Christopher Hawthorne on Los Angeles’ Urban Identity Crisis
03.01.2017
The L.A. Times critic talks about the city’s struggle for its 21st century soul.
The L.A. Times critic talks about the city’s struggle for its 21st century soul.
public engagement
A Handy Flowchart to Make Your Way Through the Political Maze
02.26.2017
Confused about to how to engage your elected officials? Here’s an extremely useful guide.
Confused about to how to engage your elected officials? Here’s an extremely useful guide.
Confessions of a Former Design Magazine Editor
02.22.2017
10 Reasons Why the Project Piece remains an enduring part of architecture and design culture.
10 Reasons Why the Project Piece remains an enduring part of architecture and design culture.
It’s Time for Leaders in Architecture and Design to Step Up and Join the Resistance
02.17.2017
Normalizing this administration – “collaborating” with them – is a huge mistake.
Normalizing this administration – “collaborating” with them – is a huge mistake.
The Uneasy Relationship Between Architects and Money
02.08.2017
Some thoughts on why architects are so underpaid.
Some thoughts on why architects are so underpaid.
How Design Saved My Sanity on Trump’s Inauguration
02.02.2017
Attending a Design as Protest Event in New Orleans proves to be the perfect tonic for a dark day.
Attending a Design as Protest Event in New Orleans proves to be the perfect tonic for a dark day.
An Open Letter to AIA Executive Director Robert Ivy
01.20.2017
Dont resign: engage, resist and confront.
Dont resign: engage, resist and confront.
The Rise and Fall of New York’s Municipal Art Society
01.18.2017
How a once great civic organization was co-opted by the very forces it was supposed to watch.
How a once great civic organization was co-opted by the very forces it was supposed to watch.
Remaining Hopeful When Stormclouds Gather: A Primer on Post-Election Design Activism
01.11.2017
Some strategies on moving forward in an uneasy age.
Some strategies on moving forward in an uneasy age.
NYC’s Former Chief Urban Designer Sets Up Shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn
01.03.2017
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
New Orleans’ Music Box Village Magically Blends Architecture and Sound
12.01.2016
A wildly creative team of designers, artists and fabricators create a fantastic series of “playable” installations.
A wildly creative team of designers, artists and fabricators create a fantastic series of “playable” installations.
The AIA’s Tone-Deaf Response to the Election of Donald Trump
11.15.2016
The mistake of treating it as a business-as-usual event when it was nothing of the kind.
The mistake of treating it as a business-as-usual event when it was nothing of the kind.
Life During Trump: Progress on Climate Change Will Come From the Bottom Up
11.13.2016
Regardless of last week’s election, the growth of sustainable building will continue to accelerate.
Regardless of last week’s election, the growth of sustainable building will continue to accelerate.
How to Be a Citizen in President Trump’s America
11.11.2016
Don’t lose hope, but buckle up your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Don’t lose hope, but buckle up your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
George Lucas Takes a Play Out of the NFL Owners Playbook
11.03.2016
Pitting one city against another is an effective way of getting what you need from the powers that be.
Pitting one city against another is an effective way of getting what you need from the powers that be.
How to Prevent the Mauling and Malling of New York
11.02.2016
A manifesto for a more human—and more human scaled—city.
A manifesto for a more human—and more human scaled—city.
Landscape Architecture Can Help Save the World
10.28.2016
In praise of a profession uniquely qualified to tackle the problems of our time.
In praise of a profession uniquely qualified to tackle the problems of our time.
How an Architect “Reads” a Building (Non-Architects Edition)
10.26.2016
A how-to for people who want to talk and look at buildings like architects.
A how-to for people who want to talk and look at buildings like architects.
Why Louisiana’s Disappearing Coastline is a Political Problem
10.20.2016
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
The Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker on Renovating a Landmark
10.11.2016
A lively conversation with the president on the foundation’s plans for its architectural gem.
A lively conversation with the president on the foundation’s plans for its architectural gem.
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