Architecture
Poor Construction Cited In Earthquake Fatalities
Millions around the world are at risk from earthquakes due to substandard construction practices and poor quality concrete.
Greenest Office Building?
Combining the latest technology and recycling techniques, the new offices of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation may be one of the most environmetally-sensitive office buildings yet devised.
Air Quality Law Would Regulate New Fireplaces
New homes face design limitations if county passes air quality law.
Washington Begins Construction Of WW2 Memorial
Winning design selected from 400 entries in nationwide competition but chosen site is controversial and opposition to the project is strong.
Designing A Home For Digital Arts
Architectural firms are competing to design a museaum for digital arts in New York...and the list of fifteen semi-finalists has some surprises.
From Military Base To Housing
Denver redevelops an old Air Force base, creating an eclectic mix of hangars, offices, affordable and high-end housing.
Rethinking The Rennaissance
Detroit's Rennaissance Center -- called "the greatest urban tragedy of the country" -- is getting a makeover.
Bauhaus Is Back
More than eighty years after its call for "Less is more," this famous design revolution is eager to tackle the urban development challenges of the 21st century.
Good Design Is Good Business
The third annual Business Week/Architectural Record Awards program, sponsored by TheAmerican Institute of Architects, recognizes ten innovative projects.
Sprint's New $1 Billion Kansas City Campus
Sprint Corp. is surrounding it's $1 billion headquarters with a decidely quaint parrie landscape.
Cooling City Hall
Reducing "urban heat islands" in Chicago, starting with City Hall.
Winning The Fight Against Monster Homes
An unincorporated community is winning the battle against "monster homes."
What a Difference A Museum Makes
Arts-related institutions currently draw more visitors downtown than do professional sports.
The Great Walls Of Aurora
Aurora, Colorado, plans to beautify its neighborhoods, by replacing fences with bricks.
Village Green Is People
A residential development in north Los Angeles is smart, sustainable, and, most of all, affordable.
Lofts On Barges For Floating Living Spaces
Architect Rob Pfaffmann proposes to put work and living spaces on barges on Pittsburgh's rivers.
Prop 35: California Architects Unite For Fair Competition
California architects want access to public-sector design projects.
Housing Ordinance Could Aid Families
Pleasanton's City Council is considering a housing ordinance that would eserve housing for very low- to moderate-income families.
FCC: Landlords Must Open Buildings for Telecom
Office Buildings Will Get More Competition for Infomration Services.
Signal Hill's Ingredients for Success
How did the City of Signal Hill overcome design issues, engineering problems, a 'NIMBY' situation, and other tough challenges to create a hilltop park that is now the crowning jewel of its local park system?
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.
Ascent Environmental
Borough of Carlisle
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
