Outdoor Fireplace

Source: 
Outdoor Fireplace by Haugen/Zohar Architects

'capture the rain' skyscraper

by ryszard rychlicki and agnieszka nowak

Dubai Before and After

From "Dubai is Nuts" 

ArchGrafix.com Remodel

ArchGrafix.com has been updated (image above). If you forgot (or didn't know) what it looked like before here's an old screen shot (image below)


Please, let me know what you think about the new (less busy) design.

A Digital Archive of Architecture

Organized chronologically and by building type, the following links contain photographs of American and Eurpean buildings collected a for architectural courses at Boston College course.

A Digital Archive of American Architecture:
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/contents.html

A Digital Archive of European Architecture:
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/contents_europe.html

Opacity :: Urban Ruins

Opacity is a collection of abandonded locations in otherwise active locations. The website includes photos and information about each building.

http://www.opacity.us/locations/

INHABIT: Iceland’s Gorgeous Passive Solar Hof House

Inspiration for Intriguing Stair Design

The Construction Process of the Eiffel Tower

Originally planned for placement in Barcelona, the Eiffel Tower was constructed in Paris, France between 1887 and 1889. Its purpose was to serve as an entrace to Exposition Universelle, marking the centenial anniversary of the French Revolution. At the time of completion, the Eiffel Tower was the world's largest tower and maintained that title till the construction of the NYC Chrysler Building in 1993. The tower originally met widespread criticism by the public and arts community. Today the tower is a landmark destination for Paris tourists and is widely known throuhout the world as a piece of structural art and a romantic icon. The following is a collection of construction documents and photos of the Eiffel Tower construction process.

Proceso constructivo de la Torre Eiffel (Photo Source)

All You Need to Know about the Eiffel Tower

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower

Casey Brown Architecture: Mudgee Permanent Camping

SYNTHe: An Urban Rooftop Garden Prototype in LA

Build it Solar

"Plans, tools and information to do renewable energy and conservation projects. Hundreds of projects -- from changing a light bulb to building a solar home. Design information and tools for building renewable energy projects.An Experimental section for backyard inventors. Nothing For Sale here -- just free ideas, plans, and information."
www.builditsolar.com

Building Science

"Building science.com provides objective, high-quality information about buildings. This resource combines building physics, systems design concepts, and an awareness of sustainability to promote the design and construction of buildings that are more durable, healthier, more sustainable and more economical than most buildings built today."

www.buildingscience.com

How To Build A Home That Needs No Heat

A Low Impact Woodland Home

Inhabitat :: Beautiful Dairy Barn Renovation in Somerset