Architecture
Tijuana-Style Developments in the Gentrifying U.S.
Architect Teddy Cruz is betting Tijuana-style development will flourish in gentrifying American neighborhoods -- and preserve their lower income populations.
Artists Up In Arms Over Planned Library Demolition
A proposal to demolish a local library and replace it with a shopping center has angered and mobilized artists in Atlanta who say the building does more for the community than the new revenue from the redevelopment ever will.
Just Don't Call it a 'McMansion'
This article discusses an architect's attempt to classify his homes as "McMansions" and the city's unwillingness to accept the "McMansion" label as an acceptable way to categorize the architecture of proposed homes.
Inspirations of a Lively Urban Grid
A downtown renewal effort in Mississauga, Ontario, looks to update its street grid by following the lead of other major world cities.
Prince Charles Says Skyscrapers Ruin Historic Cities
A new speech by the Prince of Wales this week warns of a "rash" of "carbuncles" destroying tourism assets.
The 'Myth-Conceptions' About Urban Design
London, Ontario's new urban designer describes and debunks some common misconceptions about urban design.
Who Says You Have to Live on Dry Land?
Dutch architects are seeking out progressive solutions to sea level rise.
Older Buildings Going Green
This article from The New York Times looks at how renovating older buildings to achieve greater energy efficiency has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.
Proposal Would Save Marcel Breuer Building in Cleveland
As part of a mixed use development proposal, the 1971 Marcel Breuer-designed office tower in Cleveland would become a boutique hotel and residences. The adjacent Cleveland Trust rotunda, designed by G. B. Post & Sons, would become the hotel's lobby.
Architects Redefining The Civic Building
Architype Review profiles 8 Civic Buildings in the words and images of their design teams.
'Affordable-By-Design' Recommended For San Francisco
The Examiner looks at the loss of middle-class housing in San Francisco, and how, based on a new report by a local urban think tank, allowing more flexibility in zoning would allow affordable, but market-rate housing to meet the demand.
Is Montreal Still a 'City of Design'?
Montreal may have been a "city of design" when it hosted 1967's World Fair and UNESCo says it still is. But one prominent Canadian architect is skeptical.
The New Face of Affordable Housing
High design is entering the realm of affordable housing, with numerous projects around the country garnering acclaim.
San Francisco's Historic Gem Returned To Life
San Francisco's latest and perhaps most glorious restoration is the 1890 De Young Building that was the original home of The Chronicle has now been converted to a Ritz Carlton after having been an undignified office building for the last 43 years.
Looking To Architects As Bellwhethers of Building Industry Trends
This column from The Washington Post looks at the housing and development trends presented by the American Institute of Architects' Home Design Trends survey.
Height Restrictions May Be Lifted In Paris
This report from NPR looks at plans in Paris that could lift building height restrictions and dramatically alter the city's skyline.
Is LEED Way Behind?
Flaws in LEED's rating system make it much too easy to get certified, which begs the question: Does LEED really succeed in making our buildings any greener?
Architects as Developers: Five Portraits
From smaller residential projects to vast mixed-use developments, more and more architects are crossing over into development work, bringing a fresh perspective to the process.
Do Starchitects' Egos Get in the Way of Good Design?
One critic claims that "starchitects" are more interested in flash than function. He recommends these architects work with mainstream developers to have a more positive impact on average people.
Architecture And The City: A Changing Relationship
On the 10th anniversary of Getty Center art museum in Los Angeles, architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne examines how architecture and its relationship with the city have changed over the past decade.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
