08.27.2018
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, a hypothetical interview with the fictional architect of the imaginary Jack Rig house.
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, a hypothetical interview with the fictional architect of the imaginary Jack Rig house.
08.23.2018
A state official on the plight of a disappearing coastal community.
A state official on the plight of a disappearing coastal community.
06.20.2018
Surviving 400 years of persecution, war and discrimination teaches people how to adapt and thrive.
Surviving 400 years of persecution, war and discrimination teaches people how to adapt and thrive.
05.30.2018
The national media may have moved, but the city continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey
The national media may have moved, but the city continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey
03.29.2018
A Houston architect tries to ride out a flood of biblical proportions.
A Houston architect tries to ride out a flood of biblical proportions.
03.22.2018
Just prior to Hurricane Harvey, a Houston architect discovers a massive intruder going up next door.
Just prior to Hurricane Harvey, a Houston architect discovers a massive intruder going up next door.
03.13.2018
A Houston architect returns home in the path of Hurricane Harvey.
A Houston architect returns home in the path of Hurricane Harvey.
11.07.2017
A Houston architect returns to civilization, only to learn an unsettling truth.
A Houston architect returns to civilization, only to learn an unsettling truth.
10.30.2017
A Houston architect snorkels in paradise, swims with the whales, and faces her deepest fears.
A Houston architect snorkels in paradise, swims with the whales, and faces her deepest fears.
10.23.2017
A Houston architect fortifies her house against floods, only to sink in deeper waters.
A Houston architect fortifies her house against floods, only to sink in deeper waters.
09.07.2017
An an architect and planner reflects on collaboration, community and trust.
An an architect and planner reflects on collaboration, community and trust.
08.25.2017
Using timeless creative resources in innovative ways is the key to planning for the future.
Using timeless creative resources in innovative ways is the key to planning for the future.
08.10.2017
It’s 20th century infrastructure and administration facing a 21st century problem.
It’s 20th century infrastructure and administration facing a 21st century problem.
07.31.2017
The O’eswachaka Bridge and the power of cultural traditions.
The O’eswachaka Bridge and the power of cultural traditions.
07.25.2017
Walter Meyer and Jennifer Bolstad on the difference between sustainability and resilience.
Walter Meyer and Jennifer Bolstad on the difference between sustainability and resilience.
05.31.2017
Some thoughts on the design, planning, and political challenges ahead.
Some thoughts on the design, planning, and political challenges ahead.
11.13.2016
Regardless of last week’s election, the growth of sustainable building will continue to accelerate.
Regardless of last week’s election, the growth of sustainable building will continue to accelerate.
10.28.2016
In praise of a profession uniquely qualified to tackle the problems of our time.
In praise of a profession uniquely qualified to tackle the problems of our time.
10.20.2016
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
09.26.2016
Salvatore Settis’ book is not about climate change, but it’s still hard not to think about it while reading it.
Salvatore Settis’ book is not about climate change, but it’s still hard not to think about it while reading it.
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