Definitions of Architectural Terms

Architectural Terms
http://www.geocities.com/Axiom43/architecture.html
     Definitions for common architectural terms.

Architectural Terms
http://www.masshomes.com/michaeldurkin/glossary.html
     Definitions for common architectural terms.
 
 

Examples of Architectural Styles

American Architecture
http://www.realviews.com/
     Examples and brief descriptions of styles from 1690 (Georgian) to 1930 (American Foursquare).

Architectural Styles  http://www.uwec.edu/Academic/Geography/Ivogeler/w367/styles/index.htm
     House and Commercial styles illustrated, with key characteristics indicated. House styles listed alphabetically. Scroll down the page for the list of 30+ house styles.

Architectural Styles of America
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~twp/architecture/
     Sample images and descriptions of the dominant architectural styles found throughout the United States. 

Chicago Landmarks - Style Guide
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/StyleGuide/StyleGuide.html
     Over 20 architectural styles explained with sample pictures.

Historic Architectural Styles in Vermont
http://www.uvm.edu/~vhnet/histarch/haas.html
     Eight of the most common architectural styles shown with sample pictures.

Period Houses of Brunswick, Maine
http://www.westwinddesign.com/art1a.htm
     A great deal of money poured into Brunswick between roughly 1775 and 1900, and a good part of it was spent in building the many wonderful houses which still stand on the streets surrounding the Bowdoin campus and the downtown area. A glossary is included for for explanations of technical terms used in this article. 
 
 

Famous Architects

Index of Famous Architects
http://www.vitruvio.ch/arc/masters/masters.htm
     Links with pictures, biographical information and many links with pictures of their famous buildings.
 
 

Other Information

Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development -- Green Buildings
 http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/buildings/gbintro.shtml
     Principles, educational materials, rating systems, success stories and more.

Straw Bale Construction at Sustainable Architecture, Building and Culture http://www.SustainableABC.Com/strawbale.html
     One interesting link in approximately 20 categories, including environmental illness, straw bale construction, eco villages and communities, and natural building technology.