Sprinting to the Past
03.14.2016
Why the call to replicate the old Penn Station is an idea born of fear.
Why the call to replicate the old Penn Station is an idea born of fear.
Opinion
The Principles of Ethical Redevelopment
03.10.2016
Artist Theaster Gates and the University of Chicago’s Place Lab look for equitable alternatives to gentrification.
Artist Theaster Gates and the University of Chicago’s Place Lab look for equitable alternatives to gentrification.
A Letter to Prospective Architecture School Parents
03.08.2016
You now have an architecture school student child. And as much as we have—and need—the framework of, say, Adult Children of Alcoholics, just as deeply do we need a framework for Adult Parents of Architecture Students.
You now have an architecture school student child. And as much as we have—and need—the framework of, say, Adult Children of Alcoholics, just as deeply do we need a framework for Adult Parents of Architecture Students.
Bird’s Eye View of Manila
03.08.2016
Nothing lays out the geography of a place more starkly and dramatically as the elevated view.
Nothing lays out the geography of a place more starkly and dramatically as the elevated view.
My Favorite Street: Magazine Street, New Orleans
03.03.2016
The experience of walking on this great street is remarkably pleasant, and for good reason: it’s designed for people.
The experience of walking on this great street is remarkably pleasant, and for good reason: it’s designed for people.
10 Excuses for Santiago Calatrava
03.02.2016
Yes, it’s ten years late and more than 2-billion dollars over budget. But, it is beautiful.
Yes, it’s ten years late and more than 2-billion dollars over budget. But, it is beautiful.
Buildings That Kill
02.29.2016
Architecture can be deadly–and not just in prisons.
Architecture can be deadly–and not just in prisons.
My Worst Project Never Killed Anyone
02.25.2016
It’s time for architects-along with the American Institute of Architects-to take a stand against spaces intended to torture and kill.
It’s time for architects-along with the American Institute of Architects-to take a stand against spaces intended to torture and kill.
Cab Drivers: The Ultimate Architecture Critics
02.24.2016
Every day they pass thousands of houses, hospitals, churches, and schools, so it’s no wonder many of them have strong opinions about the kinds of buildings they like. They may be one of the built environment’s most authentic focus groups.
Every day they pass thousands of houses, hospitals, churches, and schools, so it’s no wonder many of them have strong opinions about the kinds of buildings they like. They may be one of the built environment’s most authentic focus groups.
Why Architects Don’t Get It
02.22.2016
Contrary to popular belief, green building has not become mainstream-or even well understood.
Contrary to popular belief, green building has not become mainstream-or even well understood.
Who Designs Public Space?
02.17.2016
What does an urban designer do on his day off, when he’s halfway around the world? If he’s in Rabat, Morocco—as Dennis Pieprz was two years ago—he does what he’s hardwired to do: walk the city. The experience is exhilarating and humbling.
What does an urban designer do on his day off, when he’s halfway around the world? If he’s in Rabat, Morocco—as Dennis Pieprz was two years ago—he does what he’s hardwired to do: walk the city. The experience is exhilarating and humbling.
Architecture Has Become a Lifestyle Choice
02.15.2016
Architecture is in state of deep and troubling transition. But the schools are not responding to these changes. Instead, they’re enabling the decline of the profession of architecture as a building art.
Architecture is in state of deep and troubling transition. But the schools are not responding to these changes. Instead, they’re enabling the decline of the profession of architecture as a building art.
Design Patient’s Bill of Rights: A What-If
02.10.2016
We have a Patient’s Bill of Rights. So, what if we had a Design Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities? Let’s imagine…
We have a Patient’s Bill of Rights. So, what if we had a Design Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities? Let’s imagine…
Who Saved New Orleans?
11.19.2015
When official planning efforts floundered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the people of New Orleans took it upon themselves to rethink and reimagine their city.
When official planning efforts floundered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the people of New Orleans took it upon themselves to rethink and reimagine their city.
The Trouble with Architecture
11.18.2015
The profession is chronically disconnected from the public it’s supposed to serve. It’s time to rediscover some lost design tools and learn the value of authentic engagement.
The profession is chronically disconnected from the public it’s supposed to serve. It’s time to rediscover some lost design tools and learn the value of authentic engagement.
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