Norman Foster is a British architect, and his architectural style is of a modern, high-tech type. Foster is also associated with being in the forefront of the beginnings of energy-efficient… Continue reading Norman Foster Has Always Been Ahead of His Time
Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an American architect who was born in Germany. He is famous for and prided himself on creating the elegance of simplicity in the rectilinear… Continue reading Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?
Defining Sustainable Architecture
So what exactly is sustainable architecture, you ask? Let’s define the word sustainability first, which according to Dictionary.com is the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting… Continue reading Defining Sustainable Architecture
The Bartow-Pell Mansion
The Bartow-Pell Mansion has quite a history behind it, dating back to 1654 when Thomas Pell bestowed his signature on a treaty with the Siwanoy Indians for some 9000 acres… Continue reading The Bartow-Pell Mansion
What Are Skinny Houses and Where Are They?
The idea of skinny houses is an interesting concept for us, not only because one such home is located right here in Southern California, but also because it has made… Continue reading What Are Skinny Houses and Where Are They?