04.24.2017
In our age of gender fluidity, the famous readymade couldn’t be more timely.
In our age of gender fluidity, the famous readymade couldn’t be more timely.
04.20.2017
Planners, architects and designers – whether local or out of town – need to engage the community first before offering up solutions.
Planners, architects and designers – whether local or out of town – need to engage the community first before offering up solutions.
04.17.2017
The new documentary reminds us about the importance of local input and activism.
The new documentary reminds us about the importance of local input and activism.
04.16.2017
The architect’s twelve-year journey from “outsider” to “insider.”
The architect’s twelve-year journey from “outsider” to “insider.”
04.13.2017
It’s an article of faith for most architects and designers, but the scientific evidence for this belief is sadly lacking.
It’s an article of faith for most architects and designers, but the scientific evidence for this belief is sadly lacking.
04.03.2017
Citizen Jane chronicles the epic battle between Robert Moses and the legendary author and neighborhood activist.
Citizen Jane chronicles the epic battle between Robert Moses and the legendary author and neighborhood activist.
03.28.2017
Why do architects so blindly follow the leader? Where’s the healthy line between imitation and innovation?
Why do architects so blindly follow the leader? Where’s the healthy line between imitation and innovation?
03.22.2017
The profession already has a precedent – sustainable design – for making wholesale changes to its approach. Fighting inequality should be next.
The profession already has a precedent – sustainable design – for making wholesale changes to its approach. Fighting inequality should be next.
03.22.2017
Nikos Salingaros on the state of architecture, the need for a new set of tools, and a radically different approach to design education
Nikos Salingaros on the state of architecture, the need for a new set of tools, and a radically different approach to design education
03.15.2017
In envisioning a new way forward, it’s helpful to remember what we need to discard.
In envisioning a new way forward, it’s helpful to remember what we need to discard.
03.13.2017
Why are democracies so incapable today of creating great urban places?
Why are democracies so incapable today of creating great urban places?
03.10.2017
Having them at the neighborhood level would allow the city’s most intractable local riddles to be solved by those on the ground.
Having them at the neighborhood level would allow the city’s most intractable local riddles to be solved by those on the ground.
03.05.2017
As architects turn over much of the construction responsibility to consultants and their software programs, something vital and human is being lost.
As architects turn over much of the construction responsibility to consultants and their software programs, something vital and human is being lost.
03.02.2017
Overt stories disappeared during the modern era, stripping buildings of the social glue that bound them to their public.
Overt stories disappeared during the modern era, stripping buildings of the social glue that bound them to their public.
03.01.2017
The L.A. Times critic talks about the city’s struggle for its 21st century soul.
The L.A. Times critic talks about the city’s struggle for its 21st century soul.
02.26.2017
Confused about to how to engage your elected officials? Here’s an extremely useful guide.
Confused about to how to engage your elected officials? Here’s an extremely useful guide.
02.22.2017
10 Reasons Why the Project Piece remains an enduring part of architecture and design culture.
10 Reasons Why the Project Piece remains an enduring part of architecture and design culture.
02.17.2017
Normalizing this administration – “collaborating” with them – is a huge mistake.
Normalizing this administration – “collaborating” with them – is a huge mistake.
02.14.2017
The aesthetics experience: how biology and psychology shape our perceptions.
The aesthetics experience: how biology and psychology shape our perceptions.
02.08.2017
Some thoughts on why architects are so underpaid.
Some thoughts on why architects are so underpaid.
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