There has been a significant drop this year. The path toward net-zero intensifies.
There has been a significant drop this year. The path toward net-zero intensifies.
In Praise of a Great Mentor: Working With Geoffrey Bawa
08.24.2023
Life-long lessons from the father of Tropical Modernism.
Life-long lessons from the father of Tropical Modernism.
Harvard Design Magazine #50: ChatGPT to the Rescue
08.22.2023
An alumnus of the GSD takes a treacherous trek through the dense and glossy 50th anniversary issue.
An alumnus of the GSD takes a treacherous trek through the dense and glossy 50th anniversary issue.
What Primitive Huts Teach Us About Architecture
08.21.2023
An enduring ‘origin myth’ continues to inspire contemporary designers.
An enduring ‘origin myth’ continues to inspire contemporary designers.
Architecture Always Reflects the Values of Its Current Culture
08.08.2023
What we build is who we are.
What we build is who we are.
Finding Inspiration in Histories of Indian Families With Powerful Architectural Legacies
07.24.2023
The stories found in Architectural Inheritance and Evolution in India rekindled the fire for the profession in one young professional.
The stories found in Architectural Inheritance and Evolution in India rekindled the fire for the profession in one young professional.
The Uneven—but Important—Legacy of Prince Charles, Architecture Critic
07.19.2023
While his design prescriptions were too narrow, his critique of modern planning principles still holds resonance.
While his design prescriptions were too narrow, his critique of modern planning principles still holds resonance.
Encounters With Damian: Columbia University’s Homeless Neighbor
07.17.2023
Near and around campus, the juxtaposition between privilege and poverty is glaring.
Near and around campus, the juxtaposition between privilege and poverty is glaring.
Letter From Ljubljana, Slovenia: The Human-Centered Urbanism of Jože Plečnik
07.11.2023
The architect created interventions small and large, all informed by his love of walking the city’s streets.
The architect created interventions small and large, all informed by his love of walking the city’s streets.
Architecture and the God Problem
07.10.2023
Defining divinity and higher powers, in the context of design, is often fraught.
Defining divinity and higher powers, in the context of design, is often fraught.
What’s the Point of Lower-Density Urbanism?
07.05.2023
We need new models for fixing existing sprawl and growing small towns.
We need new models for fixing existing sprawl and growing small towns.
Architects Must Resist the AI “Revolution”
06.26.2023
No technological advance can match the power, memory, and creativity of the human brain.
No technological advance can match the power, memory, and creativity of the human brain.
Is Santa Clara—the Heart of Silicon Valley—Soulless and Banal by Intent?
06.20.2023
The city combines great wealth and utter placelessness.
The city combines great wealth and utter placelessness.
From Venice to Detroit: Laboratories of the Future, Reconsidered
06.18.2023
Optimism and action trump didactic scolding every time.
Optimism and action trump didactic scolding every time.
Why Does America Provide More Space for Storing Cars Than Housing People?
06.13.2023
Paved Paradise recounts parking’s pivotal history, exposing its environmental, economic, and social impacts.
Paved Paradise recounts parking’s pivotal history, exposing its environmental, economic, and social impacts.
What Los Angeles Transit Could Learn From Charlotte
06.12.2023
On accidentally discovering the Queen City’s wonderful light rail system.
On accidentally discovering the Queen City’s wonderful light rail system.
Rice University Builds an Opera Theater
06.07.2023
It’s time to appreciate one of Allan Greenberg’s best works of architecture.
It’s time to appreciate one of Allan Greenberg’s best works of architecture.
Leslie Lokko’s 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale: New Stories to Tell
06.06.2023
Although the event is lacking in actual architecture, it does introduce urgent and important new narratives.
Although the event is lacking in actual architecture, it does introduce urgent and important new narratives.
Is AI Really the Next Big Thing in Architecture?
06.01.2023
There are good reasons to be skeptical about its ultimate utility.
There are good reasons to be skeptical about its ultimate utility.
What Would a Code of Ethics Look Like for Architecture Schools?
05.31.2023
Some simple guidelines would help clarify issues.
Some simple guidelines would help clarify issues.
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