Landscape Architecture
Greening of the Campus VI Conference
Can a campus community become a "green" model for society as a whole? Educators, students, and professionals meet at an interdisciplinary conference to promote sustainability in education, research, operations and affiliated service organizations.
1908 Plan Inspires New Vision For Univ. Campus
A nearly century old plan with ample open space and clusters of academic buildings enlightens the campus plan for a new century.
L.A.-Based Architectural Firm Thinks Locally, Acts Globally
Mark Rios and his firm RCH Studios are known for their interdisciplinary approaches to architecture and landscape architecture. Despite being 'creative generalists', the firm has managed to thrive in an era of specialization.
Developing Design Criteria Based On Sustainability
Several experts talk about the government's role in developing a set of design criteria based on sustainability principles.
Freeway Transforms Into People-Friendly Boulevard
A new chapter in San Francisco's freeway saga.
Book Review: Universities And The Battle For Sustainable Neighborhoods
Few institutions of higher learning apply their knowledge and resources directly to the problems of poverty and housing.
City's Obsession With Safety Is Dangerous
Many regulations that are well-meaning end up frustrating the ability of planners to build an interesting engaging city, writes Christopher Hume.
Dumb Growth Award?
Should landscape architects give out "awards" for bad development as a way of highlighting sprawl?
With Disdain, Germans Flock To New Downtown Malls
'Consumption cathedrals' have grown despite a culture that clings to its town squares.
Sports Stadiums Enjoying Rennaissance
All across Europe and America, architects are redefining the look of stadiums.
Can Oversized, Themed Malls Save China's Economy?
The world's largest malls are in a country that, four years ago, barely had a cosumer base.
The Danger Of Community Planning
John Kaliski outlines the 'democratic' challenge to urban design by community planning.
Will Good Walls Make Good Neighbors In Iraq?
Bombings in Iraq have spawned a 'private fortifications industry' where concrete blast walls now surround many of the city's landmark buildings and lesser-known streets.
9-11 Memorial Design Exhibit Opens
A travelling exhibit offers a preview of the design for the 9-11 Memorial.
$300 Million Retail Center Planned For Moscow
The project is expected to change the face of northwestern Moscow.
Reclaiming The Urban Landscape
A century after Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architects are resuming their role in giving shape to cities.
Revitalizing Pittsburgh's Riverfronts
Landscape architect seeks to convert the ecrepit warehouses and shuttered plants on Pittsburgh's riverfronts into assetts.
Do Landscape Architects Ignore The Real World?
A criticism of some trends in landscape architecture.
Dublin's High-Density Future
Historic Dublin is feeling pressure to increase density. Will Dubliners end up living in high-rise city center towers?
More Landscape Architects Needed
ASLA reports an expected significant growth in demand for landscape architecture services.
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)
