Illustration of a building construction in progress - a partially built house, frame only
A fale is a traditional, oval, Samoan building with wooden posts holding up a domed roof. This is a more modern, rectangular version of a fale.
Illustration of a traditional Samoan fale, with the round/oval shape, and wooden poles holding up a domed thatched roof. The metal top-piece is a modern addition
Often located in remote sites, US field stations rely on telecommunications to stay connected to their institutions. Field stations often offer classes, to students or the public, as well as conduct scientific research
Illustration of manufacturing factory building
Illustration of manufacturing factory building
Illustration of manufacturing factory building
Illustration of manufacturing factory building
Illustration of a Palagi (foreigner) house in Samoa. This style of housing is usually enclosed, built of concrete bricks and a corrugated iron roof
Illustration of a sky scraper with segments and ornament on top
Illustration of a sky scraper without vertical segments
Illustration of a green, or eco-friendly building with a green roof surrounded by trees using solar power and with a pervious parking lot
Illustration of a high-rise building with an eco-friendly green roof (partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane)
Illustration of a building with a green roof covered in vegetation, used to reduce heat and rainwater runoff in heavily urbanized areas.
Illustration of townhouses with Asian architecture