Postmodern architecture is a style of building design that emerged in the ’70s and ’80s as a reaction against the dogmas and ideals of modernism and the international style. “It saw a whole range of ...

Integrating natural elements into architectural design has long been a fundamental pursuit in creating comfortable, sustainable environments that enhance both individual well-being and the ...

No design style is more intertwined with early America than Federal architecture, and it makes sense when you consider that this architectural movement saw its boom just after the American Revolution.

Lighting plays a crucial role in architecture: to allow users to see, safely inhabit spaces, and carry out their daily activities. But its power has long exceeded these basic functions, primarily ...

Left: Architectural Styles: A Visual Guide, by Margaret Fletcher and Robbie Polley. Princeton University Press, 288 pages, $29.95. Right: The Elements of Modern Architecture: Understanding ...

A home designed by Jason Cherry, owner and architect of Rowen Architecture. (Courtesy photo) A home designed by Jason Cherry, owner and architect of Rowen Architecture. (Courtesy photo) Jason Cherry ...

However, direct field observation continues to show that not all architectural elements within the plateau fit comfortably within these established models. The Mortuary Temple of Khafre, located on ...

Spurred by the design of Greek temples in the 5th century B.C., this architectural revival movement took hold in the 18th and mid-19th century. Inspired by a trip to Greece in 1758, British architect ...

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste while creating something fresh. ROME — For centuries, historians and ...

You can see the sleek, intricate designs of Art Deco style at these iconic buildings in downtown and midtown Kansas City, dating back to the 1920s and 30s. This story was first published in KCUR's ...

The term colonial architecture broadly refers to the buildings and homes that were constructed during a period of colonization in a given country. American colonial architecture emerged in the United ...