Directory of Architecture Resources

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The design of the built environment, including the study and history of local buildings, and local architectural associations and education.

Commercial sites offering architectural and building services are listed within Business_and_Economy/Construction_and_Maintenance.

Subcategories

• Architects
• City Planning
• Historic Buildings
• Organizations

Resources in This Category

• Acid Rain and Our Nation's Capital

  http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/acidrain/
  From the U.S. Geological Survey. Shown are photos and historical information on damaged buildings.

• Adolf Cluss

  http://www.adolf-cluss.org/
  German-born, he became the most influential architect in Washington, DC, in the late 19th century. Includes biography, photos and information on a centenary exhibition and other events planned in 2005. English and German.

• Emporis: Washington

  http://www.emporis.com/city/washington-dc-usa
  Focusing on city architecture, especially tall buildings (over 12 stories tall), this site has basic facts and data on notable structures in the DC metro area, searchable by building name, type or locality.

• Great Buildings Online: Architecture of Washington, DC

  http://www.greatbuildings.com/places/dc.html
  Basic information on notable structures and their architects, with photos, commentary and bibliography.

• National Register Travel Itinerary

  http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/
  Virtual tour of historic buildings via clickable map or list from the National Parks Service. Photographs and histories with visitor information.

• Residential Architecture of Washington, D.C., and Its Suburbs

  http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/adecenter/essays/Scott.html
  Historical essay by Pamela Scott on local residential architecture, architects and builders. Includes images and bibliography. From the Library of Congress Web site.

• RFK Stadium

  http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/rfksta.htm
  Facts, figures and photos about the former home of the Washington Redskins NFL team (1961-1996), Washington Senators MLB team (1962-1971), DC United MLS team (1996- )

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