11.01.2016
For most architects today, Building Information Modeling is the elephant in the room.
For most architects today, Building Information Modeling is the elephant in the room.
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.
10.26.2016
A how-to for people who want to talk and look at buildings like architects.
A how-to for people who want to talk and look at buildings like architects.
10.18.2016
Speaking up in the roomful of male architects is not easy.
Speaking up in the roomful of male architects is not easy.
10.17.2016
As architectural images become more real, their content becomes more fictional.
As architectural images become more real, their content becomes more fictional.
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.
09.19.2016
At night and on Sundays and holidays, this Brazilian city turns a roaring overpass into a people’s park.
At night and on Sundays and holidays, this Brazilian city turns a roaring overpass into a people’s park.
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.
09.06.2016
The terror that confronts every young newbie in the profession.
The terror that confronts every young newbie in the profession.
08.30.2016
Visually obsessed architects and designers need to include the full range of human sensibilities.
Visually obsessed architects and designers need to include the full range of human sensibilities.
08.23.2016
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
08.16.2016
Some career advice on the fine art of communicating with clients.
Some career advice on the fine art of communicating with clients.
08.04.2016
Tulane geographer Richard Campanella takes a deep look at post-storm architecture in the Crescent City.
Tulane geographer Richard Campanella takes a deep look at post-storm architecture in the Crescent City.
07.28.2016
In New Orleans, spontaneous eruptions of spectacle and joy are a form of public theater.
In New Orleans, spontaneous eruptions of spectacle and joy are a form of public theater.
07.25.2016
Community meetings: they’re the rite of passage every architect must endure.
Community meetings: they’re the rite of passage every architect must endure.
07.20.2016
This is not renovation: it’s work of religious purification and fine arts conservation.
This is not renovation: it’s work of religious purification and fine arts conservation.
07.14.2016
A lively mixed use district that when completed will be home to 12,000 residents and almost 40,000 office workers.
A lively mixed use district that when completed will be home to 12,000 residents and almost 40,000 office workers.
07.07.2016
On a recent trip to Cuba, I made a point to visit some mid century modern homes that were not designed by architects, but by the people who live in them.
On a recent trip to Cuba, I made a point to visit some mid century modern homes that were not designed by architects, but by the people who live in them.
06.23.2016
Despite its astounding efficiencies, the digital revolution has diminished what was once once an essential part of the creative process: the human hand.
Despite its astounding efficiencies, the digital revolution has diminished what was once once an essential part of the creative process: the human hand.
06.02.2016
The hipster capital of the world is a poster child for urban geeks everywhere–and for good reason. It’s an urban design success story.
The hipster capital of the world is a poster child for urban geeks everywhere–and for good reason. It’s an urban design success story.
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