It’s not interested in architecture, it’s interested in guns.
It’s not interested in architecture, it’s interested in guns.
Does the New Traditionalism Have A Point?
07.06.2017
Whether the architectural academy likes it or not, there’s a growing interest in classical and traditional forms.
Whether the architectural academy likes it or not, there’s a growing interest in classical and traditional forms.
Requiem for a Thoroughly Nondescript Block on the Upper East Side
07.04.2017
Some thoughts on the impending demolition of some beloved neighborhood landmarks.
Some thoughts on the impending demolition of some beloved neighborhood landmarks.
The Common Edge Podcast: Justin Davidson and the Ever Evolving City
06.27.2017
The architecture critic of New York Magazine talks about his new book and the nature of urban change.
The architecture critic of New York Magazine talks about his new book and the nature of urban change.
What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from Copenhagen
06.26.2017
The Danish capital offers lessons for American cities, but they’re not all about design.
The Danish capital offers lessons for American cities, but they’re not all about design.
Why Mixed-Income Communities Are Essential for the Future of African Cities
06.19.2017
The current model of economic and physical separation is not socially sustainable.
The current model of economic and physical separation is not socially sustainable.
What’s Happened to Architectural Record’s Record Houses issue?
06.14.2017
Gorgeous projects, for sure, but aesthetically diverse? Not so much.
Gorgeous projects, for sure, but aesthetically diverse? Not so much.
What Architectural Education Does To Would-Be Architects
06.08.2017
Teaching principles of “living structure” can be a real challenge in the current education environment.
Teaching principles of “living structure” can be a real challenge in the current education environment.
Why the Bible Said, Blessed are the Placemakers
06.06.2017
Some thoughts on art, architecture and the paintings of Thomas Cole.
Some thoughts on art, architecture and the paintings of Thomas Cole.
Thinking About Climate Change or, What Keeps Me Up at Night?
05.31.2017
Some thoughts on the design, planning, and political challenges ahead.
Some thoughts on the design, planning, and political challenges ahead.
How Photography Profoundly Reshaped Our Ideas About Cities
05.29.2017
The medium’s influence on urban life was nearly as impactful as the automobile.
The medium’s influence on urban life was nearly as impactful as the automobile.
Who Will Own the Smart City?
05.25.2017
The recent rollout New York City’s LinkNYC raises some important questions about our digital future.
The recent rollout New York City’s LinkNYC raises some important questions about our digital future.
Janette Sadik-Khan and Paul Steely White on the Common Edge Podcast
05.23.2017
Talking pedestrian friendly streets and safe biking with two leading urbanists.
Talking pedestrian friendly streets and safe biking with two leading urbanists.
Great Teachers of Architecture and Design Teach the Art of Looking
05.22.2017
Remembering the legendary Harvard professor Eduard Sekler.
Remembering the legendary Harvard professor Eduard Sekler.
Tale of Two Cities: Unravelling the Brutal Backstory Behind Africa’s Emerging Megacities
05.18.2017
These huge new developments are being preceded by a ruthless campaign of forced evictions.
These huge new developments are being preceded by a ruthless campaign of forced evictions.
Mark Pendergrast on the Future of Atlanta, the BeltLine and Alternatives to Urban Sprawl
05.15.2017
His new book, City on the Verge, looks at the city’s attempt to refashion itself for the 21st century.
His new book, City on the Verge, looks at the city’s attempt to refashion itself for the 21st century.
It’s a Book. It’s a Building. It’s a Behavioral Intervention!
05.14.2017
Notre-Dame is persuasive architecture because of the stories told about it.
Notre-Dame is persuasive architecture because of the stories told about it.
Building Madness: How the Boom and Bust Mentality Distorts Architecture
05.12.2017
The profession surfs blindly on the money available to fund it.
The profession surfs blindly on the money available to fund it.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo and the Politics of Public Space in Paris
05.09.2017
The campaign to transform the City of Lights into a pedestrian paradise.
The campaign to transform the City of Lights into a pedestrian paradise.
Why Can’t We Create Brand New Walkable Communities?
05.08.2017
New books by Philip Langdon and Richard Florida underscore the changes taking place in our cities.
New books by Philip Langdon and Richard Florida underscore the changes taking place in our cities.
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