Azulejos de Lisboa - http://www.newmediarepublic.com/azulejos/
Colin Manning gives a photographic tour of some of the Portuguese tiles, known as azulejos, which adorn the inside and outside of almost every home in Portugal. |
History of Plumbing - http://www.theplumber.com/H_index.html
A series of articles from Plumbing and Mechanical magazine following the development of plumbing from ancient Babylon to modern America, hosted by theplumber.com |
Rick's Bricks - http://www.shol.com/agita/
A compilation of documents covering the history of brick-making and brick-building, particularly in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, US. Includes a bibliography. |
Roman Concrete - http://www.romanconcrete.com/
David Moore's writings and references on Roman and modern concrete technology and construction. |
Stone Roofing Association - http://www.stoneroof.org.uk
Provides an introduction to sandstone and limestone roofs, giving the geology, history and use of stone slates, with bibliography and glossary. |
The Traditional Paint Forum - http://www.traditionalpaintforum.org.uk/
A non-profit group with an interest in historic decorative schemes, which publishes the journal "Traditional Paint News" (contents listed online). Annual conference, membership, news. |
Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society - http://www.tilesoc.org.uk/
This UK society provides a beginner's guide to the history of tiles used pave floors or decorate walls. |
Timeline of Concrete - http://www.duc.auburn.edu/academic/architecture/bsc/classes/bsc314/timeline/timeline.htm
The story of concrete from the natural deposit of cement compounds 12,000,000 BC, through the creation of concrete by the Romans to its uses in the 1990s. Short bibliography. |