Lists of buildings and structures facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about all the different kinds of buildings and structures around the world? From towering skyscrapers to ancient pyramids, our planet is filled with amazing creations built by people. This article is a list of many different types of buildings and structures. It shows how they can be grouped by their purpose, how old they are, where they are located, and even how big they are!
Buildings and Structures by Type
There are so many different kinds of buildings and structures! People build them for all sorts of reasons. Here are some of the main types you might find:
- Places of Worship:
* Abbeys and Priories (monasteries) * Buddhist Temples * Cathedrals * Churches * Hindu Temples * Mosques * Shrines * Synagogues * Ancient Temples (like Greek and Roman ones)
- Entertainment and Sports:
* Modern Amphitheatres * Roman Amphitheatres * Ancient Greek Theatres * Aquariums * Casinos * Concert Halls * Indoor Arenas * Jazz Clubs * Major League Baseball Stadiums * Roman Theatres * Stadiums (like for football) * Zoos
- Historic and Important Structures:
* Ancient Pyramids (including Egyptian Pyramids) * Ancient Spiral Stairs * Archaeological Sites * Basilicas (including Roman Basilicas) * Castles * Fortifications * Forts * Historic Houses * Palaces * Roman Triumphal Arches * Walls
- Public Services and Infrastructure:
* Aqueducts (including Roman Aqueducts) * Bridges (including Roman Bridges) * Dams (including Roman Dams) * Hospitals * Legislative Buildings (where laws are made) * Lighthouses * Museums * Prisons * Roman Public Baths
- Other Interesting Structures:
* Domes (including Roman Domes) * Hotels * Masts (tall poles) * Towers * Windmills
Buildings and Structures by Age
Some buildings have been around for a very long time! It's amazing to see how old some structures are and how they have survived through history.
- Oldest Buildings
* In Canada * In Britain * In the United States of America
Buildings and Structures by Region
Buildings and structures can also be grouped by where they are in the world. Each region has its own unique style and history of building.
- Australia (Capital Territory)
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- London
- Copenhagen
- Dubai
- Milan
- Ottawa
- Singapore
- Saint Petersburg
- Venice
Buildings and Structures by Size
Some buildings are incredibly huge! They can be the tallest, longest, or biggest by the space inside them.
- Largest Buildings
* Largest Art Museums * Largest Church Buildings * World's Largest Palace
- Longest Buildings
- Tallest Ancient Structures
- Tallest Buildings
* Future Tallest Buildings * Tallest Buildings by Continent * In Australia * In Canada * In Chicago * In Europe * In Hong Kong * In India * In Japan * In London * In New York City * In the United States * Tallest Churches * Tallest Wooden Buildings
- Tallest Buildings and Structures
* By Country * In Canada * In Japan
* By Type of Use * In China * In Europe * In the United States
Buildings and Structures by Architect
Many famous architects have designed incredible buildings. Their unique styles can be seen in structures all over the world.
- Friedensreich Hundertwasser
- Antoni Gaudí
- Le Corbusier
- Oscar Niemeyer
- I. M. Pei
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Norman Foster
- Frank Gehry
- Renzo Piano
Buildings and Structures by Material
The materials used to build a structure can make it look very different and last for a long time.
- Brick Gothic Buildings
- Brick Romanesque Buildings
- Cobblestone Buildings
Other Interesting Lists
Here are some other fun and unique ways to list buildings and structures:
- Buildings on Banknotes
- Most Expensive Buildings
- Octagonal Buildings (shaped like an octagon)
- Twisted Buildings
See also
