Architecture
Festival Draws Participation Of Children In Planning
The Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association recently cosponsored a "box city festival" in Cedar Rapids where children participated in the development of a city, including obtaining necessary permits for construction.
Des Plaines, IL. May Embrace 'Main Street' Concept
Des Plaines, IL, may rebuild part of its downtown with a "Main Street" feel.
Why Bin Laden Chose WTC
Laurie Kerr suggests that Osama Bin Laden may have had a more personal and architectural reason for attacking the World Trade Center towers.
Andres Duany: Celebration's Flaws
A well-known example of urban development, Celebration is not without its flaws.
Why Americans Don't Like Modern Homes
Given a choice between traditional Colonial and modernist residential architecture, most Americans choose traditional.
Fantasy Homes Bilbo Baggins Would Love
The three homes in Southern California are in the Fantasy Revival style, also known as Storybook architecture.
From Office Parks To Company Towns
Barry Ludwig is using lessons from ancient cities and urban planners to build cutting-edge office parks.
Shaping The City: New Urbanism Gaining Acceptance
The New Urbanism movement is gaining mainstream acceptance nationwide as more citizens begin to realize the consequences of urban sprawl.
9-11: The Architectural Aftermath
Michael Sorkin discusses the impact of Sept. 11 on culture and architecture.
Supermarkets Embrace Urban Design
Supermarkets are finding that good urban design equates to more business.
Encouraging The Perfect Front Porch
Boca Raton, FL, known for its strict design codes, is working on an ordinance lays down the rules for the design of front porches.
The End Of The Modern World
History may record that September 11 ended the modernist dream for cities.
Architectural Trend: 'Swagger Buildings' On Hold
After the attack on the World Trade Center, monumental architecture and "swagger buildings" are no longer popular.
A Builder's Vision: Tokyo's Future Is In Growing Upward
Tokyo's largest builder says Tokyo's future is in growing upward with office and residential high-rises.
Architect Samuel Mockbee: A 'Genius' Worked For The Poor
Winner of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grant, architect Samuel Mockbee dies at 57.
Sustainable Living Through Architecture
Architect Rennie Radoccia designs to achieve a fully-sustainble community and lifestyle.
A New Sign Of Corporate Commitment?
Many in New York see the installation of huge signs advertising Citigroup as a sign of corporate commitment.
Architect Designs Map Of Ground Zero
Architects, designers, researchers, and students have created a map of the area around the site of the collapsed World Trade Center towers in New York.
Terror's Impact On Architecture
Planning for building security in urban downtowns is a balancing act. How much security at what aesthetic cost?
Book Review: Architects As Managers
A review the book "His Invention So Fertile: A Life of Christopher Wren" by Adrian Tinniswood.
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
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
