An interdisciplinary conference to take a place in UC Berkeley (thanks Javier), as Istanbul is one of many world cities that turn to culture to establish a place on the world map. It is also the site of a unique debate on European integration entwined with the memory of earlier Orientalist... View full entry
In a heated site meeting, the developer made a sexist remark about the project architect. Should I bite my tongue or give him hell? BD View full entry
Those who love New Orleans say Hurricane Gustav is proof that the billions of dollars spent to protect the city and bring it back to life after the devastating 2005 storm season was worth it. weather.com View full entry
NBT has developed a range of high quality Eco Trade paints to complete its breathable Pavatex insulation and Thermoplan masonry block systems. The vapour-open and hygroscopic properties of all NBT systems naturally regulate moisture to protect the building fabric while offering excellent levels... View full entry
Slate's Witold Rybczynski opines on what they really symbolized... View full entry
It is time again for my annual stab at the Burning Man. This year I propose upgrading the effigy burning phenomena to a major religion with its own army and tanks... 06 | 07 more @ elseplace View full entry
Painter J. Michael Walker was thumbing through a Thomas Guide when he noticed how many L.A. street names began with "Saint," "San," "Santa" or "Santo." He had an epiphany and decided to visit some of those saints and see how the streets intersected with their namesakes. His work will be on... View full entry
As New Orleans officials detailed plans for an evacuation that could be called over the weekend, some residents weren't waiting to be told to leave. CNN|NHC|Granma|news View full entry
London’s contribution to Beijing’s closing ceremony gave a confusing message...and perhaps reinforced the city's Olympic identity crisis. BD View full entry
An LA judge tossed out taco truck restrictions. read|before View full entry
Boredom and need to 'dig' become passtime for the heavy society."Some people buy Harleys or Mustangs to cope with the routines of daily life. Now, they can get out their aggressions by playing with much bigger and louder machines at a 10-acre “jobsite” in Steamboat Springs, Colo. The... View full entry
Matthew J. Kiefer assesses NIMBYism in full flower, describing not just its agonies but also its value in democratizing land use planning decisions. He concludes with some constructive advice on how to make the most of this painful but inescapable feature of the development landscape. Planetizen View full entry
American Express is hosting their 2nd Members Project, where projects compete against each other for funding. Architecture for Humanity and Lulan Artisans are partnering to build off-the-grid weaving cooperatives for women throughout South East Asia. With 8 days left, we are 28th out of... View full entry
Over the weekend New York Times ran an article on the last stop of every subway line in NYC. It also features an incredible interactive page with maps, photos, video, and interviews. Found at: _URB_ View full entry
Through February 2, New York's Museum of Modern Art will offer insight into one of the great architectural minds currently working, Steven Holl, principal of Steven Holl Architects. Dubbed "Pré," the digital installation features 365 of Holl's drawings, made between 2002 and 2008. ID |... View full entry