Directory of Building Types Resources

This category is for sites focusing on the architecture of a particular type of building or a significant example of the type.

Subcategories

Great Lodges

http://www.greatlodges.com/
Showcases books, lectures and workshops by Christine Barnes on the most important lodges in North America. Includes a database with photographs and concise details.
Metro Arts and Architecture

http://mic-ro.com/metro/metroart.html
Dozens of subway cities which are remarkable for their interesting stations. Descriptions and photographs from Metro Bits by Mike Rohde.
Railroad Stations

http://www.rpmotoring.com/stations/
Explore the architecture and history of railroad stations around the world. Zane Riester includes a bibliography.
Round Barns

http://www.dalejtravis.com/barn/rbarns.htm
Dale Travis provides photographs and locations of round and octagonal barns across the United States and Canada.
The Pigeon Cote of Old

http://www.pigeoncote.com/dovecote/dovecote.html
Pigeon Cote hosts a complete annotated version of Cooke's Book of Dovecotes, which is an illustrated guide. Also bibliography and links.
The Workhouse

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/
Peter Higginbotham explores in depth the history of the British buildings where employment was provided for the destitute. Includes a gazetteer by country and county.
Underground Buildings: Architecture and Environment

http://www.subsurfacebuildings.com/
An exploration of the viability of underground buildings in contemporary America, with some discussion of international examples.

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