- Great Buildings Collection, The
Featuring architecture and architects from Stonehenge to Fallingwater, around the world and across history. Learn about architectural types, see timeslines of architects and their work, or see images, drawings and 3D models.
www.greatbuildings.com
- Wikipedia: Architecture
Comprehensive overview of architecture, the art and science of designing buildings and structures. Learn about architecture's history and famous buildings, with links to more specific architectural subjects.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture
- ArchInform
International architectural database including projects from a wide area of architects and planners, with emphasis on the 20th century. Find actual or imagined buildings by architect, town, or key word. Also in German.
www.archinform.net
- Building Design
News, blogs, podcasts, events, and more about the worlds of architecture and building design.
www.bdonline.co.uk
- Storefront for Art and Architecture
Nonprofit organization committed to the advancement of innovative positions in architecture, art, and design.
www.storefrontnews.org
- Glass Steel and Stone
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Devoted to the art of architecture around the world, with facts and photos of famous buildings, towers, and monuments. Find architectural information about buildings near you, or read feature articles and columns.
www.glasssteelandstone.com
- ArBITAT
Architecture and design community. See slideshows of featured buildings, read articles about architectural projects issues, or find profiles of individual architects. Also includes news about new construction and exhibitions.
www.arbitat.com
- Architypes.net
User-created library of architectural design issues, solutions, and ideas. Learn about or discuss questions of visual beauty, thriving communities, fulfilling materials, and architecture as an activity.
www.architypes.net
- Death by Architecture
Architectural resources for architects, designers, and students. Find out about regional and international architecture competitions, job and career resources, and discussion forums.
www.deathbyarch.com
- American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920
Online exhibit of images of American buildings and landscapes built between 1850 and 1920. Includes views, maps, and plans of cities, specific buildings, parks, estates, and gardens, including a complete history of Boston's Park System.
memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/mhsdhtml/aladhome.html
- Delirious LA
Research exhibits and essays on architecture, landscape, and urbanism. Includes architectural tours and driving guides, research abotu urban development, and commentary on specific sites and projects.
www.deliriousla.net
- Buildingtalk
Provides news articles and an email newsletter for Architects, Civil Engineers and Building Services Contractors.
www.buildingtalk.com
- Planning Architecture Design Database Ireland
Bibliographic database providing information on all aspects of the built environment and environmental planning in Ireland. Features a directory of sources, journals list, and an image archive.
www.paddi.net
- Built in America
Find documents about the history of U.S. architecture, engineering, and design in this online exhibit from the Library of Congress. Includes The Historic American Buildings Survey and the Historic American Engineering Record collections.
lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html
- Holistic Architecture Net
Dedicated to holistic architecture, defined as built environments that are harmonious with their universe and prosperous to their inhabitants. With photos and information about holistic architectural styles and techniques.
www.holisticarchitecture.net
- Worldview Cities
Perspectives on architecture and urbanism from around the globe. Includes an multimedia timeline, critical views of architecture in specific cities, and profiles of emerging architects. From the Architectural League of New York.
www.worldviewcities.org
- Architecture Link
Online guide to British buildings and architecture for students and all those interested in architectural design. Includes book reviews, in-depth building tours, as well as suggested sites and organizations.
www.architecturelink.org.uk
- Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus
Searchable database and thesaurus of concepts related to art, architecture, and material culture. Browse the Getty Vocabularies and find terms for specific styles and periods, agents, built works, materials, and techniques.
www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/index.html
- Penn State University: Aerobiological Engineering Department
Online home of the Penn State University Department of Aerobiological Engineering, focusing on designing buildings and systems to control airborne pathogens and reduce respiratory infections in indoor environments.
www.engr.psu.edu/ae/iec/abe
- ABC TV: In The Mind Of The Architect
A tour of Australia's innovative architecture and architects. Companion to the TV documentary offers slides, quotes, images, and audio-visual excerpts from the show.
www.abc.net.au/architecture
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