Architecture is the art we live in, from individual houses, apartments and condos to the broader urban context, skyscrapers and parks of the cities around us. From unique historical homes to stunning conceptual towers, here are some of the most amazing, creative and inspiring structures and spires of our times.
These 10 examples of international, interplanetary space habitats show that colonialism isn't dead, it's just lying in wait for the next new frontier - which just may be the wide open real estate ...
It's a surreal, otherworldly scene: ornate palaces with the finest appointments being used as temporary shelter for American soldiers. The detritus of their everyday lives mingles with the ornate ...
Remember the fairy tales featuring scary trolls who lived under bridges? We were terrified of them as children, and many of us still get a strange, subconscious feeling of danger when approaching ...
Evoking images of flying saucers, interplanetary space pods and science fiction futurism, the Futuro house offered homeowners a chance to live in the future without ever leaving their front yards. ...
Dollhouses have a long history, beginning in the 17th century. They were originally used to display interior designs, but eventually came to be used as children's playthings. Today, they're still ...
Recycled shipping containers are known to building designers and architects for their low cost and ease of use. They have been used in the construction of homes, housing developments, offices and ...
Shipping containers are great for living in, but how about working in one? Given the enormous success of low-cost, environmentally-friendly recycled shipping container homes, some architects and ...
Shipping container architecture is one of the biggest (relatively) new things in building these days. With the low cost, environmentally friendliness, and availability of the materials, it's no ...
Steel shipping containers are the temporary homes of countless consumer items being transported all around the world. Items are packed into the cargo containers in their country of origin, then ...
The clubhouse is a quintessential symbol of childhood: Children love to imagine a house, play pretend they're guarding a fort, or even just hold secret club meetings. The clubhouse is a child's ...
