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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?

Multi-Colored small house on the countryside

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?

The Van Cortlandt House

Historic Georgian 1748 Van Cortlandt Manor House built in dressed fieldstone with a double-hipped roof in Bronx, New York

The Van Cortlandt House happens to be the oldest building in one of the five boroughs of New York City. The five boroughs include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and… Continue reading The Van Cortlandt House