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Vitruvius (Marcus Vitruvius Pollio) The first century AD Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius (or, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio), is best known in archaeological circles for his description of the Greek temple Ionic and Doric structural elements....
Vitruvius (Marcus Vitruvius Pollio) The first century AD Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius (or, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio), is best known in archaeological circles for his description of the Greek temple Ionic and Doric structural elements.
The Roman Coliseum The Coliseum is Rome's most recognizable symbol and one of its most famous landmarks and tourist attractions. It is regarded by many as one of the finest examples of ancient Roman architecture and engineering....
The History of the Odometer The history of the odometer the device that records the distance that a vehicle travels.
The Roman Coliseum The Coliseum is Rome's most recognizable symbol and one of its most famous landmarks and tourist attractions. It is regarded by many as one of the finest examples of ancient Roman architecture and engineering.
Building awareness - Architecture in the Art Room
Probably every child recognizes a Coca-Cola[R] or an M&M's[R] logo. A logo identifies a product. A similar symbol is a building for which a city or country is known. For instance, the Statue of Lib...(Continue Reading) Water water - use of water in architecture
Water has always been part of architectural design since Roman times. The gardens of the Golden House during the reign of Emperor Nero featured water as ......(Continue Reading)Marvels of therapeutic engineering and the epiphany of the Giant Man
I wandered out of my dentist's, off Sloane Street, a fortnight ago, reflecting on the principles of architecture: that is, the way in which space is enclosed, ......(Continue Reading)'Like a Roman sepulchre': John Soane's design for a Castello d'acqua at Wimpole, Cambridgeshire, and its Italian origins
In July 2002, under the watchful gaze of the visiting public, members of the Cambridge Archaeology Field Group exposed the substantial foundations of ......(Continue Reading)Common Decency - architecture of public buildings
National and local governments are building anti-architecture to show voters how economical they are. Future generations will be cursed with the muck ......(Continue Reading)
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