Architecture
Connecting The Dots In Coastal Planning And Design
Climate change and rising sea levels will greatly threaten many of the world's cities and should be considered when planning and designing for coastal areas. But this article argues that planners and designers haven't yet "connected the dots".
Are Embassies Obsolete?
The American embassy under construction in Baghdad will be the largest, most heavily fortified and most expensive such facility in the world. And probably the most unnecessary, writes William Langewiesche.
Planning For Megafires and Drought
Experts say smarter land-use planning is needed as risk from wildfires and droughts caused by global warming increases.
Mumbai's McSkyscraper
A look at the interesting architectural features of the new skyscraper in Mumbai that will serve as a corporate meeting facility and private residence for India's richest person.
The Business Of Architecture: 2007 Survey Results
Demand for architectural services remained strong in most regions of the country except in Florida, Michigan, and the Ohio Valley.
The Beauty Of Parking Garages
Most people think of parking garages as ugly behemoths that perform a necessary evil, but one author and architect has a different way of looking at them.
Staidums Slowly Growing Greener
Stadium design and renovation creates the opportunity for massive energy savings from these large complexes, but not many of the most energy-efficient designs have moved past the drawing board. But some projects are taking incremental steps.
Instant Shelter For Disaster Areas
This slideshow from Wired shows some examples of temporary, quick-build housing that can be used in post-disaster situations.
Anger Grows At Acropolis Museum Demolitions
Greek and international protest grows over proposed demolition of historic buildings between Tschumi's Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis hill.
Making Plans To Resurrect A Dead Commercial Corridor
A team of planners in Akron are trying to create some optimism for the future of one of the city's most blighted stretches of highway.
Looking At The Bilbao Effect
The concept of using cultural facilities to spur economic development was pioneering by this Spanish rust belt city 10 years ago. Today, many cities want to follow in its footsteps.
Fighting Crime With Design
Law enforcement in Sacramento, California are using urban design to reduce crime in the city.
Berlin Seeks UNESCO Status For 1920s Social Housing
Six social housing projects built in 1920s Berlin by such architects as Walter Gropius and Bruno Taut are being considered for preservation as UNESCO sites.
Planners Could Learn From Toronto's Messy Urbanism
While other cities may be perfect examples of textbook urbanism, Toronto's diversity and rough edges makes it an especially useful model for 21st century cities, observes one planner.
Kids In The Hall
In an attempt to discourage urban youth from hanging out in the foyers of apartment buildings, French authorities in Le Havre built them their own faux foyer -- with mixed results.
In City Greening, Buildings Need Policy, Too
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg's widely-touted plan for a greener city have left out the major energy consumer in Manhattan: the thousands of buildings not owned by the city.
The Seductions of 'Big'
The 164-story Barj Dubai is just one of many examples of architecture's new obsession with enormous buildings. While undeniably spectacular, these structures also raise questions about their social and environmental sustainability.
Local Measures Downsize McMansions
Cities across the country are passing measures to limit the size of new homes -- an attack on the much-derided "McMansionization" of America. Restrictions range from outright bans to innovative cap-and-trade schemes.
A Discussion With Open Architecture Network Founder
In this short video, Wired's Adam Rogers talks with Cameron Sinclair of the Open Architecture Network.
University Embarks On $50 Million Restoration Of Wright Buildings
A Florida university that is home to 12 buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright has undertaken a $50 million effort to restore the crumbling buildings.
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
Tyler Technologies
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
