http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Architecture/446 Architecture articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:24:09 -0700 Architecture and design are more than just form and function. They are two parts that make up one whole that comes as a great work of art and beauty. Sure, buildings provide shelter from the elements, but they also provide beauty and a space in time and history. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Different-Side-of-Architecture-and-Design/143055 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Different-Side-of-Architecture-and-Design/143055 Shingle architecture helped define the look of many of America's most popular waterfront communities in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Reminiscent of the Queen Anne style, this building form helped residents make the most of lake and ocean real estate with a variety of ornamental features to enhance view, and construction materials that worked well in wet, coastal climates. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Shingle-Architecture/126878 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Shingle-Architecture/126878 Some of the 19th century's most imposing, majestic homes and public buildings were built in the Second Empire style. Based on French design elements popular during the Second French Empire, this building form was popular throughout the European sphere of influence and the United States during the mid to late 19th century, and is often considered the first prominent Victorian building style. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Second-Empire-Architecture/126500 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Second-Empire-Architecture/126500 Monterey architecture helped define the look of many Southern California cities, and is still one of the region's most popular home building styles. It's not uncommon to see entire neighborhoods of Monterey homes, especially in coastal areas where the abundantly-windowed style helps keep the ocean in clear view, and enables residents to transition easily between indoor and outdoor living. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Lasting-Appeal-of-Monterey-Architecture/126499 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Lasting-Appeal-of-Monterey-Architecture/126499 Contemporary architecture has helped produce some of today's most popular building styles. Structures from single family homes to downtown office buildings are built in contemporary styles, and most of which look as fresh today as they did decades ago. While it's hard to give an absolute list of contemporary architecture features, buildings within the movement can usually be broadly identified, as can their individual styles. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Contemporary-Architecture/125784 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-Contemporary-Architecture/125784 The article describes the use of awnings, tents, canopies and lightweight sttuctures made of fabric in residential applications http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Soft-Housing-Market--Fabric-Structures-in-Residential-Applications/121744 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Soft-Housing-Market--Fabric-Structures-in-Residential-Applications/121744 The look of many high-end homes and building campuses is informed by International architecture. It's a style few builders use to its full extent today, but one that still influences a variety of building movements, from art-deco to post-modern, and is preserved in many cities throughout the world. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-International-Architecture/121443 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Understanding-International-Architecture/121443 Climatic variations across regions alter architectural demands for shelter, warmth, cooling and the relationship of indoor and outdoor living spaces. In designing any structure it is imperative that its context be embraced and that both current climatic conditions and those which may be experienced during the life span of the structure are factored into the design. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Climate--A-Design-Imperative/116032 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Climate--A-Design-Imperative/116032 For golf course owners and developers who are considering how to choose a golf course designer, they should make sure to think about the following: 1. Knowledge and Experience 2. How well do they listen to what YOU want in the design 3. Track record 4. Photos of their work 5. Their consideration for the environment http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Golf-Course-Designers-Insights/84708 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Golf-Course-Designers-Insights/84708 When designing a public building or a custom house, an architect is often looking for opportunities to include unique design touches. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Columns-and-Craftsman-Architecture/82871 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Columns-and-Craftsman-Architecture/82871 Being elderly and needing daily support from a long term residential care facility doesn't mean your accommodation has to be plain, unstylish, boring, or worse - institutional. With a diverse selection of affordable architectural styles today, even long term care accommodation can let go of the utilitarian architecture and begin with a fresh new start of appealing design that reflects a home-like atmosphere in a functional package. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architecture-Today---Getting-The-Feeling-Of-Home/77651 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architecture-Today---Getting-The-Feeling-Of-Home/77651 An architect's creative vision and aesthetics are often at odds with the client's budget and functional needs. Good architects learn to listen carefully to what the client has to say, temper their own egos and artistic vision and balance both sides of the equation. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architect-Client-Relationships/73068 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architect-Client-Relationships/73068 Unlike many other practical professions, architecture is an ancient discipline responsible for the design of structures and buildings whose roots can be traced back to thousands of years B.C. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architecture--the-Timeless-Gem/71603 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architecture--the-Timeless-Gem/71603 Combining the very latest high technology ceramic alloy materials with leading edge computer aided design, this combination has negated any requirement for continuous steel connection though the connection. The new ThermConX Type A11-F66 from Archtechnik not only solves the problem of thermal bridges at source but also retains the connections ability to take load in compression, tension, and shear, and also cantilever moments, and twisting torsion. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Thermal-Bridging-in-Construction/46824 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Thermal-Bridging-in-Construction/46824 A building has a life of its own. It's more than just construction, it's where we live. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architect---It-s-Not-Just-A-Building--It-s-History/23173 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architect---It-s-Not-Just-A-Building--It-s-History/23173 An architect plans, designs and supervises the construction of buildings. The architect is a licensed professional who has knowledge of all aspects of building, from the design phase through completion. When building a structure there are special considerations that have to be made to ensure a proper job. Building permits, functionality, aesthetics and safety are all factors that need to be considered. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-To-Choose-An-Architect-For-Your-Next-Project/22041 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-To-Choose-An-Architect-For-Your-Next-Project/22041 Anyone who is skilled in planning, production and operation of building may have the talent to find a successful career in architectural engineering. An architectural engineer is responsible for designing and planning the interior workings and foundation of a home or building. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Look-At-Architectural-Engineering/20443 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Look-At-Architectural-Engineering/20443 An architect design floor plan can be found on the internet and in architectural magazines. One set of plans located on the web, Sage Springs Club and Spa, show a luxuriously appointed club and spa. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architect-Spa-Design-Floor-Plan---Relax-and-Chill-out/9412 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Architect-Spa-Design-Floor-Plan---Relax-and-Chill-out/9412 As a cleaning company we get called in to carry out builders cleans on new builds and refurbishments. Time and time again what we see is that the designer has had something built, laid or put in place solely on the grounds that it looks good with no regard as to how it will stand up to use or the practicalities of trying to keep it clean and looking good. They produce their design, see it through to the finish and then walk away. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Designers-And-Architects---Are-Aesthetics-More-Important-Than-Practicalities/4321 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Designers-And-Architects---Are-Aesthetics-More-Important-Than-Practicalities/4321 With the rise of the Internet, many kinds of work involving only information can be done in lower-cost parts of the world. (This awareness has a long way to go before it becomes commonplace.) A relevant example is how you can reduce the cost of architectural design by involving service providers overseas. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Two-Ways-In-Which-You-Can-Reduce-Your-Architectural-Design-Costs/3995 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Two-Ways-In-Which-You-Can-Reduce-Your-Architectural-Design-Costs/3995 Predominantly glazed room additions and incorporations into house design will prove to be the most significant development in domestic architecture since we moved out of caves and into living spaces built out of logs and bricks and mortar! http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/People-In-Glass-Houses/2832 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/People-In-Glass-Houses/2832 Have you ever heard a home referred to as a Tudor, or a Colonial, and wondered exactly what those terms meant? Have you tried to describe your home to others, and had trouble finding the right words? Maybe you're trying to plan your dream home, and you're in need of some inspiration. The history of architectural styling is a fascinating subject and is well worth the study. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Common-Architectural-Styles/2511 Sat, 19 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Common-Architectural-Styles/2511