Architecture: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Building Costs
Don't be caught by hidden expenses. Use these handy tips to estimate the cost of building your new home. Also find tips for saving money when you build.
Don't be caught by hidden expenses. Use these handy tips to estimate the cost of building your new home. Also find tips for saving money when you build.
Pick House Colors
A guide to picking paint colors for your home, with color charts and other resources to help you choose house paint colors.
A guide to picking paint colors for your home, with color charts and other resources to help you choose house paint colors.
Home Styles Guide
This easy guide traces the history of residential architecture in North America, with links to facts and photos for popular home styles in the USA and Canada from Colonial to modern times.
This easy guide traces the history of residential architecture in North America, with links to facts and photos for popular home styles in the USA and Canada from Colonial to modern times.
Exterior Siding
What type of material should you use when you install siding on your house? Compare these options.
What type of material should you use when you install siding on your house? Compare these options.
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.
Home Design Software Programs
Find home design software programs that are inexpensive (or free!) and easy to use. Here are our top picks.
Find home design software programs that are inexpensive (or free!) and easy to use. Here are our top picks.
House Color Tools
Use these easy, free digital painting tools to try out paint colors for your house.
Use these easy, free digital painting tools to try out paint colors for your house.
1895 - 1930: American Foursquare
Is your home an American Foursquare? Here's how to identify the uniquely American style.
Is your home an American Foursquare? Here's how to identify the uniquely American style.
1905-1930: American Bungalow
What is a bungalow? Learn about American bungalow architecture, see pictures, and find historic bungalow house plans and other great bungalow resources.
What is a bungalow? Learn about American bungalow architecture, see pictures, and find historic bungalow house plans and other great bungalow resources.
House Styles
Use this illustrated dictionary to identify house styles and learn about home design in North America and other parts of the world. Find photos, floor plans, and helpful resources.
Use this illustrated dictionary to identify house styles and learn about home design in North America and other parts of the world. Find photos, floor plans, and helpful resources.
Architect Salaries
These resources and surveys reveal the average income for architects in the United States.
These resources and surveys reveal the average income for architects in the United States.
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.
1893-1920: Prairie Style
Pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright, Prairie Style houses revolutionized residential architecture in the USA. Learn about the Prairie house style.
Pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright, Prairie Style houses revolutionized residential architecture in the USA. Learn about the Prairie house style.
Roof Colors
Unless you plan to install a new roof, you'll want to choose paint colors that complement the color of your roof shingles. This cottage has a green roof, so the siding is painted a similar gray-green color. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Unless you plan to install a new roof, you'll want to choose paint colors that complement the color of your roof shingles. This cottage has a green roof, so the siding is painted a similar gray-green color. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
1905-1930: Arts and Crafts (Craftsman)
Inspired by the British Arts & Crafts movement, American Craftsman houses came in many shapes and forms. Learn about Arts and Crafts and Craftsman architecture in the USA.
Inspired by the British Arts & Crafts movement, American Craftsman houses came in many shapes and forms. Learn about Arts and Crafts and Craftsman architecture in the USA.
House Color Combinations
Is green too ordinary? Pink too bold? The answer depends on how you use the colors. These photo galleries will help you visualize color combinations on a variety of house styles.
Is green too ordinary? Pink too bold? The answer depends on how you use the colors. These photo galleries will help you visualize color combinations on a variety of house styles.
Christ Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Art Deco-style Christ Redeemer statue towers atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Art Deco-style Christ Redeemer statue towers atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1945 - 1980: Ranch Style
Easy, economical Ranch and Rambler style homes became enormously popular during the mid-twentieth century. Learn about Ranch house styles.
Easy, economical Ranch and Rambler style homes became enormously popular during the mid-twentieth century. Learn about Ranch house styles.
Victorian Architecture
Learn to identify the most popular housing styles from the Victorian era.
Learn to identify the most popular housing styles from the Victorian era.
1890 - Present: Tudor House Style
Do you live in a Tudor style house? Learn about Tudor Revival architecture and see pictures.
Do you live in a Tudor style house? Learn about Tudor Revival architecture and see pictures.
Floor Plan Tools
You don't need expensive, complicated software to draw simple floor plans. Check out these easy online drawing tools.
You don't need expensive, complicated software to draw simple floor plans. Check out these easy online drawing tools.
1890-1940: Cotswold Cottage
Charming cottage style houses seem to be drawn from a fairy tale, but they originate from the English Cotswolds. Learn about Cotswold Cottage houses and other cottage styles.
Charming cottage style houses seem to be drawn from a fairy tale, but they originate from the English Cotswolds. Learn about Cotswold Cottage houses and other cottage styles.
Build Your House
Before you build, make sure you follow these five steps.
Before you build, make sure you follow these five steps.
Tallest Buildings in the World
A comprehensive chart showing statistics of the tallest buildings in the world, with more than 100 skyscrapers compared, including several skyscrapers still under construction.
A comprehensive chart showing statistics of the tallest buildings in the world, with more than 100 skyscrapers compared, including several skyscrapers still under construction.
1870 - 1910: Folk Victorian
Folk Victorian houses usually have these features: Square, symmetrical shape Brackets under the eaves
Folk Victorian houses usually have these features: Square, symmetrical shape Brackets under the eaves
Subtle Colors
Author Harriet Beecher Stowe used subtle shades of green, without dramatic contrasts, for her Connecticut home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Author Harriet Beecher Stowe used subtle shades of green, without dramatic contrasts, for her Connecticut home. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
1890 - 1920: Mission Revival House Style
The Mission style often mingles with Arts & Crafts ideas to create these unique and charming homes. Learn about Mission Revival architecture.
The Mission style often mingles with Arts & Crafts ideas to create these unique and charming homes. Learn about Mission Revival architecture.
1945 - 1980s: Raised Ranch House Style
In this variation of the Ranch Style , the home has two stories. The lower story is at ground level or
In this variation of the Ranch Style , the home has two stories. The lower story is at ground level or
Brick and Stone
Color scheme to complement the brick and stone on a Queen Anne house.
Color scheme to complement the brick and stone on a Queen Anne house.
1912 - Present: Pueblo Revival Style
Pueblo Revival is a popular housing style in the American southwest. Learn about pueblo and adobe architecture.
Pueblo Revival is a popular housing style in the American southwest. Learn about pueblo and adobe architecture.
1945 - 1980s: Split-Level Ranch Style
From our picture dictionary of house styles, facts and photos for the popular Split-Level Ranch.
From our picture dictionary of house styles, facts and photos for the popular Split-Level Ranch.
1935 - Present: Modern House Styles
In the later half of the twentieth century, architects and builders turned away from historic housing
In the later half of the twentieth century, architects and builders turned away from historic housing
Wright's Red
Frank Lloyd Wright's signature color, Cherokee Red, harmonizes interior rooms with the natural colors of brick and wood. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Frank Lloyd Wright's signature color, Cherokee Red, harmonizes interior rooms with the natural colors of brick and wood. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Nature's Colors
A colorful garden inspired the paint color for this cheerful bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
A colorful garden inspired the paint color for this cheerful bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Detail Colors
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.
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.
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.
Dramatic Accents
What color should you paint your house? Darker shades are best for accenting recesses, while lighter tones will highlight details that project from the wall surface. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Darker shades are best for accenting recesses, while lighter tones will highlight details that project from the wall surface. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia, or Holy Family Church, in Barcelona is Antoni Gaudi's most ambitious work, and construction is still ongoing.
La Sagrada Familia, or Holy Family Church, in Barcelona is Antoni Gaudi's most ambitious work, and construction is still ongoing.
1950s - 1970: A-frame House Style
An A-frame house with a steep, sloping roof offers pros and cons. Learn the about the interesting A-frame house style.
An A-frame house with a steep, sloping roof offers pros and cons. Learn the about the interesting A-frame house style.
Classic White
White is a classic choice for stately buildings like the Colonial Revival Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, Connecticut. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
White is a classic choice for stately buildings like the Colonial Revival Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, Connecticut. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
1948 - 1950: Lustron Homes
After World War II, all-steel Lustron homes rolled off the assembly line. Learn the fascinating story of these pre-fab houses.
After World War II, all-steel Lustron homes rolled off the assembly line. Learn the fascinating story of these pre-fab houses.
1690s - 1830: Georgian Colonial House Style
The young new country embraced and re-invented European Georgian architecture. Learn how to identify the Georgian Colonial houses.
The young new country embraced and re-invented European Georgian architecture. Learn how to identify the Georgian Colonial houses.
2006 - Present: Katrina Cottages
Pretty and practical, Katrina Cottages can be assembled from prefab kits. Learn about the new Katrina Cottage homes.
Pretty and practical, Katrina Cottages can be assembled from prefab kits. Learn about the new Katrina Cottage homes.
1930 - 1950: Art Moderne House Style
During the mid-twentieth century, these sleek homes were all the rage. Learn about the Art Moderne, or Streamline Modern, house style.
During the mid-twentieth century, these sleek homes were all the rage. Learn about the Art Moderne, or Streamline Modern, house style.
1949 - 1974: Eichler Houses
Eichler houses brought mid-century modernism to the suburbs. Learn about this popular variation on Ranch style housing.
Eichler houses brought mid-century modernism to the suburbs. Learn about this popular variation on Ranch style housing.
Eiffel Tower in Paris
See photos and learn about the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
See photos and learn about the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
1876 - 1955: Colonial Revival House Styles
Is your home a Colonial Revival? Learn how to identify Colonial Revival house styles and see photos.
Is your home a Colonial Revival? Learn how to identify Colonial Revival house styles and see photos.
1965 - Present: Neo-Mediterranean House Styles
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.
1975 - Present: Monolithic Dome Home
Some of the world's sturdiest homes are the storm- and earthquake-ready monolithic domes, or EcoShells. Learn more.
Some of the world's sturdiest homes are the storm- and earthquake-ready monolithic domes, or EcoShells. Learn more.
Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Tower
Burj Khalifa, also known as Burj Dubai or Dubai Tower, is now the tallest building in the world.
Burj Khalifa, also known as Burj Dubai or Dubai Tower, is now the tallest building in the world.
1825 - 1860: Greek Revival House Style
Is your house a Greek Revival? Learn to identify the style and explore the history of Greek Revival architecture.
Is your house a Greek Revival? Learn to identify the style and explore the history of Greek Revival architecture.
1955 - 1965: Alexander Houses
Real estate developers in California showed how suburban tract homes could express the spirit of modernism. Learn about Alexander Homes from the 1950s and '60s.
Real estate developers in California showed how suburban tract homes could express the spirit of modernism. Learn about Alexander Homes from the 1950s and '60s.
1965 - Present: Neoeclectic Houses
A Neoeclectic home can be difficult to describe because it combines many styles. The shape of the roof,
A Neoeclectic home can be difficult to describe because it combines many styles. The shape of the roof,
1965 - Present: Postmodern (Pomo) Homes
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.
Balanced Color
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, well-balanced splashes 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, well-balanced splashes of cherry red add charm. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Colorful Cottages
When houses are clustered close together, they create a unified color scheme. Each home is distinct, but also part of a larger picture. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
When houses are clustered close together, they create a unified color scheme. Each home is distinct, but also part of a larger picture. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
1780 - 1840: Federal and Adam House Styles
Do you live in a Federalist house? Learn how to identify Federal and Adam house styles and explore the history of American Federalist architecture.
Do you live in a Federalist house? Learn how to identify Federal and Adam house styles and explore the history of American Federalist architecture.
House Paint Color Guide
What color should you paint your house? Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for house paint color advice and ideas.
What color should you paint your house? Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for house paint color advice and ideas.
1954 - Present: Geodesic Dome
The inventive Geodesic Dome by Buckminster Fuller promised to provide economical, eco-friendly housing. Learn more.
The inventive Geodesic Dome by Buckminster Fuller promised to provide economical, eco-friendly housing. Learn more.
1965 - present: Builder's Colonial / Neocolonial
A Neocolonial, Neo-Colonial, or Builder's Colonial house is not colonial at all. It was not constructed
A Neocolonial, Neo-Colonial, or Builder's Colonial house is not colonial at all. It was not constructed
1915 - 1945: French Eclectic House Style
The cottage pictured above is a charming example of a home inspired by the symmetrical Provincial style.
The cottage pictured above is a charming example of a home inspired by the symmetrical Provincial style.
1885 - 1925: Neoclassical House Styles
Neoclassical was not just one style, but many. Learn how to recognize the various types of neo-classical houses.
Neoclassical was not just one style, but many. Learn how to recognize the various types of neo-classical houses.
Deck Woods
To build a better deck or porch, be sure to choose a better wood. Here are our top picks for the best wood to use for decks and porches.
To build a better deck or porch, be sure to choose a better wood. Here are our top picks for the best wood to use for decks and porches.
Bungalow House Pictures
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.
Philip Johnson's 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.
Historic Colors
The coral and black color scheme at the historic Roseland Cottage is recreated from the original Victorian color palette. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
The coral and black color scheme at the historic Roseland Cottage is recreated from the original Victorian color palette. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Choose an Architecture School
This helpful page has tips, links, and resources to help you choose a college or university for studies in architecture, design, urban design, interior design, and similar fields.
This helpful page has tips, links, and resources to help you choose a college or university for studies in architecture, design, urban design, interior design, and similar fields.
1958-early 1960s: Swiss Miss Houses
Learn about Swiss Miss A-Frame houses from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Learn about Swiss Miss A-Frame houses from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Historic Home Designs
Builders see an increased interest in homes with a Victorian or a Country cottage flavor. Find help designing and building a new house with an old-fashioned flavor.
Builders see an increased interest in homes with a Victorian or a Country cottage flavor. Find help designing and building a new house with an old-fashioned flavor.
Jazzy Colors
You might quickly tire of green and pink, but it does attract shoppers to the antique shop located inside this bungalow in St. Augustine, Florida. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
You might quickly tire of green and pink, but it does attract shoppers to the antique shop located inside this bungalow in St. Augustine, Florida. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
1600s - 1950s: Cape Cod Style
Photo of a Colonial Cape Cod house with resources for learning about the popular Cape Cod style
Photo of a Colonial Cape Cod house with resources for learning about the popular Cape Cod style
Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Complete Listing - Buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright
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 of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings constructed in his lifetime that still stand, plus some others.
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 of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings constructed in his lifetime that still stand, plus some others.
Column Styles
An introduction to the types and styles of columns found in architecture through the ages.
An introduction to the types and styles of columns found in architecture through the ages.
Build on a Budget
How much will your building or remodeling project cost? Maybe less than you think! Here's how to cut costs without compromising comfort and beauty.
How much will your building or remodeling project cost? Maybe less than you think! Here's how to cut costs without compromising comfort and beauty.
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.
1840-1880: Gothic Revival House (Wood)
Photo of a wood-framed Gothic Revival home with links to information about Victorian Gothic Revival and Carpenter Gothic architecture.
Photo of a wood-framed Gothic Revival home with links to information about Victorian Gothic Revival and Carpenter Gothic architecture.
1861 - 1930: Shotgun House
Learn how to recognize a Shotgun Style house.
Learn how to recognize a Shotgun Style house.
1860 - 1880s: Eastlake Victorian
This colorful Victorian home in California has lacy, ornamental details.
This colorful Victorian home in California has lacy, ornamental details.
Architecture in High School
While still in high school, you should plan a strong college preparatory program with...
While still in high school, you should plan a strong college preparatory program with...
Define Architecture Words
Find definitions for styles, concepts, and technical words in this glossary of glossaries for architecture, design, and construction.
Find definitions for styles, concepts, and technical words in this glossary of glossaries for architecture, design, and construction.
American Bungalow Styles
America's bungalows come in many shapes and styles. Learn to recognize the various types of bungalows, see bungalow pictures, and learn the history behind the popular American Bungalow.
America's bungalows come in many shapes and styles. Learn to recognize the various types of bungalows, see bungalow pictures, and learn the history behind the popular American Bungalow.
1600-1830: Baroque
Early in the 1600s, an exuberant new style called Baroque lavished buildings with complex shapes, extravagant ornaments, opulant paintings, and bold contrasts.
Early in the 1600s, an exuberant new style called Baroque lavished buildings with complex shapes, extravagant ornaments, opulant paintings, and bold contrasts.
Easter Island Statues
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui and Isla de Pascua, is an isolated island owned by Chili and located
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui and Isla de Pascua, is an isolated island owned by Chili and located
The Space Needle
Learn about the history and design of the futuristic Space Needle, or Seattle Center, in Seattle, Washington.
Learn about the history and design of the futuristic Space Needle, or Seattle Center, in Seattle, Washington.
1840 - 1885: Italianate House
Picture of an Italianate style house
Picture of an Italianate style house
Gray Green Bungalow
Crisp white trim brings out the richness of the gray green stucco on this down-to-earth California Bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
Crisp white trim brings out the richness of the gray green stucco on this down-to-earth California Bungalow. Browse our gallery of house paint pictures for more color ideas.
1860 - 1890: Stick Style
The house shown here is an especially fine example of Victorian Stick architecture. Designed by architect
The house shown here is an especially fine example of Victorian Stick architecture. Designed by architect
1840-1880: Gothic Revival House (Masonry)
Photo of the Gothic Revival Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York with resources for learning about the Gothic Revival house style.
Photo of the Gothic Revival Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York with resources for learning about the Gothic Revival house style.
Architectural Drawings
Long before construction begins, architects sketch their visions. From casual sketches to intricate architectural drawings, a concept emerges. Here's a sampling of architectural drawings and sketches for a variety of projects, from famous structures to visionary structures that were never built.
Long before construction begins, architects sketch their visions. From casual sketches to intricate architectural drawings, a concept emerges. Here's a sampling of architectural drawings and sketches for a variety of projects, from famous structures to visionary structures that were never built.
1840 - 1915: Renaissance Revival House Style
These wonderful homes imitate the Italian villas from the Renaissance era. Learn how to identify Renaissance Revival architecture.
These wonderful homes imitate the Italian villas from the Renaissance era. Learn how to identify Renaissance Revival architecture.
1880 - 1910: Queen Anne
Picture of a Queen Anne house with links to information about Victorian Queen Anne architecture.
Picture of a Queen Anne house with links to information about Victorian Queen Anne architecture.
Louisiana Superdome
Completed in 1975, the Louisiana Superdome has been described as the largest domed structure in the world.
Completed in 1975, the Louisiana Superdome has been described as the largest domed structure in the world.
1874 - 1910: Shingle Style
Picture of a Victorian Shingle house with information about the Shingle Style.
Picture of a Victorian Shingle house with information about the Shingle Style.
1800s: Tidewater Style
Learn about Tidewater style houses and see pictures.
Learn about Tidewater style houses and see pictures.
1885 - 1925: Beaux Arts
Beaux Arts was a favored style for the homes of the rich and famous. Learn about Beaux Arts architecture and see photos.
Beaux Arts was a favored style for the homes of the rich and famous. Learn about Beaux Arts architecture and see photos.
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.
Romantic Castles
For castle lovers everywhere, here's a roundup of the world's most romantic castles, with links to photos and resources.
For castle lovers everywhere, here's a roundup of the world's most romantic castles, with links to photos and resources.
The National 9/11 Memorial
See the newly completed National 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero, as photographed on the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
See the newly completed National 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero, as photographed on the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
1600 - 1900: Spanish Colonial
Settlers in the Spanish territories of North America built simple, low homes made using rocks, adobe brick, coquina, or stucco. Learn about the early homes from the Spanish colonies in North America.
Settlers in the Spanish territories of North America built simple, low homes made using rocks, adobe brick, coquina, or stucco. Learn about the early homes from the Spanish colonies in North America.
1855 - 1885: Second Empire (Mansard) House Style
Photo of a Victorian Second Empire, or mansard, style house with links for learning more about the style.
Photo of a Victorian Second Empire, or mansard, style house with links for learning more about the style.
Balustrade
Illustrated definition of the word Balustrade from our Architecture Glossary
Illustrated definition of the word Balustrade from our Architecture Glossary
1625 - mid-1800s: Dutch Colonial
Learn about the brick and stone houses constructed by Dutch settlers in the American colonies.
Learn about the brick and stone houses constructed by Dutch settlers in the American colonies.
1700 - 1860: French Colonial
Learn about the practical houses that French colonists built in the Mississippi Valley.
Learn about the practical houses that French colonists built in the Mississippi Valley.
1880 - 1900: Richardsonian Romanesque
Picture of a house in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.
Picture of a house in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.
1850 - 1870: Octagon Style
Learn about Victorian Octagon houses from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Learn about Victorian Octagon houses from our Picture Dictionary of House Styles.
Sacramento Craftsman Bungalow
From our photo gallery, picture of a craftsman bungalow in Sacramento, California.
From our photo gallery, picture of a craftsman bungalow in Sacramento, California.
House Paint Encyclopedia
Tips, techniques, and tools for exterior house painting, painting interior rooms, and solving common house paint problems. Also, information to help you select house paint color schemes and paint finishes.
Tips, techniques, and tools for exterior house painting, painting interior rooms, and solving common house paint problems. Also, information to help you select house paint color schemes and paint finishes.
1600s - mid-1800s: German Colonial
Learn about German Colonial architecture in our House Style Picture Dictionary.
Learn about German Colonial architecture in our House Style Picture Dictionary.
1600s - 1740: New England Colonial
The Stanley-Whiteman house is a wonderful example of architecture in colonial New England. Learn about the New England Colonial house style.
The Stanley-Whiteman house is a wonderful example of architecture in colonial New England. Learn about the New England Colonial house style.
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.
Architecture Careers
Architecture offers many different career paths. Learn about the jobs related to buildings and design.
Architecture offers many different career paths. Learn about the jobs related to buildings and design.
Vinyl Siding
Should you install vinyl siding? Builders praise it, but environmentalists raise many concerns.
Should you install vinyl siding? Builders praise it, but environmentalists raise many concerns.
Queen Anne
Of all the Victorian house styles , Queen Anne is the most elaborate and the most eccentric. The style
Of all the Victorian house styles , Queen Anne is the most elaborate and the most eccentric. The style
9-11 Photos
See the destruction at Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
See the destruction at Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Early American House Styles
Is your home a Colonial? Here's everything you need to know about American colonial architecture, including New England Colonial, German Colonial, Dutch Colonial, Georgian, French Colonial, Spanish Colonial, and other styles inspired by the architecture of colonial America.
Is your home a Colonial? Here's everything you need to know about American colonial architecture, including New England Colonial, German Colonial, Dutch Colonial, Georgian, French Colonial, Spanish Colonial, and other styles inspired by the architecture of colonial America.
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.
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.
Build Your Home
An architect offers valuable advice and money-saving tips to help you build your dream home.
An architect offers valuable advice and money-saving tips to help you build your dream home.
CAD
The letters CAD stand for computer-aided design. Learn more about CAD software and the move toward BIM (Building Information Modeling) software.
The letters CAD stand for computer-aided design. Learn more about CAD software and the move toward BIM (Building Information Modeling) software.
Modernism
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate Modernist approaches to building design. The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University is a modernist building by I.M. Pei.
Modernism was not just another style - It presented a new way of thinking about architecture. These photos illustrate Modernist approaches to building design. The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University is a modernist building by I.M. Pei.
Twin Tower Collapse
When terrorists struck the New York Twin Towers, many people wondered why the buildings collapsed so quickly. Could the buildings have been made stronger?
When terrorists struck the New York Twin Towers, many people wondered why the buildings collapsed so quickly. Could the buildings have been made stronger?
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.
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.
HardiPlank
HardiPlank and HardiPanel are brand names for fiber cement siding manufactured by James Hardie Building Products. Learn more about durable cement siding and cement siding materials.
HardiPlank and HardiPanel are brand names for fiber cement siding manufactured by James Hardie Building Products. Learn more about durable cement siding and cement siding materials.
Lesson Plans
Architecture offers a world of possibilities for classroom learning. Listed here is just a sampling of fascinating lessons and activities that you can download for free and adapt to your own classroom.
Architecture offers a world of possibilities for classroom learning. Listed here is just a sampling of fascinating lessons and activities that you can download for free and adapt to your own classroom.
California Bungalow
The Bungalows that evolved in California set the standard for bungaloid architecture across the USA. Learn about the California Bungalow house style.
The Bungalows that evolved in California set the standard for bungaloid architecture across the USA. Learn about the California Bungalow house style.
White House Facts
How much do you know about America's White House - really? Check out these surprising facts.
How much do you know about America's White House - really? Check out these surprising facts.
Renaissance
An easy-to-follow introduction to Renaissance architecture in Italy and Europe, with resources for learning more.
An easy-to-follow introduction to Renaissance architecture in Italy and Europe, with resources for learning more.
Eaves
An eave is the edge of a roof ... Illustrated definition of the word Eave from our Architecture Glossary.
An eave is the edge of a roof ... Illustrated definition of the word Eave from our Architecture Glossary.
Bauhaus
Learn about the Bauhaus Movement in architecture. Links and photos for the work of Walter Gropius and other important Bauhaus architects.
Learn about the Bauhaus Movement in architecture. Links and photos for the work of Walter Gropius and other important Bauhaus architects.
Craftsman House Pictures
When we speak of Craftsman houses, we often think of bungalows. But in the early 1900s, many types of homes were inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. This photo gallery shows a variety of houses with Craftsman handiwork.
When we speak of Craftsman houses, we often think of bungalows. But in the early 1900s, many types of homes were inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. This photo gallery shows a variety of houses with Craftsman handiwork.
Alamillo Bridge in Seville, Andalusia (Spain)
Architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava designed the Alamillo Bridge for the 1992 Expo on La Cartuja Island in Seville, Spain. Find facts here.
Architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava designed the Alamillo Bridge for the 1992 Expo on La Cartuja Island in Seville, Spain. Find facts here.
Colosseum in Rome, Italy
At least 50,000 spectators could sit in the Colosseum of ancient Rome. Today, performances are still held outside the enormous amphitheater.
At least 50,000 spectators could sit in the Colosseum of ancient Rome. Today, performances are still held outside the enormous amphitheater.
World Trade Center Tower 2
Norman Foster's Tower 2 is integral to the plans for the new World Trade Center in New York. See drawings.
Norman Foster's Tower 2 is integral to the plans for the new World Trade Center in New York. See drawings.
House Plans for Small Houses
Find house plans for economical small homes and ideas for designing compact houses and cottages.
Find house plans for economical small homes and ideas for designing compact houses and cottages.
Stucco
: Stucco is a mortar mixture used for siding. Stucco can be made by mixing sand and lime with water and
: Stucco is a mortar mixture used for siding. Stucco can be made by mixing sand and lime with water and
Neoclassical
Learn how to identify neoclassical architecture, from great buildings to modest homes.
Learn how to identify neoclassical architecture, from great buildings to modest homes.
Green House Colors
Green offers a wide palette of hues, ranging from the vibrant yellow green of a spring leaf to subtle gray-green, olive, and moss colors. Browse these house paint color pictures for ideas on how to use green colors in your house painting project.
Green offers a wide palette of hues, ranging from the vibrant yellow green of a spring leaf to subtle gray-green, olive, and moss colors. Browse these house paint color pictures for ideas on how to use green colors in your house painting project.
Postmodernism
Learn the ideas that lead to postmodernism in architecture, and see famous postmodern buildings.
Learn the ideas that lead to postmodernism in architecture, and see famous postmodern buildings.
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.
Architect
Definition for the word architect with examples and resources to help you select an architect for your building and design project.
Definition for the word architect with examples and resources to help you select an architect for your building and design project.
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.
Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany
With towering white turrets, Neuschwanstein Castle is a fanciful 19th century palace. See photos and find information for Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany.
With towering white turrets, Neuschwanstein Castle is a fanciful 19th century palace. See photos and find information for Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany.
Celebration, Florida
The Walt Disney Company envisioned a Utopian village in Celebration, FL and commissioned famous architects to design the buildings. Join us for a photo tour.
The Walt Disney Company envisioned a Utopian village in Celebration, FL and commissioned famous architects to design the buildings. Join us for a photo tour.
Frank Lloyd Wright House Plans
Do you dream of building the kind of home that Frank Lloyd Wright might have designed? Check out the house plans in this directory.
Do you dream of building the kind of home that Frank Lloyd Wright might have designed? Check out the house plans in this directory.
850 BC-476 AD: Classical
From our picture dictionary of architecture history, an introduction to Classical architecture.
From our picture dictionary of architecture history, an introduction to Classical architecture.
Add Curb Appeal
Money is tight and time is short, but you don't have to skimp on beauty. Even shoe-string projects can make your home more inviting and boost your property value.
Money is tight and time is short, but you don't have to skimp on beauty. Even shoe-string projects can make your home more inviting and boost your property value.
What is a gable - Architecture Glossary
Definition and illustration for the term GABLE: architecture glossary arttoday porches illustration triangle
Definition and illustration for the term GABLE: architecture glossary arttoday porches illustration triangle
The US Capitol
Learn about the history and the architecture of America's iconic domed building, the US Capitol in Washington DC.
Learn about the history and the architecture of America's iconic domed building, the US Capitol in Washington DC.
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.
The Farnsworth House
The transparent glass Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is often celebrated as his most perfect expression of the International Style.
The transparent glass Farnsworth House by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is often celebrated as his most perfect expression of the International Style.