Realistic Interplanetary Spaceship Designs

hogult house ~ fable arkitektur  | photos © mikael olsson

"When I said there was money in hamsters I meant in the hamster raising business, not in them literally. Now clean up this bloody mess.

Popular Mechanics April 1953

Centre Georges Pompidou Beaubourg, Paris 

Claude Falguière

Scissor Trusses

Here's a great shot of a scissor truss in a log home we built for a great client in New Mexico!

Scissor trusses are usually used in building construction to support a pitched roof with a sloped or raised ceiling surface.

Favorite Elon Structure

My favorite structure on Elon's campus is the Innovation Quad. It embodies a perfect blend of cutting-edge engineering and architectural design. The steel trusses and rectangular columns contribute to its robust structure, providing a modern aesthetic appeal. What truly interests me is the incorporation of light-reactive film in the large stairwell which creates a dynamic interplay of colors based on the condition of the light. This innovative feature aligns seamlessly with the building's purpose as a hub for engineering. The thoughtful urban design, enhances its significance as a hub for STEM studies at Elon University.

Deck - Craftsman Deck An illustration of a medium-sized arts and crafts-style backyard deck with a fire pit and an extension to the roof

Židlochovice Community Center

JURA‌ ‌ET‌ ‌CONSORTES / Pavel Jura, Pavel Steuer

Photo: Tomáš Javorovský

Are triangles better then squares?

Triangles are commonly used in architecture because they are a strong, reliable shape and for their aesthetic beauty. You can see triangular buildings all over the the world, like the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and the Australia House in Japan. So why are they so popular? Triangles are used often in buildings because they are a strong and stable shape. The three sides of a triangle…

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Expansive in Hampshire Large traditional detached garage workshop idea for a garage

casa aladino ~ iván bravo arquitectos | photos © marcos zegers

Christchurch Living Room

Inspiration for a large rustic loft-style medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

Christchurch Living Room

Inspiration for a large rustic loft-style medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

Christchurch Living Room

Inspiration for a large rustic loft-style medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

Farmhouse Dining Room - Great Room Idea for a great room in a large cottage with a medium tone wood floor and a brown floor, white walls, and no fireplace