Architecture
Yurts Gain Popularity in U.S.
The Yurt, a portable structure first used by the nomads of Mongolia is becoming popular in the U.S.
A 'Distinguished' Embassy
The Nigerian Embassy in Washington blends from traditional Nigerian elements with contemporary architecture.
Epicenter Challenges Traditional Store Concepts
Prada's new 'epicenter' is a converted New York City building designed by designer Miuccia Prada and architect Rem Koolhaas.
Counter-espionage With Concrete
Scientists at the National Research Council of Canada have developed concrete capable of conducting electricity.
Planners And Architects Battle Barriers
Cement barriers identify places of fear. "They send a... message to the public about democratic institutions."
Kinkade-Inspired Development Is Not New Urbanism
A 1300 acre development of 10 communities is marketed as being "inspired" by the paintings of Thomas Kinkade and promises a return to "simpler times." But it should not be mistaken for New Urbanism.
A 'New Urbanist' Solution For Altanta's Sprawl
An internet millionaire-turned developer criticizes Atlanta's sprawl, and praises the ideas of New Urbanism.
Salt Lake City: New Main Street Needed
With Olympic crowds gone, downtown SLC is once again deserted. The City Council declares Main Street revitalization their top issue this year.
Homey Landmark: Upscale Neighbor In LA
The builder says that, "We've married something new and fresh to something old and historic." But will it work?
Is Paris A Model For Boston?
The Boston Globe offers the first in a series of articles about how U.S. cities can learn from urban design abroad.
Bestor: The Vanguard Of Female Architects
She likes to "build out of things that aren't pretending to be something else." She has enthusiasm for experimentation.
Solution To Sign Pollution
Pittsburgh's planning commission struggles with signage on the famous United Steelworkers Building.
Transforming Industry With Green Architecture
Architect William McDonough is creating an "operating system for sustainability."
Do Mega-mansions Reduce Sprawl?
USA Today evaluates the premise that tear-downs of older homes and the mega-mansions rising from the ashes are helping to reduce sprawl.
Skyscapers Won't Be As Tall Anymore
The height of planned skyscrapers has been scaled back following September 11.
Creating Tampa's First Urban Neighborhood
24-year-old architect Marica McKeel will develop downtown Tampa's first urban neighborhood.
Architects Developing Security Measures For New Buildings
Designers of new buildings are employing a variety of security measures to make structures more resistent to terrorist attacks.
Reclaiming The Lake
Cleveland plans to open its lakefront to the public.
Samuel Mockbee: Legacy Of A 'Genius'
Samuel Mockbee, winner of the 2000 MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant will continue to influence architecture.
Maya Lin's Latest Projects
Christopher Hawthorne reviews the latest projects of "Americas Newest Urbanist," Maya Lin.
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
