This artificial cave, called the Upton Chamber, features a 14-foot-long tunnel that opens up into a dark, igloo-like underground dome. No one is quite sure who built this stone chamber. Records show that the land originally belonged to a local … Continue reading →
In an old post of Owen’s about Ancient Rammed Earth Structures, I have been responding to Mirosan, who asked these questions: “So, so far all three mentioned are in arid if not desert situations. Is that because other structures (of … Continue reading →
The origins of the Priory Palace located in Gatchina near St. Petersburg, Russia are linked to the history of the Order of Malta, one of the oldest chivalric orders of the Roman Catholic Church. Around 1800 AD the Priory Palace … Continue reading →
I have done a fair amount of traveling around Mexico, and even lived there for about five years. Here are some observations that I have made about the architecture in Mexico.There is much history upon which modern Mexico is laid, … Continue reading →
Post and beam construction consists of vertical “posts” that support horizontal “beams.” This is one of the oldest framing methods, which allows the heavy timber framing to support the roof load, eliminating the need for interior supporting walls. This can … Continue reading →
This 18th century barn near Fairfield, Connecticut was converted into a 10-room residence in 1982, 200 years after it was first built. The property had a large red barn with two horse stalls, two hay lofts, and a stove to … Continue reading →