The space needle
One of America's most iconic landmarks is the Space Needle in Seattle. With a center of gravity 5 inches above the ground and the strength to withstand 200mpg winds, it's a remarkable piece of architecture as w...
Modernist Maverick: The Architecture of William Pereira
This cool and short video takes a look at the architecture of William Periera, world renowned modernist architect. His buildings are breathtaking, and this video is a quick glimpse into his world.
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10 Green Ways to Improve our Cities
Electric cars, reducing the amount of trash we produce, and creating grassroots initiatives are all part of green ways we can improve our cities. This infographic from BestSociologyProblems.com looks at 10 ways...
Daniel H. Burnham: Architect and Planner
A look at the life and work of Daniel Burnham, known for this plan of Chicago.
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What Makes Paris look like Paris?
Some really cool stuff is happening over at Carnegie Mellon University.
Given a large repository of geotagged imagery, we seek to automatically find visual elements, e.g. windows, balconies, and street signs, ...