Google Earth Meets Frank Lloyd Wright

The American Institute of Architecture and Google Earth has teamed up to provide new 3-D layers featuring America's favorite architecture. According to the official Google blog:

"Fly to America’s Favorite Architecture, a layer featuring the American public’s favorite architecture (as selected though a national poll announced earlier this year). View all 150 structures, including many with just created 3-D models of the buildings, ballparks, bridges, and memorials that characterize architecture in the eyes of Americans. And then explore the second layer, Blueprint for America. Blueprint is a community service effort funded by the AIA, in which AIA members donating their time and expertise are collaborating with community leaders and local citizens to enhance the quality of life in their community. You’ll be able to track the progress of these projects on Google Earth as they unfold over the next year and, we hope, become inspired to take action where you live."

The blog also features a link to a YouTube video which demonstrates the new feature in action (we couldn't help but notice it's being demonstrated on a Mac!)

My favorite? Well there are 8 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings on the list and they are all wonderful. Unfortunately, my favorite isn't on there and it's a travesty that the AIA doesn't have it included on the list: The Unity Temple in Oak Park, IL. It's quite possible one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture and it isn't even on the radar.

Well, that's a subject for another day. In the meantime, enjoy exploring our world and it's amazing buildings.