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.
Why Louisiana’s Disappearing Coastline is a Political Problem
10.20.2016
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
The Woman in the Room: Getting a F-ing Word in Edgewise
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.
The Ethics of Rendering: Permissible Lies When Anything is Possible
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.
The Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker on Renovating a Landmark
10.11.2016
A lively conversation with the president on the foundation’s plans for its architectural gem.
A lively conversation with the president on the foundation’s plans for its architectural gem.
What Architecture Has in Common with Organized Religion
10.05.2016
Faith in both architects and clerics is rapidly waning.
Faith in both architects and clerics is rapidly waning.
Contemplating the Unthinkable: A World Without Venice
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.
Swimming in the Driving Lane: Sao Paulo Takes Over an Urban Highway
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.
What Do Architects and Commerical Fishermen Have in Common?
09.16.2016
As it turns out, high rates of suicide. But blaming the design studio “culture” for it seems short sided and lacking in evidence.
As it turns out, high rates of suicide. But blaming the design studio “culture” for it seems short sided and lacking in evidence.
Robert Polidori on Making Pictures, DIY Cities, and the Pull of India
09.15.2016
A lively conversation with the preeminent photographer on his new book and exhibition.
A lively conversation with the preeminent photographer on his new book and exhibition.
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.
How Architects Helped Heal the Town of Newtown, Connecticut
09.08.2016
Svigals + Partners collaborates with the community to create a new Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Svigals + Partners collaborates with the community to create a new Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Confessions of a Young Architect, Upon Taking the Licensing Exam
09.06.2016
The terror that confronts every young newbie in the profession.
The terror that confronts every young newbie in the profession.
In Architects We Trust? 10 Trusts Worth Busting
09.01.2016
How the profession sabotages its value and relevance.
How the profession sabotages its value and relevance.
How Designing With All of Our Senses Creates a More Inclusive World
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.
More Thoughts on Jane Jacobs from One of Her Closest Collaborators
08.25.2016
Author Roberta Brandes Gratz clears up some misperceptions about the legendary urbanist.
Author Roberta Brandes Gratz clears up some misperceptions about the legendary urbanist.
Notes on New York, My Old Neighborhood, and the G-Word
08.23.2016
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
Unspoken Communications: A How-To for Young Architects
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.
10 Lessons Learned by Rereading Jane Jacobs
08.08.2016
Last week I was in the middle of packing and came across a well thumbed copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
Last week I was in the middle of packing and came across a well thumbed copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
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