Design & Build (184)
Whether you are planning to build a house, an addition, or a student project, you'll find ideas and basic instructions in the resources listed here. This directory includes information about planning, designing, choosing materials, and estimating costs. Also find recommended books and software to help you design and build.
Remodel & Restore (69)
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 projects. Also find resources and guidelines for historic renovation.
Find House Plans (35)
This menu is your starting place for viewing and purchasing house plans, floor plans, and blueprints for building or remodeling projects. Also find advice on how to choose stock house plans and tips for saving money on building plans and construction.
Research Your Home (50)
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 questions.
Great Buildings (506)
Use this directory to find facts, statistics, and photos for all types of buildings and structures by name, building type, historic period, location, or designer: skyscrapers, towers, castles, bridges, cathedrals, historic houses, and more.
Famous Architects (146)
Explore the lives and works of famous architects and designers, from Alvar Aalto to Frank Lloyd Wright. Find architect biographies listed alphabetically by name, or browse our special listings of architects arranged by topic.
Construction Facts (59)
How do bridges and towers work? What makes buildings stand up... or fall down? For anyone who is curious about the basic principles of construction, these articles provide fun and easy engineering facts. For more advanced technical information about structural engineering, just click on the links under "More Categories."
Periods & Styles (147)
From Prehistoric to Post-modern, this page will take you on a century-by-century tour through architectural history, with articles, photos and resources. Find ancient monuments, modern skyscrapers, and also an photo guide of favorite house styles.
Theories & Approaches (49)
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 great architecture.
Health & Environment (56)
What is Green Architecture? What is Arcology? Can our buildings really make us sick? The resources on this page explore the relationship between architecture, the environment, and health. You'll find information about eco-friendly "green" architecture, energy-efficient architecture, and healthy, toxin-free construction.
Cities & Landscapes (205)
Architects design more than buildings. They also design outdoor spaces: grounds, parks, roadways, and entire communities. Follow these links for information about landscape architecture, city and town planning, new urbanism, and outdoor art.
Travel & Museums (40)
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 are resources and travel information for architecture enthusiasts.
School & Career (49)
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 other professions related to architecture and begin your job search.
Lessons & Activities (46)
Learning about architecture is an excellent way to practice skills in math, science, art, social studies, and language arts. This page is a one-stop resource for students, teachers, and parents. You'll find lesson plans, science fair project ideas, helpful books, and tips for using architecture in the classroom.
Reference Tools (173)
The Web offers vast resources for the serious researcher, but where do you begin? Listed here our our favorite reference tools for architecture and home design. Included are online libraries, databases, archives, publications, organizations, news sources, and discussion forums.
