Great Buildings OnlineDocuments hundreds of buildings and leading architects across the world with 3D models, photographs and drawings, commentaries, biographies and bibliographies. Searchable. http://www.greatbuildings.com |
EmporisAn international team maintains this huge database of tall buildings, navigated by map and list. Also lists construction companies and architects, and supplies news. http://www.emporis.com |
Skyscraper PageDylan presents an illustrated database of the world`s tallest buildings. The illustrations drawn to one scale make it easy to compare heights internationally or within a city. Includes dates and architects. http://skyscraperpage.com |
Versailles, FranceElegant bilingual official site offering history, guided tour via an interactive map, 360-degree panoramas, gallery of masterpieces and visitor information. http://www.chateauversailles.fr |
World HeritageElegant site from UNESCO explaining the choice of certain buildings and sites as World Heritage. List with pictures and information available on each. French and English language options. http://whc.unesco.org |
archINFORMInternational architecture database of architects and buildings from past to present worldwide. http://www.archinform.net |
Architecture WeekCovers new buildings worldwide and a spectrum of design and technical issues. http://www.architectureweek.com |
Design CommunityThis architecture and design web portal provides forums for public communication on world architecture, sustainable design, 3D design and 3D computer graphics. http://www.designcommunity.com |
Heritage Preservation ServicesThe US National Park Service provides illustrated guidelines for rehabilitating historic properties, preservation briefs, information on tax incentives and a catalog of its publications. http://www2.cr.nps.gov |
ArtServeA huge collection of images of architecture across the world, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean region, Australia and Japan, collated by Michael Greenhalgh of the Australian National University. http://rubens.anu.edu.au |
New 7 WondersThis project and voting booth to select the new seven wonders of the world also gives condensed, illustrated descriptions of the original ancient wonders. http://www.new7wonders.com |
VitruvioDirectory of links to architects and architectural history. http://www.vitruvio.ch |
Arch NetAn online community for architects, planners, urban designers, landscape architects and scholars, with a special focus on the Islamic world. Includes an extensive image collection. http://archnet.org |
Biltmore EstateThe official site for this grandiose 19th-century mansion in Asheville, North Carolina, designed by Richard Morris Hunt in the French Renaissance style. Brief history, photographs, visitor information. http://www.biltmore.com |
Digital Images of Historic ArchitectureGalleries of photographs of European and North American architecture from Classical to Post-Modern, whole facades and details, with explanations, by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton College, US. http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm |
Rhode Island School of DesignGives information about the school`s faculty and design courses, which include architecture and interior architecture. http://www.risd.edu |
The Empire State BuildingOfficial site for facts, history, business directory, and a kids section with a printable coloring book. http://www.esbnyc.com |
Public Works and Government ServiceProvides essential services, infrastructure and access for Canadians to their government. http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca |
Castles of the WorldExtensive collection of castles, palaces, fortresses and monasteries. Organized with search engine, maps, descriptions, photos and a directory. http://www.castles.org |
Harvard University Graduate School ofGives information about the school, its research programs and publications, special projects and prizes. http://www.gsd.harvard.edu |
The Castles of WalesLocation maps, photographs and information on over 400 castles and some abbeys and holy wells. Essays by experts on all aspects of the subject, glossary, bibliography. http://www.castlewales.com |