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Architecture Feature Writer: Tom Ravenscroft

From iconic buildings in New York to Bauhaus-inspired house design, keep up with the latest trends in architecture and design, meet famous design practitioners, and engage with urban design issues in the Architecture section at Suite 101.

Develop an appreciation of architectural classics, from ancient sites like Istanbul's Hagia Sophia to modernist examples like Louis Kahn's capital complex in Dhaka, and find out how buildings are constructed using the most recent technologies. Book reviews and architectural criticism round out your architectural tour.

Send me your brickbats and bouquets through the online discussion forum, and feel free to email me with any topics or books you'd like to see covered.


Feature Writer Articles in Architecture

 		The Best Olympic Stadium Architecture
London's Olympic Stadium will be the centerpiece of the much-anticipated games in 2012, and hopefully it too will be remembered as one of events greatest venues.
Santiago Calatrava's Best Bridges
Santiago Calatrava, one of the world's premier bridge designers, is responsible for some of the most recognizable and beautiful bridges in the world.
Five Points Towards A New Architecture
Le Corbusier's purist manifesto, the Five Points Towards a New Architecture sets out his ideals for a new architectural aesthetic, which are embodied by the Villa Savoye
London's New Wembley Stadium
The Old Wembley Stadium was the historic home of English football for almost 80 years; in 2007 the New Wembley Stadium was opened to replace this iconic stadium
Architecture Of The Petronas Towers
The architecture of the Petronas Towers will guarantee that this former world's tallest building will remain the symbol of Kuala Lumpur for decades to come.
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Contributing Articles in Architecture

 		Materials and Technologies for Green Buildings
Tacking on green building products to a design may earn points in a green rating system but it's a lousy strategy for realizing enduring architecture people will love.
Designing a Treeless Treehouse
A treeless treehouse or cabin on stilts is cheap and easy to build. Recycled materials can often be used, and a creative design can provide a very enjoyable space.
Going Green with Home Improvement
Home remodelling to green standards brings numerous benefits that go beyond less expensive utility bills and being good to the environment.
National Grid Building Named Historic Site
Sleek 1930s architectural gem in Syracuse stands out as example of Art Deco architecture. New York State recognizes it with placement on historic register.
Reality TV Goes Green
Two houses, two families, two teams of experts and just 30 days to build a dream home that meets the highest rating for green construction.
Energy Efficient Architecture a Good Investment
In the midst of a recession, green building conferences are selling well and attracting industry professionals and investors who are ready to go green.
Vienna Gasometers Converted to New Homes & Shops
In the United Kingdom many gasometers are marked for destruction. But in Vienna these industrial structures have been converted into stunning new homes and workplaces.
Factory Chimneys in Italian Renaissance Style
The industrial heritage of the UK includes Industrial Revolution factory chimneys designed to emulate the beauty of an Italian Renaissance bell tower or campanile.
Design of Museum Architecture
Adapting the language of classicism for a modern museum, Renzo Piano gives a virtuoso performance on how to establish harmonious relationships in architecture.
Modern Wing Addition to Art Institute of Chicago
With his signature understated style, Renzo Piano invigorates the site of a downtown landmark in Chicago and makes going to the museum one of life's pleasures.
Energy Efficiency and Budget for Building New
A good building pro forma factors in short and long term energy considerations, ensuring that upgrading to higher efficiencies can be efficiently implemented in future.
Development of Rental Housing Options in Cities
Cities are introducing alleyway housing as one of many strategies to augment housing choices and reduce the city's carbon footprint.
Architectural Design Services
Architects are trained professionals providing services which enable an owner or developer to turn a vision into reality.
Colonial American Weathervanes and Wind Vanes
American colonists needed practical devices to use in their seafaring ventures as well as their rural farming businesses. Weathervanes were crafted to fill that need.
2010 Olympic Oval Wins Architecture Award
The long track speed skating venue of the 2010 Olympics has gained international recognition for structural design. It is one of many standout sports arenas in the world.
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