Architectural Styles Sitemap John Spacey, updated on
Architectural style is a characteristic architectural look and function associated with an individual architect, period, movement or culture. Styles can include principles, philosophies, engineering techniques, materials, forms and artistic expressions. The following are a few well known architectural styles.
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