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Ranging from neighorhood schools to the world's highest skyscrapers, architecture is all around us, and has an inherent ability to evoke strong feelings - especially regarding the ways in which buildings either add or detract to our environment.

Although primarily a visual experience, architecture in practice also involves touch, smell, hearing, as well as a general sense of how our bodies move from room to room throughout an architectural space.

Today, the pendulum from the traditional "form follows function" directive has slowly given way to more visually appealing design. From the steel-and glass-box of the 1960's has emerged the addition of splashes of color, stone or other natural materials, or rounded edges that - if not necessarly built on a more human scale - at least remain more appealing to the heart and spirit.

Just up ahead, learn more about the art and science of architecture at expert sites offering facts, information and photos on the history and styles of architecture, as well as top resources for students and professional architects: