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9/26/03
- 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. Photos and commentary.
9/20/03
- Concrete Homes Withstand Storms
Researchers say that homes made of concrete are much more storm-resistant
than houses constructed of wood and steel. Here's why.
9/17/03
- Hurricane-proof Your Home
Whether your home is old or new, it may not be able to withstand the fierce
winds and high waves of a hurricane. Here are tips for building or remodeling,
with links to diagrams and detailed construction advice.
9/12/03
- The Amazing MADI Museum
Volf Roitman's convex-concave shapes and playful designs created a luscious,
almost baroque skin for a once plain, two-story, storefront building in Dallas
Texas. The MADI Museum also exhibits MADI art. See photos.
9/04/03
- Before You Choose an Architecture School
Hundreds of colleges and universities offer classes in architecture and
related fields. How do you choose? This resource page will help you find the
best schools for architecture and to decide which one is right for you.
8/28/03
- Easy Home Design Computer Software Programs
We've added six new titles to our listing of easy home design software programs.
Most are inexpensive, and two of them are FREE!
8/21/03
- Free Home Building Computer Game
It’s not SimCity or MSFlight Simulator, but the simulated
home building computer game, Building Homes of Our Own, has captured
the imagination -— and attention -— of middle and high school students. It's
a terrific classroom tool for teachers and, for just plain folks, the free software
is a painless introduction to the process of building a home.
8/14/03
- Top Skyscraper Web Sites
Have you ever tried to measure a skyscraper? It isn't easy! To compile our
master list of World's Tallest Buildings, we use skyscraper statistics drawn
from several sources. Here are the best.
8/07/03
- The Impatient Decorator
You've just moved into your new house. Now what? The Impatient Decorator
by Interior Decorating Guide Glenna Morton describes 201 quick, easy, and economical
tips to help you quickly and easily transform any room in your house. Read the
review...
8/01/03
- Introducing Our NEW Mystery House Series
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
we'll post features with photos, information, and resource links for selected
homes. Browse our new Mystery House index for the latest additions. TEN NEW
PAGES ADDED THIS WEEK.
7/23/03
- About Your Mail Order House
Did your old house come "in the mail"? Between 1906 and 1940, thousands
of North American homes were built according to plans sold by mail order companies
such as Sears and Montgomery Wards. To find the original plans and to learn
other important information about your mail order house, follow these steps.
7/18/03
- Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home
Built
two hundred years ago for a wealthy merchant in southeastern China, Yin Yu Tang
is the first house brought from China to the United States. American and Chinese
craftsmen worked side by side to disassemble and then reconstruct the home,
brick by brick, timber by timber.
7/3/03
- Free Architecture News Feed
A news feed is a quick and easy way to keep your Web site lively and current.
The news and information links change automatically, so you always know that
the information is fresh. To add an About.com news feed to your site, simply
copy and paste this simple code into your html page.
6/19/03
- Find Architecture Information
There are about 2,000 pages on our Architecture site, so you might need
a little help finding yourself around. Use this handy search engine and follow
these tips to zero in on the information you want.
6/5/03
- Saddam's Babylonian Palace
From the ancient palace of Nebuchadnezzar to a lavish new palace for himself,
Saddam Hussein used architecture to awe and intimidate.
6/3/03
- Ancient Architecture of Babylon
A U.S. marine stationed in Babylon sends us these remarkable photographs
along with his notes from the warfront.
5/31/03
- Top 10 Books About Frank Lloyd Wright
Architects, critics, and fans have written extensively about the life and
work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Here are a few of our favorite books.
5/29/03
- Great Architects Born in June
Many of the world's greatest architects were born in the month of June.
Our newly updated calendar of June birthdays offers lots to celebrate, with
links to facts and photos for each of the master architects.
5/28/03
- The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the USA
At first glance, the ramshackle building near the historic city gates of
St. Augustine, Florida may look like a movie set. Surely no house could be that
weathered and still stand! But records show that the tiny house is the oldest
wooden school building in the United States.
5/21/03
- Disney Architects
Architecture isn't a Mickey Mouse business for the award-winning designers
at Walt Disney World. Visit the theme park and you're likely to see buildings
by Robert A. M. Stern, Aldo Rossi, Philip Johnson, Cesar Pelli, Michael Graves,
Arata Isozaki, and other great names in the world of architecture.
5/13/03
- Who Was Walter Gropius?
Walter Gropius was a German architect and art educator who founded the Bauhaus,
which became a dominant force in architecture and the applied arts in the 20th
century. His main theory was that all design should be functional as well as
aesthetically-pleasing.
4/30/03
- Celebrating the Empire State Building
May 1, 1931 is the official birthday of the Empire State Building in New
York City. Standing 1,250 feet, it was the world's tallest building.
4/18/03
- Top Tools to Help You Choose House Paint Colors
Wouldn't it be great to preview color combinations on your house, before
spending a lot of money on paint? You can, with virtual painting programs. Just
point and click to see rooms, furnishings, and house exteriors in many different
colors.
4/9/03
- Who is Jørn Utzon?
Biography of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect, and a photo
gallery of his works.
4/2/03
- Architecture at War in Iraq
At the "Cradle of Civilization," Iraq has archeological and architectural
treasures that date back thousands of years. Explore Baghdad and Babylon in
our new photo gallery.
3/21/03
- The Beaux Arts Home
Combining classical Greek and Roman architecture with Renaissance ideas,
Beaux Arts was once the favored style for grandiose public buildings. During
the Gilded Age, however, wealthy industrialists adopted the opulent fashion
for their own private homes.
3/14/03
- The Colonial Revival House Style
Expressing American patriotism and a return to classical architectural styles,
Colonial Revival became one of the most popular house styles in the United States.
Does your house reflect the Colonial Revival style? Here's how to tell.
3/7/03
- 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.
Critics may say that a Raised Ranch house lacks personality, but there's no
question that this practical style fills a need for space and flexibility.
2/27/03
- Libeskind's World Trade Center Plan
Selected to rebuild on Ground Zero, Studio Libeskind proposes an ambitious
plan that has stirred emotion and controversy. Here are FAQs and a photo
gallery.
2/21/03
- Hodge Podge Houses
If your home was built in the past decade, chances are it incorporates many
different historic styles. Decorative details borrowed from the past and selected
from a construction catalog create a mixture that can be difficult to define.
For lack of a name, we call these "hodge podge" houses neoeclectic,
or neo-eclectic.
2/14/03
- Top Afro-American Architects
The African Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous
barriers, yet they left an important architectural legacy. In honor of Black
History month, here are ten of the most notable Afro-American architects of
the twentieth century.
2/7/03
- Building Tall on Ground Zero
The proposed World Trade Center buildings could become among the tallest
in the world. How tall is that? The answer isn't as simple as it may seem.
1/31/03
- The Postmodern House Style
Is your house unique, whimsical, and surprising? Is it contradictory and
yet ambiguous? Postmodern houses tend to give the impression that anything goes
- the impossible is not only possible, but exaggerated. Learn more about the
postmodern house style.
1/24/03
- Home Design Software Programs
Anyone with a dream and a computer can draw floor plans, house elevations,
and stunning 3D illustrations using these home design software programs. Find
all new updated resources for easy CAD (Computer Aided Design).
1/17/03
- Log Cabins : Building Homes on the American Frontier
Today's log cabins are often spacious and elegant, but in the 1800s log
cabins reflected the hardships of life on the North American frontier. Also
don't miss our listing of Top
Log Cabin House Plans and Building Manuals.
1/10/03
- Designing the Healthy Home
Lay the foundation for a home that nourishes your physical and emotional
well-being with this excerpt from a beautifully illustrated new book, The
Healthy Home. Also don't miss our new listing of Top
Healthy Design Resources.
1/3/03
- Building Your New Home
A builder may pour the foundation and raise the roof, but only you can make
your new house a home. A seasoned architect offers tips to help you avoid costly
and heartbreaking mistakes.
12/20/02
- 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.
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