It fosters a perception that providing visual distinction is the primary value of an architect’s work, ahead of providing functional shelter.
It fosters a perception that providing visual distinction is the primary value of an architect’s work, ahead of providing functional shelter.
10.04.2017
A talk with two leaders in the social justice design movement.
A talk with two leaders in the social justice design movement.
10.01.2017
Or, how buildings go BAD.
Or, how buildings go BAD.
09.27.2017
A photo essay on the waterfront neighborhoods there.
A photo essay on the waterfront neighborhoods there.
09.24.2017
Steve Orfield on why architectural research is so bad.
Steve Orfield on why architectural research is so bad.
09.12.2017
Instead the legendary author looks to an educational model based on the creation of beauty.
Instead the legendary author looks to an educational model based on the creation of beauty.
09.07.2017
An an architect and planner reflects on collaboration, community and trust.
An an architect and planner reflects on collaboration, community and trust.
09.05.2017
There’s more to effective presentations than compelling visuals
There’s more to effective presentations than compelling visuals
08.31.2017
How the profession can change its approach to this fundamental endeavor.
How the profession can change its approach to this fundamental endeavor.
08.29.2017
On painting in architecture, or why art matters.
On painting in architecture, or why art matters.
08.25.2017
Using timeless creative resources in innovative ways is the key to planning for the future.
Using timeless creative resources in innovative ways is the key to planning for the future.
08.22.2017
How Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD following World War I shaped 20th century architecture and design.
How Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD following World War I shaped 20th century architecture and design.
08.18.2017
The quest for this quality often gets lost in the wild scrum of design and construction.
The quest for this quality often gets lost in the wild scrum of design and construction.
08.15.2017
Originally planned to replace Lagos, the new city now has many of the problems associated with the old one.
Originally planned to replace Lagos, the new city now has many of the problems associated with the old one.
08.10.2017
It’s 20th century infrastructure and administration facing a 21st century problem.
It’s 20th century infrastructure and administration facing a 21st century problem.
08.09.2017
Christina Hoxie talks to Native American activist and organizer Nick Tilsen about envisioning and creating a sustainable community for his people.
Christina Hoxie talks to Native American activist and organizer Nick Tilsen about envisioning and creating a sustainable community for his people.
08.02.2017
The digital revolution has transformed a studio experience into a form of online dating.
The digital revolution has transformed a studio experience into a form of online dating.
08.02.2017
Some thoughts on Walter Benjamin, sprawl watching in the desert, and the primacy of the land.
Some thoughts on Walter Benjamin, sprawl watching in the desert, and the primacy of the land.
07.31.2017
The O’eswachaka Bridge and the power of cultural traditions.
The O’eswachaka Bridge and the power of cultural traditions.
07.27.2017
Why can’t the profession develop a more rigorous approach?
Why can’t the profession develop a more rigorous approach?
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