Architecture
Global 'Railroad Rennaissance' Reshapes Cities
A global railroad boom is resulting in faster trains, spectacular architecture, and the reshaping of downtown neighborhoods.
An Interview With Jim Kunstler
Karen O'Keefe interviews Jim Kunstler -- "New Urbanist and spokesman for the angst of the American soul."
Trump's Chicago Skyscraper Is Disappointing
Blair Kamin reviews the design of the riverfront skyscraper that Donald Trump is planning to build in Chicago.
Shaping The City: Sound Design Objectives
Roger K. Lewis writes about the architectural challeges of acoustic design in structures and space.
Why It's Good To Live In Downtown
An Arizona Republic columnist who lives in midtown Phoenix shares the advantages to living in the city.
Cityscape: Of Shopping And Smart Growth
Benjamin Forgey reviews the architecture and urban design of two mixed-use development projects in Virginia.
Philadelphia's Master Builder
It's time to thank the man who built what many will remember as turn-of-the-century Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's Bold New Civic Space
Located in the middle of the city on a major thoroughfare, Phildelphia's new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is innovative and bold.
Japanese Architect Awarded AIA Gold Medal
The American Institute of Architects awarded its highest individual honor to Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
A Bold New Museum For Los Angeles
Los Angeles has some exciting new buildings: Disney Hall, the Cathedral, the Getty. Now, there may be another.
Prince Charles On The Future Of Tall Buildings
A speech on the future of skyscrapers given by His Royal Highness, Charles, the Prince of Wales on December 11, 2001.
Designing Self-Cooling Buildings
Faced with the high cost of air-conditioning and its environmental impact, architects in the U.S. are studying techniques for cooling building using natural means.
The Architectural Ambitions Of Art Museums
Art museums are not about art anymore -- it is all about building a signature building designed by a brand-name architect.
The Sick-Building Syndrome
Three years after moving into a new building by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, Stockholm's Modern Museum is closing down due to a mysterious ailment called the "sick-building syndrome."
New England's Largest Hotel And Convention Center Proposed
The plan envisions a complex with two hospitals, a marina, cable cars, and two 635-foot towers on a quiet peninsula.
Reach For The Sun: World's Tallest Structure Planned
An ambitious plan has been proposed to build the world tallest structure.
New Urbanism Flourishes In Florida
As the demand for New Urbanist neighborhoods grows, Florida leads the way. Here is an overview of major New Urbanism projects in Florida.
Urbanizing The Campus
Corporate campuses of the 21st century, once traditionally suburban settings, are being transformed.
Book Reviews: Gift Books For Architects
Reviews of the books "Frank Gehry, Architect", "The Architecture of R.M. Schindler," and "Skyscrapers, the New Millennium."
The Future Of Skyscrapers
Witold Rybczynski discusses the future of skyscapers.
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
