Build Neighborhoods Around People Instead of Cars
06.09.2026
The cost of the auto-centric suburb: the address may be real, but the community isn’t.
The cost of the auto-centric suburb: the address may be real, but the community isn’t.
In Architecture, What’s Old Is New Again
06.08.2026
The profession’s “modern” paradigm forbids the revival of past patterns, but new science is revealing that traditional designs embody centuries of accumulated wisdom.
The profession’s “modern” paradigm forbids the revival of past patterns, but new science is revealing that traditional designs embody centuries of accumulated wisdom.
When AI Makes Design Look Easier Than It Is
06.03.2026
Faster production should not reduce fees: It should change how they’re explained.
Faster production should not reduce fees: It should change how they’re explained.
What I Learn From Teaching Architecture
06.02.2026
When teaching and learning happen simultaneously, everyone’s perspective widens.
When teaching and learning happen simultaneously, everyone’s perspective widens.
The Penn Station Announcement: What Did We Actually Learn?
06.01.2026
The new Trump-backed proposal produces more questions than it answers.
The new Trump-backed proposal produces more questions than it answers.
High Density Living, 2000 Years Ago: Inside the Roman Apartment Building
05.28.2026
An excerpt from the new book Dwelling on Earth: The Past and Future of the Places We Call Home.
An excerpt from the new book Dwelling on Earth: The Past and Future of the Places We Call Home.
The Transcendent Healing Power of Architecture
05.27.2026
In his new book, Michael P. Murphy reflects on what he’s learned through his work on various buildings.
In his new book, Michael P. Murphy reflects on what he’s learned through his work on various buildings.
Back to Earth: The Case for Lowering Speculative Land Values
05.26.2026
The question isn’t whether speculative pricing should be siphoned away, but whether it will happen through policy or crisis.
The question isn’t whether speculative pricing should be siphoned away, but whether it will happen through policy or crisis.
A New Chapter for Urbanism in Middle America
05.21.2026
The Midwest and the Rust Belt are leading the way in forward-thinking approaches to public space.
The Midwest and the Rust Belt are leading the way in forward-thinking approaches to public space.
How Courtyard Blocks Promote Social Connection
05.18.2026
Common in Europe, this urban form offers numerous benefits to people, neighborhoods, and cities.
Common in Europe, this urban form offers numerous benefits to people, neighborhoods, and cities.
The Car Trap and How I Escaped It
05.18.2026
Living automobile-free in America is not for the faint of heart.
Living automobile-free in America is not for the faint of heart.
If Everybody’s Using AI, What’s An AI Design Studio For?
05.12.2026
Architecture and design education is being fundamentally altered.
Architecture and design education is being fundamentally altered.
What Can Infrastructure Learn From Our Greenest Buildings?
05.11.2026
It’s time to pair carbon analysis with the cost and risk frameworks that already govern projects.
It’s time to pair carbon analysis with the cost and risk frameworks that already govern projects.
Why Is Poland Building Castles Again?
05.06.2026
A new exhibition in Warsaw examines the country’s continued connection to a centuries-old building tradition.
A new exhibition in Warsaw examines the country’s continued connection to a centuries-old building tradition.
The Trouble With Architectural Publishing
05.05.2026
The print discourse is shrinking before our very eyes.
The print discourse is shrinking before our very eyes.
A Transformational Building for LACMA
04.29.2026
Designed by Peter Zumthor, the museum’s David Geffen Galleries make the institution a global cultural landmark.
Designed by Peter Zumthor, the museum’s David Geffen Galleries make the institution a global cultural landmark.
How U.S. Cities Lost the Economic Development Plot
04.28.2026
Can Mayor Mamdani forge a new path forward for New York City and the nation?
Can Mayor Mamdani forge a new path forward for New York City and the nation?
Will AI Make Architectural Expertise Easier to Misprice?
04.27.2026
As technology reduces the time needed to complete tasks, firms need to clarify what clients are actually paying for: expertise and judgment, not billable hours.
As technology reduces the time needed to complete tasks, firms need to clarify what clients are actually paying for: expertise and judgment, not billable hours.
A Conversation With James Wines: “Put Art Where You Least Expect It”
04.22.2026
Highlights from Episode 5 of Our Buildings, Our Selves.
Highlights from Episode 5 of Our Buildings, Our Selves.
Why Should We Care About Good Urbanism?
04.21.2026
New research shows that architectural aesthetics are crucial when it comes to support for new housing.
New research shows that architectural aesthetics are crucial when it comes to support for new housing.
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