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Last Page Update, November 22, 2003 08:43

 

Architectural Links of Interest:

This page is still Under Construction, please be patient :-).

 

Architecture of Past:

1)   History of Architecture

2)   Art & Architecture mainly from the Mediterranean Basin

Access to around 16,000 images - all concerned in some way with the history of art and architecture.

Architecture of Today:

Unsorted Links:

Canadian Centre for Architecture A museum and study centre devoted to the art of architecture past and present. The CCA's activities are local, national, and international in scope. They are based on a unique collection of works of art and documentation from cultures throughout the world.

Construction Information Sources  Serving the construction industry members by providing a personalized bridge to the implementation of the most recent developments in technology.

Arcosanti A project of the nonprofit Cosanti Foundation, is a prototype arcology for 5,000 people, combining compact urban structure with large-scale, solar greenhouses on 20 acres of a 4,000 acre preserve.

NCAR's Mesa Laboratory The mesa-top building, headquarters of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), was designed by I.M. Pei to harmonize with the land.

The Rice Design Alliance A non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of architecture, urban design, and the built environment.

Vatican Exhibit at the Library of Congress Presents over 200 of the Vatican Library's most precious manuscripts, books, and maps.

Contemporary Architecture in Hong Kong Two changes to the already-impressive Hong Kong skyline in recent years have been Sir Norman Foster's Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank, and I. M. Pei's Bank of China.

The Architecture of Islam A pictorial survey of Architecture in the Middle East.

Database of Classical Architecture of the Mediterranean Basin Searchable Database of Architectural images and photos.

Greek and Roman Cities of Western Turkey Historical text.

Encyclopedia of Virtual Environments A comprehensive overview of virtual environments.

Renaissance and Baroque Architecture Wonderful collection with many photographs.

The Canadian Architecture Collection Archival component of the Blackader-Lauterman Library. Documents the work of past and present architects who have studied and/or taught at the McGill University School of Architecture.

The Safdie Archive Archive documents of Moshe Safdie, internationally recognized architect over the past twenty-five years of his career.

Frank Lloyd Wright Recognized as the 20th century's greatest architect.

 

Other Sources of Information:

            ArchitectsOnline - A Boston-based directory and resource for architects, interior designers, and landscape designers.

            An extensive site featuring building and construction related products, specifications, and consulting firm listings.

            The Spanish site for architecture students, architects, and related publishing, construction or technical companies.

            A listing of Architectural resources available around the Internet.

            A comprehensive Building Industry search engine.

            Compiled list of sources of Architecture. Gopher, WWW, Journals, Newsgroups, etc.

            WWW site at University of Toronto, maintained by Rodney Hoinkes.

            Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory conducts research projects including energy-efficient lighting, glazing and energy analysis              tools.

            With emphasis on environmental issues and alternative methods of design and construction, "Build America" features discussion              and interviews with the artisans, designers, and builders of today's significant building projects.

            DesignIndex© - an interactive media hub on design.

            The Planning and Architecture Internet Resource Centre at the University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. Contains              links to over 5,000 Internet sites relating to the built environment, as well as interactive discussion areas.

            FM Link gathers resources of related publications, organizations, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers and facility and property              managers.

            Green Building Information Council - Information on energy and environment in the building sector.

            R.S. Means is a provider of construction cost information products and services.

 

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