A look at some excellent examples of modern contemporary architecture in Manchester, England focusing on the architectural styles of the 21st century. We take a look at some of the finest new buildings that have gone up in the city since the turn of the century.
Best Modern Architecture in Manchester, UK
10 'nail houses' - examples of buildings which have remained in place long after their neighbourhood has changed - the result of great obstinacy or business acumen. A fun page of quirky buildings!
Nail Houses—A Selection of Obstinate Holdouts and Buildings Which Outlived Their Neighbourhoods
The Barcelona Pavilion, Mies van der Rohe's iconic work of modern architecture, is a unique perceptual experience shaped using techniques such as symmetry, staging, and reflectivity.
Barcelona Pavilion: Techniques of Perception
This guide will teach you how to test the air content of concrete with a roller meter. It covers the reasons you are performing this test, the equipment needed, and the procedure of ASTM C173. It is intended to be a supplement to reading the ASTM as well as a study tool for the ACI exam.
ASTM C173 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
Art styles of the medieval period (Middle Ages) were highly influenced by the church because religion was the mainstay of life...
Medieval Art and Architecture (Ancient Art Forms of the Middle Ages)
When you want to build your own home, there are many styles to choose from. Here are five of the more rustic, traditional styles that will serve well when you are looking to create a natural retreat.
Five Traditional Home Building Styles
The IECC requires Commercial Roof Replacements to comply, some think this is bad, I for one think that most building owners will benefit from compliance.
Commercial Roof Replacement and the 2018 Energy Code: Cost or Benefit?
Balinese architecture is strongly influenced by traditional Balinese Hinduism beliefs. This photo gallery shows a collection of gates and gardens found in homes and temples across the island. The photos were taken by the author in Sanur, Ubud, and Nusa Lembongan in Bali, Indonesia.
Balinese Architecture - Gates and Gardens
Chicago is known for it's iconic buildings. Take a self-guided walking tour in Downtown Chicago to discover these 1920's era gems.
Popular 1920s Era Chicago Architecture
Examples of architecture designed, constructed or renovated with malice by a seriously annoyed and very determined individual. A fun page of quirky buildings!
Spite Houses—A Selection of Maliciously Eccentric or Delightfully Spiteful Buildings
An architectural tour of Chicago's historic Michigan Avenue Hotels. This article includes the Hilton Chicago, Blackstone, Congress, and Auditorium Building.
Chicago Architecture Tour: The Historic Hotels of South Michigan Avenue
Some consider architecture the mother of all arts, combining artistic beauty and scientific precision. Here are ten examples of strange buildings and unconventional designs that became famous, even landmarks.
10 Amazingly Weird Buildings From Around the World
When designing your dream home, you must never forget the foundation that it will be built on. Your foundation is not just determined by your need for a stable building surface or desire for storage; the type of plot you build on has a say in it too.
Five Foundation Shapes for Home Architecture
There are different types of interior walls in a shipping container that is being converted into a shipping container home, restaurant, emergency hospital, shipping container pool, among others. This article takes an in-depth look at some of the shipping container interior walls that can be used.
The Different Types of Interior Walls in a Shipping Container
Learn about the history of one of Barcelona's most beautiful World Heritage Sites, La Casa Battló.
A Guide to Barcelona's Fairy Tale Homes