Architecture: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Picking House Colors
A guide to picking paint colors for your home, with color chart and other resources to help you choose house paint colors.
A guide to picking paint colors for your home, with color chart and other resources to help you choose house paint colors.
Bungalow Styles
California Bungalows, Craftsman Bungalows, and Chicago Bugalows were variations of an affordable housing type that swept across America. Learn about Bungalow architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
California Bungalows, Craftsman Bungalows, and Chicago Bugalows were variations of an affordable housing type that swept across America. Learn about Bungalow architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
Building Costs
Dreaming of building a new home, but worried about the expense? Knowing how much the project might cost will help you modify your plans to meet your budget. Here are handy tips to help you estimate your home building costs.
Dreaming of building a new home, but worried about the expense? Knowing how much the project might cost will help you modify your plans to meet your budget. Here are handy tips to help you estimate your home building costs.
House Color Charts
Coordinating house colors can be confusing. These color charts suggest some possible color combinations for your home.
Coordinating house colors can be confusing. These color charts suggest some possible color combinations for your home.
World's Tallest Buildings Ranked
A comprehensive chart showing statistics of the world's tallest buildings, with more than 100 skyscrapers compared, including several skyscrapers still under construction.
A comprehensive chart showing statistics of the world's tallest buildings, with more than 100 skyscrapers compared, including several skyscrapers still under construction.
Arts and Crafts House Style
When we speak of Craftsman houses, we often think of bungalows. But in the early 1900s, many types of homes used Craftsman, or "Arts and Crafts" ideas. Learn about Arts and Crafts and Craftsman architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
When we speak of Craftsman houses, we often think of bungalows. But in the early 1900s, many types of homes used Craftsman, or "Arts and Crafts" ideas. Learn about Arts and Crafts and Craftsman architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
Tools to Help You Choose Ho...
Use these easy, free digital painting tools to try out paint colors for your house. Just point and click to view paint colors on photos of your house.
Use these easy, free digital painting tools to try out paint colors for your house. Just point and click to view paint colors on photos of your house.
Exterior Siding
Nothing will impact the appearance of your home more dramatically than the type of siding you choose. As you shop for exterior siding, look for a material that suits the style of your house and also fits your lifestyle. Listed here are the most popular materials for exterior siding, along with links to resources to help you with your decision.
Nothing will impact the appearance of your home more dramatically than the type of siding you choose. As you shop for exterior siding, look for a material that suits the style of your house and also fits your lifestyle. Listed here are the most popular materials for exterior siding, along with links to resources to help you with your decision.
Pueblo Revival Style
Pueblo Revival houses are inspired by homes used by Native Americans since ancient times. Learn more about Pueblo Revival architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Pueblo Revival houses are inspired by homes used by Native Americans since ancient times. Learn more about Pueblo Revival architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Ranch Style
One-story Ranch style homes are so simple, some critics say they have no style. But there's more than meets the eye to these suburban classics. Here 's the story behind the no-nonsense houses we call American Ranch, Western Ranch, or California Rambler.
One-story Ranch style homes are so simple, some critics say they have no style. But there's more than meets the eye to these suburban classics. Here 's the story behind the no-nonsense houses we call American Ranch, Western Ranch, or California Rambler.
Home Design Software Programs
Anyone with a dream and a computer can draw floor plans, house elevations, and stunning 3D pictures using these home design software programs. The programs can't take the place of an architect and most aren't recommended for creating working drawings. They can, however, help you visualize your house and some rival the professional-grade CAD (computer aided design) software programs architects use.
Anyone with a dream and a computer can draw floor plans, house elevations, and stunning 3D pictures using these home design software programs. The programs can't take the place of an architect and most aren't recommended for creating working drawings. They can, however, help you visualize your house and some rival the professional-grade CAD (computer aided design) software programs architects use.
Prairie House Style
Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized the American home when he began to design "Prairie" style houses with low horizontal lines and open interior spaces.
Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized the American home when he began to design "Prairie" style houses with low horizontal lines and open interior spaces.
Tudor House Style
Heavy chimneys and decorative half-timbering give Tudor style houses a Medieval flavor. Learn more about the Tudor style in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Heavy chimneys and decorative half-timbering give Tudor style houses a Medieval flavor. Learn more about the Tudor style in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Foursquare House Style
The Foursquare style, sometimes called the Prairie Box, can be found in nearly every part of the United States. Learn about the popular American Foursquare houses in our Picture Dictionary of American house styles.
The Foursquare style, sometimes called the Prairie Box, can be found in nearly every part of the United States. Learn about the popular American Foursquare houses in our Picture Dictionary of American house styles.
Cape Cod Style
The Cape Cod house style originated in New England in the late 17th century. Today, the term refers to Cape Cod-shaped houses popular in the United States during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Learn more about the Cape Cod style in our House Style Picture Dictionary.
The Cape Cod house style originated in New England in the late 17th century. Today, the term refers to Cape Cod-shaped houses popular in the United States during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Learn more about the Cape Cod style in our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Cotswold Cottage
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: the fanciful Cotswold Cottage style.
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: the fanciful Cotswold Cottage style.
Bungalow Floor Plans Index
Use this directory to find original plans and elevation drawings for Craftsman Bungalow style mail order homes built between 1908 and 1921.
Use this directory to find original plans and elevation drawings for Craftsman Bungalow style mail order homes built between 1908 and 1921.
The Statue of Liberty
Towering over Liberty Island in New York, the Statue of Liberty was a finalist in the campaign to choose the "New 7 Wonders of the World."
Towering over Liberty Island in New York, the Statue of Liberty was a finalist in the campaign to choose the "New 7 Wonders of the World."
Georgian Style
Spacious and comfortable, Georgian Colonial architecture reflected the rising ambition of a young country. Learn more about the Georgian Colonial style in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Spacious and comfortable, Georgian Colonial architecture reflected the rising ambition of a young country. Learn more about the Georgian Colonial style in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Mission Revival House Style
Historic mission churches built by Spanish colonists inspired the turn-of-the-century house style known as Mission, Spanish Mission, or California Mission. Learn more about Mission architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Historic mission churches built by Spanish colonists inspired the turn-of-the-century house style known as Mission, Spanish Mission, or California Mission. Learn more about Mission architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Raised Ranch Style
A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a Raised Ranch house raises the roof to provide extra living space. Learn about the simple, practical Raised Ranch house style, and find resources for remodeling your Raised Ranch house.
A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a Raised Ranch house raises the roof to provide extra living space. Learn about the simple, practical Raised Ranch house style, and find resources for remodeling your Raised Ranch house.
Art Moderne
With the sleek, streamlined appearance of a modern machine, Art Moderne architecture expressed the spirit of a new, technological age. Learn more about the Art Moderne house style from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
With the sleek, streamlined appearance of a modern machine, Art Moderne architecture expressed the spirit of a new, technological age. Learn more about the Art Moderne house style from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
Become an Architect
Would you like to become an architect? This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about careers in architecture.
Would you like to become an architect? This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about careers in architecture.
Architecture Glossary - Illustrated Dictionary for Architecture Words
Use this illustrated dictionary to find the definitions for important words related to architecture and building design.
Use this illustrated dictionary to find the definitions for important words related to architecture and building design.
Federal Style
Graceful details distinguish Federal style homes. Learn more about Federal architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Graceful details distinguish Federal style homes. Learn more about Federal architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Split-Level Ranch
In this popular variation of the Ranch house style, a Split-Level Ranch has three or more levels. Learn about the Split-Level Ranch style and find resources for remodeling your split level home.
In this popular variation of the Ranch house style, a Split-Level Ranch has three or more levels. Learn about the Split-Level Ranch style and find resources for remodeling your split level home.
Contemporary House Styles
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: contemporary.
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: contemporary.
A-frame Style
With a dramatic, sloping roof and cozy living quarters, an A-frame style house is ideal for wintery regions with lots of snow. Learn more about A-frame houses in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
With a dramatic, sloping roof and cozy living quarters, an A-frame style house is ideal for wintery regions with lots of snow. Learn more about A-frame houses in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
French Eclectic House Style
Flared roofs and other French details give French eclectic homes a European flavor. Learn more in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Flared roofs and other French details give French eclectic homes a European flavor. Learn more in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Neo-mediterranean House Style
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: Neo-mediterranean home.
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: Neo-mediterranean home.
Greek Revival House Style
With details reminiscent of the Parthenon, stately, pillared Greek Revival homes reflect a passion for antiquity. Learn more about Greek Revival architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
With details reminiscent of the Parthenon, stately, pillared Greek Revival homes reflect a passion for antiquity. Learn more about Greek Revival architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Colonial Revival Style
Expressing American patriotism and a return to classical architectural styles, Colonial Revival became a standard style in the 20th century. Facts and photos from our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Expressing American patriotism and a return to classical architectural styles, Colonial Revival became a standard style in the 20th century. Facts and photos from our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Choose an Architecture School
Hundreds of colleges and universities offer classes in architecture and related fields. How do you choose an architecture school? These links and resources will help you find the best schools for architecture and to decide which school is right for you.
Hundreds of colleges and universities offer classes in architecture and related fields. How do you choose an architecture school? These links and resources will help you find the best schools for architecture and to decide which school is right for you.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl Siding - Builders love it, historians hate it, and some doctors say it causes cancer. What's the truth about vinyl siding? Here's the scoop.
Vinyl Siding - Builders love it, historians hate it, and some doctors say it causes cancer. What's the truth about vinyl siding? Here's the scoop.
Postmodern Style
Unique, whimsical, and surprising, Postmodern houses give the impression that anything goes. The impossible is not only possible, but exaggerated. Learn more from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
Unique, whimsical, and surprising, Postmodern houses give the impression that anything goes. The impossible is not only possible, but exaggerated. Learn more from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond.
Folk Victorian
Just plain folk could afford these no fuss Folk Victorian homes, built between 1870 and 1910. Here are facts and photos for the Folk Victorian house style.
Just plain folk could afford these no fuss Folk Victorian homes, built between 1870 and 1910. Here are facts and photos for the Folk Victorian house style.
Geodesic Dome
Developed by Buckminster Fuller, the Geodesic Dome was promoted as the world's strongest and most economical form of housing. Learn more about geodesic domes in our picture dictionary of house styles.
Developed by Buckminster Fuller, the Geodesic Dome was promoted as the world's strongest and most economical form of housing. Learn more about geodesic domes in our picture dictionary of house styles.
Monolithic Dome
Also known as EcoShells, sturdy, concrete Monolithic Domes can survive tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, and insects. Learn more about monolithic domes in our picture dictionary of house styles.
Also known as EcoShells, sturdy, concrete Monolithic Domes can survive tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, and insects. Learn more about monolithic domes in our picture dictionary of house styles.
Neoeclectic House Style
A Neoeclectic home can be difficult to describe because it combines many different styles. The shape of the roof, the design of the windows, and decorative details may be inspired by several different periods and cultures.
A Neoeclectic home can be difficult to describe because it combines many different styles. The shape of the roof, the design of the windows, and decorative details may be inspired by several different periods and cultures.
Katrina Cottage
The original Katrina Cottage was developed by Marianne Cusato and other leading architects, including renowned architect and town planner Andres Duany. Cusato's 308-square foot prototype was later adapted to create a series of about two dozen different versions of the Katrina Cottage designed by a variety of architects and firms. Learn more about Katrina Cottages in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
The original Katrina Cottage was developed by Marianne Cusato and other leading architects, including renowned architect and town planner Andres Duany. Cusato's 308-square foot prototype was later adapted to create a series of about two dozen different versions of the Katrina Cottage designed by a variety of architects and firms. Learn more about Katrina Cottages in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Sears House Plans Index
Use this directory to find floor plans and elevation drawings, reprinted from the original catalogs for Sears Mail Order houses.
Use this directory to find floor plans and elevation drawings, reprinted from the original catalogs for Sears Mail Order houses.
Italianate House Style
Old World ideals were transplated to the United States in the Italianate style. Learn more about Italianate architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Old World ideals were transplated to the United States in the Italianate style. Learn more about Italianate architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Gothic Revival - Wood
Few people could afford to build grand masonry homes in the Gothic Revival style. In the United States, the ready availability of lumber and factory-made architectural trim lead to a distinctly American version of Gothic Revival. From our House Style Picture Dictionary, here are features of the Gothic Revival House Style, with resources.
Few people could afford to build grand masonry homes in the Gothic Revival style. In the United States, the ready availability of lumber and factory-made architectural trim lead to a distinctly American version of Gothic Revival. From our House Style Picture Dictionary, here are features of the Gothic Revival House Style, with resources.
Tidewater House Style
Built in coastal areas of the American South, Tidewater homes were designed for wet, hot climates. Learn more about Tidewater architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Built in coastal areas of the American South, Tidewater homes were designed for wet, hot climates. Learn more about Tidewater architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Queen Anne House Style
Fanciful Queen Anne architecture takes on many shapes. Read below for features of the Queen Anne style.
Fanciful Queen Anne architecture takes on many shapes. Read below for features of the Queen Anne style.
Taipei 101 Tower
Taipei 101 Tower in Taipei, Taiwan is the world's tallest completed building - if you count its massive 60-foot spire.
Taipei 101 Tower in Taipei, Taiwan is the world's tallest completed building - if you count its massive 60-foot spire.
Second Empire House Style
With tall mansard roofs and wrought iron cresting, Second Empire houses create a sense of height. Learn more about the Second Empire style from our House Style Picture Dictionary.
With tall mansard roofs and wrought iron cresting, Second Empire houses create a sense of height. Learn more about the Second Empire style from our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Victorian Stick Style
Stick Style Victorian houses have exposed trusses, "stickwork," and other details borrowed from medieval times. Learn more about "Stick" architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Stick Style Victorian houses have exposed trusses, "stickwork," and other details borrowed from medieval times. Learn more about "Stick" architecture in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Gothic Revival Houses Masonry
Gothic Revival homes in England were most frequently constructed of masonry. In the United States, some large, lavish estates were also made with stone or brick. These homes resembled medieval churches or castles. From our House Style Picture Dictionary, here are features Gothic Revival House architecture, with resources.
Gothic Revival homes in England were most frequently constructed of masonry. In the United States, some large, lavish estates were also made with stone or brick. These homes resembled medieval churches or castles. From our House Style Picture Dictionary, here are features Gothic Revival House architecture, with resources.
Shingle House Style
Rustic Shingle Style houses shunned Victorian fussiness. Learn about Shingle architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Rustic Shingle Style houses shunned Victorian fussiness. Learn about Shingle architecture in our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Renaissance Revival
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, and building plans, and other helpful resources. Shown here: Renaissance Revival Style
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, and building plans, and other helpful resources. Shown here: Renaissance Revival Style
Beaux Arts
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, and building plans, and other helpful resources. Shown here: Beaux Arts House Style
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, and building plans, and other helpful resources. Shown here: Beaux Arts House Style
Neoclassical Style
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: Neoclassical house.
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Shown here: Neoclassical house.
Richardsonian Romanesque Style
Richardsonian Romanesque, or Romanesque Revival, houses have broad Roman arches and massive stone walls. Learn about the Romanesque style from our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Richardsonian Romanesque, or Romanesque Revival, houses have broad Roman arches and massive stone walls. Learn about the Romanesque style from our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Eastlake Victorian Style
This colorful Victorian home in California has lacy, ornamental details.
This colorful Victorian home in California has lacy, ornamental details.
Neuschwanstein Castle
See photos and find information for Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle was a finalist in the campaign to choose "New 7 Wonders of the World."
See photos and find information for Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle was a finalist in the campaign to choose "New 7 Wonders of the World."
Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Complete Listing
During his lifetime, Frank Lloyd Wright completed 532 homes, museums and office buildings. At least 409 of these still stand. Here is a complete listing.
During his lifetime, Frank Lloyd Wright completed 532 homes, museums and office buildings. At least 409 of these still stand. Here is a complete listing.
Sears Tower
The Sears Tower in Chicago was the world's tallest building when it was built in 1973. Today it is the tallest building in North America.
The Sears Tower in Chicago was the world's tallest building when it was built in 1973. Today it is the tallest building in North America.
Architect Salaries
Answers to your questions about careers in architecture: Architect salaries - How much do architects earn?
Answers to your questions about careers in architecture: Architect salaries - How much do architects earn?
Moss Green
What color should you paint your house? Crisp white trim brings out the richness of the moss green stucco on this down-to-earth California Bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Crisp white trim brings out the richness of the moss green stucco on this down-to-earth California Bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Glass House
The glass house designed by Philip Johnson has been called one of the world's most beautiful and yet least functional homes. Here are facts and resources from our photo gallery of modern houses.
The glass house designed by Philip Johnson has been called one of the world's most beautiful and yet least functional homes. Here are facts and resources from our photo gallery of modern houses.
How Old Is Your House?
A Guide to Finding the Age of Your Old House, with tips and resources.
A Guide to Finding the Age of Your Old House, with tips and resources.
Pick Paint Colors For Your ...
a simple how to on choosing paint colors for the exterior of your home.
a simple how to on choosing paint colors for the exterior of your home.
Blue with White and Red
What color should you paint your house? This much red might be overpowering on a large house, but for this cozy cottage in Los Angeles, spashes of cherry red add charm. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? This much red might be overpowering on a large house, but for this cozy cottage in Los Angeles, spashes of cherry red add charm. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Yellow, Olive, and Red
What color should you paint your house? Olive green trim and and a dramatic splash of red accent a sunny yellow Bungalow in southern Texas. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Olive green trim and and a dramatic splash of red accent a sunny yellow Bungalow in southern Texas. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Petronas Towers
Tall spires atop the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia make them among the world's tallest buildings, 10 meters higher than the Sears Tower in the USA.
Tall spires atop the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia make them among the world's tallest buildings, 10 meters higher than the Sears Tower in the USA.
Cotswold Cottage Colors
What color should you paint your house? The multi-colored slate roof inspired the brightly painted door, shutters, and trim on this Cotswold Cottage style home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? The multi-colored slate roof inspired the brightly painted door, shutters, and trim on this Cotswold Cottage style home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What is stucco
Definition, history and illustration for the term STUCCO
Definition, history and illustration for the term STUCCO
Red Brick with Green
What color should you paint your house? Dark green is a traditional color for architectural details on a red brick house. Red and green are complementary colors, opposite on the color wheel. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Dark green is a traditional color for architectural details on a red brick house. Red and green are complementary colors, opposite on the color wheel. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Petra, Jordan
See photos and find information for Petra, Jordan. Petra, Jordan has been named one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World."
See photos and find information for Petra, Jordan. Petra, Jordan has been named one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World."
Bright Yellow Neo-Colonial
What color should you paint your house? Colonial styles are usually conservative, but this Neo-Colonial is sunshine yellow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Colonial styles are usually conservative, but this Neo-Colonial is sunshine yellow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Moss Green Shingles
What color should you paint your house? Mossy green colors suit the informal, back-to-nature atmosphere of this Victorian Shingle home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Mossy green colors suit the informal, back-to-nature atmosphere of this Victorian Shingle home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Colonial Cream
What color should you paint your house? A cheerful red door adds a welcoming touch to a traditional Cape Cod home, painted Colonial cream with crisp white trim. The window sashes are also white. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? A cheerful red door adds a welcoming touch to a traditional Cape Cod home, painted Colonial cream with crisp white trim. The window sashes are also white. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Subdued Colors
What color should you paint your house? Taupe colored stucco with dark burgundy shutters suit this dignified Colonial Revival home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Taupe colored stucco with dark burgundy shutters suit this dignified Colonial Revival home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Seafoam Green
What color should you paint your house? Burgundy window sashes add interest to this Victorian cottage. The siding is painted seafoam green with cream colored stickwork and trim. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Burgundy window sashes add interest to this Victorian cottage. The siding is painted seafoam green with cream colored stickwork and trim. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Yellow with Gray
What color should you paint your house? Gray accents add depth to the details on this sunny yellow Victorian home in St. Augustine, Florida. Also note the touches of red. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Gray accents add depth to the details on this sunny yellow Victorian home in St. Augustine, Florida. Also note the touches of red. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
California Bungalow
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types.
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types.
Spanish Colonial
Settlers in the Spanish territories of North America built simple, low homes made using rocks, adobe brick, coquina, or stucco. Learn more about Spanish Colonial styles in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Settlers in the Spanish territories of North America built simple, low homes made using rocks, adobe brick, coquina, or stucco. Learn more about Spanish Colonial styles in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Cottage Building Plan Books
From a hideaway retreat in the mountains to a seaside villa, nothing says peace, tranquility and relaxation better than a cottage. Below are our favorite books with floor plans and ideas for vacation cottages... and cottage style houses for year-round living.
From a hideaway retreat in the mountains to a seaside villa, nothing says peace, tranquility and relaxation better than a cottage. Below are our favorite books with floor plans and ideas for vacation cottages... and cottage style houses for year-round living.
HardiPlank
HardiPlank and HardiPanel are brand names for fiber cement siding manufactured by James Hardie Building Products. Learn more about this durable siding material
HardiPlank and HardiPanel are brand names for fiber cement siding manufactured by James Hardie Building Products. Learn more about this durable siding material
Robin's Egg Blue
What color should you paint your house? Robin's egg blue isn't a traditional Victorian color, but it harmonizes well with the gray color of this home's high hipped roof. The trim is a crisp off-white. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Robin's egg blue isn't a traditional Victorian color, but it harmonizes well with the gray color of this home's high hipped roof. The trim is a crisp off-white. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Architecture Schools
Answers to your questions about preparing for a career in architecture: Choosing a school.
Answers to your questions about preparing for a career in architecture: Choosing a school.
Dutch Colonial
Settling along the Hudson River, Dutch Colonists built brick and stone homes that resembled those found in the Netherlands.
Settling along the Hudson River, Dutch Colonists built brick and stone homes that resembled those found in the Netherlands.
Timeline
From Prehistoric to Post-modern, a quick history of architecture in the Western world, from prehistoric megaliths to modernist skyscrapers. Follow the links to find articles and photos for each period and style.
From Prehistoric to Post-modern, a quick history of architecture in the Western world, from prehistoric megaliths to modernist skyscrapers. Follow the links to find articles and photos for each period and style.
Black and White
What color should you paint your house? For a Colonial Revival, nothing could be more traditional, or more dramatic, than white siding with black shutters. Notice that the roof is also black. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? For a Colonial Revival, nothing could be more traditional, or more dramatic, than white siding with black shutters. Notice that the roof is also black. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Salmon-Colored Stucco
What color should you paint your house? A tangerine stripe along the eaves adds zing to the salmon coloring of this Mediterranean style bungalow. The colors harmonize with the clay roof. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? A tangerine stripe along the eaves adds zing to the salmon coloring of this Mediterranean style bungalow. The colors harmonize with the clay roof. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
New England Colonial
The first British settlers in New England built simple timber-frame houses like the ones they had known in their home country.
The first British settlers in New England built simple timber-frame houses like the ones they had known in their home country.
Christmas Colors
What color should you paint your house? Red and green give this cottage a festive atmosphere. Now used as a library, the cottage is located in Jackson, New Hampshire. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Red and green give this cottage a festive atmosphere. Now used as a library, the cottage is located in Jackson, New Hampshire. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Build Your House
Building a new home begins long before the foundation is poured. Listed here are the five most important steps you must take to avoid costly mistakes during the construction process.
Building a new home begins long before the foundation is poured. Listed here are the five most important steps you must take to avoid costly mistakes during the construction process.
Green and Pink
What color should you paint your house? You might quickly tire of green and pink, but it does attract shoppers to the antique shop located inside this cottage in St. Augustine, Florida. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? You might quickly tire of green and pink, but it does attract shoppers to the antique shop located inside this cottage in St. Augustine, Florida. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Low-Cost House Plans
If you dream of owning a new home but worry about the cost, check out these catalogs of building plans for affordable houses.
If you dream of owning a new home but worry about the cost, check out these catalogs of building plans for affordable houses.
Victorian Architecture
Your source for information on Victorian architecture, with facts, photos, resources, and building plans.
Your source for information on Victorian architecture, with facts, photos, resources, and building plans.
French Colonial
French colonists in the Mississippi Valley built houses especially suited to the hot wet climate of their new home. Learn more about French Colonial styles in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
French colonists in the Mississippi Valley built houses especially suited to the hot wet climate of their new home. Learn more about French Colonial styles in our Picture Dictionary of house styles.
Almost Black
What color should you paint your house? Don't be afraid of dark colors! This modest cottage, built for farmhands, is an almost black shade of gray. The trim is white and the door is traditional red. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Don't be afraid of dark colors! This modest cottage, built for farmhands, is an almost black shade of gray. The trim is white and the door is traditional red. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Beige and Blue
What color should you paint your house? Architectural details are emphasized when painted a lighter color. This Craftsman Bungalow is a non-traditional shade of dark marine blue. The trim is beige. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Architectural details are emphasized when painted a lighter color. This Craftsman Bungalow is a non-traditional shade of dark marine blue. The trim is beige. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Gold with Red
What color should you paint your house? Touches of red bring out the details in a Victorian dormer painted harvest gold. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Touches of red bring out the details in a Victorian dormer painted harvest gold. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Chicago Bungalow
Many Bungalows in and near Chicago, Illinois were simple working class homes constructed of brick. Like Bungalows in other parts of the country, they often included leaded glass windows, natural woodwork, ceramic tile, and other Craftsman details.
Many Bungalows in and near Chicago, Illinois were simple working class homes constructed of brick. Like Bungalows in other parts of the country, they often included leaded glass windows, natural woodwork, ceramic tile, and other Craftsman details.
Bauhaus
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate modernist approaches to building design. Architect Walter Gropius used Bauhaus ideas when he built his monochrome home in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate modernist approaches to building design. Architect Walter Gropius used Bauhaus ideas when he built his monochrome home in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Pink and White
What color should you paint your house? You wouldn't want to paint a large house pink, but the cotton candy color gives fairy tale charm to this cozy Queen Anne cottage in Jackson, New Hampshire. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? You wouldn't want to paint a large house pink, but the cotton candy color gives fairy tale charm to this cozy Queen Anne cottage in Jackson, New Hampshire. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Bright Blue Accents
What color should you paint your house? An all-gray house might seem blah, but bright blue doors and architectural details add drama to this eccentric Victorian house. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? An all-gray house might seem blah, but bright blue doors and architectural details add drama to this eccentric Victorian house. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Coral Colored Stucco
What color should you paint your house? Coral colors are usually associated with tropical or southwestern architecture, but this Victorian home is in the snowy North. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Coral colors are usually associated with tropical or southwestern architecture, but this Victorian home is in the snowy North. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
German Colonial
German Settlers in the American colonies used local materials to recreate buidling styles from their homeland. Learn more about German Colonial architecture in our House Style Picture Dictionary.
German Settlers in the American colonies used local materials to recreate buidling styles from their homeland. Learn more about German Colonial architecture in our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Where Are The Plans?
How to find the original building plans for your old house, with tips and resources.
How to find the original building plans for your old house, with tips and resources.
Lavender, Blue, and Yellow
What color should you paint your house? The neighbors might not want you to paint your home lavender, blue, and yellow, but the Easter-egg colors do add a sense of play to this little Texas Bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? The neighbors might not want you to paint your home lavender, blue, and yellow, but the Easter-egg colors do add a sense of play to this little Texas Bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Victorian Gothic
Join us for a photo tour of Gothic Revival architecture in England and the United States. These pictures show how the Gothic Revival style evolved from England's grand stone manors to America's fanciful wood frame houses.
Join us for a photo tour of Gothic Revival architecture in England and the United States. These pictures show how the Gothic Revival style evolved from England's grand stone manors to America's fanciful wood frame houses.
Queen Anne
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 became an architectural fashion in the 1880s and 1890s, when the industrial revolution was building up steam. Here are facts, photos and resources.
Shocking Pink
What color should you paint your house? Although not a traditional color for Craftsman style houses, the shocking pink siding on this quaint bungalow is an interesting contrast to the gray stonework. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Although not a traditional color for Craftsman style houses, the shocking pink siding on this quaint bungalow is an interesting contrast to the gray stonework. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
The Farnsworth House
The modern houses in these pictures illustrate bold new ideas in home design. This picture: Farnsworth House.
The modern houses in these pictures illustrate bold new ideas in home design. This picture: Farnsworth House.
French Styles
Use this handy guide to see if your house has characteristics of charming styles borrowed from France. See photos of French style houses and find building plans and other resources for French architectural styles.
Use this handy guide to see if your house has characteristics of charming styles borrowed from France. See photos of French style houses and find building plans and other resources for French architectural styles.
Spanish Revival Architecture
The traditions of many cultures blended in fanciful Spanish Revival and Mediterranean architecture, popular from 1915 to about 1940.
The traditions of many cultures blended in fanciful Spanish Revival and Mediterranean architecture, popular from 1915 to about 1940.
World's Tallest Building
What is the world's tallest building? It depends on who does the measuring! Find answers here.
What is the world's tallest building? It depends on who does the measuring! Find answers here.
Celebration, Florida
Celebration, Florida is a planned community created by a real estate division of The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company envisioned a Utopian village and commissioned famous architects to design the buildings. Join us for a photo tour.
Celebration, Florida is a planned community created by a real estate division of The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company envisioned a Utopian village and commissioned famous architects to design the buildings. Join us for a photo tour.
What is a balustrade - Architecture Glossary
Definition and illustration for the terms BLUSTRADE and BALUSTER
Definition and illustration for the terms BLUSTRADE and BALUSTER
Beach Colors
What color should you paint your house? Two shades of coral accent the stucco siding on this Neo-Mediterranean Style home. Combined with the clay roof, the colors suggest a sandy Mediterranean beach. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Two shades of coral accent the stucco siding on this Neo-Mediterranean Style home. Combined with the clay roof, the colors suggest a sandy Mediterranean beach. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
American Foursquare House 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 popular housing styles in the United States. Use this directory to find original plans and elevation drawings for Craftsman Bungalow style homes built between 1908 and 1921.
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 popular housing styles in the United States. Use this directory to find original plans and elevation drawings for Craftsman Bungalow style homes built between 1908 and 1921.
House Paint Resources
Tips, techniques, and tools for exterior house painting, painting interior rooms, and painting special surfaces like tile and paneling. Also, information to help you select house paint colors and finishes.
Tips, techniques, and tools for exterior house painting, painting interior rooms, and painting special surfaces like tile and paneling. Also, information to help you select house paint colors and finishes.
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.
Chapter 7 of Preservation Brief Number 10 from the US Department of Interior describes appropriate and safe methods to remove paint.
What is a gable - Architecture Glossary
Definition and illustration for the term GABLE
Definition and illustration for the term GABLE
Before You Remodel
The dream of remodeling your home may turn into a nightmare, unless you plan ahead. Follow these steps to get your home improvement project on the right start.
The dream of remodeling your home may turn into a nightmare, unless you plan ahead. Follow these steps to get your home improvement project on the right start.
Spanish Revival Bungalow
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types. Shown here: A Spanish Revival style Bungalow
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types. Shown here: A Spanish Revival style Bungalow
Neocolonial
Modern-day Neocolonial, or Neo-Colonial, houses are romantic versions of the historic Colonial and Federal style buildings.
Modern-day Neocolonial, or Neo-Colonial, houses are romantic versions of the historic Colonial and Federal style buildings.
Build to Imitate Nature
Australian architect and Pritzker Prize Laureate Glenn Murcutt is known for designing energy-efficient, earth-friendly homes. Even if you live far from Australia, you can apply Glenn Murcutt's ideas to your own home-building project.
Australian architect and Pritzker Prize Laureate Glenn Murcutt is known for designing energy-efficient, earth-friendly homes. Even if you live far from Australia, you can apply Glenn Murcutt's ideas to your own home-building project.
Art Deco
Art deco buildings embraced the machine age. Yet many features of the style were drawn from ancient Egypt. Learn about Art Deco architecture and explore our photos and resources.
Art deco buildings embraced the machine age. Yet many features of the style were drawn from ancient Egypt. Learn about Art Deco architecture and explore our photos and resources.
Deconstructivism
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate modernist approaches to building design. The Seattle Public Library by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas is an example of Deconstructivist architecture.
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate modernist approaches to building design. The Seattle Public Library by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas is an example of Deconstructivist architecture.
Building Plans for Small House
Small doesn't have to mean cramped! These books and building plans offer home designs that pack a lot of living into small spaces. Some titles offer detailed construction plans, while others have beautiful color illustrations to inspire ideas for your own compact, efficient, and economical home.
Small doesn't have to mean cramped! These books and building plans offer home designs that pack a lot of living into small spaces. Some titles offer detailed construction plans, while others have beautiful color illustrations to inspire ideas for your own compact, efficient, and economical home.
House Paint Color Books
These beautifully illustrated books will help you choose exterior paint colors for your home.
These beautifully illustrated books will help you choose exterior paint colors for your home.
Glenn Murcutt
The Pritzker prize-winning architect Glenn Murcutt is not a builder of skyscrapers. He doesn't design grand, showy structures or use flashy, luxurious materials. Instead, Australian architect Glenn Murcutt pours his creativity into smaller projects that let him work alone and design economical buildings that will conserve energy and blend with the environment.
The Pritzker prize-winning architect Glenn Murcutt is not a builder of skyscrapers. He doesn't design grand, showy structures or use flashy, luxurious materials. Instead, Australian architect Glenn Murcutt pours his creativity into smaller projects that let him work alone and design economical buildings that will conserve energy and blend with the environment.
Bungalow Plans
Based on a simple homes from India, the practical bungalow style took America by storm in the early 1900s. The style spread quickly via mail order house plans. Today, you can purchase reproductions of the original catalogs. Listed here are a few of the best, plus books on the history of bungalow architecture and building plans for contemporary bungalows.
Based on a simple homes from India, the practical bungalow style took America by storm in the early 1900s. The style spread quickly via mail order house plans. Today, you can purchase reproductions of the original catalogs. Listed here are a few of the best, plus books on the history of bungalow architecture and building plans for contemporary bungalows.
Two-story Craftsman House
Many Craftsman houses have thick, pyramid-shaped porch columns. This photo gallery shows a variety of houses with Craftsman handiwork.
Many Craftsman houses have thick, pyramid-shaped porch columns. This photo gallery shows a variety of houses with Craftsman handiwork.
Deck Woods
To build a better deck, be sure to choose a better wood. Here are our top picks for woods to use for your new wood deck.
To build a better deck, be sure to choose a better wood. Here are our top picks for woods to use for your new wood deck.
Space Needle - Seattle Center
Facts and photo for the Seattle Center -- the futuristic Space Needle -- in Seattle, Washington
Facts and photo for the Seattle Center -- the futuristic Space Needle -- in Seattle, Washington
The Gamble House
Two California brothers, Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Green, pioneered the Craftsman style when they designed the Gamble house in Pasadena, CA. The home was built in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter and Gamble Company.
Two California brothers, Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Green, pioneered the Craftsman style when they designed the Gamble house in Pasadena, CA. The home was built in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter and Gamble Company.
Jin Mao Building
The towering Jin Mao Building in Shanghai, China reflects traditional Chinese architecture.
The towering Jin Mao Building in Shanghai, China reflects traditional Chinese architecture.
Empire State Building
When it was constructed in 1931, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the World. Today it's the tallest building in New York City.
When it was constructed in 1931, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the World. Today it's the tallest building in New York City.
Victorian Planbooks
During Victorian times, many builders found ideas, inspiration, and instruction from architectural planbooks by noted designers. While these house plans do not contain the detailed specifications required by modern builders, they are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to recreate Victorian styles. Here are our top picks for planbooks from the Victorian era.
During Victorian times, many builders found ideas, inspiration, and instruction from architectural planbooks by noted designers. While these house plans do not contain the detailed specifications required by modern builders, they are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to recreate Victorian styles. Here are our top picks for planbooks from the Victorian era.
Build a Brick Patio
A brick patio and walkway will enhance the beauty of your home. For perfect pavement, follow these easy steps.
A brick patio and walkway will enhance the beauty of your home. For perfect pavement, follow these easy steps.
Craftsman Bungalow
Craftsman Bungalows often have low roofs that slope down toward the front of the house. This photo gallery shows a variety of bungalow houses.
Craftsman Bungalows often have low roofs that slope down toward the front of the house. This photo gallery shows a variety of bungalow houses.
The Lovell House
The modern houses in these pictures illustrate bold new ideas in home design. Shown here: the Lovell House in Los Angeles by Richard Neutra is a Landmark example of the International Style.
The modern houses in these pictures illustrate bold new ideas in home design. Shown here: the Lovell House in Los Angeles by Richard Neutra is a Landmark example of the International Style.
Arts and Crafts House
In this classic Craftsman style home, the exposed rafters in the porch roof are both decorative and structural. This photo gallery shows a variety of houses with Craftsman handiwork.
In this classic Craftsman style home, the exposed rafters in the porch roof are both decorative and structural. This photo gallery shows a variety of houses with Craftsman handiwork.
Architecture Glossary - What is a mansard roof
Definition and illustration for the term MANSARD ROOF
Definition and illustration for the term MANSARD ROOF
Sacramento Bungalow
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types.
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types.
Minimalism
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate a variety of 20th century approaches to building design. The Minimalist home of Mexican architect Luis Barragán is reduced to dramatically lit lines and planes.
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate a variety of 20th century approaches to building design. The Minimalist home of Mexican architect Luis Barragán is reduced to dramatically lit lines and planes.
Luxury House Plans
Everyone needs a dream, and these luxury building plans will let you indulge your dream home fantasies. You'll find large estates with separate guest suites, servants' quarters, home entertainment rooms, pool houses, detached garages, and more. Are these luxury dream homes elegant and upscale... or are they wasteful "McMansions"? You be the judge.
Everyone needs a dream, and these luxury building plans will let you indulge your dream home fantasies. You'll find large estates with separate guest suites, servants' quarters, home entertainment rooms, pool houses, detached garages, and more. Are these luxury dream homes elegant and upscale... or are they wasteful "McMansions"? You be the judge.
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.
This portion of Preservation Brief Number 22 explains how to repair deteriorated stucco. Instructions include recommended colors and tints, maintenance tips, and stucco products.
Antebellum
The term Antebellum stirs thoughts of Tara, the palatial plantation home featured in Gone with the Wind. Definition of Antebellum, with resources and links, from our Architecture Glossary.
The term Antebellum stirs thoughts of Tara, the palatial plantation home featured in Gone with the Wind. Definition of Antebellum, with resources and links, from our Architecture Glossary.
Bank of China
Soaring 369 meters high, the Bank of China Tower by I.M. Pei is one of the world's tallest buildings.
Soaring 369 meters high, the Bank of China Tower by I.M. Pei is one of the world's tallest buildings.
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
See photos and find information for Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia is a finalist in the campaign to choose the "New 7 Wonders of the World."
See photos and find information for Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia is a finalist in the campaign to choose the "New 7 Wonders of the World."
Stucco-sided Bungalow
Craftsman houses usually have triangular braces in the eaves. This photo gallery shows a variety of bungalow houses.
Craftsman houses usually have triangular braces in the eaves. This photo gallery shows a variety of bungalow houses.
Craftsman Cottage
Craftsman houses often have window boxes supported by wooden brackets. This photo gallery shows a variety of bunaglow houses, including Craftsman bungalows.
Craftsman houses often have window boxes supported by wooden brackets. This photo gallery shows a variety of bunaglow houses, including Craftsman bungalows.
Frank Lloyd Wright House Plans
You can build a house that is inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Listed here are reputable house plan publishers that offer Prairie, Craftsman, Usonian, and other styles championed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
You can build a house that is inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Listed here are reputable house plan publishers that offer Prairie, Craftsman, Usonian, and other styles championed by Frank Lloyd Wright.