Architecture
A Towering Example Of Green Architecture
The Freedom Tower at Ground Zero will feature energy-efficient technology, solar panels, and the world's first urban wind farm. The building designed to be the world's tallest would also be an icon for environment-friendly architecture.
Beating A Builder At His Own Game?
Architects are trying to outsmart developers in the market with smaller projects of their own.
How To Turn Down The Global Thermostat
Ed Mazria, a veteran of green design, on mitigating global warming through architecture.
The State Of Architectural Education
Eleven deans share their perspectives on the state of of architectural education.
'Faux Florida' Features
What makes Seaside, FL, the creation of Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, stand out?
An Arts Building That Is A Work Of Art
Madison's new Cesar Pelli-designed arts center succeeds in taming challenges of site and scale.
Building Security And Terrorists
Building plans -- including 3-D models and structural evaluations -- are available on the Internet. What are the security implications?
Architecture's Seven Fallacies
Correcting the "Seven Fallacies of Architectural Culture" can save urbanism says, Douglas Kelbaugh FAIA, Dean A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan.
The Secret Tunnels Of Paris
Miles of secret tunnels and catacombs lie beneath the city of Paris.
Outrage As Design Classics Removed From London Streets
Routemasters - the loveable London red buses introduced in 1954 - are at the end of the road, says Transport for London, despite massive press and passenger protests.
Key To Eco-friendly Housing Of The Future
Renowned Indian architect Charles Correa on why the future of eco-friendly, sustainable architecture lies in learning the lessons of traditional architecture.
Green Roofs Are Hot New Design Feature In London
London finds roof-top sanctuaries to be cheap, fashionable, and effective.
Modern Architecture Goes Prefab
Many major architects now have their own version of prefab housing.
The Return Of The 'Housing Kit' -- With A Twist
Star architects are changing the perception of prefabricated housing into a hot new market. You can get a designer-made house, including land for under $300,000.
The Future Of Chicago: Block 37
The Chicago Tribune's architecture critic, Blair Kamin, reviews the urban design for Chicago's Block 37, designed by Chicago architect Ralph Johnson.
Collecting Architects In The Hamptons
Developer Coco Brown assembles a galaxy of star architects to create a modernist enclave of homes on Long Island.
The Death and Life of a 16th Century Bridge
A landmark 1566 bridge, destroyed in the early 1990's during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is rebuilt for the 21st century.
A Blend of Historic and Contemporary Design in Dresden
Infamously bombed by the Allies in World War II, then occupied by Communists, Dresden seeks to reclaim its architectural legacy.
Millennium Park -- After The Hype
Millennium Park - it's big, it's pretty; it's wildly popular. Does it make any difference?
Urbanism In A Big Box
Madison's Urban Design Commission makes a surprising recommendation.
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 Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
