architecture
Ancient Ceremonial Construction Hints at Origin of Maya Civilization
The discovery of the oldest ancient Maya ceremonial constructions ever hints that the origin of Maya civilization is more complex than previously thought.
Saturday, April 27, 2013 by IBTimes Staff Reporter
Ancient Buddhist Temple Step Auctioned for Record Price in UK
An ancient Buddhist artifact - an Indian-styled temple step - has been auctioned for a record price in the UK.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 by IBTimes Staff Reporter
World's Oldest Commerical Harbour, Ancient Papyrus Collection Unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient commercial harbour - the oldest ever found - from the fourth dynasty King Khufu in Egypt.
Thursday, April 18, 2013 by IBTimes Staff Reporter
Siemens Crystal London Proves Ecologically Sustainable, Possible!
As the world's urban population increases every year and could swell to approximately 5 billion by 2030, people and governments now face the biggest challenge of having environmentally sustainable urban communities.
Monday, September 24, 2012 by Christine Gaylican
Sinking Feeling: Cutty Sark Restoration Voted Worst New Structure in Britain
Cutty Sark restoration wins Carbuncle Cup, annual prize given to the worst new piece of architecture in Britain.
Friday, September 14, 2012 by Alfred Joyner
Miss The World Trade Center? Princeton’s Robertson Hall Remains Reminder
The twin towers of New York's World Trade Center destroyed on Sept. 11, 2001 were designed by Japanese-American architect Minoru Yamasaki. Just before he started work on it, he designed Robertson Hall, home of the Woodrow Wilson School, on the Princeton University campus. which has an uncanny resemblance to its former associates.
Monday, September 10, 2012 by David Zielenziger
Frank Gehry And Facebook: A Surprisingly Pastoral Partnership
Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB)'s stock may be sinking, but it is forging ahead with an expansion to its campus in Menlo Park, Calif., designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Friday, August 24, 2012 by Roland Li
The Most Valuable Monuments In Europe
It lights up the Parisian sky and graces postcards, key chains and holiday photos, but new figures show that the Eiffel Tower is more than just an iconic tourist attraction -- it’s the most valuable monument in Europe.
Thursday, August 23, 2012 by Mark Johanson
One-Sqm-House: Sleep Around Berlin For 1 Euro A Day In World’s ‘Smallest House’
Need a place to crash in Berlin this summer? Strapped for cash? Here’s an idea: Stay in the “smallest house in the world,” One-Sqm-House, for just 1 euro per night.
Monday, July 23, 2012 by M. Johanson
America’s Most Endangered Historic Places In 2012
"History is made all around us all the time,” said Stephanie Meeks, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The trust just released its 2012 list of America's 11 most endangered historic places.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012 by Mark Johanson
