Architecture

Japanese Architects Make Their Mark On Cities

A pair of architects -- Sejima & Nishizawa -- are about to make their mark on cities across the globe.

December 26, 2004 - Newsweek

New Suburbs Rekindle Old Flame

An 18th century amenity is popular with new suburbs, resorts, and downtown renewal projects.

December 23, 2004 - The New York Times

NAMBIES: Neighbors Against McMansions, Big Invasive Eyesores

A group of homeowners fund the purchase and elegant redesign of a house as an alternative to 'McMansions' in Coconut Grove.

December 22, 2004 - The Miami Herald

Graffiti And The Urban Landscape

What is the impact of graffiti on the urban experience?

December 21, 2004 - Maisonneuve

Rating TND Design

Laurence Aurbach applies anevaluation system to illustrate how TND design can be rated using a small,relatively simple set of standards.

December 20, 2004 - The Town Paper

Yet Another Plan For Les Halles In Paris

The Mayor of Paris chooses a cautious new vision for the redevelopment of the old market district.

December 18, 2004 - The New York Times

360-degree Architectural 'Revolution'

Each 300,000-dollar apartment occupying an entire floor in this unusual 11-storey apartment bulding can turn independently offering 360-degree views.

December 17, 2004 - Yahoo! Newswire

Too Hip For The Room

10 Chicago architects share their visions for Chicago's future.

December 17, 2004 - Repeat

Hyperurbanism?

When urbocentrism is combined with technological and economic power, it takes on the character of an unstoppable force.

December 17, 2004 - Design Philosophy

Building Materials Of The Future

Urban Land asks eight architectural firms to discuss building materials and technologies the industry can expect to see more of in the future.

December 16, 2004 - Urban Land Magazine

Dogs And Tots Want Chicago's Emerald Necklace

Will ten acres of Olmstead's green space become a tot lot and dog run?

December 16, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

The World's Tallest Bridge Opens In France

The stunning Millau Bridge -- the world's new tallest road bridge -- opens in southern France.

December 15, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Construction To Begin On World's New Tallest Building

At just under one-half mile tall, construction is set to begin on the Burj Dubai skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

December 15, 2004 - New Scientist

MegaMoMA Is Fail-safe And Risk-free

Ada Louise Huxtable reviews the new Museum of Modern Art -- "the right building for New York."

December 15, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

San Francisco's Ugliest Buildings

Columnist John King details his criteria for labeling the ugliest buildings in the Bay Area.

December 10, 2004 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Advice For L.A.'s Architecture Critic

Prominent civic leaders offer advice to the city's new architecture critic, Christopher Hawthorne.

December 9, 2004 - The Planning Report

Downtown L.A.'s Architectural Renaissance Continues

The stunning Caltrans District 7 headquarters brings more momentum to downtown.

December 9, 2004 - The New York Times

Philadelphia's Newest Civic Buildings Take Few Risks

A critique of six civic buildings built since 2001 in Philadelphia.

December 7, 2004 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Developer Tears Down The Old To Build New 'Old' Buildings

Steve Lopez comments on new commercial developments in Southern California by developer Rick Caruso.

December 7, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Green Architecture Goes Mainstream

"New buildings use design and technology to reduce environmental impact, cut costs and provide better places to work."

December 6, 2004 - The Economist

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.