Happy Birthday, Andrea Palladio
The Italian Renaissance master Andrea Palladio is to architecture what Julia Child is to cooking. He borrowed ideas from the past, added his own insights, and created a straightforward approach to design that builders anywhere could follow. American statesman Thomas Jefferson modeled his own home after Palladio's architecture. Chances are your own home reflects "Palladian" ideas. November 30, is Andrea Palladio's birthday. He was b

Born on November 29: Cass Gilbert
Skyscraper pioneer Cass Gilbert was born on November 29, 1859. Known for his Neo-Gothic skyscrapers and his classically-inspired pub

The Sunny Side of the Suburbs
Everyone loves to bash suburbia. But, are the suburbs really so bad? Paul Barker's new book Freedoms of Suburbia (compare prices) argues that the suburbs have gotten a bad rap. Rupa Huq, author of the pop music book Beyond Subculture (compare prices), notes that the suburbs have much to praise. The Sunny Side of the Suburbs: Suburbia: The New Utopia? in The Guar

Giving Thanks For Architecture
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, but there are no boundaries on gratitude. This festive week, we say thank you to the architects and builders who help design emergency shelters. From constructing new homes to designing essential medical clinics and schools, volunteers are rebuilding devastated communities. How architects help >> Giving Thanks For Architecture originally appeared on A

Really Odd Houses
I never get tired of looking at pictures of really weird architecture and the Chicago Tribune has served up a feast with a gallery of some sixty-three photos. Have you seen a really weird building? Share Your Photos!