Early childhood might be the ideal time to help children connect the dots between the buildings around them and the field of architecture. Although it’s a grown-up pursuit, children are natural-born builders. And once a child starts stacking found objects and building sandcastles, she’s already teaching herself anyway. College is a long way off, for…
One of the most innovative public park spaces has been right under New York City’s nose all the time. But when they say “under,” they mean it. The new Lowline project proposal takes an unused space with loads of character, and turns it into something the likes of which the city has never seen. The…
AIA continuing education is a part of life for many architects. And for both architects and engineers, professional development hours come with the territory. If you want to stay licensed and keep professional association memberships, it’s one of those things that’s got to be done. At PDH Academy, we understand that your time is valuable.…
What’s the biggest complaint about solar panels, aside from the expense? It’s probably their lack of widespread aesthetic appeal. But Hollywood film director and solar aficionado, James Cameron, has developed something so attractive and useful, it’s like a solar flower field that can reduce grid-based electricity consumption to zero, or close to it. Attractive and…
Renewable energy isn’t just a good idea. More and more, it’s becoming mission critical for survival, at least as we know it. But new technology has arrived that might be another answer. Traditional methods of producing electricity have their problems, which most everyone knows too well. But what if the very clean, renewable source of…
Most people have a general idea of ethics. It’s making the right decision for the right reason. But ethics in decision making doesn’t just affect the person in charge. And that’s especially true for engineers, whose decisions can affect the lives of many. That’s why engineering professional development hours include a requirement in ethics training.…
Three dimensional printing seems to have taken a fast uptick from the stuff of science fiction to real-world applications. Just a few years ago, any 3D printed item was a marvel worthy of a news headline. But now, it seems that the technology had no bounds. Such is the case with the world’s first 3D…
It’s a common problem in America. To find gainful employment, you need a good education. And to get a good education, you’ll spend a lot of money. Even scholarships only go so far, so most students eventually acquire some student loan debt. Architects carry some of the steepest debt of any students in any area…
America’s history might not rank with some European countries, but it is nonetheless filled with examples of important architectural and natural locations. And while historic preservation societies exist from coast to coast, the simple truth is that everything can’t be saved, whether or not it’s worthy. The National Trust for Historic Preservation publishes a list…
If you have any interest at all in architecture and interior design, the mid-century modern renaissance hasn’t escaped you. It’s everywhere, from young twenty-somethings and their love of a classic ranch house to kitschy mid-mod inspired decor. But why is this era so important now? There are a lot of reasons, and most of them…
