Many of mankind's earliest structures were not square or rectangular as we build today, but were round or oval shaped. In terms of usable floor space, cost of materials, strength, and energy ...

The panoramic perspective afforded by the curving windows of a luxury residence at The Greenwich in New York City. Given the typical grid street patterns and square or rectangular buildings in the ...

One of Richmond’s most unique office buildings — a circular, one-story structure in the Museum District — has sold for $1.2 million. Built in the 1950s, the building most recently served as ...

In the report on ancient building shape, there was no mention of the critical relationship between the roofs and walls. The roof of a rectangular structure provides strength to ensure the walls stay ...