Architecture
Supermarkets Embrace Urban Design
Supermarkets are finding that good urban design equates to more business.
Encouraging The Perfect Front Porch
Boca Raton, FL, known for its strict design codes, is working on an ordinance lays down the rules for the design of front porches.
The End Of The Modern World
History may record that September 11 ended the modernist dream for cities.
Architectural Trend: 'Swagger Buildings' On Hold
After the attack on the World Trade Center, monumental architecture and "swagger buildings" are no longer popular.
A Builder's Vision: Tokyo's Future Is In Growing Upward
Tokyo's largest builder says Tokyo's future is in growing upward with office and residential high-rises.
Architect Samuel Mockbee: A 'Genius' Worked For The Poor
Winner of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grant, architect Samuel Mockbee dies at 57.
Sustainable Living Through Architecture
Architect Rennie Radoccia designs to achieve a fully-sustainble community and lifestyle.
A New Sign Of Corporate Commitment?
Many in New York see the installation of huge signs advertising Citigroup as a sign of corporate commitment.
Architect Designs Map Of Ground Zero
Architects, designers, researchers, and students have created a map of the area around the site of the collapsed World Trade Center towers in New York.
Terror's Impact On Architecture
Planning for building security in urban downtowns is a balancing act. How much security at what aesthetic cost?
Book Review: Architects As Managers
A review the book "His Invention So Fertile: A Life of Christopher Wren" by Adrian Tinniswood.
Architecture Highlights For 2001
Herbert Muschamp writes about architecture highlights for 2001: trends, significant projects, and the impact of Sept. 11.
Get Rid Of Jersey Barriers
Roger K. Lewis hopes "Jersey barriers" will slowly start disappearing in 2002.
County Considers Curbing Malls, Walled Subdivisions
County Commissioners, Zoning officials,and planners in Palm Beach County, FL, are investigating ways to revise zoning regulations to encourage traditional development.
Lessons From Tokyo's Restless Megalopolis
'Bring on Godzilla!' is not the only answer to Tokyo's urban confusion.
The Interview That Eisenman Refused
Andres Duany interviewed architect and urban designer Peter Eisenman, who later refused to approve the interview.
Architects Design Ground Zero Viewing Structures
Herbert Muschamp reports on the design and construction of viewing platforms at the site of World Trade Center in New York City.
Skyscraper Architecture At A Crossroads
For builders and designers, the collapse of the World Trade Center has led to a trouble sense of culpability.
Why Is Eugene's Architecture So Ugly?
Alan Pittman says the architecture in Eugene, OR, is "butt ugly" and offers suggestions for improvement.
Comparing U.S. And European Architecture
Sarah Williams Goldhagen asks why contemporary architecture in the U.S. is so "boring" and "bad."
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
