Architecture
Watching The Development Of An EcoContemp Prefab House
The EcoContempo prefabricated house is a collaboration between Northern Steel and architect Gregory La Vardera. FabPrefab presents an interview with the architect and an overview of the manufacturing and on-site assembly process.
Experiential Layers Of The City
We usually look at familiar urban places as our habits dictate, rarely changing from our default viewpoint. This narrowed perspective limits our effectiveness as designers and planners, writes Bruce F. Donnelly.
If Ethanol Is Dependent Upon Coal, Is It Green?
To "end our addiction to oil", ethanol, a bio-fuel, seems a likely transportation fuel to boost. However, from an air quality and global warming perspective, if the ethanol is going to be produced from coal-fired plants, is it worth it?
Where's The Treasure On SF's Treasure Island?
The jewels in a new proposal for San Francisco's Treasure Island remain hidden, writes urban design critic Morris Newman.
The 'Rosetta Stone' Of Zoning Handbooks
The New York City Department of City Planning releases a new, easy-to-use handbook to make zoning understandable -- at least compared to the old, arcane Zoning Resolution.
Using Good Design To Reduce The Impact Of Parking
Parking requirements can overwhelm a housing development, particularly an affordable one. Design Advisor offers several design ideas to help reduce the impact of parking on development and your residents. [Includes photos and examples.]
Downtown L.A.'s Hot New Lofts Profiled
Los Angeles' downtown lofts used to be low-rent, bohemian spaces. A lot more than the rent has changed. Now there are "demi-lofts and soft lofts, new-construction lofts, condo lofts and townhouse lofts."
Should Iconic Architecture Become Housing?
Music giant EMI may sell the famous Capital Records building in Hollywood to a housing developer. Converting landmark corporate buildings to housing has become a trend in Southern California.
New D.C. Ballpark Design Not Quite Monumental
Although the future Washington Nationals' stadium successfully breaks from the retro design trend in stadium architecture, it ultimately disappoints, according to critic Benjamin Forgey.
Latino New Urbanism Comes To San Diego
Stacked wood and concrete frame boxes create new immigrant homes in a San Diego suburb. Squatter housing south of the border inspired Architect Teddy Cruz.
Green Roofs: Efficient And Pretty, Too
Greening your roof could save you 25% on energy bills, help clean the air, and provide a cool place to relax all at once.
Time To Change American Zoning
Washington Post columnist Roger K. Lewis argues that antiquated zoning laws, often written by lawyers instead of planners or designers, need an extensive makeover.
Bratton, Kelling Defend 'Broken Windows'
The police chief and criminologist-theorist argue that the crime-prevention theory really works, despite recent criticism.
Dark Side Of A Popular Artist
Former associates reveal a darker side to Thomas Kinkade, a popular artist who has inspired some suburban developments.
Atlantic Station Stirs The Stewpot
The Slatin Report takes a measured look at Atlantic Station, and how it's remaking the map of Atlanta.
Uninspired Architecture For 2010 Winter Games?
Cost-consciousness and a narrow field of design firms may mean that the Vancouver Winter Olympics will produce a weak architectural legacy.
Architecture for Humanity Profiled
To architect Cameron Sinclair, the bigger the problem, the more ways there must be to solve it. His goal is to find low-cost solutions that inspire.
Building A New ASU Campus From Scratch In Downtown Phoenix
Arizona State University's new urban campus will be built -- from scratch -- in downtown Phoenix. The effort is the first of its kind in the nation.
The Growing Cultural War In New Orleans
Urban design efforts in New Orleans run 'headlong into the politics of race, class, and power'. Will the new New Orleans be a smaller, wealthier, and less diverse place?
The McLoft: Urban Lofts Find Their Way To The Suburbs
Gritty lofts of the type that you'd find in downtown Manhattan, Los Angeles or Chicago are making their way to the suburbs. It's like having 'A Manhattan loft in the middle of the woods.'
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
