In celebration of the Jacobs centennial, the noted urbanist and author talks about the legend, their close relationship in her later years, and her lasting influence on his work.
In celebration of the Jacobs centennial, the noted urbanist and author talks about the legend, their close relationship in her later years, and her lasting influence on his work.
04.28.2016
It’s that uniquely human combination of bustling activity and DIY-urbanism.
It’s that uniquely human combination of bustling activity and DIY-urbanism.
04.27.2016
The New York that approved the architect’s incredibly expensive transit hub isn’t the New York that ultimately built it.
The New York that approved the architect’s incredibly expensive transit hub isn’t the New York that ultimately built it.
04.25.2016
We can no longer mitigate our way out of this mess. Responsibility for the problem will now pass to a new breed of urban designer and architect.
We can no longer mitigate our way out of this mess. Responsibility for the problem will now pass to a new breed of urban designer and architect.
04.19.2016
To get a fuller understanding of the complexities of building, the field needs more active designers as mainstream critics.
To get a fuller understanding of the complexities of building, the field needs more active designers as mainstream critics.
04.14.2016
Kim Holden, one of the firm’s founders, talks about rapid growth, firm culture, and the critical importance of pro bono work.
Kim Holden, one of the firm’s founders, talks about rapid growth, firm culture, and the critical importance of pro bono work.
04.13.2016
Instead of spending money on what is essentially a branding effort, what if the AIA organized a national education program aimed at the primary schools?
Instead of spending money on what is essentially a branding effort, what if the AIA organized a national education program aimed at the primary schools?
04.07.2016
This is an epic fail for a profession desiring to be relevant and useful.
This is an epic fail for a profession desiring to be relevant and useful.
04.06.2016
Life inside the head and heart of an (unpaid) architectural intern, for a renowned architect.
Life inside the head and heart of an (unpaid) architectural intern, for a renowned architect.
04.04.2016
In addition to her new job as dean, the architect has two books ready for release.
In addition to her new job as dean, the architect has two books ready for release.
03.31.2016
Musings on the untimely passing of Zaha Hadid
Musings on the untimely passing of Zaha Hadid
03.23.2016
Making the city fair, when all is digitally optimized.
Making the city fair, when all is digitally optimized.
03.21.2016
A Letter from Havana on the unique DIY-required design culture there.
A Letter from Havana on the unique DIY-required design culture there.
03.17.2016
Shouldn’t architecture school projects actually be required to deal with the real challenges of architecture?
Shouldn’t architecture school projects actually be required to deal with the real challenges of architecture?
03.16.2016
The award winning designer talks about her new book, the role of landscape architecture in the era of climate change, and how she includes the public in her work.
The award winning designer talks about her new book, the role of landscape architecture in the era of climate change, and how she includes the public in her work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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