Building Types

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

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Great Lodges Showcases books, lectures and workshops by Christine Barnes on the most important lodges in North America. Includes a database with photographs and concise details.
Railroad Stations Explore the architecture and history of railroad stations around the world. Zane Riester includes a bibliography.
Round Barns Dale Travis provides photographs and locations of round and octagonal barns across the United States and Canada.
Metro Arts and Architecture Dozens of subway cities which are remarkable for their interesting stations. Descriptions and photographs from Metro Bits by Mike Rohde.
Underground Buildings: Architecture and Environment An exploration of the viability of underground buildings in contemporary America, with some discussion of international examples.
The Pigeon Cote of Old Pigeon Cote hosts a complete annotated version of Cooke's Book of Dovecotes, which is an illustrated guide. Also bibliography and links.
The Workhouse 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.