Architecture

Architecture, Real Estate

How long is a skyscraper meant to last?

by Punctual Abstract

City skylines are iconic. One glance at the skyline of major cities like New York, Los Angeles Chicago or Seattle and you know what you’re looking at. Skyscrapers are more than just buildings. Theyâ..

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Architecture

The Vintage of the Housing Stock in the Largest U.S. Cities, Ranked

by Punctual Abstract

Anyone can look up the date a city was founded. But what does that really say about the age of a city? St. Augustine, FL was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, but it’s housing stock — the age ..

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Architecture

Spite Houses: The Long and Colorful History of Homes Built to Annoy Neighbors

by Punctual Abstract

Spite houses are buildings constructed or modified for the express purpose of irritating someone — usually a neighbor, but also sometimes a municipal government or the public at large. Here are a fe..

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