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About.com: Architecture
http://architecture.about.com/
An Internet guide for architecture, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include building & remodeling, house plans, careers, Feng Shui, 'green' architecure, preservation, house styles, historic periods, and famous architects, bridges & buildings.
Author: Jackie Craven (architecture.guide@about.com)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture

American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920: a Study Collection from the Harvard Graduate School of Design
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/mhsdhtml/aladhome.html
"This collection of approximately 2,800 lantern slides represents an historical view of American buildings and landscapes built during the period 1850-1920. It represents the work of Harvard faculty, such as Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., Bremer W. Pond, and James Sturgis Pray, as well as that of prominent landscape architects throughout the country. The collection offers views of cities, specific buildings, parks, estates and gardens, including a complete history of Boston's Park System. In addition to photographs, views of locations around the country include plans, maps, and models. Hundreds of private estates from all over the United States are represented in the collection through contemporary views of their houses and gardens (including features such as formal gardens, terraces, and arbors )."
Author: Library of Congress (lcweb@loc.gov)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture

Archéire
http://www.archeire.com/
"Archéire [derived from architecture - eireann] is a collection of web sites focused on architecture in Ireland. It is a diverse, growing collection of sites, with emphasis ranging from history and preservation to current architectural developments and issues." This searchable site includes information on Dublin architecture and Irish Georgian society, a collection of databases, and a discussion forum.
Author: Archeire (archeire-request@lists.best.com)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--History--Europe
Keywords: Ireland

archINFORM
http://www.archinform.net/
"The largest online-database for international architecture." Over 9500 records on architects, buildings, and projects are accessible on this database. Entries are cross-referenced between four main headings. This database is principally strong in factual details about 20th century architecture and includes bibliographic citations for further information about most entries.
Author: Sascha Hendel (archinf@archINFORM.de)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Building; Architect; City; Design

Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America (1935-1955)
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gschtml/gotthome.html
"This Gottscho-Schleisner Collection is comprised of over 29,000 images primarily of architectural subjects, including interiors and exteriors of homes, stores, offices, factories, historic buildings, and other structures. Subjects are concentrated chiefly in the northeastern United States, especially the New York City area, and Florida. Included are the homes of notable Americans, such as Raymond Loewy, and of several U.S. presidents, as well as color images of the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Many of the photographs were commissioned by architects, designers, owners and architectural publications, and document important achievements in American 20th-century architecture and interior design."
Author: Library of Congress (lcweb@loc.gov)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Design
Arts & Humanities--History--North America--United States--20th Century History

Architecture on the Web
http://www.vitruvio.ch/
Highly extensive resource for all things architecture on the Web. Contains information on competitions, historic periods and styles (with images), CAD drawings and models, a list of Pritzker Prize winners, biographies of "the masters", educational resources, and links to significant architectural monuments alphabetically by city. A very good starting point for architectural research.
Author:
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Building; Style; Design; Typology; Architects; History; Competition; CAD

Architecture Through the Ages
http://library.thinkquest.org/10098/
"This web page discusses the many types of architecture and the many ways they have shaped our lives. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn about architecture from the great Maya to the building of cathedrals...In these sections of Architecture Through the Ages, you will learn how certain cultures built their homes, temples, and cities. You may also learn a little about their religion, how they lived every day, and more."
Author: ThinkQuest
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture

The Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT)
http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/index.html
"A controlled vocabulary that can be used to improve access to cultural heritage information in the global networked environment. The AAT is a comprehensive vocabulary of nearly 120,000 terms for describing objects, textural materials, images, architecture and material culture from antiquity to the present. Many of the terms refer to objects of significance in the discussion and analysis of cultural history, encompassing the natural and built environments, furnishings and equipment, and artifacts of visual and verbal communication. Although its focus is on the Western world, the AAT's scope extends to other cultures. The AAT provides not only the terminology for objects, but the vocabulary necessary to describe them. This supporting terminology includes the materials and techniques relating to their construction and conservation (such as deacidification), their physical attributes (such as shape and color), terminology associated with their production and study (such as the roles of persons), vocabulary indicating their style or period, and concepts relating to their history, theory, criticism, and purpose." Users can browse the world hierarchically, or use the search function.
Author: The Getty Research Institute (griweb@getty.edu)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Thesaurus

Art Nouveau World Wide
http://art-nouveau.kubos.org/en/
"The site provides an overview of the Art Nouveau movement. It features a sensitive map showing the centres of the Movement in Europe, plus a list by town and country of centres in Europe and America. These link to ideas, artists or buildings of relevance to Art Nouveau in that area. Also included are lists of artists, architects, designers, FAQ¹s, forthcoming related exhibitions, museums, and other links."
Author: Frank Derville (frank.derville@wanadoo.fr)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Design
Keywords: Designers; Architects; Styles

Byzantium 1200
http://byzantium1200.org/index.html
"Byzantium 1200 is a project aimed at creating computer reconstructions of the Byzantine Monuments located in Istanbul, TURKEY as of year 1200 AD." This site currently contains computer generated images of 53 Byzantine architectural landmarks, along with descriptive text.
Author: A.Tayfun ÖNER (tayfunon@byzantium1200.org)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--History--Europe--Middle Ages (Medieval)
Keywords: Byzantium; Constantinople; Istanbul

Castles on the Web
http://www.castlesontheweb.com/
Tours, collections, images and information about castles around the world. Offers an "ask us" area where castle-related questions may be submitted. Additional information is included about heraldry, medieval studies, myths and legends, and various other medieval building types.
Author:
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--History--Europe--Middle Ages (Medieval)
Keywords: Building; Castle; Chateau; Medieval; Palace; Heraldry; Myth; Churches; Abbeys

Cities and Buildings Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/cities/
Over 5,000 images taken from architects' original slides and drawings in the public domain. The database is searchable through a Java client, available from the website. Maintained by the architecture department of the University of Washington.
Author: Meredith L. Clausen (mlc@u.washington.edu)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Urban; Image; Drawing; Architect; Model; CAD

The Construction of the Empire State Building, 1930-1931
http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/spe/art/photo/hinex/empire/empire.html
"This is an online exhibition of 26 photographs by Lewis Wickes Hine depicting the Empire State Building under construction between 1930 and 1931. It includes brief biographical information about Hine and facts about the building. The images are from the New York Public Library's Photography Collection."
Author: The New York Public Library (webmaster@nypl.org)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: New York City; Lewis Wickes Hine

Craftsman Perspective
http://members.aol.com/ac1900/index.html
A good site both for people new to the arts and crafts movement and those familiar with it. Includes a history of the movement from England to America. It covers American architecture from different regions and discusses furnishings and pottery. Resources include lists of books, dealers, makers, and links to other sites.
Author: Ken Lonsinger (souseside@aol.com)
Subjects:
Entertainment & Leisure--Arts & Crafts
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Arts and Crafts

Cyburbia - Planning and Architecture Resource Center
http://www.cyburbia.org/
"Cyburbia (formerly called PAIRC - The Planning and Architecture Internet Resource Center) contains a comprehensive directory of Internet resources relevant to planning, architecture, urbanism and other topics related to the built environment. Cyburbia also contains information about architecture and planning related mailing lists and Usenet newsgroups, and hosts several interactive message areas." This site contains a search function.
Author: Dan Tasman
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Urban Planning; Landscape; Urbanism; Planning

The DiCammilo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses
http://www.dicamillocompanion.com/
"The Database of Houses is a continuing effort to list every country house built in Britain and Ireland, standing or demolished.  The Database is updated daily and currently lists over 6,500 houses.  This undertaking will compile as many details as can be found about the houses, families who occupied them, and their estates, in a standardized format."
Author: Curt DiCamillo (curt@DiCamilloCompanion.com)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Regional & Country Information--Europe--United Kingdom
Reference--Genealogy

Digital Archive of American Architecture
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/contents.html
Extensive site providing timelines and chronologies of American architecture from the 17th century onward. Includes images of buildings, biographies of architects, lists of exemplary buildings and types, and a visual glossary of styles.
Author: Jeffery Howe
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--History--North America--United States
Reference--Biographies--Artists & Architects
Keywords: Building; History; American; Style; Typology; Churches; Skyscrapers

English Heritage (EH)
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
"English Heritage (EH) is the national body charged with the protection of the historic environment and promoting public understanding of it. Their web site includes a sensitive map providing illustrations and descriptions of all EH properties by region. It also features details of EH's education services, grants, conservation and research activities, and publications."
Author: English Heritage
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Archaeology; Great Britain; United Kingdom; Castles; Historic Homes

The Forum Romanum
http://library.thinkquest.org/11402/
This award winning site was created by three high school students from the Netherlands. It covers information on the Roman Forum as well as interesting facts on Roman history and religion. The site provides biographical information on ancient Roman figures as well as covering aspects of daily life. It also provides users with a short quiz and anecdotal stories." At this web site you find a description of the Roman Forum between 100 BC and 100 AD. The Roman Forum was the centre of ancient Rome. At this web site the Forum is the centre of exploration. It will be the starting point for a great variety of wanderings. Many interesting aspects of Rome and its inhabitants can be met. Descriptions and views of many historic buildings can be found."
Author: Jan Bonenkamp, Mathijs Horsthuis, Marloes Mentink (forum@grundel.nl)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--History--Europe--Antiquity
Keywords: Forum; Roman history; emperors

Great Buildings Collection
http://www.greatbuildings.com/
"The Great Buildings Collection is a gateway to architecture from around the world and across history. The Great Buildings Online documents hundreds of buildings and leading architects with 3D models, photographic images and architectural drawings, plus commentaries, bibliographies, and web links, for famous designers and structures of all kinds." The site is searchable by building or architect or browsable by building, architect, place, or architectural type.
Author: Artifice, Inc. (editor@architectureweek.com)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Reference--Biographies--Artists & Architects
Keywords: buildings; architects

Green Building Information Council (GBIC)
http://greenbuilding.ca/
"The Green Building Information Council (GBIC) is a Canadian non-profit organisation which disseminates information about energy and environmental issues in the building and architecture sectors. The GBIC web site gathers together a broad range of information from other sources and organisations worldwide. It includes the full text of the Advanced Buildings Newsletter, plus the full text of the 1998 Green Building Challenge '98 conference."
Author: Green Building Information Council (kujawski@intranet.ca)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Science & Technology--Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Keywords: Sustainable development; Environmental design; Energy efficient buildings

Historic House Architecture
http://www.ragtime.org/arch/
A well-written and easy-to-understand guide to American residential architectural styles of the Late-Victorian through Modern periods. Also includes "architectural police" tips on things to avoid when renovating historic houses.
Author: Tom Stermitz (stermitz@ragtime.org)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: House; Victorian; Crafstman; Residential; Building; Typology; Bungalow

History of Modern Art and Architecture
http://scitech.mtroyal.ab.ca/modernart/index_mac.html
This site, developed by art history instructors at Mount Royal College, provides a historical overview of major movements in art and architecture of the Modern period. Extensive links to information about artists and images are provided. A good place to start researching twentieth-century artistic styles and movements.
Author: Frank Harks, Randy Connolly, Doris Hawkins and Jen Hilchey
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Visual Arts
Keywords: Painting; Sculpture; Modern; Modernism; Twentieth Century

Islamic & Arabic Arts & Architecture
http://islamicart.com/
"This site explains the historical and cultural significance of Islamic and Arabic artifacts. The main areas covered are architecture, calligraphy, oriental rugs, and coins. The site is searchable and includes FAQs, a bibliography, and links to other sites."
Author: Islamic Arts and Architecture Organization
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Social Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and Race--Middle Eastern
Keywords: Middle East; Mosques; Calligraphy; Carpets; Rugs

Islamic Architecture
http://bloom.mit.edu/agakhan/
This site brings together images, exhibitions, glossaries, maps, links, archives, and class notes related to religious architecture in Islamic countries. Created and updated by the Rotch Visual Collections at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Author:
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Religion & Theology--Faiths & Denominations--Islam
Keywords: Mosque; Image; Building

Jamestown Rediscovery
http://www.apva.org/
"Welcome to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological project Jamestown Rediscovery is investigating the remains of 1607 Jamestown on the APVA property on Jamestown Island, Virginia." Contains an online exhibit of the excavation site with pictures of artifacts found.
Author: Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (apva@apva.org)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--History--North America

Legendary Lighthouses
http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/
"This site explores the history, legends, lore and workings of lighthouses along American shorelines."
Author: Driftwood Productions Inc.
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Lighthouses; Maritime

Lighthouse Explorer Database
http://www.lhdigest.com/database/searchdatabase.cfm
"Welcome to the Lighthouse Explorer Database, with information about 1388 lighthouses from all over the world (with more every day!), including photographs, history, directions, and contact information! Use the alphabetical listings at the top of the page, or quickly search."
Author: Lighthouse Depot (support@lhdigest.com)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Lighthouses

Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
http://www.ipl.org/exhibit/light/
Take virtual tours around the world to see photographs of over 450 lighthouses. Includes pictures of lighthouses from the Great Lakes, the Atlantic coast, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, San Fracisco, and more.
Author: Donald W. Carter
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Lighthouses

Lighting Design Glossary
http://www.schorsch.com/kbase/glossary/
"This glossary combines terms that are used in architectural lighting design and lighting simulation. The interdisciplinary nature of the work of the lighting designer is reflected in terms originating in architecture, radiometry, photometry, colorimetry, metereology, physiology, psychology, mathematics, geometry and computer graphics."
Author: Georg Mischler
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Science & Technology--Physics
Keywords: Engineering

Period and Style for Designers
http://www.tulane.edu/lester/text/lester.html
"This webpage explores how a particular culture in a period of history represents itself through the visual artifacts of its buildings, decorations and furniture. The collection of images is organized by period and provides theatre scenic and costume designers access to architectural, decorative and furniture styles. "
Author: Professor Lester (hughl@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Design
Keywords: architecture; design; art periods

Periods and Styles
http://ps.theatre.tulane.edu/Period.Styles/Period_Styles.html
"This site is part of a course from Tulane University's Department of Theatre and Dance. It comprises a series of teaching modules coordinated with discussions, and a collection of images and descriptive text which can be browsed by period. Modules cover 23 periods and styles from the Ancient World to Art Nouveau and Modernism."
Author: Tulane University, Department of Theatre and Dance
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Design
Keywords: Modernism; Gothic; Medieval; Renaissance; Baroque; Rococo; Art Nouveau; Victorian

Planning and Building Libraries
http://www.slais.ubc.ca/resources/architecture/index3.html
This excellent site includes not only considerations and tips for librarians planning their own renovations, expansions, or new buildings, but also provides library standards, hints for barrier-free design, resources for library automation, and a list of famous libraries with links to many images of award-winning designs.
Author: Linda Levar (llevar@globalserve.net)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Libraries
Arts & Humanities--Libraries--On the Job
Keywords: Building; Planning; Design; Automation; Construction

ProFile on the Web
http://www.cmdg.com/profile/
"ProFile on the Web is a search engine for locating architecture firms and businesses in the United States." You can search by firm name, location, key personnel, focus, and services.
Author: Construction Market Data, Inc
Subjects:
Business & Economics--Industry--Construction
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture

Skyscraper Museum
http://www.skyscraper.org/
Founded in 1996 by Prof. Carol Willis of Columbia University, the Skyscraper Museum brings together archives, photographs, documents, and exhibitions related to skyscrapers and tall buildings. Also included on the site is a construction timeline of all the world's tallest buildings since 1890.
Author: Carol Willis
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: New York; Building; Urban; City; Skyscraper; Typology

Skyscrapers.com
http://www.skyscrapers.com/
A database of information on over 34,000 high-rise buildings in more than 2500 cities worldwide. Search first for city, then browse for the buildings that interest you.
Author:
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Regional & Country Information

Sources for Building History: A Guide to Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles
http://www.jams.swinternet.co.uk/
"This extensive web site provides a comprehensive introduction to useful information sources for researching architectural history in the British Isles. It covers small-scale and grand houses; castles; business buildings; public buildings; and buildings of charitable purpose. A large section considers how to research ecclesiastical buildings. There is advice on visiting national and local archives, and details of key reference tools. The web site's author is a consultant on the history of buildings and sites in the UK."
Author: Jean Manco (jeanmanco@jams.swinternet.co.uk)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--History--Europe
Keywords: British Isles; United Kingdom; Ireland; Republic of Ireland

Structurae: International Database and Gallery of Structures
http://www.structurae.de/
"This is a free web site intended to provide information on structures of interest to the civil engineer. While the database may contain works of civil engineering as well as architecture, the focus is on those works designed mainly by engineers or of specific interest in their structural conception. This site provides contemporary as well as historical information."
Author: Nicolas Janberg
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Science & Technology--Engineering--Civil and Environmental Engineering

TempleNet
http://www.templenet.com/
"Templenet is a premier site conceived and published with the objective of showcasing India - The Land of Temples in cyberspace." Comprehensive listing of temples in India. Arranged by region, deity, architectural style, and festivals. Feature articles with full text and images on a particular region or temple theme.
Author: K. Kannikeswaran (webmaster@templenet.com)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Religion & Theology--Faiths & Denominations--Hinduism
Regional & Country Information--Asia--India
Keywords: Temples

La Torre de Pisa
http://torre.duomo.pisa.it/index_eng.html
"One of the great landmarks and architectural icons of the Western world now has an official Internet home. View thousands of images on a floor-by-floor photographic tour, enjoy a 360-degree view from the belfry via Quicktime VR, or read about the history of the tower -- which began in 1173 and was under construction for about two hundred years, during which time it began to incline. Text in English and Italian describes contemporary efforts to safeguard and preserve this remarkable monument."
Author: The Opera Primaziale Pisana (towerproject@cribecu.sns.it)
Subjects:
Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Europe
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: landmark; leaning tower; Leaning Tower of Pisa; Tower of Pisa

Urban Parks Online
http://www.pps.org/urbanparks/core.html
"Arguing that parks are central to the cultural life of cities, this interactive web site aims to encourage the sharing of information, ideas and models, and to act as a forum for discussion about how open spaces can evolve into real resources for their local communities. It includes information on the planning and design processes; finance, partnerships, and management; increasing and diversifying park use; and a bibliography. Detailed case studies provide pointers to the elements which make up a successful urban open space."
Author: Project for Public Spaces (urbparks@pps.org)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Keywords: Landscape architecture; Urban design; urban planning

Waterworks
http://www.omsi.edu/explore/physics/ww/
"Fountains are fascinating, spilling water in soothing falls or incredible patterns, refreshing for the eyes and nerves. But what's hidden behind all this beauty? WaterWorks, a site devoted to fountains, explains their scientific side. You'll learn everything about the physics and engineering behind fountains, and perform experiments to deepen your knowledge of hydraulics. Having exercised your mind, your can soothe your soul by contemplating several famous fountains. And when body and mind are ready, you may wade in by creating your own fountain. It probably won't match the grace of Rome's Fontana di Trevi, but at least you'll have made one wish come true."
Author: Marion Rice, Jennifer Carson, and Robert Vincent
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Science & Technology--Engineering
Science & Technology--Physics
Keywords: fountains; physics; science

Yahoo! Events - Art, Architecture, and Design
http://www.broadcast.com/Learning_and_Education/Art__Architecture__and_Design/
A directory of audio, video, and chat events online relating to architecture, design, and fine arts.
Author: Yahoo! Inc.
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Design

Yahoo! News Full Coverage: Architecture
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Entertainment/Architecture/
Features current news stories related to architecture. Also links to news sources, opinions & editorials, magazine articles, video sources, and related Web sites.
Author: Yahoo! News (full_coverage@yahoo-inc.com)
Subjects:
Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture


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