Architecture
The Architecture Billings Index Was Strong on the Eve of the Pandemic
The Architecture Billings Index in February 2020 could lend hope in the current economic climate, or it could set a benchmark for a future recovery.
The Architectural Glory of Historic Warehouses
Chicago warehouses were once built with architectural flair, but today’s industrial structures don’t come close.
Two Skyline Changing Apartment Towers Proposed to Rise on the Site of Chicago's Failed Spire
An infamous site has new development life after developers returned to the public with a revised project proposal.
A Rare Choice for the Pritzker Prize: Two Female Winners
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, cofounders of Grafton Architects, take home the top award in the field of architecture in 2020.
The Leaning Tower of Dallas Is Too Good for This World
A failed demolition has created a new, albeit temporary, landmark for Dallas.
L.A.'s Pershing Square Headed for Redesign
The first phases of a plan to remake the downtown Los Angeles plaza into a more inviting, accessible public space are going to kick off soon.
Lessons in Architecture and Development Found in This Year's Oscar-Nominated Films
A pair of articles mine the films nominated for Academy Award for lessons in design and development that could potentially benefit housing equality.
White House Could Mandate Classical Style for All Federal Buildings
The Trump administration prefers the Neoclassical style of buildings like the Treasury Building in Washington, D.C.
Sidewalk Labs and Collaborators Design a 35-Story Timber Building
The recently revealed Proto-Model-X building would reach new heights for timber.
Chicago Financial District Doesn't Need a N.Y.C. High Line
An elevated walkway along Chicago’s LaSalle Street would not foster the vibrant street life that proponents envision.
San Francisco Gets Lavish Urban Amenity—For Free
The new, privately financed Chase Center arena was designed with San Francisco's tech wealth in mind. It's a handsome addition to the Mission Bay neighborhood but pulls the Bay Area further away from its blue collar roots.
Empowering Architects to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Stephanie Carlisle, a principal at Philadelphia architecture firm KieranTimberlake, discusses the need for a toolkit of decarbonization strategies that designers can use for all design efforts, "not just the fancy projects or the unique projects."
Smart Phones and Urban Change in the 2010s
According to the architecture critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer, smart phone technology enabled the most profound changes in Philadelphia during the 2010s.
The Traditional Snarky Architecture Review—This Time for the Decade
This annual architecture and design award has been kicking for ten years now, and 2019 provides the perfect opportunity to review the decade that was the 2010s.
Splashy New Project Revealed for the Williamsburg, Brooklyn Waterfront
A skyline-changing pair of towers are proposed for for the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn.
Homes Designed by Starchitects Face a Sluggish Resale Market
Value is in the eye of the beholder.
New York Largest U.S. City to Require Bird-Friendly Building Materials
The New York City Council approved Proposed Initiative 1482B by an overwhelming margin, ensuring bird-friendly design and construction practices in the largest U.S. city.
Op-Ed: What Can Be Done About Toronto's Drabness?
After decades of "just-good-enough when it comes to design," now may be the time for Toronto to take steps to upgrade its aesthetics.
How Can Architecture Firms Address the Climate Crisis? Here's One Response
Design firm Grimshaw is developing a Climate Emergency Taskforce. Here's the thinking behind the effort.
L.A. Architects Demonstrate Livable, Affordable, Scalable Density
Architects Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa discuss their new exhibit and the challenges to planning and building affordable, livable density in Southern California today.
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Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
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Town of Zionsville
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.
