Architecture
'Blinking Eye' Wins Prestigious Award
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge in the U.K. has won the RIBA Stirling Prize.
Eisenman's Radical Experiment Restored
A Vermont house by "provocative" architect Peter Eisenman is restored.
The Most 'Environmentally Correct' Building In The World
A residential high-rise being built near the World Trade Center site in New York is leading the way for sustainable architecture.
A 'Temporary' Future Being Rebuilt At WTC
While the public debate over what happens to the WTC site continues, the site is already being rebuilt. Though the redevelopment is supposed to be "temporary" no one knows for how long.
The Mansionization Of Downtowns
When it comes to civic gathering places, bigger and newer aren’t always better. A look at L.A.’s disconnected cathedrals, concert halls, museums and malls.
Homes Architects Design For Themselves
Why do people want to visit architects' homes?
Distinguished Utilitarian Architecture
If a client and an architect make up their minds, even utilitarian architecture can boast of good design....and awards.
Legendary Architect Thinks Big
A legend of modern architecture, 94-years-old Oscar Niemeyer is working on an ambitious project.
Futurist Architect Honored
Paolo Soleri, best known for his visionary, mixed-use design of Arcosanti, is honored at an opening exhibit of his works in Arizona.
The Superadobe: Cheap, Reliable And Stylish
Superadobes, made of moist dirt and loose cement, are reliable, affordable, and stylish.
Meaning And Nothingness At Ground Zero
Is the question of what to do with Ground Zero in New York actually an issue of materialism versus spirituality?
New York, Observed
Sam Hall Kaplan of KCRW discusses the New York rebuidling process on City Observed.
From Jewish Street To Public Square
The evolution of American suburbs into places with a "naked public square" is partly a result of the post-WWII move of Jews from cities to suburbs.
Terrorism And Infrastructure Planning
Terrorism is a permanent condition that should be factored into the design of the nation's infrastructure.
Towns Conserve American Character
Many US towns are now taking steps to restore some of their unique local color.
The Ugliest Building In New York
The new New York Westin designed by Miami-based firm Arquitectonica goes beyond the bounds of taste.
Architecture On The Solar Frontier
Innovative ideas at architecture contest prove that using alternate energy does not have to mean altering your lifestyle.
Something Vs. Nothing
A debate over redevelopment at Ground Zero focuses on memory, mourning, monuments, and the role of architecture.
The Lofty Appeal Of New 'Lofts'
Newly built 'lofts' that were never used for industrial uses are commanding premium prices.
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan: Residents Oppose Tunnel
Residents of Battery Park oppose a West Street tunnel fearing that it will isolate the neighborhood.
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
