Architecture
Fresh Air And Light
Four case studies (concert hall, classroom building, convention center and office building) examine how natural ventilation was achieved at varying scales and in different regional climates.
Raising The Sustainable Roof
Roofing professionals' task force defines sustainable roofing and outlines best practices.
The Problem With Malls
All is not lost for shopping center developers and managers, if only they would think about consumers.
From Suburbia To Ethnoburbia
Traditional conceptions about suburbia no longer reflect modern suburban reality.
Are 'Bland' Suburbs Things of the Past?
Colorado's local governments and new suburban homebuyers are asking developers for "something different."
Nobody Knows Where Chinese Culture Is Heading
In a headlong rush to modernise, China's people and traditions risk being left behind.
The Birth And Death Of An Idea: The Enclosed Shopping Mall
A modification in tax law fifty years ago completely altered a well planned concept to create vibrant urban centers.
Crying 'Fire!' In A Crowded Landscape
Do Firewise initiatives ward off -- or help spark -- catastrophic wildfires?
The Koolhaas Effect
The Financial Times offers an intriguing look at what drives architect Rem Koolhaas.
New Design Guidelines Leave Room for Innovation
Drafters of the World Trade Center redevelopment design guidelines hope to entice creative architectural projects.
WTC Environmental Impact Statement Draws Fire
The draft environmental impact study is criticized for ignoring the cumulative impact on local residents.
The NAHB Builders Show: Reflections From Las Vegas
A report from the largest meeting of the suburban builder's industry, where new urbanism is just beginning to attract curiosity.
High Rise Living: A New Trend In Britain?
Work starts this week on the UK's tallest residential building -- a 47 story, high-rise glass tower in Manchester. Similar projects are planned in cities across Britain.
New School Construction as a Catalyst for Sprawl
Increasingly, school districts are building brand new schools on the outskirts of cities rather than renovating the structures they have.
Sidewalks vs. Streets
New York City officials debate plans for the World Trade Center redevelopment.
Building Sustainability At Ground Zero
Bruce Fowle on Ground Zero’s environmental opportunities; the chance to readdress the site’s density, to explore renewable power sources, and to utilize green roofs.
Christopher Alexander's 15 New Rules For Great Buildings
Three decades in the making, Christopher Alexander's ambitious new work spans four volumes and outlines fifteen properties that he "believes underlie beauty in art, nature, and great buildings."
Affordable Housing Gets A Museum Exhibit
The National Building Museum's new display spotlights developing housing for mixed income levels.
Housing Solution Could Be Down Toronto's Alleys
Rear lanes may prove to be an untapped resource in Toronto's plans to house a growing population.
Dan Kiley Dies At 91
Renowned landscape architect Daniel Urban Kiley passed away Feb. 21 at his home in Vermont
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
