How a once great civic organization was co-opted by the very forces it was supposed to watch.
How a once great civic organization was co-opted by the very forces it was supposed to watch.
Do Architecture Awards Matter?
01.16.2017
If they don’t – to the general public – then here’s how they could.
If they don’t – to the general public – then here’s how they could.
Remaining Hopeful When Stormclouds Gather: A Primer on Post-Election Design Activism
01.11.2017
Some strategies on moving forward in an uneasy age.
Some strategies on moving forward in an uneasy age.
When Did “Context” Become a Dirty Word in Architecture?
01.09.2017
Playing well with your architectural neighbors was once an honorable tradition.
Playing well with your architectural neighbors was once an honorable tradition.
Is Architecture as Fractured as Our Politics?
01.05.2017
Despite signs of an emerging pluralism, there is still a clearly defined separation between the Blue Academic Elite and Red Building Architects.
Despite signs of an emerging pluralism, there is still a clearly defined separation between the Blue Academic Elite and Red Building Architects.
Never Built New York: Grand Architectural Visions, Dashed Dreams, and Good, Old-Fashioned Hubris
01.04.2017
A new book looks at some of Gotham’s most daring and, in some cases, insane unbuilt projects.
A new book looks at some of Gotham’s most daring and, in some cases, insane unbuilt projects.
NYC’s Former Chief Urban Designer Sets Up Shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn
01.03.2017
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
Who Owns the View?
12.15.2016
Looking at 432 Park Avenue, while jogging around the reservoir in Central Park.
Looking at 432 Park Avenue, while jogging around the reservoir in Central Park.
Is Cost Architecture’s Weakest Link To Reality?
12.11.2016
Unless budgets become an integral part of architectural education and criticism, design will continue to live in an aesthetic bubble and fall easy prey to bean counters.
Unless budgets become an integral part of architectural education and criticism, design will continue to live in an aesthetic bubble and fall easy prey to bean counters.
New Orleans’ Music Box Village Magically Blends Architecture and Sound
12.01.2016
A wildly creative team of designers, artists and fabricators create a fantastic series of “playable” installations.
A wildly creative team of designers, artists and fabricators create a fantastic series of “playable” installations.
Learning from Stockholm’s Eco-City of the Future
11.29.2016
It’s a model for both sustainable development and urbane living.
It’s a model for both sustainable development and urbane living.
Whatever Happened to “The Architects’ Architect”?
11.23.2016
The definition of this once-revered term has shifted to something a lot less about buildings.
The definition of this once-revered term has shifted to something a lot less about buildings.
The AIA’s Tone-Deaf Response to the Election of Donald Trump
11.15.2016
The mistake of treating it as a business-as-usual event when it was nothing of the kind.
The mistake of treating it as a business-as-usual event when it was nothing of the kind.
Life During Trump: Progress on Climate Change Will Come From the Bottom Up
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.
How to Be a Citizen in President Trump’s America
11.11.2016
Don’t lose hope, but buckle up your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Don’t lose hope, but buckle up your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
George Lucas Takes a Play Out of the NFL Owners Playbook
11.03.2016
Pitting one city against another is an effective way of getting what you need from the powers that be.
Pitting one city against another is an effective way of getting what you need from the powers that be.
How to Prevent the Mauling and Malling of New York
11.02.2016
A manifesto for a more human—and more human scaled—city.
A manifesto for a more human—and more human scaled—city.
The BIM Moment: What We’re Losing in the Robot-Age of Architecture
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.
Landscape Architecture Can Help Save the World
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.
How an Architect “Reads” a Building (Non-Architects Edition)
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.
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