Arieff discusses how sustainability issues -- climate change, peak oil, declining resources -- suffer when they're thought of as trends; why Julius Shulman deserves to be in a sustainability hall of fame for his photographs showing how architecture is about buildings and people; and why, after years at the top of Dwell's masthead, she's done writing about gorgeous Italian closets and kitchens. — theatlantic.com
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i'm confused - she doesn't say julius shulman should be in a 'sustainability' hall of fame anywhere that i can see...
I love her articles and writing - smart person. And this:
I always hate to pick one thing because I'm a big believer in systems thinking.
should be ALL architects' initial answer to any question like "What is the ONE BIG issue in (whatever topic)...". We are trained to see interconnectivity and multiple solutions - the Wicked Problems of our culture.
I would have more sympathy for her as a fellow writer if she did say these things about Dwell kitchens and upper classes few years ago at the height of real estate and dwelling porn. Now, she is only one of many (quite a few actually) former shelter magazine writers changing their tune to adjust to the demand. Few years ago they used to say to the very issues "what does this has to do with design?"
Good for them for seeing the bigger picture now, but they will 'dwell' on the same crust whatever, just in a different room with their low fat puff tarts. I rather stick with people who has been carrying the message since get go and rain or shine for a while now. Sorry ma'am, the people you are talking about nowadays were always there..
i wish i could 'like' your comment, orhan. well said.
Orhan nailed it!
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