Architecture
Unprecedented Housing Expansion
Housing expansion set new records for 1999.
Slower Growth at Architecture Firms
Nation's architecture firms report a "modest slowdown" in May.
$30 Million San Francisco Waterfront Project
An entertainment complex is planned for San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Too much like Las Vegas, say critics. Great tourist appeal say supporters.
E-Architecture: Less Aesthetics, More Ethics
Exhibition in Venice, Italy, explores new concepts of urban space, influenced by the Internet and evolving technologies.
Downtown LA's Dot-Com Boom
Downtown Los Angeles is drawing the interest of dot-coms looking for lower rents.
Palo Alto's Green Police Building
Design for new police building in Palo Alto, CA, will be environmentally sensitive.
Portola Valley Fights Monster Homes
Portola Valley, CA, tries to maintain its rustic character as Silicon Valley's rich move in.
Survey Finds North County Buildings Unsafe
A survey by California's Seismic Safety Commission found165 buildings in the North County area of San Diego County don't meet earthquake safety guidelines.
L.A. Airport Facelift Faces Criticism
Los Angeles International Airport $112 milion beautification efforts are facing criticism and opponents say the money could have been better used to alleviate serious problems like traffic congestion.
A Writer and an Architect
A profile of Rem Koolhaas, the highly influential superarchitect who earned his popularity by writing aboutarchitecture.
Architecture Should Reflect Principles
An editorial in the Architectural Record calls for architects to discuss about morals and ethics in the profession.
Historic Buildings and Digital Technology
Today's digital technology is helping us care for historic buildings.
Feng Shui Fashionable
A working knowledge of this ancient system is turning out to be essential in some high end property sales.
Building of the Century
Members of the American Institute of Architects select the "Building of the Century" and list the top ten buildings.
Construction Slowdown Ahead
American Institute of Architects' Chief Economist discusses the outlook for the construction industry.
HUD Funding for New Building Technologies
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomoannounced grants totaling nearly $1.1 million for six industry projects that promise new orimproved energy-saving and homebuilding technologies within 18 months.
Museum Design: Masterpiece or Boxy Shed?
A design to replace the earthquake-weakened M.H. de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Parkfaces criticism from architects and grassroots organizations.
Renewable Energy Fair Showcases Green Design
Exhibitors gather in Madison, Wisconsin to showcase the latest in green design and energy efficient construction techniques.
Rock To Frozen Music
The Experience Music Project, architecture icon Frank Gehry's latest building, will open later this week.
Architecture meets Philosophy
Architects and philosophers meet at an annual conference. Critics say it is just "intellectual fashion."
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.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
