Architecture
Architectural Symbolism: A Bad Idea?
San Francisco was intentionally built on an earthquake fault. The symbolism of the place more important than the danger.
Building Codes Helped Save Lives At WTC
The World Trade Center buildings -- designed to comply with building codes -- included architectural and structural elements that enabled occupants to evacuate.
Is The Sears Tower Safe?
In Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper, occupants of the Sears Tower worry about security.
Rebuild 4 Trade Center Towers At Half-Height
The San Francisco Chronicle surveys architectus about what they think should be rebuilt in lower Manhattan.
Can The Skyscraper Survive?
The skyscraper, a signature of 20th century architecture, faces an uncertain future.
Defensible Space: Will Terrorism Transform Our Cities?
In the aftermath of the WTC attacks, will security needs transform our cities? This article looks at new urbanism, defensible space, and previous attempts to design secure cities.
The Right Landscape For A Wright House
The challenge of designing a landscape to compliment a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Don't Rush To Reconstruct WTC Towers
Gavriel Rosenfeld says rushing to reconstruct the World Trade Center towers would be a mistake. He cites historical examples of urban destruction, the importance of ruins, memorials designs, and the need to have authentic reminders of a tragedy.
New Urbanist Proposals For Rebuilding The WTC
Members of an Internet-based discussion group promoting New Urbanism offer several proposals for redeveloping the site of the World Trade Center.
Anything Over 50 Stories Is All About Ego
There is a trade-off between our need for skylines and the impracticality of buildings over 50-stories.
WTC: Keep The Steel Fingers
Seen from a particular angle the remains of the World Trade Center look like "tortured fingers of steel."
Is Architecture Irrelevant? Mockbee Speaks Out
Samuel Mockbee, winner of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grant, talks about the relevance of architecture, his influences, and why you shouldn't "trust anyone under 50."
World Trade Center: To Rebuild Or Not To Rebuild
Should the World Trade Center towers be rebuilt? Architects, politicians, city officials, developers and others are engaged in a fierce debate.
The Future Of Tall Buildings
Are tall buildings easy targets for terrorism? Will the skyscraper survive? Experts express their opinions.
Protecting Skyscrapers From Terrorist Attacks
Is it possible to design "fortress skyscrapers" that can withstand terrorist attacks? Would anyone want to work in such a building? This article discusses techniques for protecting tall buildings.
A Backlash Against Skyscrapers
Are skyscrapers unsuitable for the 21st century or are they the most efficient response to market demand? Architects and planners debate.
Chicago's Architectural Landmarks
A look at Chicago's landmarks and its rich architectural history.
Artists Design Memorial To Fill Gap In New York's Skyline
Artists Paul Myoda and Julian LaVerdiere have conceived a design for a memorial to fill the void left in New York's skyline.
World's Tallest Man-made Structure Proposed
Proposed "solar chimney" in Australia would be twice as tall as the world's tallest building and provide power to 200,000 homes.
Saarinen's TWA Terminal: Airport Of An Innocent Age
The author recalls a tour of the TWA Flight Center on the day before his tour guide, Neil D. Levin, executive director of the Port of New York and New Jersey, attended a breakfast meeting at the World Trade Center.
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
