Architects also praise rammed earth’s high thermal mass—insulative properties that regulate a building’s indoor temperature.

A growing global population and an increased understanding of the negative environmental impacts brought by the construction industry have encouraged architects to examine sustainable, affordable ...

Many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Islamic religious buildings share a common feature known as hypostyle. Defined as rows of columns that support a roof, this solution has developed in different ...

India is a land of incredible temples, and each has its own unique story, architecture, and cultural importance. Some temples are known for their sheer size and grandeur, while others fascinate ...

As an enthusiast of Chinese architecture, I've always wondered how to share its beauty with international audiences in a way ...

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste while creating something fresh. ROME — For centuries, historians and ...

For the first time in the United States, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art can enjoy a remarkable group of roof-ridge ornaments that were fashionable in Korea more than 1,000 ...

From the royal palaces of Persepolis to the glorious mosques of Isfahan, Iran’s ancient architecture has given the world some of its most spectacular structures. Today, however, we reserve our awe to ...

Vernacular architecture is a way to use a region's heritage and resources to build strong homes and cities. By Angely Mercado Published Oct 16, 2021 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

The ancient Greek city of Pergamon was a major center of culture and learning of the Hellenistic world, standing out for its ...

It's been more than 50 years since humans first landed on the Moon, and humanity is preparing for a lunar comeback within the next four years with the upcoming NASA Artemis mission. This time around, ...