As I have laid down in my volumes on Architecture, the three principles of sound building are Firmness, Commodity, and Delight. Of these, Firmness...

Water is the first necessity of life and the foundation of a worthy city. Without a pure and copious supply, there can be no...

The arch is a principle of engineering that transforms vertical force into lateral thrust, allowing us to span great openings with humble stones. Unlike...

I shall set forth the proper method for mixing and applying lime plaster, a skill essential for any edifice aspiring to permanence and beauty....

I, Vitruvius, hold that a well-ordered state requires places for public assembly, not merely for laws, but for the elevation of the spirit through...

All sound construction, whether of a humble dwelling or a great city, begins with order established upon the earth. Without true right angles, walls...

Before any foundation is laid or a single wall is raised, the first duty of the builder is to secure a supply of wholesome...

I, Vitruvius, have laid down for the Emperor the principles of all buildings, and I tell you now that no principle is more vital...

A structure's permanence is founded not upon its size, but upon the quality of its smallest parts. A wall built of poor bricks will...

A structure, whether a humble home or a grand temple, is an argument against oblivion. Its first premise, upon which all else rests, is...