French House StylesUpdated: Thu May 8 00:03:05 2008
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 archi…
House Style Picture Dictionary - Pictures of House Styles and Reside…Updated: Tue May 6 20:55:43 2008
What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America and beyone. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, buildin…
Victorian Stick House Style - House Style Pictures - Victorian Stick…Updated: Tue May 6 20:55:28 2008
Stick Style Victorian houses have exposed trusses, "stickwork," and other details borrowed from medieval times. Learn more about "Stick" architecture in our Picture Dictionary o…
Bungalow PicturesUpdated: Tue May 6 01:47:21 2008
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types…
Bungalow Pictures - Spanish Revival BungalowUpdated: Tue May 6 01:47:17 2008
From our photo gallery, pictures of bungalow houses, including Craftsman Bungalows and other popular bungaloid types. Shown here: A Spanish Revival style Bungalow…
Colonial Revival House Style - House Style Pictures - Colonial Reviv…Updated: Mon May 5 19:04:34 2008
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…
Georgian Colonial House Styles - House Style Pictures - Georgian Col…Updated: Mon May 5 19:02:26 2008
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…
Queen Anne Architecture - The Victorian Queen Anne House StyleUpdated: Mon May 5 17:04:14 2008
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 Houses - Photos of Queen Anne ArchitectureUpdated: Mon May 5 16:10:13 2008
From charming cottages to towered mansions, these photographs show the beauty and variety of Victorian Queen Anne style houses. …
House Color ChartsUpdated: Mon May 5 14:30:24 2008
Coordinating house colors can be confusing. These color charts suggest some possible color combinations for your home…
Mission Revival House Style - House Style Pictures - Mission Revival…Updated: Sun May 4 04:16:56 2008
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 …
Craftsman House PicturesUpdated: Fri May 2 00:27:49 2008
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 hous…
Picture Dictionary of American Colonial and Federal House StylesUpdated: Thu May 1 03:01:38 2008
When North America was colonized, European settlers brought building traditions from their home countries. Houses built along the northeastern coast, where the British settled, are quite different…
Colonial Cape Cod House Style - Picture Dictionary of Colonial and F…Updated: Thu May 1 03:01:31 2008
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 …
Spanish & Mediterranean House PlansUpdated: Wed Apr 30 14:10:23 2008
Browse this page for building plans books for Spanish and Mediterranean Style homes. Or follow the links for information about Spanish and Mediterranean architecture…
Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Designer of Portmeirion, WalesUpdated: Mon Apr 28 23:22:54 2008
Sir Clough Williams-Ellis devoted his life to the cause of environmental preservation. His work on the resort village of Portmeirion, Wales represented his efforts to prove that it was possible to …
House Helpline Photo GalleryUpdated: Mon Apr 28 17:40:01 2008
Explore our House Helpline Photo Gallery for answers to frequently asked questions about house styles and home design…
1929 Kansas City Estate - House Helpline Photo GalleryUpdated: Mon Apr 28 17:39:51 2008
Is this 1929 Kansas City estate inspired by French architecture? Explore our House Helpline Photo Gallery for answers to frequently asked questions about house styles and home design…
1929 Kansas City Estate - House Helpline Photo GalleryUpdated: Mon Apr 28 16:12:47 2008
Is this 1929 Kansas City estate inspired by French architecture? Explore our House Helpline Photo Gallery for answers to frequently asked questions about house styles and home design…
Free Tools to Help You Choose House Paint ColorsUpdated: Sun Apr 27 22:55:16 2008
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…
House Style GuideUpdated: Sat Apr 26 03:00:57 2008
Explore house styles and housing types through history. In this house style guide, you'll find links to facts, photos, diagrams, and building plans for the most popular house styles in North Americ…
Pueblo Revival House Style - House Style Pictures - Pueblo and Adobe…Updated: Sat Apr 26 01:56:48 2008
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.
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Questions about your house? Ask us!Updated: Fri Apr 25 19:19:36 2008
Questions about your house? Post your house photo and let us answer your architecture questions. Selected questions and photos are featured on the home page at Architecture.about.com. If your quest…
Green Architecture - Definition of Green Architecture and Green Buil…Updated: Fri Apr 25 12:19:56 2008
From our Architecture Glossary, definition of the term "green architecture" with resources for learning more about green architecture, green design, and sustainable architecture. …
About Architecture - Great Buildings, Architects, House PlansUpdated: Wed Apr 23 02:15:45 2008
Your starting place for exploring all aspects of architecture, including architecture history, great architects, and home design, with articles, photos, building plans, directories, net links, disc…
House Styles - Pick your favorite house styleUpdated: Wed Apr 23 00:22:30 2008
What's your favorite house style? Take this quick poll, and use these resources to learn more about house styles…
Neoeclectic House Styles: Picture Dictionary of House StylesUpdated: Wed Apr 23 00:12:27 2008
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 differ…
Top 3 Books on Deck DesignUpdated: Tue Apr 22 17:07:20 2008
Hit the deck with these handy how-to building guides. Packed with photos, drawings, and construction plans, they'll help you design an outdoor deck that extends your living space into your garden a…
Top 4 Patio Plans and Building GuidesUpdated: Tue Apr 22 17:06:18 2008
Planning a new patio or walkway? Before you begin laying your brick or stone patio, check out these inexpensive how-to books. With color photos and step-by-step instructions, they'll pave your way …
Top 5 Woods For Your New DeckUpdated: Tue Apr 22 17:05:16 2008
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.
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Architecture in Vienna, AustriaUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:24:58 2008
Your starting place for exploring architecture in Vienna, Austria, with photos, features, and links…
Architecture in ChinaUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:20:15 2008
This page is an overview of China's architectural wonders, with links to must-see sights in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and other regions of mainland China…
Star Wars Architecture - Buildings In George Lucas's GalaxyUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:15:45 2008
Director George Lucas looked to traditional buildings from planet earth when he envisioned the alien architecture for his Star Wars movie sets…
Sept 11 Monuments - Designing the World Trade Center MemorialUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:12:52 2008
Can stone, steel, or glass convey they horror of September 11, 2001? Architects, designers, artists, and ordinary citizens are proposing creative and powerful ideas for a World Trade Center memoria…
Tall Buildings Compared - Graph by Dylan LeblancUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:07:43 2008
The world's six tallest buildings -- real and planned -- are compared in this colorful graph by Dylan Leblanc…
Frank Lloyd Wright, America's Most Famous ArchitectUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:04:45 2008
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of America's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, with links to photos, quotes, resources, and a master index of all his works…
MYSTERY HOUSE - Iowa FarmhouseUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:04:37 2008
Iowa Farmhouse - View photos and share responses to questions about houses and architectural styles…
Architecture for Humanity: Emergency SheltersUpdated: Tue Apr 22 16:01:12 2008
Volunteer architects and designers are creating shelter for the people who need it the most - survivors of earthquakes and tornadoes, under-housed people in impoverished regions, and victims of war…
Architecture Schools - How to Choose a College for Architecture or D…Updated: Tue Apr 22 15:59:21 2008
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 a…
Christina's World - The House Andrew Wyeth PaintedUpdated: Tue Apr 22 15:48:52 2008
The Olson House in Cushing, Maine became the subject of Andrew Wyeth's famous painting, Christina's World. Facts, photos, and resources to plan your trip…
About Your Mail Order HouseUpdated: Tue Apr 22 15:42:40 2008
Use these archives and resources to find plans and other important information about Sears, Aladdin, Montgomery Wards, and other historic mail order catalog homes…
Frederick Law Olmsted, American Landscape ArchitectUpdated: Tue Apr 22 14:44:28 2008
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) was a landscape architect before the profession was founded. He was a visionary who foresaw the need for national parks, devised one of America's first regional pl…
Build to Save EnergyUpdated: Tue Apr 22 12:41:01 2008
Slash your utility bills and help the environment through energy-efficient design. These resources will help you save energy when you build a new house or remodel the home you have now…
Add Storage in Your CeilingsUpdated: Sun Apr 20 22:48:13 2008
Tall ceilings can be used to carve out more storage space in your home…
Add Storage Under The StairsUpdated: Sun Apr 20 22:47:32 2008
Use the space beneath your stairs for extra storage. …
Plan for storage in your new garageUpdated: Sun Apr 20 22:45:11 2008
With the popularity of SUVs it is important you make sure your new garage will be large enough. Here are tips…
Earth Houses - Straw, Cob, Earth Block, Adobe, and Underground HomesUpdated: Fri Apr 11 16:15:42 2008
Architects and engineers are taking a new look at ancient building techniques. Here's an introduction to adobe, rammed earth, earth sheltered, cob and straw bale construction…
Geodesic Dome - Definition of Geodesic Dome and Resources for Geodes…Updated: Fri Apr 11 14:33:17 2008
From our Architecture Glossary, illustration and definition for the term Geodesic Dome, with links and resources for learning about Geodesic Domes and building Geodesic Domes…
Monolithic Domes - House Style Pictures - Picture of Monolithic Dome…Updated: Fri Apr 11 13:53:45 2008
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 s…
Sustainable Development - Definition of Sustainable Development and …Updated: Fri Apr 11 13:07:25 2008
From our Architecture Glossary, definition of the term "Sustainable Development" with resources for learning more about Sustainable Development, green design, and green architecture. …
Building a Healthy Village - Loreto Bay in Baja California Sur, Mexi…Updated: Fri Apr 11 01:16:52 2008
On the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico, a group of visionary builders have begun a bold experiment: To create a thriving village that is healthy, earth-friendly, people-friendly, and e…
Sacred Geometry and Architecture - Spiritual Geometry, Numbers, and …Updated: Thu Apr 10 18:28:16 2008
From the pyramids in Egypt to the new World Trade Center tower in New York, architecture uses the same essential building blocks as your body. Believers in "sacred geometry" or "spir…
Tudor House Style - House Style Pictures - Tudor Style HousesUpdated: Thu Apr 10 17:57:50 2008
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…
Build an Energy-Efficient, Earth-Friendly House - Houses by Glenn Mu…Updated: Thu Apr 10 16:00:52 2008
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 idea…
An Energy-Efficient Victorian Inn - Solar Power at Spring Lake InnUpdated: Thu Apr 10 14:42:13 2008
Installing solar power at a historic Victorian inn posed many challenges and many benefits. See the affordable solar energy solutions at Spring Lake Inn in Spring Lake, New Jersey. …
About Your House - Research Your Home - Find Answers About Your HouseUpdated: Wed Apr 9 18:36:25 2008
This simple guide will show you how to find information about your house on the Internet. Learn how to research the history of your house, choose house paint colors, add curb appeal, and find the r…
Concrete Homes Withstand Hurricane WindsUpdated: Wed Apr 9 02:35:43 2008
Homes made of concrete are much more storm-resistant than houses constructed of wood and steel. Here's why…
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