These houses, known for their flat front, centered chimneys, and asymmetrical, sloping roofs, reflect a very traditional aesthetic ... dates back to the 1600s, saltbox architecture still feels ...

The white plaster walls and sweeping terraces of Himeji-jo inspire its other name, “Castle of the White Heron.” . ImageCourtesy of Wikimedia user Oren Rozen (licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0) ...

But in this entertaining book he creates a taxonomy, identifying seven aesthetic waves in the city’s history of tourist-driven architecture, and showing how each was driven by shifts in popular ...

Volume IV, Architecture 1600-2000, with its comprehensive coverage ... travelled to Britain and the Continent for economic and aesthetic reasons; the art they produced there and at home was ...

To demonstrate the inseparability of these "material and spiritual" components of architecture, Nervi noted that "no one could feel a comfortable sense of tranquil aesthetic enjoyment in a room ...

Housing, like fashion, undergoes certain trends, fads, and styles. And each has its merits. If you were curious as to the major eras of architecture, then look no further. This infographic covers all ...