First there were chicken coops, now there's the Bat House Project, a set of challenges + a national design competition for the new bat house at London's wetland center. | meanwhile: Isn't it time we opened our own doors to animals? View full entry
"Since its emergence as a major political issue in the Reagan era, privatization has become a default option for politicians of both parties aiming to off-load everything from prisons and welfare offices to Social Security. The movement has spawned its own industry of contractors, consultants... View full entry
I'm not sure that's the right way to pose the question, but nevertheless, this article discusses municipal efforts being made for residents to obtain land titles (which is certainly crucial), and mentions briefly how one renowned Brazilian architect, Ruy Ohtake, has worked with residents in... View full entry
Here, in two words, is the architecture that Los Angeles, the city that loves and hates architecture, currently loves to hate: Persian Palace. - Greg Goldin, LA Times View full entry
Britain's museums are not only vital to the economy, but are also the glue that binds communities together, reflecting society and providing ways of understanding the world. Guardian View full entry
Founded in 1936, one of the largest and most conservative architectural firms, SOM, announces the purchase of 40 Digital Project workstations. This signals the beginning of an unlikely partnership with DP software developers, Gehry Partners.| Newswire View full entry
The weird world of Dubai has yet another feat of both engineering and excess in the works. The latest spire to be added to the desert landscape will be the Time Residences building, a 200-unit apartment tower - that will rotate, powered entirely by solar energy! Inhabitat View full entry
The Ralph Rapson masterpiece Gutherie Theatre in Minneapolis is finally under the wrecking ball. Since the new Nouvel theatre opened this fall on the banks of the Mississippi, the days of the 1963 building have been numbered. The Walker Art Center will now landscape the site for a new sculpture... View full entry
For months it appeared there was little progress on projects related to Sioux City's Great Places designation. That all changed Wednesday when Iowa Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson came to town to announce the hoped-for Sioux City-themed School of Architecture would become a reality, via a $530,000 grant... View full entry
There is a nice series of write-ups that cover this year's past Otra/Another event, Inhabiting the Border. First, we hear about Robert Somol's latest research book which is actually A Tijuana Novela, that examines the city as a place of tremendous opportunity. The second dispatch draws our... View full entry
Guardian architecture critic reminisces on the most splendid architectural moments from 2006. View full entry
Is it antique already? Design-savvy buyers are snapping up pieces from the post-World War II period. Business Week online View full entry
As New York City addresses its future position in the context of its waning global position--Mayor Bloomberg looks to create a new paradigm for growth in the landmark american city called plaNYC 2030. l NYC.gov l WNYC View full entry
Housing slowdown may ramp down consumption according data from FED economist. Reuters View full entry
Moss wins The History Channel's regional competition to model the future of Los Angeles. Says Moss, "...The defining elements of the city are not buildings, but the large pieces of infrastructure." Will he make the cut at the national competition? |Daily News View full entry