Scott Johnson surveys his impressive career—and designs—in a new book.
Scott Johnson surveys his impressive career—and designs—in a new book.
Life Advice: “You’ll Do Fine If You Believe, ‘I Do My Best.’”
06.03.2025
Author and educator Steven Heller’s commencement address to the School of Visual Arts’ Class of 2025.
Author and educator Steven Heller’s commencement address to the School of Visual Arts’ Class of 2025.
When There Is No Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence
05.29.2025
AI is a tool for design, no more, no less. Humans are the creators.
AI is a tool for design, no more, no less. Humans are the creators.
The Sacking of America’s Librarian and America’s Library
05.26.2025
The Thomas Jefferson Building, Project 2025, and the unbuilding of Jefferson’s democracy.
The Thomas Jefferson Building, Project 2025, and the unbuilding of Jefferson’s democracy.
Going for Zero: “Building Reuse Is Climate Action”
05.20.2025
Carl Elefante makes the case for the importance of rehabilitating buildings instead of erecting new ones.
Carl Elefante makes the case for the importance of rehabilitating buildings instead of erecting new ones.
Can Quality Solve L.A.’s Housing Crisis?
05.19.2025
QUIMBY—Quality In My Backyard—is a movement to harness the urgency of YIMBYs to build neighborhoods that even NIMBYs can love.
QUIMBY—Quality In My Backyard—is a movement to harness the urgency of YIMBYs to build neighborhoods that even NIMBYs can love.
Notes From the Venice Biennale, Past and Present
05.14.2025
Have architects become too enamored of cosplaying as artists?
Have architects become too enamored of cosplaying as artists?
Learning How to Talk About Architecture on Social Media
05.07.2025
A few tips from the host of the popular YouTube channel “Stewart Hicks Takes on Buildings.”
A few tips from the host of the popular YouTube channel “Stewart Hicks Takes on Buildings.”
Designs to Heal the Singed Heart of Los Angeles
05.06.2025
Rather than court “exercises in reconstruction,” a competition sought “acts of memory, creativity and hope.”
Rather than court “exercises in reconstruction,” a competition sought “acts of memory, creativity and hope.”
The Unique Intimacies of Designing a House
05.05.2025
Residential architects understand the origin story and the life evolution of those who they design for.
Residential architects understand the origin story and the life evolution of those who they design for.
Marcus Aurelius for Architects and Designers
05.01.2025
Written more than 1,000 years ago, the Roman emperor’s words of wisdom offer guidance and comfort to the profession in the 21st century.
Written more than 1,000 years ago, the Roman emperor’s words of wisdom offer guidance and comfort to the profession in the 21st century.
What New Orleans Taught Me
04.30.2025
Lessons from a decade in the Crescent City.
Lessons from a decade in the Crescent City.
Trump’s Economic Policies Will Likely Make the Housing Crisis Worse
04.28.2025
Stock market turmoil, tariffs, and high interest rates are some of the factors that will continue to constrain production and affordability.
Stock market turmoil, tariffs, and high interest rates are some of the factors that will continue to constrain production and affordability.
Episode 3: Our Buildings, Our Selves, With Guests Paul Goldberger and Zach Mortice
04.22.2025
The state of design journalism in the internet age.
The state of design journalism in the internet age.
After the Ashes in LA: “The Future Is Right in Front of You”
04.16.2025
Rebuilding doesn’t have to mean sterile development. Just look at the innovative and resilient ways people are already doing it.
Rebuilding doesn’t have to mean sterile development. Just look at the innovative and resilient ways people are already doing it.
Message to Stupid Politicians (of Both Parties): Build Things!
04.14.2025
Do it now, while the country still has hope.
Do it now, while the country still has hope.
Redefining Authorship: How AI Is Changing What It Means to Be an Architect
04.09.2025
The rise of artificial intelligence will challenge architects to rediscover their unique value.
The rise of artificial intelligence will challenge architects to rediscover their unique value.
Panama City Walking Tour: the Old Town of Casco Viejo
04.07.2025
Built in waves across centuries, it tells a story on every street.
Built in waves across centuries, it tells a story on every street.
The Graveyard of Styles in Home Design
03.31.2025
Is the huge and sprawling “modern farmhouse” next?
Is the huge and sprawling “modern farmhouse” next?
What Would It Mean to Be An “AI First” Architecture Firm?
03.31.2025
It’s not about applying the technology to established processes, but creating entirely new paths forward.
It’s not about applying the technology to established processes, but creating entirely new paths forward.
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