A conversation with the photographer about his new book, Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side.
A conversation with the photographer about his new book, Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side.
10.21.2019
Asking architecture students to swap projects in the middle of the design process produces some interesting insights.
Asking architecture students to swap projects in the middle of the design process produces some interesting insights.
10.16.2019
A talk with the World Bank’s expert on sustainable design in the emerging markets.
A talk with the World Bank’s expert on sustainable design in the emerging markets.
10.07.2019
An exhibit bereft of drawings and models is somehow still very much about architecture.
An exhibit bereft of drawings and models is somehow still very much about architecture.
10.01.2019
The demographics of home buying are shifting in a different direction.
The demographics of home buying are shifting in a different direction.
09.24.2019
Is it possible to say something new about America’s greatest architect? The author of Plagued by Fire thinks so.
Is it possible to say something new about America’s greatest architect? The author of Plagued by Fire thinks so.
09.12.2019
A recent conference highlighted exciting new breakthroughs in the connection between our buildings and our bodies.
A recent conference highlighted exciting new breakthroughs in the connection between our buildings and our bodies.
09.09.2019
Eighty-seven percent of American homes are equipped with AC. And the rest of the world is following suit.
Eighty-seven percent of American homes are equipped with AC. And the rest of the world is following suit.
09.03.2019
A rant of cause and effect, or measuring our level of complicity.
A rant of cause and effect, or measuring our level of complicity.
08.19.2019
Notes on an uneasy season of shortening days.
Notes on an uneasy season of shortening days.
08.14.2019
Some thoughts on a master woodcarver following his recent passing.
Some thoughts on a master woodcarver following his recent passing.
08.12.2019
Moving past a decade of terror means investing in the potential of what is already there, not creating flashy one-offs.
Moving past a decade of terror means investing in the potential of what is already there, not creating flashy one-offs.
07.31.2019
The induction ceremony at the Baseball Hall of Fame offers some surprising life-lessons in community engagement.
The induction ceremony at the Baseball Hall of Fame offers some surprising life-lessons in community engagement.
07.30.2019
The 20th century’s aesthetic consensus is under siege and subject now to change.
The 20th century’s aesthetic consensus is under siege and subject now to change.
07.22.2019
A tribute to the architect, educator and collaborative visionary.
A tribute to the architect, educator and collaborative visionary.
07.17.2019
Why the profession desperately needs new ones right now.
Why the profession desperately needs new ones right now.
07.15.2019
An urban planner on the instant city there and what it means for all of us going forward.
An urban planner on the instant city there and what it means for all of us going forward.
07.10.2019
A talk with the author about his new book, Charleston Fancy: Little Houses & Big Dreams in the Holy City.
A talk with the author about his new book, Charleston Fancy: Little Houses & Big Dreams in the Holy City.
07.07.2019
A talk with Joan Razafiamaharo on the challenges of contemporary practice.
A talk with Joan Razafiamaharo on the challenges of contemporary practice.
07.03.2019
Architects and designers are losing touch with the tactile qualities of their art, an essential connection to building.
Architects and designers are losing touch with the tactile qualities of their art, an essential connection to building.
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