Architecture
The World's Most Fortified Building
The soaring new U.S. Embassy in Nairobi -- built to replace the previous one bombed by terrorists -- could be a model for security.
Intimate Anonymity
Israeli architect and academic Hillel Shocken, is an attempt to decode why cities have been so successful as human habitats for so long.
Architecture's New Hope?
Will Daniel Libeskind's success rebuild the reputation of the architectural profession?
America's Last Great Walking City
Philadelphia is a city with a compact downtown and a human scale.
Architecture: 'Commission Of The Century'
An obscure and radical theorist becomes architecture's hottest new star. Here is the story of Daniel Libeskind.
Context-Sensitive Signage Design
APA's releases a study on the aesthetic and economic benefits and impacts of on-premises commercial signs.
Redefining The 'New' In New Urbanism
The new Lighthouse Lofts in Atlanta represent a surprising type of new urbanism.
Ground Zero: Can Libeskind Succeed?
The political, legal, and financial challenges faced by architect Daniel Libeskind are immense.
Innovative Ideas For The Suburban Landscape
The quintessential "Suburban Lawn" is slowly being replaced by other more innovative design ideas.
WTC Design Process On Fresh Air
Paul Goldberger, architecture critic for the The New Yorker magazine, discusses Libeskind's winning proposal and the WTC selection process on Fresh Air.
WTC Design: Will The Vision Be Lost?
The design selected for the WTC site was not the same design the public saw. Both teams were forced to significantly revise their proposals...
Ground Zero: 'Now Comes The Hard Part'
The Libeskind plan is an "excellent choice" but...
A New Urbanist Plan For Reusing Philadelphia's Navy Base
Plans for the city-owned Navy Base call for a New Urbanist mixed-use development, and not just a high-end, 70-acre office park.
Rid Architecture Of Its Elitism
The people have won at Ground Zero. Other cities planning big projects should take note: Rid architecture of its elitism.
Robert Moses Lives Again At Ground Zero
Alexander Garvin, lead planner for Ground Zero, salutes Robert Moses.
Star Architects Turn Into Media-Savvy Politicians
The public is riveted by high-profile architects that act like movie stars. Both Ground Zero design competition finalists used aggressive tactics to court the media and win the hearts of the public.
Carbon Fiber: Will It Transform Architecture?
Carbon fiber is five times stronger than steel. It could be used to create safer "woven" skycrapers. Is it the material of the future?
WTC Plan: Soaring Spire Over 'Sacred Ground'
The design, building the world's tallest tower, embodies a determination to rise beyond 9/11.
Readers Respond To WTC Design Decision
Readers from around the world respond to the selection of the Libeskind design for Ground Zero.
What Ever Happened To The Office Space?
The issue of how much office space to build has been put on the back burner. But is this good for lower Manhattan?
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
