September 12, 2023 | 4:57 PM
tag | architecture
April 28, 2022 | 12:00 PM
“Flood in the Desert” Explores the Deadly St. Francis Dam Disaster
American Experience shares a story of hubris, power and the unending quest to bring water to Southern California
February 15, 2022 | 3:15 PM
How architectural tools with a cosmic twist help strengthen old Pittsburgh homes
Five-pointed, colorful metal stars that are fastened to the exterior of many of Pittsburgh’s old, brick houses are important anchors that reinforce bowing brick facades.
February 21, 2020 | 8:49 AM
Scallop shells and dolphins: Local groups want to preserve former Croatian Fraternal Union Building
In 2018, the building – formerly the national headquarters of the Croatian Fraternal Union (CFU) – was purchased by the University of Pittsburgh, which initially sought to demolish it for the construction of an Innovation District.
November 20, 2019 | 9:45 AM
Philadelphia’s Christ Church preserves historic steeple
A centuries-old artifact of architectural, church and American history is being restored.
By Kimberly Paynter/WHYY September 14, 2019 | 12:42 PM
At an Elkins Park synagogue, celebrating 60 years in one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last buildings
The building is part of an artist commission for its anniversary.