built in 1945. The inside has been updated and remodeled but the ouside siding and windows are the original. The interesting thing is that both doors are in the front..." Can you guess the style? • Tell us... Mystery House: Two Front Doors - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Two Front Doors - "...It was built in 1945. The inside has been updated and remodeled but the ouside siding and windows are the original. The interesting thing is that both doors are in the front..." Can you guess the style?  Mystery House: Victorian Floor Plans Built in the 1880s or 1890s, this austere home is vintage Victorian. The owner wonders about the style, and she is especially interested in seeing the original floor plans. She'd like to restore the interior as authentically as possible.... Mystery House: Victorian Floor Plans - Architecture Archives Mystery House: Victorian Floor Plans - Built in the 1880s or 1890s, this austere home is vintage Victorian. The owner wonders about the style, and she is especially interested in seeing the original floor plans. She'd like to restore the interior as auth MYSTERY HOUSE: Vintage 1920s Home Gleaming moldings and hardwood floors make this quaint home a real jewel. The owner has posted lots of photos and would love to hear your thoughts about the house. • Respond to this house • House style directory... MYSTERY HOUSE: Vintage 1920s Home - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: Vintage 1920s Home - Gleaming moldings and hardwood floors make this quaint home a real jewel. The owner has posted lots of photos and would love to hear your thoughts about the house. • Respond to this house •  MYSTERY HOUSE: What Style Victorian? The owners want to rehabilitate this 1880s house. Yes, it's a Victorian... But the Victorian era brought many very different styles. What's this style? Read clues and solve the mystery. Or, browse our Mystery House Index.... MYSTERY HOUSE: What Style Victorian? - Architecture Archives MYSTERY HOUSE: What Style Victorian? - The owners want to rehabilitate this 1880s house. Yes, it's a Victorian... But the Victorian era brought many very different styles. What's this style? Read clues and solve the mystery. Or, browse our Mystery House Mystery Houses: Picking Paint Colors Painting season is over for those of us who live in the north, but there's no rule that says we can't spend the long winter months picking colors for next year's painting projects. What colors do you suggest for... Mystery Houses: Picking Paint Colors - Architecture Archives Mystery Houses: Picking Paint Colors - Painting season is over for those of us who live in the north, but there's no rule that says we can't spend the long winter months picking colors for next year's painting projects. What colors do you suggest for... Mystery Queens Queen Anne is the most flamboyant of the Victorian styles, but "she" often goes into hiding. The three houses listed below might be Queens... or not. What do you think? • A Remodeled Queen Anne? • Queen Anne or Shingl Mystery Queens - Architecture Archives Mystery Queens - Queen Anne is the most flamboyant of the Victorian styles, but "she" often goes into hiding. The three houses listed below might be Queens... or not. What do you think? • A Remodeled Queen Anne? • Qu Neoclassical and Federalist and Idealist Architecture Your source for information on Neoclassical and Federalist or Idealist architecture in Europe, Great Britain and the United States, from 1750 to 1880. Neoclassicism: Architecture of Democracy? - Architecture Designed by Cass Gilbert, the neoclassical U.S. Supreme Court Building has become a symbol of American justice. But, what do those sculptures over the entrance really mean?... Netherlands Dance Theatre in The Hague by Rem Koolhaas From our photo essay on Rem Koolhaas, the Netherlands Dance Theater in The Hague. Netherlands Embassy in Berlin by Rem Koolhaas From our photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, the Netherlands Embassy in Berlin. New Enland Homestead - house styles The owner asks about the style of his New England farmhouse. Explore our directory of house styles, and send us your questions and ideas. New Ideas in Gothic Architecture New techniques of construction permitted Gothic buildings to soar to amazing new heights, dwarfing anyone who stepped inside. An architectural history with illustrations and resources. New Old Houses Historic Floor Plans Reprints of historic plan books can be helpful for authentic recreations of old buildings but they are not generally practical for modern lifestyles NEW URBANISM AND SPARAL -- Suburban Nation In their book, Suburban Nation, Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck describe the chilling prospect of a suburban nation... and offer some solutions. Review and excerpt from chapter one of Suburban Nation, the Rise of Sprawl and the Declin New Urbanism in Harlem, NY "What is the relationship between home and a good cup of coffee?" architecture critic John Leland asks this week in the New York Times. "On first reckoning, coffee (or tea) organizes space and movement; in the brewing of a serviceable... New Urbanism Speak Your Mind What is New Urbanism? These articles and resources will give you a quick overview. New York's Twin Towers Remembered On the two-year anniversary of their destruction, we would like to pay homage New York's Twin Towers, demolished in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. View photos Share memories... New York's Twin Towers Remembered - Architecture Archives New York's Twin Towers Remembered - On the two-year anniversary of their destruction, we would like to pay homage New York's Twin Towers, demolished in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. View photos Share memories... Next photo The Rookery Lobby - Frank Lloyd Wright Take a photo tour of the Rookery Lobby, remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright. Nexus Housing in Fukuoka Japan by Rem Koolhaas From our photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, Nexus Housing in Fukuoka Japan No Power? Architect Glenn Murcutt Has Cool Solutions to the Energy Crunch When a major power blackout sweeps across northeastern United States and parts of southern Canada, and when a deadly heat wave strains power sources throughout Europe, we realize just how dependent we are on electricity. What can architects do?... No Power? Architect Glenn Murcutt Has Cool Solutions to the Energy Crunch - Architecture Archives No Power? Architect Glenn Murcutt Has Cool Solutions to the Energy Crunch - When a major power blackout sweeps across northeastern United States and parts of southern Canada, and when a deadly heat wave strains power sources throughout Europe, we realize Northern California Mystery House Style A reader thinks this house may be a Craftsman or Italianate, but other readers disagree. Photos and resources. OLD BUILDINGS NEW USES - AIKIDO ARCHITECTURE - TATE MODERN The Tate Modern is perhaps one of the world's most famous examples of adaptive reuse. Standing at the cornerstone of historic preservation, urban renewal and sustainable development, adaptive reuse is the process of finding new life for old buildings. It OLD BUILDINGS NEW USES - REINVENTING A POWER PLANT - TATE MODERN The Bankside Power Plant on London's South Bank was transformed when Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, winners of the 2001 Pritzker Prize, created the new Gallery of Modern Art for the Tate Museum. Old Buildings, New Uses The Pritzker Prize winning duo Herzog & de Meuron applied "Aikido Architecture" when they transformed an old power plant into London's Tate Modern art museum. Story and photos...... Old Buildings, New Uses - Architecture Archives Old Buildings, New Uses - The Pritzker Prize winning duo Herzog & de Meuron applied "Aikido Architecture" when they transformed an old power plant into London's Tate Modern art museum. Story and photos...... Old House Details - House Styles The owner asks about the technical names for the architectural details on his Victorian home. Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas. Old House Plans These building plans recreate old house styles with new house comforts Old House Resources for Research and Remodeling Your starting place for researching, restoring and preserving historic architecture. Old House Resources for Research and Remodeling Your starting place for researching, restoring and preserving historic architecture. Old-House Restoration Supplies and Resources Thousands of companies offer supplies and resources to help you restore Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman, Foursquare, and other historic home. Listed here are some of the best sources for reproduction plumbing fixtures, decorative hardware, lighting, cabine Old-House Restoration Supplies and Resources Thousands of companies offer supplies and resources to help you restore Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman, Foursquare, and other historic home. Listed here are some of the best sources for reproduction plumbing fixtures, decorative hardware, lighting, cabine Old-House Tool Kit So many of you own older homes, I've assembled this handy-dandy list with favorite links to pages about researching, restoring, and preserving historic architecture. Don't work too hard!... Old-House Tool Kit - Architecture Archives Old-House Tool Kit - So many of you own older homes, I've assembled this handy-dandy list with favorite links to pages about researching, restoring, and preserving historic architecture. Don't work too hard!... On the Auction Block: The Farnsworth House Ever dream of living in a house made of glass? If you have $4.5 to $6 million, you'll get your chance on December 12 when Sotheby's of New York auctions off the legendary Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van... On the Auction Block: The Farnsworth House - Architecture Archives On the Auction Block: The Farnsworth House - Ever dream of living in a house made of glass? If you have $4.5 to $6 million, you'll get your chance on December 12 when Sotheby's of New York auctions off the legendary Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van... Open House in New York More than 75 important architectural sites in New York City will be open for viewing -- free of charge -- for New York's first annual "openhousenewyork" (OHNY), to be held on October 11 and 12.... Open House in New York - Architecture Archives Open House in New York - More than 75 important architectural sites in New York City will be open for viewing -- free of charge -- for New York's first annual "openhousenewyork" (OHNY), to be held on October 11 and 12.... OPTICAL ILLUSIONS AT THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF CELSUS IN EPHESUS The Library of Celsus was built on a narrow lot between existing buildings. Yet, the design of the library creates the effect of monumental size. ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE AND FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Definition and illustration for the term ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE, the design philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright. Organizations and associations for Engineers Professional organizations and associations for Civil Engineers Organizations for Architects and Professionals in Building and Design Organizations for architects, builders, contractors, urban planners and other professionals in the building trades, with links to organizations for architecture students, historic preservation, and related fields Organizations for Architecture Students The following organizations and associations are for university students who are studying for architecture degrees or preparing for architecture licensing exams. Organizations for Architecture Students The following organizations and associations are for university students who are studying for architecture degrees or preparing for architecture licensing exams. Organizations for Historic Preservation of Old Buildings Use this directory to find organizations, associations and foundations for architectural historians and persons concerned with preserving and restoring historic architecture. Organizations for Historic Preservation of Old Buildings Use this directory to find organizations, associations and foundations for architectural historians and persons concerned with preserving and restoring historic architecture. Organizations for Historic Preservation of Old Buildings - page 2 of 2 Use this directory to find organizations, associations and foundations for architectural historians and persons concerned with preserving and restoring historic architecture. ORNAMENTED DOORS AT THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF CELSUS IN EPHESUS On each side of the staircase at the Library of Celsus, Greek and Latin letters describe the life of Celsus. Along the outer wall, four recesses contain female statues. ORNAMENTS AND CARVINGS AT THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF CELSUS IN EPHESUS The vaulting, two-story gallery of the ancient Library of Celsus was lavishly decorated with door ornaments and carvings. The floors and walls were faced with colored marble. Ornaments and Trim Wondering about decorative details on your home or a historic building? Here are facts and photos for columns, cupids, gargoyles, moldings, brackets, corbels, wrought iron and other types of architectural decoration. Ornaments and Trim Wondering about decorative details on your home or a historic building? Here are facts and photos for columns, cupids, gargoyles, moldings, brackets, corbels, wrought iron and other types of architectural decoration. Our Mystery House Series Just Got Better If you're a regular here, you may be familiar with our Mystery House series. Readers with questions about their homes share photos and get feedback in our discussion forum. Well, the series is now moving into the spotlight. Each week... Outdoor Art - Murals and Sculpture and Fountains and Graffiti Net links to criticism, research and information on outdoor art, including scultpure, fountains, murals and graffiti. Outdoor Art - Murals and Sculpture and Fountains and Graffiti Net links to criticism, research and information on outdoor art, including scultpure, fountains, murals and graffiti. Paint a house to match a pillow case - Picking house colors continued More tips for choosing paint colors for your home, with color chart and resources. Paint Removal Precautions Chapter Four of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes Paint Removal Precautions. Paint this House Pick New Colors Tips and resources for picking paint colors for a classic American Foursquare home. Paint Your House - Tips For Choosing Exterior Colors Use these tips and resources to select the best colors for your exterior house painting project. Paint Your House - Tips For Choosing Exterior Colors Use these tips and resources to select the best colors for your exterior house painting project. Paint Your House! - How Tos An index of Paint Your House! How Tos for the Architecture guide site. Paint Your House! - Top Picks An index of Paint Your House! Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. PAINTING YOUR HOME - Architecture A well-chosen selection of contrasting trim and accent colors can really bring out the beauty of your home. But, how do you decide? After you've read our primer on choosing paint colors, you might want to try some of the... Palau Güell - Antoni Gaudí Palau Güell was the first of many commissions that Antoni Gaudí received from Eusebi Güell. With limited space but an unlimited budget, Gaudí built a home and social center worthy of Güell, a leading industrialist and the future count of Güell.. Pantheon in Rome Italy - Ancient Roman Architecture The Pantheon, rebuilt in 126, is the best-preserved building in Rome. Parque Güell - Guell Park - Antoni Gaudí Designed by the Spanish surrealist, Antoni Gaudi, Parque Güell used mosaics before the Cubists. Past Issue of the About Architecture newsletter Past issue of the architecture newsletter from About.com PATIO PLANS AND BUILDING GUIDES Planning a new patio or walkway? Before you begin laying your brick or stone patio, check out these inexpensive how-to books. With color photos and step-by-step instructions, they'll pave your way to success. Paul Williams Hollywood Architect - African American Architects Paul Williams, an Afro-American, became renown for designing major buildings such the Los Angeles International Airport and over 2000 homes in Southern California. Many of the most beautiful residences in Hollywood were created by Paul Williams. PAUSTIAN SHOWROOM IN COPENHAGEN BY UTZON ARCHITECTS Photos, sketches, and commentary for the Pastian Showroom by Utzon Architects with Jorn Utzon. Peking's Summer Palace For all its exquisite beauty, the magnificent Yuanmingyuan Palace in Peking was ill-fated. The palace and gardens were looted and burned by English and French forces on October 18, 1860. Ten years later, Empress Dowager Cixi started reconstruction, but We Peking's Summer Palace - Architecture Archives Peking's Summer Palace - For all its exquisite beauty, the magnificent Yuanmingyuan Palace in Peking was ill-fated. The palace and gardens were looted and burned by English and French forces on October 18, 1860. Ten years later, Empress Dowager Cixi start Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse - House Styles The owner asks about the style of his stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania. Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas. 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Photo Tour of TALIESIN WEST - Monolith - Frank Lloyd Wright At the entrance of Taliesin West, a towering stone and concrete monolith leads to a gravel courtyard. Photo and quotes from Frank Lloyd Wright. Photo Tour of TALIESIN WEST - Sculptures - Frank Lloyd Wright In gardens surrounding Taliesin West, sculptures mingle with Saguaro, Prickly Pear cactus, firs and other desert plants. Join us on this photo tour of the Arizona home and workshop of Frank Lloyd Wright and his students. Photo Tour of TALIESIN WEST - The main studio and sunken garden Join us on this photo tour of Taliesin West, the Arizona home and workshop of Frank Lloyd Wright and his students. Shown here: The main studio and sunken garden Photo Tour of the Rookery - Frank Lloyd Wright Join us on this photo tour of the Rookery Lobby, remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright. Photos and Construction Drawings - Image Archives for Architecture Use these archives, galleries, and resources to find photographs of great buildings and their designers, construction drawings, historic prints, plans, and other images. Pick Paint Colors For Your House Exterior a simple how to on choosing paint colors for the exterior of your home. Picking House Colors - A Guide to Painting Your Home A guide to picking paint colors for your home, with color chart and resources. Picking House Colors - A Guide to Painting Your Home A guide to picking paint colors for your home, with color chart and resources. Plan for Attic Storage A steep roof will give you room for extra storage in the attic Plan for storage in your new garage With the popularity of SUV's it is important you make sure your new garage will be large enough. Here are tips. Plan of a Farm Cottage 1847 by Matilda Howard Matilda Howard won $20 for this farmhouse design in 1847. Plan Your Paint Colors A well-chosen selection of contrasting trim and accent colors can draw attention to architectural details and disguise design flaws. A poor selection can make a house seem flat and featureless -- Or so garish that the color overwhelms the architecture.... Plan Your Paint Colors - Architecture Archives Plan Your Paint Colors - A well-chosen selection of contrasting trim and accent colors can draw attention to architectural details and disguise design flaws. A poor selection can make a house seem flat and featureless -- Or so garish that the color overwh Plans for The Mushroom Castle by David Lee This week's featured house plan is a fanciful medieval castle by David Lee PLANTATION HOMES AND SOUTHERN MANSIONS One of the crowning glories of the American South was its architecture. With majestic Greek pillars, balconies, formal ballrooms, covered porches, and imposing staircases, these remarkable homes express grandeur and poignancy of a bygone era. Let imag Porches, Pillars, and a Metal Roof... This hill-hugging home from our Mystery House series was built by a doctor during the Victorian era, but it doesn't have the showy details you might expect. What is it? • Respond to this house • See more Mystery Houses... Porches, Pillars, and a Metal Roof... - Architecture Archives Porches, Pillars, and a Metal Roof... - This hill-hugging home from our Mystery House series was built by a doctor during the Victorian era, but it doesn't have the showy details you might expect. What is it? • Respond to this house •& Portmeirion Wales - Bridge House Facts and photo for Bridge House in Portmeirion, Wales, with links to other resources for learning about the architecture of Portmeirion. Portmeirion Wales - Bristol Colonnade Facts and photo for the Bristol Colonnade in Portmeirion, Wales. Portmeirion Wales - Hercules Gazebo On our virtual tour of Portmeirion, Wales by environmentalist designer Williams-Ellis Clough: The Hercules Gazebo. Portmeirion Wales - Mermaid Facts and photo for the Mermaid building in Portmeirion Wales, with links to other resources for learning about the architecture of Portmeirion. Portmeirion Wales - Promenade Facts and photos for the Promenade in Portmeirion, Wales, with links to other resources for learning about the architecture in Portmeirion. Portmeirion Wales - The Piazza Environmentalist designer Williams-Ellis Clough used a spirit of play when he designed Portmeirion, on the northern coast of Wales. Here are facts about the Piazza. 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Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco Preservation Brief Number 22 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on the repair and preservation of historic stucco, with recipees for stucco mixes. Preservation Brief - Purpose of Investigation This portion of Preservation Brief 35 explores the purposes of architectural investigation and outlines some key ideas. Preservation Brief - Understanding Old Buildings Preservation Brief Number 35 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on how to investigate old buildings. Preservation Brief - Understanding Old Buildings Introduction to Preservation Brief Number 35 from the US Department of Interior which offers instructions on how to investigate old buildings. Preservation Brief 8: Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings: The Appropriateness of Substitute Materials for Resurfacing Historic Wood Frame Buildings Preservation Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame buildings Preservation Brief 8: Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings: The Appropriateness of Substitute Materials for Resurfacing Historic Wood Frame Buildings Preservation Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. 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This article discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame buildings Preservation Brief 8: The Planning Process before You Install Vinyl or Aluminum Siding Preservation Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame buildings Preservation Brief 8: Vinyl and Aluminum Siding and Installation Preservation Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. This article discusses the use of vinyl and other subsitute materials on older wood frame buildings Preservation of Historic Architecture Want to rescue an older building from demolition... And to have it listed on the National Register or the National Trust? Or, do you just want to learn more about the history of your old house? Here are facts about restoration projects, historic registrie Press Praises Gehry's Disney Hall The dramatic new Walt Disney Hall opened with fireworks and fanfare during an inaugural concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Frank Gehry's astonishing design has been stirring tremendous excitement over the past few weeks. The Washington Pos Press Praises Gehry's Disney Hall - Architecture Archives Press Praises Gehry's Disney Hall - The dramatic new Walt Disney Hall opened with fireworks and fanfare during an inaugural concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Frank Gehry's astonishing design has been stirring tremendous excitement over t Press Praises Gehry's Disney Hall - Architecture Archives Press Praises Gehry's Disney Hall - The dramatic new Walt Disney Hall opened with great fanfare during an inaugural concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Frank Gehry's astonishing design has been stirring tremendous excitement. 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Purposes of Exterior Paint Chapter one of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes the purposes of exterior paint. Queen Anne Architecture Queen Anne architecture became an architectural fashion in the 1880s and 1890s, when the industrial revolution was building up steam. Here are facts, photos and resources. Queen Anne Architecture - and Queen Victoria Popular during the time of Britain's Queen Victoria, Queen Anne architecture has little to do with Queen Anne. Here's a short history of the style, with photographs, resources and links. Queen Anne Architecture - Reigning Style of the Industrial Age Queen Anne architecture became an architectural fashion in the 1880s and 1890s, when the industrial revolution was building up steam. Here are facts, photos and resources. Queen Anne Architecture - What Makes A Queen The flashy "painted ladies" of San Francisco and the refined brownstones of Brooklyn share many of the same features. 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Links to resources. Readers Respond - Lost in Time - American National Folk Houses Readers discuss renovation solutions for a turn-of-the-century American house. Readers Respond - Mail Order House Readers discuss whether this home was built based on a design from a mail order catalog. Links and resources. Readers Respond - Mansard Mansion Readers suggest colors for a Second Empire (Mansard) style Victorian house. Readers Respond - Mansard Mansion Readers suggest colors for a Second Empire (Mansard) style Victorian house. Readers Respond - Mexican Building Can you identify this prominent building in Mexico? Here are ideas from readers. Explore our architecture resources and add your own ideas. Readers Respond - Modern Manor Readers discuss the style of a contemporary house which seems centuries old. Links to resources. Readers Respond - New England Homestead Readers discuss the style of a New England home. Links and resources. Readers Respond - Old House Details Readers discuss the details of a Victorian home. Links and resources. Readers Respond - Paint this Victorian Readers suggest paint colors for a Victorian home. Links and resources. Readers Respond - Railroad Home Readers discuss the style of a contemporary house which seems centuries old. Links to resources. Readers Respond - Ranch Style Home with Problems Readers offer ideas for remodeling a ranch style home. Links to resources. Readers Respond - Southern Cottage - House Styles This house resembles a simple builder's cottage, often found in mining towns in the South. Readers Respond - Spanish Awnings - Southwestern or Pueblo Style Here are suggestions for a new awning for this southwestern style home. Explore our house style resources and add your own ideas. Readers Respond - Spanish Colonial House Readers suggest design ideas for a Spanish Colonial home. Explore our old house resources. Then, use this easy form to add your own ideas. Readers Respond - Spanish Colonial House Styles Author and architectural historian Kathryn Masson and other readers comment on the Spanish Colonial Style. Facts and photos. Readers Respond - Spring Spruce Up - House Colors Readers suggest ways to spruce up an older home. Explore our old house resources. Then, use this easy form to add your own ideas. Readers Respond - stone house style - Federal Readers debate the style of a stately stone home. Links and resources. Readers Respond - Stucco Classic -- Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival Is this stucco home an Arts & Crafts bungalow Can historic colors be cheerful? Here are suggestions from readers. Explore our house color resources and add your own ideas. Readers Respond - Stucco or stone Readers debate whether to side a home in stucco or stone. Links and resources. Readers Respond - tudor house style Readers discuss the style of an English Country Cottage. Links to resources for Tudor and other house styles. Readers Respond - Tudor Touches Readers discuss the style of a Victorian home. Links and resources. Readers Respond - Victorian House Mystery Readers discuss the style of a Victorian home. Links and resources. Readers Respond - Victorian Puzzles Could this little Victorian be an early example of the American Foursquare style? Explore our American Foursquare Resources. Then, use this easy form to add your own ideas. Readers Respond - Victorian Puzzles Could this little Victorian be an early example of the American Foursquare style? Explore our American Foursquare Resources. Then, use this easy form to add your own ideas. Readers Respond - Victorian Rehab Readers discuss the restoration of a Victorian house. Links and resources. Readers Respond - What kind of victorian house style Readers discuss the style of a Victorian home. Links and resources. Reading - How to Repair Stucco This section of Preservation Brief Number 22 lists articles and books to help you with your stucco restoration and repair. Reading List - Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior offers this reading list offering help with paint problems on historic woodwork. Reality TV: Which Building Should Be Saved? In a lively British TV show, pop celebrities ask viewers to vote on the future of an old building.... Rebuilding Bam with Mud and Wire "Give me 1,000 soldiers and 100 students of architecture and we will rebuild Bam," Nader Khalili told The Independent. Born in Iran, the California architect has developed a building technique based on traditional construction methods from his h Rebuilding Bam with Mud and Wire - Architecture Archives Rebuilding Bam with Mud and Wire - "Give me 1,000 soldiers and 100 students of architecture and we will rebuild Bam," Nader Khalili told The Independent. Born in Iran, the California architect has developed a building technique based on traditio Rebuilding Bam with Mud and Wire - Architecture Archives Rebuilding Bam with Mud and Wire - "Give me 1,000 soldiers and 100 students of architecture and we will rebuild Bam," Nader Khalili told The Independent. Born in Iran, the California architect has developed a building technique based on traditio Rebuilding on Ground Zero: Santiago Calatrava Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect selected to design a new train and subway station at the World Trade Center site in New York, is an inventive architect, engineer, and sculptor. But does his work capture the emotions needed at Ground... Rebuilding on Ground Zero: Santiago Calatrava - Architecture Archives Rebuilding on Ground Zero: Santiago Calatrava - Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect selected to design a new train and subway station at the World Trade Center site in New York, is an inventive architect, engineer, and sculptor. But does his work ca Rebuilding the World Trade Center News media is buzzing with reports of the struggles to build a new World Trade Center complex on Ground Zero in New York City. Both the New York Post and the New York Times describe clashes and conflicts between... Rebuilding the World Trade Center - Architecture Archives Rebuilding the World Trade Center - News media is buzzing with reports of the struggles to build a new World Trade Center complex on Ground Zero in New York City. Both the New York Post and the New York Times describe clashes and conflicts between... Recognize the Tudor Style of Architecture a simple how to on recognizing the tudor style of architecture. Recommended Treatments for Paint Problems Chapter Six of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes common paint problems and offers recommended treatments. Redesigning America New Urbanism New urbanists are drawing inspiration from European villages and challenging American architects to design buildings that put people first. Redesigning America Part 2 Is America Ugly James Howard Kunstler paints a dreary picture of America's cities: Part two in our series on urban design. References for Engineering References for engineering students as well as professionals. Includes mathematics, chemistry, engineering economics, probability/statistics, and general. Refuge Housing in Kosovo Architecture for Humanity sponsored an open competition to design five-year transitional housing for the returning Kosovars and other peoples whose homes were destroyed in the conflict there. Rem Koolhaas Architect Explore the work of Pritzker Prize winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Here are photos and resources. Rem Koolhaas in Seattle Critics are raving about Rem Koolhaas’s new library in Seattle. Paul Goldberger, architecture critic for The New Yorker, calls it "the most important new library to be built in a generation, and the most exhilarating." The design by the... Rem Koolhaas Photo Gallery Take a virtual tour of the life and works of Pritzker Prize winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas: An extensive photo gallery, with biography and resources. Remodel and Restore - Painting, Siding, Remodeling, and Restoration Get your home improvement project off on the right start. These resources offer ideas and how-to advice to help you expand your living space, create more storage, add curb appeal, choose paint colors, and save money on your remodeling and restoration proj Remodel or Remuddle? You love your old home, but can you live in it? Here's how to update a Victorian, without spoiling the charm. Begin...... Remodel or Remuddle? - Architecture Archives Remodel or Remuddle? - You love your old home, but can you live in it? Here's how to update a Victorian, without spoiling the charm. Begin...... Remodel Your House - Repair and Restorations Follow these links for resources, information and tips for home remodeling, restorations and repairs. Find ideas for your design and home improvement projects. Remodel Your House - Repair and Restorations Follow these links for resources, information and tips for home remodeling, restorations and repairs. Find ideas for your design and home improvement projects. Remodel Your House - Repair and Restorations - page 2 of 2 Follow these links for resources, information and tips for home remodeling, restorations and repairs. Find ideas for your design and home improvement projects. Remodel Your House! - Before You Buys An index of Remodel Your House! Before You Buys for the Architecture guide site. Remodel Your House! - Full Reviews An index of Remodel Your House! Full Reviews for the Architecture guide site. Remodel Your House! - How Tos An index of Remodel Your House! How Tos for the Architecture guide site. Remodel Your House! - Top Picks An index of Remodel Your House! Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. Remodeled Rookery Lobby - Frank Lloyd Wright Here are photos of the lobby of the Rookery Building in Chicago, remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright. Renaissance Architecture Your starting place for exploring Renaissance architecture, with facts and photos for Renaissance architecture in Italy, France and England. Repainting Historic Buildings Chapter Five of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior discusses repainting historic buildings for cosmetic reasons. Repair and Restoration Problems and Solutions and Tools and Tricks Follow these links for help with common repair and restoration problems, including painting damaged wood, restoring stucco, and repairing mortar. Also be sure to explore our Historic Preservation resources for more information about the care of older buil Repair and Restoration Problems and Solutions and Tools and Tricks Tools and tricks of the trade for common repair and restoration problems, with resources and links Repair and Restoration Problems and Solutions and Tools and Tricks - page 2 of 2 Tools and tricks of the trade for common repair and restoration problems, with resources and links Repairing Deteriorated Stucco This portion of Preservation Brief Number 22 explains how to repair deteriorated stucco. Instructions include recommended colors and tints, maintenance tips, and stucco products. Replacement Windows "I'm thinking of replacing my single pane original windows with double pane vinyl clad windows to cut down on noise from downtown, heating and cooling bills, and I will never have to paint again," writes a visitor in our Discussion... Replacement Windows - Architecture Archives Replacement Windows - "I'm thinking of replacing my single pane original windows with double pane vinyl clad windows to cut down on noise from downtown, heating and cooling bills, and I will never have to paint again," writes a visitor in our Di Request Reprints from the Architecture Pages at About.com Use this form to request reprints from the architecture pages at About.com Research Your Home How old is your house? Who built your house? What style is your house and what did it look like when it was new? These Web pages and resources will give you the tools you need to conduct architectural investigations and find answers to your house question Resources for Remodelers Use these resources to plan your building or remodeling project. Respond to a Mystery House To answer Mystery House questions and read what others have written, please visit our Discussion Forum. Retro Architecture in Star Wars "I'm basically a Victorian person," George Lucas says. This article looks at the "retro" architecture in Star Wars. Review a book about architecture or home design Have you read a book about architecture you love? Found a really interesting collection of floor plans? Or, how about a home design book that's filled with misinformation? Use this form to write your book review. Revised Plans at Ground Zero Over the past ten months, architects and planners have been tweaking Daniel Libeskind's plan for the future World Trade Center site. In Libeskind's original plan, the centerpiece was the silvery Freedom Tower with an angular spire reaching up to 1,776... Revised Plans at Ground Zero - Architecture Archives Revised Plans at Ground Zero - Over the past ten months, architects and planners have been tweaking Daniel Libeskind's plan for the future World Trade Center site. In Libeskind's original plan, the centerpiece was the silvery Freedom Tower with an angular Richard Buckminster Fuller Bucky - Architect, Philosopher and Poet Exploring the life and works of R. Buckminster Fuller (Bucky), the architect, philosopher and poet who conceived the geodesic dome. RICHARD MEIER PRITZKER ARCHITECTURE PRIZE LAUREATE Your starting place for exploring the life and works Richard Meirer, designer of the Getty Center. Richard Neutra -- American International Style Your starting place for exploring the life and works of Richard Neutra who introduced the International Style to American architecture. Road Safety - Traffic and Pedestrians How can we plan highways, streets, and roadways that are efficient for traffic but also safe for pedestrians? What steps can we take to prevent accidents in work zone areas? Explore these links for information and professional resources related to road sa Robert A. M. Stern - Architect Your source for information about American neo-traditionalist Robert A.M. Stern, with biographies, photos of his buildings and additional resources. Robert A. M. Stern Contemporary Architect Your starting place for exploring the architecture of postmodern architect Robert A. M. Stern, who has designed many buildings for the Walt Disney Company. Robert Venturi - Architect Explore the life and works of Robert Venturi and his parner, Denise Scott Brown. Here are photos of their buildings, recommended books and other resources. Rococo Architecture The term Rococo describes buildings in the last phase of the Baroque period. Here are facts and photos for Rococo architecture. Russian Buildings Under Attack Pounding jackhammers are destroying Czarist buildings in Moscow. Is the drive to modernize destroying the city's architectural heritage? •  Read the story in the Globe and Mail •  Take a photo tour of Great Architecture in Russ Sacred Architecture Around the world, spiritual beliefs have inspired great architecture. Today, a few favorites... • Kizhi Wooden Churches • La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona • Bagsværd Church in Denmark • Dome of Sacred Architecture - Architecture Archives Sacred Architecture - Around the world, spiritual beliefs have inspired great architecture. Today, a few favorites... • Kizhi Wooden Churches • La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona • Bagsværd Church in Denmark &# Sacred Buildings and Churches and Temples and Cathedrals and Mosques and Shrines Around the world, spiritual beliefs have inspired great architecture. This overview of sacred buildings includes churches, temples, cathedrals, mosques and shrines. Sacred Buildings and Churches and Temples and Cathedrals and Mosques and Shrines Around the world, spiritual beliefs have inspired great architecture. This overview of sacred buildings includes churches, temples, cathedrals, mosques and shrines. Sacred Buildings and Churches and Temples and Cathedrals and Mosques and Shrines - page 2 of 2 Around the world, spiritual beliefs have inspired great architecture. This overview of sacred buildings includes churches, temples, cathedrals, mosques and shrines. Saddam Hussein's Babylonian Palace From the ancient palace of Nebuchadnezzar to a lavish new palace for himself, Saddam Hussein used architecture to awe and intimidate. Here's an inside look at Saddam Hussein's enormous palace in Babylon. Saddam Hussein's Palaces It's ironic to note the contrast between the cramped, filthy hiding hole where Saddam Hussein was captured and the lavish, and often garish, palaces he built. Take a tour of Saddam's grandiose buildings. Saddam's Architecture It's ironic to note the contrast between the cramped, filthy hiding hole where Saddam Hussein was captured and the lavish, and often garish, palaces he built. In total, Saddam Hussein's holdings included about a thousand buildings spread out over some... Saddam's Architecture - Architecture Archives Saddam's Architecture - It's ironic to note the contrast between the cramped, filthy hiding hole where Saddam Hussein was captured and the lavish, and often garish, palaces he built. In total, Saddam Hussein's holdings included about a thousand buildings Safe methods to remove paint Chapter 7 of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes appropriate and safe methods to remove paint. Sagrada Familia - Church designed by Antoni Gaudí La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of Gaudí's most impressive works. This enormous church, as yet unfinished, is in some respect a summary of everything that Gaudí designed before. Sagrada Familia School - Antoni Gaudí On a small corner of the Sagrada Familia property in Barcelona, a temporary school was erected for the sons of men working on the church. Saint Louis Gateway Arch - Jefferson National Expansion Memorial - Eero Saarinen The Saint Louis Gateway Arch commemorates Thomas Jefferson and symbolizes Western expansion in the US. Saint Louis's Grand Gateway Arch October 28, 1965 marks the opening of the towering Gateway Arch in Saint Louis, Missouri. The enormous steel paraola was designed by Finnish-born architect Eero Saarinen. The arch commemorated Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and symbolized t Saint Louis's Grand Gateway Arch - Architecture Archives Saint Louis's Grand Gateway Arch - October 28, 1965 marks the opening of the towering Gateway Arch in Saint Louis, Missouri. The enormous steel paraola was designed by Finnish-born architect Eero Saarinen. The arch commemorated Thomas Jefferson's Louisia San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - SFMoMA - Mario Botta Swiss architect Mario Botta's first commission in the United States, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art got rave reviews from visitors, local newspapers, and architecture critics alike. San Simeon (Hearst Castle) - Julia Morgan The finest example of Julia Morgan's painstaking craftsmanship and her creation of fine interiors which incorporated architectural elements with the owners' collections of art and antiques is Hearst Castle in San Simeon, C.A. which was designed for Willia Santiago Calatrava The Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava is an inventive architect, engineer, and sculptor. He was selected to design a new train and subway station at the World Trade Center site in New York. Save Energy - Energy-efficient Buildings and Solar Homes Conserve heat and power, protect the environment, and spend less money on utility costs. These resources include construction information, supplies, and how-to tips for building energy-efficient buildings, including solar homes. Save Energy on Your Home Heat and power your new home for pennies! These resources include construction information, supplies and how-to tips for building solar homes and energy-efficient buildings. Save Energy on Your Home Heat and power your new home for pennies! These resources include construction information, supplies and how-to tips for building solar homes and energy-efficient buildings. SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU BUILD - ESTIMATING CONSTRUCTION COSTS Small details in the design of your home can make a big difference in the price. To save on costs, begin estimating construction expenses before you select your final blueprints. Here are important factors to consider plus helpful tips. SAVING ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN PRAGUE AFTER THE FLOOD When the floodwaters rose, a quickly erected "Wall of Hope" helped protect centuries-old architectural treasures in Prague. Scandal in Vienna - Adolf Loos and the Goldman and Salatsch Building Franz Josef, emperor of Austria, was outraged when Adolf Loos built the "modern" Goldman and Salatsch Building directly across Michaelerplatz from the Imperial Palace. Facts and photos. Scenery Starters - Architecture This handy index of essays and resources will help you write descriptively about buildings and structures - A writer's toolkit. School and Career Resources for Architecture and Related Careers Would you like to become an architect or building designer? Start with this page. The resources listed here answer your questions about what courses to take in high school, where to attend college, and how to prepare for licensing exams. Also, learn about Schools of the Future - Architects Prototypes Schools of the twenty-first century will provide a technologically rich environment, say architects, engineers and educators. Here's a peek into the future. Search Tips - Find Architecture Information How to find Architecture information and links using the About.com Architecture search tool Sears House Plans Index Use this directory to find floor plans and elevation drawings, reprinted from the original catalogs for Sears Mail Order houses. Sears Mail-Order Houses CBS reports that there are at least 75,000 Sears Roebuck homes in the United States. In the little town of Carlinville, Illinois, all the houses came from Sears. • Sears House Plans • Did Your House Come in the Mail? •& Seaside Florida and New Urbanism and Suburban Nation Even if you hate New Urbanist communities like Seaside, Florida, you may feel a glimmer of hope after reading Suburban Nation, by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck. Book Review and Excerpt. Seaterminal in Zeebrugge Belgium by Rem Koolhaas From our photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, Seaterminal in Zeebrugge Belgium Seattle Public Library in Seattle Washington by Rem Koolhaas From our photo essay on architect Rem Koolhaas, the deconstructivist Seattle Public Library in Seattle Washington Second Empire and Mansard Architecture and Victorian House Styles Second Empire was a Victorian style which imitated a French building fashion. While details will vary, Second Empire buildings may be recognized by their steep, boxy mansard roofs. In the United States, the style was popular from about 1855 through the 18 Second Empire or Mansard Style Victorian Architecture Built between 1855 and 1885, these majestic Victorians with their distinctive mansard roofs have become Hollywood's favorite haunted houses. SECRETS OF HOME DESIGN - AN ARCHITECT SHARES Does your house fit the way you really live? An architect shares secrets of home design. Plus, links and resources to help you design and build your dream home. See Green Design at the National Solar Tour More than 1,200 homes, schools, and other buildings will open their doors for the National Solar Tour, held in hundreds of communities across the USA on Saturday, October 4.... See Green Design at the National Solar Tour - Architecture Archives See Green Design at the National Solar Tour - More than 1,200 homes, schools, and other buildings will open their doors for the National Solar Tour, held in hundreds of communities across the USA on Saturday, October 4.... Select Building Plans For Your New House a simple how to on selecting building plans for your new home. SEPT 11 MONUMENTS - DESIGNING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER MEMORIAL Can stone, steel, or glass convey they horror of September 11, 2001? Architects, designers, artists, and ordinary citizens are proposing creative and powerful ideas for a World Trade Center memorial. Seven 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 before you build. Here are seven tips to help you plan storage space. Shingle Style and Frank Lloyd Wright Whether sided in shingle, brick or clapboard, Shingle Style homes marked a significant shift in American housing. Frank Lloyd Wright, Robert Venturi and Robert Stern have borrowed from the style. Shingle Style Architecture Architects rebelled against Victorian fussiness when they designed rustic Shingle Style homes, popular in the Northeastern United States between 1874 and 1910. Shingle Style Architecture Home designers evoked casual, coastal living in rustic Shingle Style homes, popular in the Northeastern United States between 1874 and 1910. Here are facts and photos. Shootings in Suburbia Listing of shooting sprees at suburban high schools, with facts and links. Shopping for Building Plans? Directory of resources to help you find building plans for your dream home Shopping for Frank Lloyd Wright Gifts Own a piece of Frank Lloyd Wright! Here's a roundup of Wright-inspired gift items with shopping tips and resources. Side this Bugalow! "We recently removed the aluminum siding from our 1922 bungalow and ran into a mess of problems," writes the owner of this week's featured home. • Should the owner try patching the existing siding around the windows or just replace Sir Clough Williams-Ellis - On Trust for the Nation - Excerpts Excerpts from On Trust for the Nation by master architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, designer of Portmeirion, Wales Sir Clough Williams-Ellis - Portmeirion Architect Explore the life and works of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the English conservationist who designed the resort village of Portmeirion, Wales. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Designer of Portmeirion Facts about the architecture of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, designer of Portmeirion, Wales. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Famous Quotes Famous quotations from master architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, designer of Portmeirion, Wales Sir Norman Foster - Architect Explore the life and works of Pritzker Prize winning architect Sir Norman Foster. These resources include biographies, criticism and photos of his buildings. SIR NORMAN FOSTER PRITZKER ARCHITECTURE PRIZE LAUREATE Your starting place for exploring the life and works of architect Sir Norman Foster, known for his modernist "high tech" buildings. Six Sexy Castles World's Most Romantic Castles A photo tour of the world's most romantic castles Skylines of The Future Facts, charts, links, and resources for the World's tallest buildings and structures Skyscraper Museum Opens New Doors The Skyscraper Museum in New York City has reopened in new headquarters with an exhibit of photos, drawings, models, books and other items to showcase the construction and history of skyscrapers. The new gallery was designed by Skidmore, Owings &... Skyscraper Museum Opens New Doors - Architecture Archives Skyscraper Museum Opens New Doors - The Skyscraper Museum in New York City has reopened in new headquarters with an exhibit of photos, drawings, models, books and other items to showcase the construction and history of skyscrapers. The new gallery was des Skyscraper Pioneer Born on Sept. 11 September 11, the anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center towers in New York, is also the birthday of skyscraper pioneer, William Holabird. More about William Holabird.... Skyscraper Pioneer Born on Sept. 11 - Architecture Archives Skyscraper Pioneer Born on Sept. 11 - September 11, the anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center towers in New York, is also the birthday of skyscraper pioneer, William Holabird. More about William Holabird.... Skyscraper Web Sites Have you ever tried to measure a skyscraper? It isn't easy! Do flagpoles count? To compile our own master list of World's Tallest Buildings, we use skyscraper statistics drawn from several sources. Here are the best. Skyscrapers and Tall Buildings September is Skyscraper Month. To celebrate, here are links to tall buildings resources, news, statistics, charts, graphs, tables, photos and discussions. Skyscrapers and World's Tallest Building - Top Picks An index of Skyscrapers and World's Tallest Building Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. Skyscrapers and World's Tallest Buildings Your source for information on skyscrapers and other tall buildings, with Net links to tall building archives and facts and photos for the world's tallest buildings and important highrises. Skyscrapers and World's Tallest Buildings Your source for information on skyscrapers and other tall buildings, with Net links to the world's highest buildings, tall building photos, tall building statistics, and information archives for skyscrapers and highrises. Skyscrapers and World's Tallest Buildings - page 2 of 2 Your source for information on skyscrapers and other tall buildings, with Net links to tall building archives and facts and photos for the world's tallest buildings and important highrises. Skyscrapers Hit the Headlines The sky's the limit in China, where Cesar Pelli's new glass and steel tower, Two International Finance Centre (Two IFC), has become the tallest building in Hong Kong. Across Victoria Harbour, plans are underway to construct an 108 floor building... Small But Not Claustrophobic In Japan "In a country where compact and efficient have long been the watchwords of home design, the leading young Japanese architects, many of them trained in the West, are creating a new breed of inventive and exuberant homes filled with light,"... Small But Not Claustrophobic In Japan - Architecture Archives Small But Not Claustrophobic In Japan - "In a country where compact and efficient have long been the watchwords of home design, the leading young Japanese architects, many of them trained in the West, are creating a new breed of inventive and exubera Solutions for a Raised Ranch home - Landscaping Creative landscape will greatly enhance this ordinary Raised Ranch. Here's a plan. South Dearborn in Chicago to be World's Tallest The proposed building on South Dearborn in Chicago may become the world's tallest building, but it won't hold the title for long. Southern Cottage - House Styles The owner asks about the style of his cottage in Alabama. Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas. Space Needle - Seattle Center Facts and photo for the Seattle Center -- the futuristic Space Needle -- in Seattle, Washington Spaceship Earth and Buckminster Fuller Visionary and designer, poet and engineer, R. Buckminster Fuller believed that we must work together as a crew if we are to survive on our planet, "spaceship earth." How did the dreams of a genius turn into a Disney World attraction? Spanish and Mediterranean House Plans Browse this page for building plans books for Spanish and Mediterranean Style homes. Or follow the links for information about Spanish and Mediterranean architecture. Spanish Colonial House Style A reader asks whether her new home is Spanish Colonial. Photo and resources Spanish Revival Styles 1915-1940 Your source for information and building plans for the various Spanish Revival styles that became popular in the United States after the opening of the Panama Canal. Included are facts and photos for Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean and Spanish Ecl Spend the Night in a Castle Directories, links, and reviews of romantic castle lodgings around the world, Spring Building Projects Spring is sprung! (Well, almost.) Now is the time to start your outdoor home improvement projects. What does this have to do with architecture? Everything, if you consider aesthetics as well as practicality. Some ideas: Build a Better Deck Build... Spring Building Projects - Architecture Archives Spring Building Projects - Spring is sprung! (Well, almost.) Now is the time to start your outdoor home improvement projects. What does this have to do with architecture? Everything, if you consider aesthetics as well as practicality. Some ideas: Build a Stadium Australia - The Sydney Olympic Stadium - Fast Facts Critics of the Sydney Olympic Stadium say that although the design is functional, its appearance is uninspiring. Here are facts about the Stadium, with resources. Star Wars Architecture Director George Lucas looked to the past when he envisioned the architecture for Star Wars Epsisode I Star Wars Architecture Director George Lucas looked to the past when he envisioned the architecture for Star Wars Epsisode I Steel - How Steel is Used in Construction and Architectural Design Strong and lightweight, steel is a favored material for construction and architectural design. The resources listed here give facts, research, and statistics for steel construction. Stick-built Home A home that is "stick-built" is assembled on the building site. Learn more. Stock Plans "Stock Plans" are pre-drawn building plans that you can order from a catalog, magazine, or Web site. Most builders also offer stock plans for you to choose from. Learn more. Stormwater Management Stormwater and watershed management tools and techniques. Stormwater Management - Preventing Floods How can we provide safe, efficient drainage of storm water to prevent flooding and soil erosion? The links on this page provide tools and techniques for civil engineers, architects, and city planners who are concerned with storm water and watershed manage Storybook Architects - Books about Architecture From our roundup of popular architecture books, a review of Ayn Rand's potboiler, The Fountainhead. Storybook Architects - House by Tracy Kidder A True Tale From our roundup of favorite architecture books, a review of House, a true chronicle by Tracy Kidder. Storybook Architects - Most Beautiful House in the World From our roundup of favorite architecture books, a review of The Most Beautiful House in the World, an autobiographical tale by architect Witold Rybczynski Straw Bale Construction and Environmentally Friendly Building Find facts, photos, building plans and other resources for building with straw, from prehistoric through modern time. Straw Bale Houses and Earthen Homes Architects and engineers are now exploring new possibilities for straw bale construction. Here are facts and resources. Structural Engineering - Building Design and Construction These resources will help you find technical information about building construction. Learn how buildings and other structures are made, what materials are used, how buildings stand up, and the techniques engineers and architects use to make buildings res Structural Engineering Class Notes Structural engineering class lecture notes from various universities. Structural engineering, concrete, and structural steel. Structural engineering, concrete, and structural steel. Structural engineering, concrete, and structural steel. - page 2 of 2 Structural engineering, concrete, and structural steel. Structuralism in architecture Definition and illustration for the term STRUCTURALISM in architecture Stucco or Stone Siding - House Styles The owner asks about ways to redesign his stucco sided home. Explore these resources, and send us your questions and ideas. Student Portfolios and Projects and Theses and Dissertations Net links to academic research projects, portfolios, theses, dissertations and other scholarly work by architecture students. Studio - Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright added a studio to his Oak Park home in 1898. Here he experimented with light and form, and conceived the concepts of Prairie architecture. Photo and resources. STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind STUDIO LIBESKIND WORLD TRADE CENTER PLANS PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the World Trade Center Plans by Studio Libeskind Studying the Fabric of the Historic Building This portion of Preservation Brief 35 describes how to study the physical details when researching an older building. 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Suburban Nation - A Brief History of Sprawl Read a brief history of sprawl in this excerpt from Suburban Nation by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck Suburban Nation - Excerpt - What is Sprawl - Two Ways To Grow Find out the meaning of Sprawl and learn two ways cities can grow in this excerpt from the book Suburban Nation by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck Summary - Historic Stucco This section of Preservation Brief Number 22 summarizes recommendations for the repair and preservation of historic stucco. Surveying and Mapping for Civil Engineers and other Building Professionals For students and professionals in Civil Engineering, architecture, construction, and other building professions, the following links and resources provide information on surveying and mapping. Surveying and Mapping for Civil Engineers and other Building Professionals For students and professionals in Civil Engineering, architecture, construction, and other building professions, the following links and resources provide information on surveying and mapping. Survive Remodeling a simple how to on surviving the rubble and stress of a remodeling project. Susana Torre American Architect Your starting place for exploring the architecture of Susana Torre SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BY Jørn Utzon : PHOTO TOUR Photo tour of the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. Taipei 101 Tower Taipei 101 Tower In Taipei, Taiwan Taipei Tower: World's Tallest? If you've turned on the news, you may have seen reports about the 508-meter tall Taipei 101 Tower in Taipei, Taiwan. According to CNN and other news media, the nearly completed Taipei Tower will rank as the world's tallest... Taipei Tower: World's Tallest? - Architecture Archives Taipei Tower: World's Tallest? - If you've turned on the news, you may have seen reports about the 508-meter tall Taipei 101 Tower in Taipei, Taiwan. According to CNN and other news media, the nearly completed Taipei Tower will rank as the world's talles Take our Architecture Challenge - Try this quiz Each week, a new quiz to test your knowledge about architect and famous architects Tales of Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright's grand desert experiment continues to grow and change. Join us on a photo tour.... Tales of Taliesin West - Architecture Archives Tales of Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright's grand desert experiment continues to grow and change. Join us on a photo tour.... TALIESIN WEST - Frank Lloyd Wright - The Garden Room Frank Lloyd Wright continually remodeled the Garden Room at Taliesin West. Over time, it evolved from a long, narrow building into the bright, spacious space we see today. Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright Architect Facts and photos for Taliesin West, the Arizona home and workshop of Frank Lloyd Wright and his students. Taliesin West rises from the Sonoran Desert - Photo Tour Join us on this photo tour of Taliesin West, the Arizona home and workshop of Frank Lloyd Wright and his students. TALIESON WEST - FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S GRAND DESERT EXPERIMENT Talieson West, Frank Lloyd Wright's grand desert experiment in Arizona, continues to grow and change. Join us on a photo tour of the buildings and grounds at Talieson West in Arizona. Tall Buildings Compared - Graph by Dylan Leblanc The world's six tallest buildings -- real and planned -- are compared in this colorful graph by Dylan Leblanc Tall Buildings News and Resources Facts, charts, links, and resources for the World's tallest buildings and structures Teacher Aids & Lesson Plans - K-12 - Top Picks An index of Teacher Aids & Lesson Plans - K-12 Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. Teacher Aids and Lesson Plans - K-12 Designed for teachers and parents, these resources include fun and educational activities using architecture. You'll find lesson plans, teaching tools, games, puzzles, creative building projects and more. Teacher Aids and Lesson Plans - K-12 - page 2 of 2 Designed for teachers and parents, these resources include fun and educational activities using architecture. You'll find lesson plans, teaching tools, games, puzzles, creative building projects and more. Teacher's Resources at About Although they do not focus specifically on architecture, many of the kids and education sites at About include activities and lesson plans that lend themselves to learning about buildings and design. Here's a sampling. Teacher's Tool Kit Use this directory to find general resources for using architecture in education. Included are lesson plan archives, teaching tips and helpful information for teachers and parents. Teacher's Tool Kit - Top Picks An index of Teacher's Tool Kit Top Picks for the Architecture guide site. Tech Nouveau Some call it zoomorphism. Some call it neo-organicism. Some call it biomorphism. This fascinating new trend in design combines flowing forms from nature with new, high tech materials. The result? Steel stairways that resemble a strand of DNA... a house... Tech Nouveau - Architecture Archives Tech Nouveau - Some call it zoomorphism. Some call it neo-organicism. Some call it biomorphism. This fascinating new trend in design combines flowing forms from nature with new, high tech materials. The result? Steel stairways that resemble a strand of DN Tell a Mission Style House a simple how to on recognizing the mission or california mission style of architecture Tell About Your Home Use this easy form to tell us about a house you designed, built or purchased. The best answers will be posted on the architecture pages at About. The "Spooky" Second Empire Style The Second Empire or Mansard style house is the perfect setting for a horror film. It's the haunting hilltop architecture seen in spooky movies such as Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Second Empire is also a favorite style along the cheerful, all-American... The 1900 Floor Plan Located in Greenwich, a suburb of London, England, the 1900 House from the popular British television series is a late-Victorian terraced townhouse. Here are the floor plans. The 1900 House - Victorian Houses Victorian houses may be beautiful... But could you live in one? Here are floor plans for a famous TV house, plus a choice collection of old house plans you can view on the Web. The 1900 House Poll Gas lights... coal stoves... chamber pots. In the popular TV series, The 1900 House, a family spends three months without modern conveniences. Would you? Cast your vote, and explore our Victorian house resources. The Aline Barnsdall House (Hollyhock House) Frank Lloyd Wright Feng Shui analysis of the Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright, The Ancient Library of Celsus In the Roman city of Ephesus, a wide marble road slopes down to one of the largest libraries of the ancient world. Join us for a photo tour...... THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF CELSUS IN EPHESUS In the land that is now Turkey, a wide marble road slopes down to one of the largest libraries of the ancient world. Between 12,000 and 15,000 scrolls were housed in the grand Library of Celsus in the Roman city, Ephesus. THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF CELSUS IN EPHESUS In the land that is now Turkey, a wide marble road slopes down to one of the largest libraries of the ancient world. Between 12,000 and 15,000 scrolls were housed in the grand Library of Celsus in the Roman city, Ephesus. The Ancient World - Great Architecture from 3000 BC to 337 AD Explore the great temples, tombs, monuments, and other architecture built in ancient times. Find resources for ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and other ancient civilizations, from 3000 BC to 337 AD. The Architecture and Daily Life of a Chinese House "Reading Yin Yu Tang, The Architecture and Daily Life of a Chinese House, can make one both happy and sad," writes book reviewer Johnni Wong in Malaysia's Star. The book documents the story of a 200-year-old ancestral house that... The Architecture and Daily Life of a Chinese House - Architecture Archives The Architecture and Daily Life of a Chinese House - "Reading Yin Yu Tang, The Architecture and Daily Life of a Chinese House, can make one both happy and sad," writes book reviewer Johnni Wong in Malaysia's Star. The book documents the story o The Arthur Heurtley House - Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright designed this Prairie Style Oak Park home for Arthur Heurtley. Photo and resources. The Artistry of Cass Gilbert This watercolor by skyscraper architect, Cass Gilbert is a study of the courtyard of the Cathedral Cloister Monreale The Astronomical Clock in Prague The astronomical clock in Prague is one of the world's oldest, but the idea of using architecture to tell time goes back to prehistoric times. THE BALL-EASTAWAY HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT The Ball-Eastaway House in Sydney, Australia illustrates Glenn Murcutt's sensitivity toward the environment. The Basilica by Andrea Palladio Facts and photos for the Basilica by Andrea Palladio The Bob Vila Approach to Home Design "For those who think that the Bob Vila approach to home design and construction is the way to go - then they can look forward to a disproportionate, poorly engineered and built McMansion," writes architect Phil Allsopp in our discussion... The Bob Vila Approach to Home Design - Architecture Archives The Bob Vila Approach to Home Design - "For those who think that the Bob Vila approach to home design and construction is the way to go - then they can look forward to a disproportionate, poorly engineered and built McMansion," writes architect THE BROTHEL ACROSS FROM THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF CELSUS IN EPHESUS Directly across the courtyard from the Llibrary of Celsus in Ephesus was the town brothel. Engravings in the marble street pavement show the way. The Cape Cod House Style The Cape Cod house style originated in New England in the late 17th century. Today, the term refers to one-and-a-half story homes which were popular in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Follow these links for photos, descriptions and building The Charles Bridge in Prague Gothic architecture and Baroque sculpture combine in the Charles Bridge, which arches over the river Vltava in Prague's Lesser Quarter. The Chrysler Building Facts and photos for the art deco Chrysler Building in New York, New York. The Church of St. Denis The Church of St. Denis became a model for late 12th-century cathedrals in France. Here are facts and photos. The City Coat of Arms by Franz Kafka The City Coat of Arms -- The complete text by Franz Kafka, with links to other writings in which Kafka reflects the architecture of Prague. The Dawn of Deco Archaeologist Howard Carter thrilled the world when, on November 4, 1922, he discovered steps leading down to the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamen. Soon a fascination for Egypt found expression in clothing, jewelry, furniture, graphic design and -- of cou The Dawn of Deco - Architecture Archives The Dawn of Deco - Archaeologist Howard Carter thrilled the world when, on November 4, 1922, he discovered steps leading down to the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamen. Soon a fascination for Egypt found expression in clothing, jewelry, furniture, graphic d The Dawn of Deco - Architecture Archives The Dawn of Deco - Archaeologist Howard Carter thrilled the world when, on November 4, 1922, he discovered steps leading down to the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamen. Soon a fascination for Egypt found expression in clothing, jewelry, furniture, graphic d The Earthquake in Iran: How Architects Can Help As the death toll in Iran rises, Architecture for Humanity plans to help build transitional housing for residents left homeless and to collect funds for rebuilding. The organization is calling for any architects, designers, and engineers, preferably local The Earthquake in Iran: How Architects Can Help - Architecture Archives The Earthquake in Iran: How Architects Can Help - As the death toll in Iran rises, Architecture for Humanity plans to help build transitional housing for residents left homeless and to collect funds for rebuilding. The organization is calling for any arch The Educatorium by Rem Koolhaas Facts and photos for the Ecudatorium by Rem Koolhaas The Enduring Cape Cod Do you live in a modest, one-story dwelling like the one shown here? Be proud! Your home represents one of New England's most significant contributions to American architecture: the "Cape Cod" house. Learn more about this historic style. •& The Enduring Cape Cod - Architecture Archives The Enduring Cape Cod - Do you live in a modest, one-story dwelling like the one shown here? Be proud! Your home represents one of New England's most significant contributions to American architecture: the "Cape Cod" house. Learn more about this The Five Components of Sprawl - Suburban Nation Find out the key components of sprawl in this excerpt from Suburban Nation by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck The Florida Renaissance Addison Mizner and other architects turned quiet Florida towns into Mediterranean Meccas, building Spanish style resorts and lavish homes. The Forbidden City of Beijing Facts and photos for the Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, in Beijing The former Mustansiriya University BAGHDAD IRAQ The medieval Mustansiriya University has survived the centuries and stands tribute to an era when Baghdad was at the center of culture and learning. The Frank W Thomas House - Frank Lloyd Wright Although it uses ornamentation in the fashion of Louis Sullivan, the Winslow house also shows elements of the new Prairie style. Photograph. The Future of Ground Zero As reconstruction proceeds, what can we expect to see at Ground Zero? For a peek into the future, take a look at the startling, highly symbolic buildings of Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect who will design the transportation hub at... The Georgian Colonial House Style An introduction to Georgian Colonial architecture, with photos, links and resources. THE GETTY CENTER - HOW MODERN IS IT? This critic asks whether the Ghetty Center is a true example of Modernism. Links to facts and photos. THE GETTY CENTER - RICHARD MEIER ARCHITECT Facts and photos for the Getty Center in Los Angeles by Richard Meier The Gothic Revolution If ever architecture expressed spiritual ideals, it would be in the lofty Gothic structures of medieval Europe and Great Britain. Here's a history and description of the style, with illustrations and resources. The haunting architecture of Franz Kafka's home in Prague Prague castle and other haunting architecture inspired the author Franz Kafka. Here's a virtual tour of the Czech city. The haunting architecture of Franz Kafka's Prague Walk in the footsteps of Franz Kafka: Here's a virtual tour of Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge, the Old Jewish Cemetary and other important landmarks in Prague. The Home and Studio - Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright borrowed $5,000 from his employer, Louis Sullivan, to build the home where he launched his career in architecture. Here are photos and resouces. The Home Improvement Contract Before hiring a builder or contractor for any substantial home improvement project, all agreements should be put into writing. The written contract should include the following information. The House Paint Challenge - Pick Colors These homes from our Mystery House series need new paint. What colors do you suggest? Send us your ideas... and find out what other readers have to say. The House Wright Hated He became famous for his Prairie and Usonian houses. But for Frank Lloyd Wright, the Tudor style Nathan G. Moore House proved to be a lifelong embarrassment. The House Wyeth Made Famous An eighteenth century sea captain's house in Cushing, Maine haunted the American painter Andrew Wyeth and became the setting for his famous painting, Christina's World. Read more...... The House Wyeth Made Famous - Architecture Archives The House Wyeth Made Famous - An eighteenth century sea captain's house in Cushing, Maine haunted the American painter Andrew Wyeth and became the setting for his famous painting, Christina's World. Read more...... The House Wyeth Made Olson Home in Maine History and photos of the Olson House in Maine, which became the subject of Andrew Wyeth's famous painting Christina's World The Impatient Decorator by Glenna Morton The Impatient Decorator by Glenna Morton describes 201 decorating solutions to help you quickly and easily transform any room in your house. In eighteen short chapters, you'll find ideas for choosing colors, fabrics, furnishings, window fashions, and acce The Innovative A-Frame Tee-pee shaped homes date back to the dawn of time, but architect Andrew Geller turned an old idea into a revolutionary concept when he developed the "A-frame" house. Check out the style that became the rage for vacation homes and... The Innovative A-Frame - Architecture Archives The Innovative A-Frame - Tee-pee shaped homes date back to the dawn of time, but architect Andrew Geller turned an old idea into a revolutionary concept when he developed the "A-frame" house. Check out the style that became the rage for vacatio The International Style and Mies van der Rohe are Attacked The public joined Edith Farnsworth in loud protest over the glass and steel home designed for her by Mies van der Rohe. The Jewish Musem Berlin by Daniel Libeskind, Architect The Jewish Museum Berlin was Daniel Libeskind's first building project. The zinc-coated zigzag building, which counts as one of Berlin's most prominent landmarks, brought Daniel Libeskind international fame. Photos and commentary. The Jewish Museum Berlin The zinc-coated, zigzag Jewish Museum Berlin was the first building project for Ground Zero architect Daniel Libeskind. The controversial building became one of Berlin's most prominent landmarks and brought Daniel Libeskind international fame.See it here. The Jewish Museum Berlin - Architecture Archives The Jewish Museum Berlin - The zinc-coated, zigzag Jewish Museum Berlin was the first building project for Ground Zero architect Daniel Libeskind. The controversial building became one of Berlin's most prominent landmarks and brought Daniel Libeskind int The Jewish Museum in Berlin The zinc-coated zigzag Jewish Museum is one of Berlin's most prominent landmarks, and it brought international fame to New York's World Trade Center architect, Daniel Libeskind. Speaking of his work on the Jewish Museum, Libeskind wrote, "A building The Jewish Museum in Berlin - Architecture Archives The Jewish Museum in Berlin - The zinc-coated zigzag Jewish Museum is one of Berlin's most prominent landmarks, and it brought international fame to New York's World Trade Center architect, Daniel Libeskind. Speaking of his work on the Jewish Museum, Libe The Johnson Wax Building - Frank Lloyd Wright Facts and photos for the Johnson Wax Building by Frank Lloyd Wright THE KENTUCKY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL SUNDIAL HONORS THE DEAD Architect and planner Helm Roberts envisioned a giant sundial to honor Kentucky soldiers killed or missing. Here are facts and a photo for his Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Kunsthal Rem Koolhaas Facts and photos for the Kunsthal by Rem Koolhaas THE LAWS OF CONSTRUCTION - CONSTRUCTIVISM Definition and illustration for the term CONSTRUCTIVISM or CONSTRUCTION in architecture The Leiter Building II - William Le Baron Jenney Architect Facts and photos for the Second Leiter Building in Chicago, by William Le Baron Jenney, father of the American skyscraper. The Louvre in Paris France Facts and photos for the The Louvre in Paris, France THE MAGNEY HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT Stretching across a sandy, wind-swept site overlooking the ocean, the Magney House by Glenn Murcutt is designed to capture the northern light. The mansard roof and second empire architecture Characteristic of the Second Empire style, the mansard roof has a long and interesting history. Facts and photos. THE MARIE SHORT HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT The Marie Short House in Kempsey, NSW, Australia illustrates Glenn Murcutt's use of natural ventilation. THE MARIKA-ALDERTON HOUSE - GLENN MURCUTT Designed for an Aboriginal artist, the Marika-Alderton House by Glenn Murcutt ingeniously adapts to the hot, tropical climate of Australia's Northern Territory. The Marquette Building - William Holabird and Martin Roche William Holabird and his partners created many innovations in tall building design. Note their trademark "Chicago windows" on the Marquette Building. THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON HONORS SLAIN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER Rising from an elliptical reflecting pool in the Martin Luther King Memorial Park, Robert Kelly's sculpture is a symbolic memorial to the slain civil rights leader. The Millennium Dome in Greenwich England Facts and photos for the Millennium Dome in Greenwich, England The Minnesota State Capitol - Cass Gilbert Facts and illustrations for the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, by Cas Gilbert. The Most Beautiful House in the World - Book Review About.com's guide to Architecture reviews The Most Beautiful House in the World by Witold Rybczynski The Nathan G. Moore House - Frank Lloyd Wright Facts and photo for the Tudor style Nathan G. Moore House by Frank Lloyd Wright. The New World Trade Center Proposals Seven teams, representing some of the greatest minds in architecture, have unveiled plans for the World Trade Center site. Four of the new proposals call for building the tallest skyscraper in the world. View plans here and cast your vote. The New York World Trade Center - Building on Ground Zero Find facts and photos for the New York World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Also find information about plans for reconstruction on Ground Zero and other resources related to rebuilding the World Trade Center and Twin T THE NEW YORK WORLD TRADE CENTER BEFORE AND AFTER THE TERRORIST ATTACKS Find facts and photos for the New York World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Also find information about plans for reconstruction on Ground Zero and other resources related to rebuilding the World Trade Center and Twin T THE NEW YORK WORLD TRADE CENTER BEFORE AND AFTER THE TERRORIST ATTACKS - page 2 of 2 Find facts and photos for the New York World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Also find information about plans for reconstruction on Ground Zero and other resources related to rebuilding the World Trade Center and Twin T The Old Colony Building - William Holabird and Martin Roche with Coydon T. Purdy William Holabird and his partners pioneered American skyscraper design. Note the extensive use of glass on the Old Colony Building in Chicago. The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, the Jewish Quarter in Prague, was created in the 15th century. Here are photos. The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse At first glance, the ramshackle building in St. Augustine may look like a movie set. But records show that the tiny house is the oldest wooden school building in the United States. Read more...... The OLDEST WOODEN SCHOOLHOUSE - ST AUGUSTINE FLORIDA This tiny house is thought to be the oldest wood school building in the United States. By examining its construction, you can see how buildings were made in America's colonies. The Prairie Influence - Ranch Style This simple ranch reflects ideas pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects from the Prairie School. The Prairie Style History and features of the Prairie style house, with photos and links The Raised Ranch A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a split level, "Raised Ranch" house has room to grow. A finished basement with large windows creates extra living space below, while a raised roof leaves room for bedrooms... The Raised Ranch A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a split level, "Raised Ranch" house has room to grow. A finished basement with large windows creates extra living space below, while a raised roof leaves room for bedrooms above.... The Raised Ranch - Architecture Archives The Raised Ranch - A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a split level, "Raised Ranch" house has room to grow. A finished basement with large windows creates extra living space below, while a raised roof leaves room for bedrooms The Raised Ranch - Architecture Archives The Raised Ranch - A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a split level, "Raised Ranch" house has room to grow. A finished basement with large windows creates extra living space below, while a raised roof leaves room for bedroom THE RITZ REFLECTS A SHOWY LIFE IN THE FILM NOTTING HILL If you're fascinated by buildings and design, film is a logical place to look for insights into the relationship between architecture and psychology. Here's a close up look at two settings from the popular film Notting Hill The Robie House - Frank Lloyd Wright The Robie House in Chicago is perhaps Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous Praire style home. Photo and resources. The Rookery - Frank Lloyd Wright Take a virtual tour of the Rookery in Chicago. It's elegant lobby was reworked by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Rotunda Villa Capra by Andrea Palladio Facts and photos for the Rotunda (Villa Capra) by Andrea Palladio The Seagram Building - Mies van der Rohe Facts and photos for the Seagram Building in New York, by Mies van der Rohe with Philip Johnson. The Sears Tower Facts and photos for the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Preservation Brief Number 35 from the US Department of Interior offers instructions on how to investigate old buildings. The Sex of Architecture Books and Resources Are architecture, sex and gender related? Explore these books and resources. The Shocking Winslow House Frank Lloyd Wright was only in his twenties when he designed the long, low Winslow House, considered by many to be an early form of his revolutionary Prairie style architecture. The Silkeborg Museum of Fine Arts - An unfinished project by Jørn Utzon The Silkeborg Museum of Fine Arts was an unfinished project by Jørn Utzon. Here are his plans. THE SOUTH BANK IN LONDON In 1951, the land south of the Thames River became the site of the Festival of Britain. In attempt to boost postwar morale, a complex of modernist architecture was created to serve as a cultural center which included the Royal Festival Hall, the cigar-sha The Sydney Olympic Stadium in Australia Long before the athletes arrived, architects were engaged in their own competetition on the playing field of Sydney, Australia. Their challenge: Build a stadium for the 2000 Olympics. The Sydney Opera House Facts and photos for the Sydney Opera House in Sydney Australia The Sydney Opera House Turns 30 After 15 years of construction, the Sydney Opera House designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon opened on October 20 in 1973. While it was being built, the startling, shell-shaped structure stirred controvery and political intrigue. •  The Sydney Opera House Turns 30 - Architecture Archives The Sydney Opera House Turns 30 - After 15 years of construction, the Sydney Opera House designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon opened on October 20 in 1973. While it was being built, the startling, shell-shaped structure stirred controvery and po THE TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA INDIA Some twenty thousand workers spent twenty-two years constructing the glistening white Taj Mahal. Made entirely of marble, the structure was designed as a mausoleum for a favorite wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The Tate Modern - Jacqies Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, architects Designed by the Pritzker Prize Laureates Herzog & de Meuron, the Tate Modern is one of the world's most celebrated examples of adaptive reuse. Facts and photo of the building. The United States Capitol Grounds Facts and photos for the United States Capitol Grounds by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted The US Supreme Court Building - Cass Gilbert Facts and photos for the Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. by Cass Gilbert, and a discussion of the sculptures by Herman A. MacNeil. THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL AT PEARL HARBOR STRATTLES THE HULL OF THE SUNKEN SHIP The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor strattles the hull of the sunken ship. Photo and resources for learning about the World War II memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial On November 13, 1982, the startling and controversial Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC. The designer, Maya Ying Lin, was a young architecture student at Yale when her concept was chosen over 1,421 others submitted in a public... The Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Architecture Archives The Vietnam Veterans Memorial - On November 13, 1982, the startling and controversial Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC. The designer, Maya Ying Lin, was a young architecture student at Yale when her concept was chosen over 1,421 o THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON DC - FACTS AND CONTROVERSY Maya Ying Lin was a young architecture student at Yale when her design was chosen over 1,421 others submitted in a public competition. Here are facts, resources, and photo for the controversial Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. The Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan Facts and photos for the Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan The Waller Gates - Frank Lloyd Wright Facts and photo for the Tudor style Nathan G. Moore House by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Wedding Cake House in Kennebunk Maine The "Wedding Cake House" in Kennebunk, Maine is one of the most photographed Gothic Revival buildings in the United States. And yet, its style is not technically Gothic Revival at all. The White House - Disaster Strikes Only thirteen years after the White House was completed, disaster struck. History of the presidential palace in Washington D.C. The White House - Early Floor Plans These floor plans for the White House were drawn in about 1862. America's presidential home has seen extensive remodelling since that time. The White House - Humble Beginnings Like the presidencey itself, the White House in Washington, DC has seen conflict, controversy and surprising transformations. The White House Celebrates a Birthday On October 13, 1792, the cornerstone was laid for a presidential home in America's newly designated capital, Washington D.C. The building we see now looked very different from the one constructed in George Washington's time. Facts, photos, and plans...... The White House Celebrates a Birthday - Architecture Archives The White House Celebrates a Birthday - On October 13, 1792, the cornerstone was laid for a presidential home in America's newly designated capital, Washington D.C. The building we see now looked very different from the one constructed in George Washingto The White House Today Despite two hundred years of disaster, discord and remodelings, the original design of the White House by James Hoban remains intact The William Winslow Residence - Frank Lloyd Wright Although it uses ornamentation in the fashion of Louis Sullivan, the Winslow house also shows elements of the new Prairie style. Photograph. The William Winslow Residence - Frank Lloyd Wright Although it uses ornamentation in the fashion of Louis Sullivan, the Winslow house also shows elements of the new Prairie style. Photograph. The Woolworth Building - Cass Gilbert Facts and photos for the Gothic Revival Woolworth Building in New York, by Cas Gilbert. The Woolworth Building and the Seagram Building - Quick Vote Two New York City skyscrapers: The Woolworth Building, lavished with Gothic details, and the sleek, modernist Seagram Building. What's your favorite? Look at the photos, follow the links, and post your vote. The Woolworth Building: Gothic, yet Modern Cass Gilbert spent two years, drawing thirty different proposals, for the New York office building commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth, owner of the dime store chain. Soaring 792 feet high, the Woolworth Building was the world's tallest until the Chrysler. The Woolworth Building: Gothic, yet Modern - Architecture Archives The Woolworth Building: Gothic, yet Modern - Cass Gilbert spent two years, drawing thirty different proposals, for the New York office building commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth, owner of the dime store chain. Soaring 792 feet high, the Woolworth Buildi The World Trade Center Memorial: Winning Designs The competition to design a memorial honoring those who died in the terrorist attacks at the New York World Trade Center inspired an astonishing 5,201 proposals -- most from non-experts who desired to express their feelings about the losses. Now... The World Trade Center Memorial: Winning Designs - Architecture Archives The World Trade Center Memorial: Winning Designs - The competition to design a memorial honoring those who died in the terrorist attacks at the New York World Trade Center inspired an astonishing 5,201 proposals -- most from non-experts who desired to exp Theodore Link Missouri Architect Biography and resources related to Missouri's Master Architect, Theodore Link Theories and Approaches - Important Ideas in Architecture Our beliefs shape the way we build. The resources on this page explore a variety of philosophical approaches to building design. From ancient Eastern philosophies like Feng Shui to modernism and Bauhaus, these ideas offer much insight into the world's gre Thomas Crapper Lots of history and information on royal sanitary engineer Thomas Crapper Time Towers Ornamental Clocks in Prague The astronomical clock in Prague is one of the world's oldest, but the idea of using architecture to tell time goes back to prehistoric times Tips and Resources for Picking House Colors Tips, resources, color charts and books to help you select paint colors for your home. To Keep Building Costs From Going Through the Roof... ... pay close attention to the roofline of your new home. "The simpler the roof configuration the better and less costly!" says architect Ralph Liebing in our Discussion Forum. A hip roof, which slopes in four directions, will cost more... 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