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Architecture in Japan Created: Monday, March 14, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
This city-by-city roundup is your source for information about the important architecture in Japan, both ancient and modern.
Architect Birthdays - Famous Architects and Builders Born in June Created: Monday, May 19, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Many of the world's greatest architects and builders were born in the month of June. Here's a calendar of June birthdays with links to photos and resources.
Closed In Area - Submit an Entry: Architecture and Construction Words Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Famous Monuments and Memorials Created: Monday, November 06, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Browse our master index for great monuments and memorials around the world.
Building a Tomb for Unknown Soldiers - Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery Created: Friday, May 27, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
The Tomb of the Unknowns, or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, at Arlington National Cemetery is a simple white marble sarcophagus (coffin) that holds powerful symbolic meaning. Learn the history a...
Tall Towers - Facts about Sky Tree, the tallest tower in the world. Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Tokyo Sky Tree, a mixed use structure that opened in 2012, was named the world's tallest tower in November 2011.
Tall Towers - Facts and Photos for Tall Towers and Observation Towers and TV and Radio Towers Created: Monday, June 22, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The towers in this photo gallery are truly amazing. Some are among the world's tallest man-made structures. Others are remarkable for the ingenuity of their engineering.
World's Tallest Building - What Is the Tallest Building in the World Created: Friday, October 17, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
What is the world's tallest building? It depends on who does the measuring! Find answers here.
CN Tower - Canadian National Tower Created: Monday, June 22, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Measuring 553.33 meters (1,816 feet, 5 inches), the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is among the tallest structures in the world.
Tips for Photographing Tall Buildings Video Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Photographing tall buildings can be tricky because of a number of different factors. This video from About.com will offer some tips on taking photographs of tall buildings.
Folk Victorian in Texas - Submit an Entry: Is your house Victorian? Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This Folk Victorian home in Laredo, Texas has some Spanish Mission details. Read about the house and send photos of your own Victorian house.
Chinese Colors - Submit an Entry: House Paint Colors Created: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Homeowner Mark A. Reed borrowed color ideas from the Forbidden City in Beijing when he painted his Chinese-themed ranch house. Here are his color choices.
1950s Ranch With an International Flavor - Submit an Entry: Old House Renovation Created: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Mark A. Reed describes how he transformed a traditional suburban ranch style house into a brightly-colored home that combines themes from many nations and cultures..
Growing Up in a 1954 House - Submit an Entry: Post-War (WWII) Houses Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Explore this classic 1950s era house in Ontario, and send us photos of your own post-war house.
1950s Ranch Turned Exotic - Submit an Entry: Post-War (WWII) Houses Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Homeowner Mark A. Reed describes how he gave his 1950s ranch the aura of an exotic Oriental home.
Small House With Many Wings - Submit an Entry: Is your house a Bungalow? Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This house began as a simple bungalow, but it grew over the years. See photos and learn about the house.
Pink Brick, Red Roof - Submit an Entry: House Color Questions Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This home has a bright red metal roof, but the brick is painted pink. Join us as we discuss a new color scheme.
Characteristics of a Neoclassical Home Style Video Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Neoclassical architecture is associated with historic American buildings like the White House, but is also common in neighborhood home design. Watch this About.com video to learn more about the cha...
Characteristics of a Brick and Stone House Video Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Brick and stone houses have pros and cons for home buyers due to cost of the natural construction material and the layout design. Watch this About.com video to learn more about the characteristics ...
Great Hall of the People - Historic Architecture in Beijing, China Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The Great Hall of the People, located in Tiananmen Square, is the main venue for China's government activities and formal ceremonies.
Historic Architecture in Beijing, China - Historic Architecture in Beijing Created: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Explore the historic architecture in and around Beijing, China. Here are photos of ancient temples, shrines, tombs, and other historic structures, with links and resources for learning more about C...
Robert A.M. Stern - Postmodern Architect Robert A.M. Stern Created: Sunday, April 20, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012
New York architect Robert A. M. Stern designs buildings that express affection for the past. Stern has designed many buildings for Walt Disney World in Florida.
Post-War (WWII) Houses Created: Sunday, May 06, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Was your home built in the middle of the 20th century? This is your place to share photos and also see pictures of post-World War II houses submitted by our readers.
Reader Submissions: Post-War (WWII) Houses Created: Sunday, May 06, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Was your home built in the middle of the 20th century? This is your place to share photos and also see pictures of post-World War II houses submitted by our readers.
House Style Questions - Get Answers to Questions About Your Home Created: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Share pictures of your house, get help with questions about the architecture of your home, and see house photos submitted by our readers.
Reader Submissions: House Style Questions Created: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Share pictures of your house, get help with questions about the architecture of your home, and see house photos submitted by our readers.
House Color Questions - Get Help Choosing Paint for Your House Created: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Share pictures of your house, get help choosing colors, and see house photos submitted by our readers.
Reader Submissions: House Color Questions Created: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Share pictures of your house, get help choosing colors, and see house photos submitted by our readers.
Expanded Bungalow - Submit an Entry: Is your house a Bungalow? Created: Sunday, May 06, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
This West Virginia bungalow was expended with a large 2-story addition. Learn about the house and submit photos of your own bungalow.
Tiananmen Square in Beijing China - Architecture in Tiananmen Square in Beijing China Created: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Stretching across one end of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square is the largest public gathering space in the world.
Home Styles Guide Created: Monday, September 24, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
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.
House Questions - Get Answers to Questions About Your Home Created: Thursday, August 17, 2006 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Get answers to questions about your house. Share photos of your house and get free advice about your house.

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