Culture
Amalaka
An amalaka, is a segmented or notched stone disk, usually with ridges on the rim, that sits on the top…
Vastu shastra
Vastu shastra (vāstu śāstra) is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to "science of architecture." These are…
A Pattern Language
A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction is a 1977 book on architecture, urban design, and community livability. It was authored…
Pattern language
A pattern language is a method of describing good design practices or patterns of useful organization within a field of…
Pattern in architecture
Pattern in architecture is the idea of capturing architectural design ideas as archetypal and reusable descriptions. The term "pattern" in…
Feng shui
Feng shui, also known as geomancy, is a pseudoscience originating from China, which claims to use energy forces to harmonize…
Shophouse
A shophouse is a vernacular architectural building type that is commonly seen in areas such as urban Southeast Asia. Shophouses…
History of western architecture
The history of architecture traces the changes in architecture through various traditions, regions, overarching stylistic trends, and dates. The branches…
History of ancient architecture
The history of architecture traces the changes in architecture through various traditions, regions, overarching stylistic trends, and dates. The branches…