Architecture papers

This paper describes the style of modernism in architecture and its influences.

This paper discusses the term "postmodernism" with a focus on postmodern architecture.

This paper discusses Greek culture and beliefs and looks at the Golden Mean in art and architecture.

This paper examines Roman architecture within a kinesthetic approach.

This article looks at the book "Occasional Work and Seven Walks from the Office for Soft Architecture" by Lisa Robertson.

This paper discusses the development and policy on shanty towns.

This paper examines the controversy over the 9/11 memorial design.

This paper discusses the impact of global warming on the architectural industry.

This paper review an article written by historian Benjamin Kaplan "Fictions of Privacy: House Chapels and the Spatial Accommodation of Religious Dissent in Early Modern Europe".

This paper examines the role of organic urban city development as pioneered through the genius of Lewis Mumford.

This paper discusses Patrick Geddes and his contribution to the idea of regional planning.

This essay discusses the eastern influence, learned from the London's Great Exhibition, on Victorian interiors.

This paper explores the visionary contributions of Sir Patrick Geddes to modern urban planning.

This paper examines the development of interior architecture and the decorative arts in England during the 18th century.

A discussion of the scrub jay bird in Florida.

Examines what influenced medieval art and architecture.

A review of the unique quality and character of the historical districts of Birmingham, and what can be done to preserve these areas.

This paper seeks a definition of the concept of green building materials and provides several examples of such materials.

This paper analyzes Heidegger's view of architecture.

An analysis of Maya Lin's controversial design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

A discussion of landscape gardening from an art history perspective.

This paper provides a look at Connecticut Roman Catholic churches and how their design reflects the faith.

This paper presents a discussion on the Colosseum.

This paper discusses Archigram, the 1960s innovative British architecture group.

This paper describes the new home framing process in step order.

An analysis of the Hagia Sofia as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.

A paper comparing city planning approaches in Amsterdam and the US.

An account of the intersection of Art Deco design and skyscrapers.

A paper discussing the Greek and Roman Revival in American Architecture.

This paper looks at 'green design' and environmentally-conscious architecture.

An essay using examples of modern technology to argue in favor of function following form in architecture.

A discussion of the house built by Italian writer Curzio Malaparte, known as Casa Malaparte.

This paper compares the architecture of Hagia Sophia and the Saint-Denis churches in Constantinople.

This paper discusses plantation architecture and its relationship to slavery.

A discussion on systems thinking in architecture.

A discussion on the isolation and estrangement of modern man.

A discussion on the English Archigram and the Japanese Metabolist movements and their artistic influences.

A discussion on precast concrete

A discussion on post modern architecture.

A discussion on virtual architectural design.

A discussion on the architecture of the Roman Pantheon

A discussion on the architecture and of three cathedrals.

An analysis of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame Paris France.

A design analysis of the jamb statues of the west portal at the Chartres Cathedral.

Discusses the issue of whether or not modern art and architecture consider spirituality in their themes.

Discusses the life and work of architect Andrea Palladio and his effect on modern architecture.

A paper on non-residential construction.

An overview of the life and work of the architect Frank Gehry.

Discusses sites in the city of Prague where the Bohemian style can be seen.

A discussion about modern art and architecture and what they can offer in terms of urban planning.

An examination of some of the different styles of architecture that are becoming more popular.

A look at the artistic and architectural brilliance of Filippo Brunelleschi and how his work fused the disciplines of science, technology and art.

Describes the development of early Mormon cities in Utah and how these cities influenced the development of the urban America of today.

Explains why the typical construction used for Japanese homes was insufficient to withstand the force of the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan.

A paper comparing the similarities between the Egyptian and Mayan pyramids.

This paper reviews "The Inward Garden: Creating a Place of Beauty and Meaning" by Julie Moir Messervy, which explores the possibilities of creating garden spaces that work on us in an intimate fashion.

This informative paper details Thomas Jefferson's life and numerous achievements that went far beyond his political and presidential accomplishments.

An examination of the future prospects for interior designers.

This well researched paper examines the drastic changes in Japanese architecture from ancient times to the present day.

This paper describes the career choices in computer science (IT), the study of computers and the programs that run on computers and architecture, the blend of art and science in the design of environments for people.

An in-depth review of all aspects of the column, history and architecture.

Examines the renewal of the courtyard houses and hutongs in the old city of Beijing.

This paper examines the history and innovative architecture of both the Taj Mahal and Notre Dame de Paris.

This paper reviews the history of various art forms in "Art in the Western World," written by David M. Robb and J. J. Garrisson.

A biography and description of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural design in an age of modernism and age of pluralism.

A paper describing the design of a hospital kitchen that serves approximately 6000 customers per day.

This paper explores and details items that may be found in a time capsule that reflect world events and cultural patterns from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.

This paper examines and explains the various fields of humanities, including art, literature, architecture and philosophy and its effect on society.

This paper discusses the forgotten war, the Korean War, and describes the Korean War Veterans' Memorial.

This paper discusses the history and influence of King Louis XIV on French classical architecture especially the palace and gardens of Versailles.

An essay discussing the appearance, architecture and history of the Washington Monument.

This paper discusses the history and architectural design of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C..

An explanation of tectonic architecture and how this form of architecture can make use of timber.

Compares organic architecture to other contemporary forms of building.

Examines the history and functions of shoji screens used to divide living spaces in Japan.

An analysis of the works of architect, Santiago Calatrava.

An examination as to why ancient Egyptian construction still fascinates architects today.

This paper analyzes the architecture of The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas from Michelangelo's point of view.

An overview of the history and background of Athens' Parthenon.

An analysis of the development of Gothic architecture, considering symbolism, imagery and technical innovations.

This paper describes the evolution of modern architecture and presents an analysis of its benefits and loopholes.

An overview of the construction process of the Great Wall of China.

An examination of the basilicas in the Forum Romanum.

A look at the architectural vision of Swiss architect, Le Corbusier.

This paper discusses Frank Gehry, a leading architect noted for his innovative structures using industrial materials in new ways.

A look at the economic and political contexts that influenced the practice of heritage conservation of historical buildings.

A biographical account of the life and work of 16th century English architect, Inigo Jones.

An examination of the great Step-Pyramid of Djoser, designed by Imhotep and the belief system it represented.

A comparison of British Georgian town design with contemporaneous European town development and a discussion of the reasons for the differences.

The history and development of the architecture of the Roman theater building. An in-depth look at how the ancient Romans borrowed heavily from the Greek example, but improved upon it to create a building that was uniquely Roman.

This paper reviews literature on office design and then applies it to a specific project to redesign an office at Vartest Laboratory Office.

An historical and architectural overview of the Roman Pantheon, focusing on the builders, the techniques, and the scientific and mathematical symmetry of the building.

An historical view of the Art's and Crafts (Mission Style) furniture movement. Looks at how the style is changing and advancing.

This paper compares the temple architecture of Egyptians with the Greeks and explores the differences in structure, art, symbolism, and function.

An exploration of the composition, content, reception and influence of Vitruvius's "Ten Books on Architecture," from antiquity to today, with special attention on the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

An analysis of Spanish architect, Antonio Gaudi, and his connections to his birthplace, Barcelona.

A look at the architect, Le Corbusier, and whether he is a modernist or post-modernist.

This paper presents the history of the Railroad Station of Belmar, New Jersey, situated on the New Jersey Peninsula, as a potential site for preservation.

This paper describes in detail the author's visit to Shah Faisal mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, and discusses Muslim prayer.

A brief discussion of the methods used in ancient Rome to provide water to its population.