The Lost Soul of Oakland: Living Large in Lower Rockridge
09.24.2025
Real estate speculation is eroding the beauty of a great urban neighborhood.
Real estate speculation is eroding the beauty of a great urban neighborhood.
Essays
Explaining NYC’s Arcane, and Possibly Unconstitutional, Planning and Approval Process
06.17.2024
It’s the “City of Yes”—even if you say “NO”!
It’s the “City of Yes”—even if you say “NO”!
An Ode to the Planet’s Most Glorious Building Material: Wood
08.02.2021
Its characteristics and interaction with the natural world are astonishing to behold.
Its characteristics and interaction with the natural world are astonishing to behold.
Robert Venturi and the Difficult Whole
09.26.2018
Some thoughts on the passing of an architectural legend.
Some thoughts on the passing of an architectural legend.
The Lessons of Indigenous Cultures Can Help Us Adapt to Climate Change
09.12.2016
Planners will have to begin redefine their methods of community engagement for the challenges ahead.
Planners will have to begin redefine their methods of community engagement for the challenges ahead.
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